Eric Nam, K-Pop artist: 'When I started I couldn't really speak Korean' | AFP
Eric Nam barely spoke any Korean when he moved to South Korea to build a music career, but he somehow became one of the country's biggest K-Pop stars. Nam grew up in Atlanta in the United States, and travelled on a whim to South Korea in 2011 to take part in "Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star", a talent show similar to shows like "X Factor" and "The Voice". Though he only came in fifth, he landed a record deal and chose to give up his job as a Deloitte management consultant to become a popstar. Nam is now on his third world tour -- with around 80 dates, almost all sold out. He sat down with AFP during his visit to Paris.
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I really admire Eric Nam. So well spoken, wise, and grounded. He is a good mentor for the younger generations.
Eric Nam is a full package man - educated, classy and so handsome and talented!
Much love and respect for Eric Nam. Not only is he a great talent, but he is a lovely person. 💜
He seems so nice-I’d like to grab a glass of wine and talk to him. I already know, get in line! 🤩
@saiyongdawn7756
2 ай бұрын
😅 Exactly!
Oooh! I love this! So many of even Eric's fans don't know this story! Thank you! I'm so glad that you are having fun on what has been and will continue to be a looong tour! I'm so glad that you and your crew and your friends are there to support each other and enjoy your life! Love to you! And wishes for every blessing in coming years! I will always look forward to hearing your music and watching you dance! ❤
Good luck in your future, Eric. You are such a hard worker
Beautiful human, sweet, funny & kind. 💜
I love Eric Nam - he's very talented and such a good guy.
A lovely man, so well spoken and obviously well rounded in his experiences round the globe and in the industry. Wishing him Well and wish him a long and successful career. Arohanui from New Zealand..XX
Great respect for Eric.
We love seeing you’re having fun touring Europe! ❤❤
Looking forward to seeing him in concert tomorrow night in Dublin! The weather is cold but the welcome will be warm! 😊
love Eric so much
I admire Eric so much, he is so well spoken and his voice is the sweetest :') I'm happy to be his fan
Eric Nam is not old! He is in his young thirties! 😊❤he is so eloquent in his story telling and he is so talented in many ways and he is one of the few Korean American who’s proud to be both 😊❤
@maldita5602
2 ай бұрын
in korea, you're considered old-errr once you hit your 30's hence....
Great interview love hoe Eric answers so gracefully n he’s always positive
@lindagraham2779
2 ай бұрын
He is very well-spoken. 🤩
사랑스런 에릭남은 우리의 희망입니다.😍🥰❤️🔥
I’m happy to know that his hard work is paying off and he’s getting recognition 🙌🏼 Congratulations on your new role as a VA Eric!
One of the best albums I've ever bought...and I've bought a few,house on the hill and every song is awesome! 😊
Eric canta precioso. Su vibra es contagiante, le deseo todo el éxito y reconocimiento que se merece, es una joya.
I love watching and listening to Eric being interviewed, he's a really eloquent, articulate and considered speaker. I actually saw him in concert in Manchester 2 days ago and i can tell you that the guy can dance! So to think he had to learn that from scratch is amazing. Yeah the reference to 'forever 19' featured in the gig on Monday, he's a funny guy, as well as a very talented singer. His gig was fantastic, and i feel very fortunate to have seen him! ❤
Great interview!🥰💙👌🏿👏🏽
#ericnam #existentialcrisis #houseonthehill OMG. Eric you always seem so put together while telling us how you’re falling apart. You are all that and then some. Stable 😂 if you were stable where would the rest of #namnation be without your beautiful music ❤❤❤
❤good 🎉
Love Him - He’s such a Kind Talented person! 🥰🇬🇧
Alleluia for saying that. Do thing when you are in the flow for it.
I love Eric's voice❤
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Hi 🤗 I don't know u but I will b listening, I got into kdrama when I experience covid for a month I'm hooked on korea culture and kpop music I love ur interview it was very professional and enlightening to hear it God bless u on ur endeavors ❤
Omg Eric Is so smart and sexy handsome! I am a huge fan of hid music!!!!❤❤❤❤
I almost like your songs specially Only for a Moment House on a Hill Lost on Me and many more From the Philippines. Mabuhay Eric
See you in Sydney
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While I appreciate getting an interview from Eric Nam, I feel like you did not prepare much... You didn't even introduce him in the video ! Labelling him "Kpop artist" is trully click bait too, at this point of his career his albums are made in the USA, entirely sung in English... I am not even sure he promoted the last 2 in Korea ? Please keep the AFP standard at least!! (ie be informative!)
Sweetie
KPOP has come to the West. Who knew?! Now you can be a Korean American in America and perform in America, make music in Amerixa. How far we have come. L❤ve u Eric Nam. GOD bless 2 u and urs!!!🤩✌️
"Korea has really taken over, how do you explain this success?" Man were you even listening!! I don't know- I am an American that auditioned for a Korean show just like other people on KZread, remember?!!!!
🎉 Boij sie ist sooner Sergeij Bodrov ? 😢❤ Gutnaijt und Gutmoning 🎉
Why the f is youtube recommending playlists with boyscouts to me?
all that makeup! looks like something in a wax museum!!
Fame and fortune is just an illusion! Lord Jesus Christ is our true Savior🙏🏼❤️🕊REPENT, believe in the Gospel, Be Born Again
@lovepilie
2 ай бұрын
Maybe if you went to one of his concerts you'd feel what it's like to be closer to God XD