Eric Nam
South Korean-American singer
Eric Nam (Korean: 에릭남; born November 17, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter, television personality, and actor who began his career in K-pop in 2013. One of the most recognizable figures in South Korea, he has since been named GQ Korea's Man of the Year, selected for Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia, and honored as a Time100 Impact Award recipient in 2023.
Early life and education
Eric Nam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the eldest of three boys. He graduated from Boston College in 2011 with a major in International Studies and a minor in Asian Studies. Nam accepted a position as a business analyst at Deloitte Consulting in New York City, deferring the opportunity to participate in microfinance initiatives in India. He subsequently decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career
2011–2012: Career beginnings
After a cover Nam posted on YouTube gained media attention, South Korean broadcasting company MBC invited Nam to Seoul to compete on the program Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2, a show similar to the music competition television series The X Factor. His final placement within the top five contestants started his career in South Korea.
On September 25, 2012, Nam signed with B2M Entertainment as a solo artist.
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