Desmond Ng started singing professionally in 2009 and achieved Top 8 in a Taiwan singing and songwriting competition in 2010. With his humble personality and fantastic vocals, he won a strong fan base. Desmond took part in "The Getai Challenge" organized by Mediacorp in 2015. His heart-thumping performances during each stage of the competition not only thrilled the audience but also won him the Championship, beating the rest of the contestants including established Getai industry veterans.