Eric Nam: The American Maknae: Book 2

🇺🇲 ~Eric Nam Profile 🇰🇷

Date of Birth; November 17, 1988
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia 🇺🇲
Stage Name: Eric Nam (에릭남)

Birthname: Nam Yoondo (남윤도)

Agency: SM Entertainment
Nationality: Korean-American 🇺🇲+🇰🇷
Height: 175 cm (5'9″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae, Face of the Group

Training Length: Five Months

Likes: Singing, Making People Laugh, God, Traveling and learning cultures

Alma Mater: Myongji University

Ideal Type: "Personality is most important, and it's also important that she fits well with me. As for the physical aspects, I think I become attracted when she is pretty with big eyes. Age doesn't matter in love. If I sincerely love her, then I will love her even if she is an older noona."

Trivia

~Goes by "Eric Nam" professionally since there is another Eric (Hsingche)

~Has a background doing gospel music

~Has a strong faith in God and always prays before practice

~Is one of the main guests in Eugene's Hallyu Wave Hour (2009-2014)

~Now is the Main Host of After School Club

~His fandom is called the Nam Nation which includes Seohyun, Baekhyun, etc...

~Has a close friendship with Henry, SNSD Sooyoung and Tiffany, and Amber (part of group called the disaster squad)

~Has a very close relationship with Ailee(2ne1), netizens speculate a relationship is blooming

~Struggles with fully communicating in Korean so Kibum is there to help him (Rookie Years)

~Is the MC host of Show! Music Core along with SNSD Sooyoung

~Nicknamed the "Dad of SM" due to his caring relationship towards his younger idols

~Has two younger brothers (Eddie, Brian)

~Mananged by his young brother (Eddie)

~Calls his mother almost daily

~Is fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin, (conversational Japanese)

~Abosutely hates SPY and refuses to dance when fans mention it

~Cringes at his Knock Out performance

~Gets teased for his Ooh Ooh which became a meme in Korea

~Got Drunk accidentally by Heechul in Running Man (Still regrets it)

~Once told Ryeowook he was cute and kissed him on the cheek

~Is the main MC during the Super Show tour

In April 2014, Eric returned to Korea's music scene with his first digital single "Ooh Ooh" (우우).

~Red is his favorite color

~Is allergic to apples

~A passionate learner of cultures and has a travel book for different recipes

~Graduated from Myongji University

~Sang the intro song of Mr. Simple

~Cameoed in Dream High 1 and 2 as the "American Popstar"

~Still misses and Hangeng and Kibum (Calls them regularly)

~Debuted as a solo artist with Break Down

~Collaborated with 2ne1 Ailee (Some 썸)

~Loves making people laugh and is the main comedian next to Heechul and Shindong

~Is known as the awkward but lovable maknae by the public

~Is the nation's boyfriend by the media

~Loves displaying his gentle side in public

~Had a very difficult time adjusting as a trainee, but Ryeowook has helped him a great deal and considers him his "soulmate" (Namwook)

~Shares a Dormroom with Ryeowook and Kyuhyun

~"He has a charming yet quirky persona" (Heechul)

~"I find myself acting more like a maknae when I'm with him" (Ryeowook)

~"He was very awkward in the beginning, but he knows to how make people smile" (Donghae)

~"Rick is an interesting case. He can be timid at most times, but can be very protective with Ryeowook" (Eunhyuk)

~"Eric is a boost of morale for the group. How you can you not fall in love with that smile." (Leeteuk)

"~It's great to know I'm not the only foreigner. We get to learn Korean culture together!" (Hangeng)

~"He's unintentionally funny which makes it funnier" (Shindong)

"~He's causes the least trouble amongst us." (Yesung)

~"Very bright and enthusiastic around people. A bit too hard approach, but once he opens up you will want to be with him 24/7" (Siwon)

"~A sweet soul to be around. He makes me feel very comfortable." (Sungmin)

~"A bit awkward at first, but a great kid." (Kangin)

"~He's surprisingly considerate of other people. I found myself enjoying being next to him." (Kibum)