“I learned Spanish as my second language from middle school through high school. I grew up volunteering at homeless shelters and tutoring kids of Latin immigrants in Atlanta, who didn't speak any English. That prepared me for when I traveled.”

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.