I was criticized a lot when I was singing in Korean. The producers and people from my agency would point out my accent and tones, and would tell me I sound too American to fit the local market. — Eric Nam Copy Share Image
I would be criticized, like, 'You don't talk Korean enough. You sound very American. You sound very white in your music.' And I'm like, 'Whoa.' — Eric Nam Copy Share Image
I learned Spanish as my second language from middle school through high school. I grew up volunteering at homeless shelters and tutoring kids of… — Eric Nam Copy Share
When you first make money, you're just excited that you have it and just buy things on a whim. You don't really think about… — Eric Nam Copy Share
I actually received a lot of messages from Central and South American artists who complimented my songs and showed interest in collaborating with me. — Eric Nam Copy Share
It's become hard for me to trust people and though I'm the type to go, 'everybody is born good,' you come to question that. — Eric Nam Copy Share
I think K-pop bands rock, and their success raises my spirit to perform better on stage. — Eric Nam Copy Share
It was a dream to be a singer/performer, but I never thought I had a chance or had a real shot; I never thought… — Eric Nam Copy Share
It's easy to talk about how great love is or how you feel heartbroken after a breakup, but it's not as easy to talk… — Eric Nam Copy Share
Asian-Americans are fighting for space and fighting for visibility and for acceptance. — Eric Nam Copy Share
I was part of the Atlanta Boy Choir probably like fourth and fifth grade. I personally didn't enjoy the type of music that we… — Eric Nam Copy Share
I've always been very passionate about trying to have Asian-Americans or Asian faces be more prominent in mainstream media. — Eric Nam Copy Share
Typically in Korea when I perform I have a full band, a ten-piece band, and that's a completely different monster in itself to prepare… — Eric Nam Copy Share
I want to position myself as a great singer/songwriter in Korea, then jump off that into different markets. South-east Asia, China, Japan - I've… — Eric Nam Copy Share
