Behind The Rolling Stone Cover | Eric Nam’s K-Pop Story is The American Dream

Eric Nam might not be a household name to every pop fan in the Western World. And that’s kind of the point for him, as he pulls up a seat next to Rolling Stone AU Editor-In-Chief Poppy Reid to talk about his atypical start on the path to stardom, and what it means navigating the austerity of the K-Pop industry as an American.
The Music Industry has, is, and will likely always be a difficult path for many. It can tear artists down as fast as it can confect stardom. And yet through all of its highs and lows, it will continue to offer opportunity for those whose talents, gumption, and business-minded tendencies will find a niche, and an audience.
Case in point-Korean/American crooner Eric Nam.
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[@lawra89]

He's sooooo good in concert! His energy is so contagious. Even though I listen to K-Pop, I was excited that he decided to go to english lyrics because that is what I know. Repping America.

[@prakritilover23]

Eric Nam don't limit yourself...try everything and every genre of songs where your heart takes you. God has given us only one life to live with smile so you're doing good, I always feels proud whenever I see you because your songs are in the process of reaching all corners and edges of the world. Eric Nam is Eric Nam ❤

[@장주인백]

Thank you for inviting our lovely Eric Nam.❤😍❤

[@horrendous_karaoke]

Loved Eric’s response to the question at 12:38.

[@StarsClouds]

Love this interview! thank you ❤

[@shannonconway5806]

Fantastic and thoughtful interview-thanks so much for having Eric!!

[@jessicamarkovitz8979]

I watched this, I think you nicely put a label on racism. It’s so sad you have to deal with this because you’re a talented artist.!

[@wackycashew]

Thanks so much for this interview!! Love Eric!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@horrendous_karaoke]

I can sense immense frustration as he talked about how he is categorized.

[@tiffanymarrett3171]

Short songs drive me half crazy. My ideal song length is 3-5 minutes.

[@AlexDaisy-985]

❤❤❤❤

[@namez2a]

Eric has cute baby looking eyes. Also I think the advantage of Kpop in the West too is the expectations of professionalism within the system and checks and balances culturally. Like respecting seniority, or fan responses to dating prevents some negatives we have in the West. When it comes to culture their isn't necessarily a right or wrong just differences in strengths and weaknesses. No matter your culture the weak points will need to be grown through.