Personal Info
Birth date
1988-11-17 (36 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Also known as
Nam Yoon-do
남윤도
에릭남
에릭 남
Eric Nam
Biography
Eric Nam (Korean: 에릭남; born November 17, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality based in South Korea. Since his debut in 2013, he was named GQ Korea's Man of the Year in 2016, included on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia in 2017, and named one of YouTube Music's Global Trending Artists on the Rise in 2019. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Nam, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Running Man
8.276
Overview:
These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.515
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.Law of the Jungle
5.1
Overview:
Law of the Jungle is a hybrid reality show combining elements of drama and documentary. The show is hosted by comedian Kim Byung Man, and each episode invites various celebrities from the various field. So far, many of idol stars and famous actors have appeared on the show. The show introduces viewers to exotic locations around the world where celebrities must work together in order to complete missions and survive. The cast celebrities travel to less habituated, natural places to survive on their own and experience life with local tribes and people. In each location, the guests are tasked to hunt and prepare their meals and also create shelter for the tribe. They sometimes confronted by many difficult challenges. Where will the tribe visit? And how will they survive on their own? Stay tuned to check out!Infinite Challenge
7.7
Overview:
Infinite Challenge has been reported as the first "Real-Variety" show in Korean television history. The program is largely unscripted, and follows a similar format of challenge-based Reality Television programs, familiar to the audiences in the West, but the challenges are often silly, absurd, or impossible to achieve, so the program takes on the aspect of a satirical comedy variety show, rather than a more standard reality or contest program. In order to achieve its comedic purposes its 6 hosts and staff continuously proclaim, the elements of this show are the 3-Ds, Dirty, Dangerous, and Difficult.Home Alone
7.353
Overview:
It can be a badge of honor to be “single.” “I Live Alone” is a documentary-style South Korean reality series that follows the members of a self-formed club called Rainbow, which is comprised of celebrities who are single and live alone.How Do You Play?
7.7
Overview:
Yoo Jae-suk reunites the producing team of Infinite Challenge and presents you How Do You Play? The Indefinitely expanding YOONIVERSE, based on Yoo's blood, sweat, and tears, will entertain viewers at home. Let's follow Yoo and his friends' new projects every week.You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
6.3
Overview:
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.Radio Star
5.8
Overview:
“Radio Star” is a South Korean music talk show where the guests and hosts talk openly and intimately about their lives, their pasts and their work. It is part of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's "Golden Fishery" programming block.We Got Married
5.643
Overview:
We Got Married is a South Korean reality variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married. Each week, couples are assigned missions to complete, with candid interviews of the participants to reveal their thoughts and feelings.SNL Korea
8.2
Overview:
Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.Snacked
10
Overview:
Welcome to Snacked: A brand new series from First We Feast where your favorite celebrities break down their most beloved snacks and candies.Mystery Music Show: King of Mask Singer
5.6
Overview:
Competitors are given elaborate masks to wear in order to conceal their identity, thus removing factors such as popularity, career and age that could lead to prejudiced voting. In the first round, a pair of competitors sing the same song, while in the second and third rounds they each sing a solo song. After the First Generation, the winner of the Third Round goes on to challenge the Mask King, and is either eliminated or replaces the previous Mask King through live voting. The identities of the singers are not revealed unless they have been eliminated.Let's Eat Dinner Together
6
Overview:
As more and more people are getting used to eating dinner alone, Kang Ho-dong and Lee Kyung-kyu visit ordinary Korean families at dinner time and share their lives as they eat dinner together.After School Club
6
Overview:
After School Club is the Live Music Request show for K-Pop fans all around the world. On our weekly live show, you can join our video chat sessions through Google Hangouts, send us tweets, and share status. Connect directly with AARON, ALLEN, TAEYOUNG, as well as our awesome guests!The Traitors
7.014
Overview:
America’s most cunning contestants, a mix of famous faces and everyday Americans, play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by Alan Cumming at an ancient castle in Scotland, they will work together on exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. But hidden amongst the Faithful contestants are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.Show!terview with Jessi
7.333
Overview:
Jessi is a Korean-American rapper and singer who brings a new style of talk show to South Korea. She is cheerful, straightforward, bold and witty with the hottest singers, actors and personalities in the industry. Jessi conducts an unpredictable and unstoppable interview from the very beginning. The chemistry between MC Jessi and the guests begins!Somebody Feed Phil
7.359
Overview:
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.First Love Showed Up One Day
5
Overview:
A story about a disturbance between a famous composer and a woman suffering from amnesia that coincidently happens after they start to live together, and memories about first love.Transplant
NYR
Overview:
A motivated surgical resident pushes himself to extreme lengths while training under a legendary heart transplant surgeon who's obsessed with protecting his perfect reputation.Master Key
9.2
Overview:
Master Key is an interactive variety show where celebrities compete with one another and play various games in order to achieve victory each week. The players have to find those who have the two Master Keys, reasoning through an intense psychological warfare. The viewers become "Watchers" and participate in the game as well. By the number of votes, each star receives special abilities. Who will be chosen by the Watchers and become the final winner?Youn's Unexpected Journey
9
Overview:
Youn Yuh-jung spends days in L.A. continuing her global acting career after Minari and Pachinko. Lee Seo-jin joins the show as her manager.Daebak Show w/ Eric Nam
NYR
Overview:
Daebak (대박), a Korean word and phrase to describe something spectacular. Cue ‘Daebak Show’ hosted by Eric Nam, a long-time veteran in the industry as both a K-pop artist and celebrity personality. Here we celebrate music and media’s greatest hits, the people behind them, and get a glimpse into the industry.Yang and Nam Show
NYR
Overview:
Eric Nam and Yang Se Hyung will be kicking off with a new talk show which will feature talk corners and missions that are specially prepared for the guests.Secrets of Wildlife
NYR
Overview:
In The Great Private Life of Animals, celebrities try to produce an animal documentary. They must research, trace and record the wild animals’ life. The show focuses on two things: one is the documentary itself. Their work is probably raw in terms of the technique, but the voice in it is very loud and clear: human and nature should live together. The other is the production story. Joy, frustration, and a sense of accomplishment in making a documentary will be another fun element of the show.Acting
2027Untitled K-Pop Movie as Unknown
2026The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender as Aang (voice)
2024Transplant as Jonah Yoon
2023익스큐수미: 일단 잡숴봐 (8 Episodes) as Self
2023The Traitors (1 Episode) as Self - Contestant
2022Youn's Unexpected Journey (1 Episode) as Self
2021Snacked (1 Episode) as Self
2021Dish Granted (1 Episode) as Self
2020Show!terview with Jessi (1 Episode) as Himself
2020Hwaiting (17 Episodes) as Host
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (1 Episode) as Self
2019How Do You Play? (1 Episode) as Self
2019Daebak Show w/ Eric Nam (154 Episodes) as Self
2018Secrets of Wildlife (9 Episodes) as Unknown
2018삼청동 외할머니 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018tvN Shift (1 Episode) as Himself
2018사랑도 통역이 되나요? (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018Somebody Feed Phil (1 Episode) as Self
2017Master Key (1 Episode) as Unknown
2017주말엔 숲으로 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2016Yang and Nam Show (15 Episodes) as Host
2016Let's Eat Dinner Together (1 Episode) as Himself
2016One Night Food Trip (1 Episode) as Unknown
2015Mystery Music Show: King of Mask Singer (1 Episode) as Himself - Panelist
2014First Love Showed Up One Day as Singer
2013노 오븐 디저트 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2013After School Club (671 Episodes) as (Host - Ep. 1-207) (Guest - Ep. 150, 300)
2013Home Alone (1 Episode) as Self
2011SNL Korea (2 Episodes) as Self
2011Law of the Jungle (4 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Running Man (1 Episode) as Unknown
2009You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (6 Episodes) as Self
2008We Got Married (241 Episodes) as Himself
2007Radio Star (1 Episode) as Self
2005Infinite Challenge (3 Episodes) as Self