“I think Korea is so focused on just the charts, and what's going to chart and what's not, and I'm sure it's like that way in the States as well, to a certain degree. But I enjoy working in the States a little bit more. Because it's more about making music that is the right sound and the right fit to me, not so much just chasing the charts.”

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.