“For the first four or five years I was in Korea, I took a lot of direction from my management and label in terms of what people want. I found myself trying to fit into that thing I never felt comfortable with because the critique I got was that I was too American, and too sophisticated and polished in terms of my musicality and it won't sell.”

American singer-songwriter, television personality, and actor

Eric Nam is an American singer-songwriter, television personality, and actor. He began his career in K-pop in 2013 and has since become one of the most recognizable figures in South Korea. He is known for work across music, television, and acting, and for the attention he has received in South Korea and beyond. His profile has been marked by honors including GQ Korea’s Man of the Year, a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list, and a Time100 Impact Award in 2023.