Ed Sheeran will be performing tomorrow at the Mall of Asia Arena. And before we all collectively die from sheer kilig, let’s get to know our favorite redhead crooner better. Here are 8 things you need to know about this British singer-songwriter.

Thanks to years of speech therapy, he was able to get rid of it. Lucky us!

But that’s what drivers are for, right ladies?

Before his big break, he would sleep in his friends’ couches, sometimes he would even sleep in London Underground trains.

…And may have introduced her to fiance Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol!

Yep. Those geek glasses actually help him see clearly, you guys.

The Ivors are awards for songwriting and composing handed out annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA).

All together now: Awww!
The man really loves string instruments.

And you thought he’s a squeaky clean 20 something super star! Cheers Ed!

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