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Eric Nam in 2021

Eric Nam

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  • Solo · Male
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Debuted 2013
  • Active

Eric Nam in 2021 — Photo: Eric Nam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
201301.23
Birthday
11.171988
Genre
Pop · R&B

Basic info

Eric Nam is a singer-songwriter and TV personality from Atlanta, USA. Signature songs include 〈천국의 문〉 and 〈Good For You〉.

Debut
January 23, 2013 · Debut song 천국의 문
Birthday
November 17, 1988
Years active
2013–
Genre
Pop · R&B
Real name
남윤도 (Eric Nam)
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

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He grew up in Atlanta, USA, and graduated from Boston College. After YouTube cover videos led him to appear on MBC's 《Great Birth 2》, he reached the top 5.

He debuted in January 2013 with 〈천국의 문〉 from the EP 《Cloud 9》. He is known for a soft vocal style based on pop and R&B.

He gained popularity with 〈Good For You〉 in 2016 and 〈솔직히〉 in 2018. He also became known through variety shows and hosting.

He released his first English-language album 《Before We Begin》 in 2019 and went on a world tour with 《House on a Hill》 in 2023.

Signature songs

  1. 천국의 문 2013 YouTube Spotify
  2. Good For You 2016 YouTube Spotify
  3. 솔직히 (Honestly) 2018 YouTube Spotify
  4. I Don't Know You Anymore 2021 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2013.01 Cloud 9EPDebut song 〈천국의 문〉
  2. 2016.03 InterviewEPIncluded on 〈Good For You〉
  3. 2018.04 HonestlyEP
  4. 2019.11 Before We BeginFull-length (English)
  5. 2022.01 There and Back AgainFull-length (English)
  6. 2023.09 House on a HillFull-length (English)

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Major awards

  • 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Couple Award (with Solar, We Got Married)
  • 2018 KBS Entertainment Awards Variety Category Best New Male Entertainer
  • 2023 TIME100 Impact Awards

Key records and stories

  • He began his Korean career by reaching the top 5 on MBC's 《Great Birth 2》.
  • He debuted in January 2013 with the EP 《Cloud 9》.
  • Since 2019, he has expanded his overseas activities by releasing English-language albums.
  • He worked as the host of Arirang TV's 《After School Club》.
  • In 2018, he served as an honorary ambassador for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics

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