Eric Nam Gowontae Eric Nam, the Korean-American singer and former Traitors contestant, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
Nam, a Georgia native, built a high-profile career as a singer and entertainer in Korea before moving into the U.S. market over the last few years. He’s set to release a new album, Confessions of a Lonely Heart, on Oct. 16.
Earlier this year, Nam competed in Peacock’s hit reality show The Traitors, making it all the way until the final episode. The performer became a fan favorite throughout the season.
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He’s continuing to expand his work in film and television, having voiced the character Aang in Paramount’s animated Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender feature. He’ll next be seen in Paramount and Hybe’s K-pop feature, K-Pop: The Debut, alongside KPop Demon Hunters star Ji-young Yoo. The film is set in the world of K-pop music survival shows and is expected to be the first major American studio film shot entirely in South Korea. It’s expected out in 2027.
In addition to his work as an actor and singer, Nam co-founded Dive Studios, a global media platform aiming to connect Korean entertainment, culture and commerce. The company produces podcasts, long-form and short-form original content. Among their slate is the Daebak Show, a talk show hosted by Nam, which features him in conversation with K-pop stars and other popular celebrities. Dive Studios also provides marketing and advertising services for global brands.
Nam is also represented by 3 Arts Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham.
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