Eric Nam

Born: November 17, 1988 (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Korean Name: Nam Yoon‑do (남윤도)
Nationality: Korean‑American
Education:

• Boston College, International Studies major, Asian Studies minor, graduated cum-laude in 2011

• Studied abroad at Peking University in Beijing

Early Career

• Started at Deloitte as a business analyst in New York before pivoting to entertainment

• Broke through after posting a singing cover on YouTube, leading to a top‑5 finish on MBC’s Birth of a Great Star 2 in 2012

• Signed with B2M Entertainment in September 2012

Music & Albums

Notable Tracks & Collaborations:

• “Spring Love” with Red Velvet’s Wendy, charted top‑10 on Gaon in 2016

• English crossover singles: “Into You” (feat. KOLAJ), “Can’t Help Myself” (feat. Loco) in 2016

• Collaboration “Echo” with Armaan Malik and KSHMR, released during AAPI month

Hosting & Media

• MC on Arirang TV’s After School Club (2013–2016)

• Hosted Korean TV shows, including appearances on Saturday Night Live Korea

• Launches: K‑Pop Daebak podcast (2019), and I Think You’re Dope podcast (2020) — both hit top charts

Entrepreneurship & Advocacy

• Co‑founded DIVE Studios and self‑care app Mindset (2021), focusing on mental health in the Asian‑American/K‑pop communities

• Actively advocates for mental wellness and representation; named in GQ Korea’s Men of the Year (2016), Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2017), and received TIME 100 Impact Award in 2023

Tours & Live Shows

• Headlined multiple global tours: Honestly (2018–19), Before We Begin (2020), There and Back Again (2022), House on a Hill (2023–24)

Personal & Noteworthy

• Has two younger brothers (manager Eddie Nam included)

• Polyglot: fluent in English and Korean, conversational in Mandarin, Spanish, learning Japanese

• Passion for mental health, often shares about balance, wellness, and personal growth

Quotes

“I had a very confused upbringing… so much of my life has been trying to figure [identity] out.”
On House on a Hill:
“It’s about wanting to find fulfillment…and working through an existential crisis.”

Why He’s Featured

Eric Nam stands at the crossroads of music, media, culture, and wellness. A bridge between East and West, he’s not just an artist—but a host, entrepreneur, and mental‑health advocate. His journey—from Atlanta to Boston, New York, Seoul, and global stages—embodies versatility, authenticity, and impact.

Official Links

• Instagram: @ericnam

• Podcasts: K‑Pop Daebak, I Think You’re Dope

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