“I think one thing I wish would be a little different, and it'll take time, is yes BLACKPINK, BTS, these teams are taking over the world and they're everywhere, but I think at a certain point we need to really push for other artists as well, and really help bring them up further, for this to be a sustainable industry, a sustainable genre.”

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.