John Jireh Lim (born August 25, 1992), is a Filipino singer-songwriter and guitarist. He gained widespread recognition in the early 2010s with his songs "Buko" (lit. 'Coconut') and "Magkabilang Mundo" (lit. 'Opposite World') which gained mainstream attention on YouTube.
Lim gained popularity in 2013 and 2014, but his songs were only made available on music streaming platforms in 2015. At the time, he was an independent artist without a record label, which contributed to the delayed release. In 2015, he is currently signed under Warner Music Philippines and released his debut album, Love and Soul.
Early life
John Jireh Lim grew up in Dasmariñas, Cavite, and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. He splits his time between the United States, where his mother resides and Manila, where the rest of his family lives. He studied music at the University of Santo Tomas. Lim began playing guitar at age 13, inspired by older students at his school who played and sang, which helped him develop his passion for music at an early age.
^ "The artist behind YouTube hit Buko". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
