Date of Birth; November 17, 1988
Birthplace: Atlanta, GeorgiaBirthname: 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 GroupTraining Length: Five Months
Likes: Singing, Making People Laugh, God, Traveling and learning cultures
Alma Mater: Myongji University
Trivia
~Has a background doing gospel music~Has a strong faith in God and always prays before practice
~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)
~Calls his mother almost daily
~Is fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin, (conversational Japanese)
~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)
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Eric Nam: Super Junior's Vocal Maknae Book 1: Beginnings
RomanceBorn and raised in Atlanta, Nam grows up in a Christian household where he is exposed to music. He obtained the gift of singing during his time at a local choir. A big-time fan of Shinhwa, Nam decides to take a risk and audition at SM Entertainment...