Traitors Fans Are Shocked to Learn Eric Nam's Actual Age (DETAILS)
The Traitors cast member poked fun at all the speculation about his age in a recent Instagram post.
Unless you're a K-pop or Korean reality television aficionado, The Traitors Season 4 contestant Eric Nam might be an unrecognized face amongst the cast members.
This season, despite being a Faithful, he's been targeted by the Secret Traitor and the traditional Traitors for not being a threat. But perhaps they — and fans at home — are underestimating Eric because of his youthful looks and friendly demeanor? It certainly wouldn't be the first time as confusion about Eric's age and his affiliation with the boy band culture has always confused many.
The lore goes back to his "Nam Nation" K-pop days when he'd be teased by his peers for being more "elder" than the upcoming next-gen of singers. And just this week, his Insta @NamNationHQ fans posted a collaboration post with the star. In the clip, Eric is seen walking down the steps of The Traitors' Scottish castle. The caption pokes fun at the misjudgment of his age: "Yes, it’s true he’s 19."
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Below, we dive into Eric's actual age, his music career, and his deep resume when it comes to South Korean reality series.
How old is Eric Nam?
Eric is 36 years old, turning 37 in November.
While he's a fresh face within the walls and grounds of Ardross Castle, Eric's huge career in South Korea is a fascinating story. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Eric grew up in a normal suburban family, the eldest of three boys. He was going to pursue a career in finance with a commensurate degree from Boston College. A job was waiting for him in India when one of his YouTube cover songs blew up.
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The South Korean competition reality show Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2 invited him to be a contestant, affording him the chance to make a hard career left turn. He ended up placing in the top five and his music career was ignited. In 2012, he signed with B2M Entertainment and never looked back.
What are Eric Nam's biggest songs?
In 2019, Eric was honored as one of YouTube Music's Global Trending Artists on the Rise. He's released three albums, the first being Before We Begin (2019). In 2022, he released There and Back Again and a year later released House On A Hill. He's also released four EPs with Interview charting as high as number 12 on the Korean music chart.
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His single "Ooh Ooh" hit number six on the U.S. World Chart and followed it up with "Can't Help Myself," which reached number four on the U.S. World Chart. He's also toured the globe with his last being the House on a Hill World Tour (2023–2024).
See how baby-faced Eric Nam fares the rest of the season by tuning into eew episodes of The Traitors Season 4 air Thursdays exclusively on Peacock.
