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Eric Nam

エリック・ナム / えりっく・なむ

American singer and television host

November 17, 1988 (age 37) ・ Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • From Georgia
  • Singer
  • Television host
  • Actor

My Take

Eric Nam occupies a fascinating space, an Atlanta kid who became a star in Korea and then brought that polish back to a global, English-singing audience. His interviews are legendary in K-pop circles because he disarms guests in a way few hosts manage, and that warmth carries into his music too. The pivot to founding DIVE Studios and being candid about the grind and mental-health toll of the industry made me respect him beyond the catchy singles. He is a genuine bridge figure, equally fluent in two pop cultures and using that to carve his own independent path.

Overview

Eric Nam (born November 17, 1988) is a Korean American singer-songwriter and television host. Born and raised in Atlanta, he rose to prominence in South Korea after appearing on the talent show Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star, becoming a popular solo artist and one of the most sought-after MCs and celebrity interviewers in the K-pop industry. He later co-founded the media company DIVE Studios and the podcast Daebak Show, and has toured internationally as an English-language pop artist.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Eric Nam
Name (Japanese)
エリック・ナム
Reading
えりっく・なむ
Born
November 17, 1988 (age 37)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Scorpio / Dragon
Origin
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
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Agency
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Occupation
Singer / Television host / Actor

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • From Georgia
  • Singer
  • Television host
  • Actor
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.