TRAITORS fans have been left stunned after learning Korean musician Eric Nam’s real age.

He is currently competing on the NBC reality show against Natalie Anderson, Dorinda Medley, Stephen Colletti, controversial actor Michal Rappaport, and more.

Eric Nam smiling in an armchair while filming "The Traitors".
The Traitors star Eric Nam has left fans stunned after they learned how old he really isCredit: Getty
 

Eric Nam performing on stage in a white suit, holding a microphone and raising his left arm.
K-Pop star Eric, seen on stage in March 2024 in London, England, is 37 years old which came as news to many The Traitors viewersCredit: Getty
Ahead of Thursday’s brand new episode of The Traitors, fans took to Reddit to express their shared shock over Eric’s age.

“Just found out Eric Nam is 37…,” one fan titled a thread dedicated to the series.

They went on to say, “I’m absolutely shocked. I thought he was the youngest one there.”

The original poster wasn’t the only one who felt that way about the well-known Korean singer.

“What…? He looks 25 at MOST. You could’ve told me he was 22 and I would’ve believed it,” a second Traitors fan wrote.

“It’s not just his face, he has a certain boyish aura to him in how he moves and speaks. It’s incredible to watch. We’re not that far apart in age, and I want to be as youthful as him,” another praised in the comments.

“Welcome to Asian culture. Either look 15 or 115. No in between,” joked on Reddit user.

Eric, who was born and raised in the United States but rose to fame over seas, was selected as a faithful on Season 4 of The Traitors.

He has been targeted by the Secret Traitor and the know Traitors for not being a threat.

Eric has taken a step back since his early K-Pop days, but still has a dedicated group of followers known as Nam Nation.

The musician grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended college at Boston University.

He landed a job fresh out of college, at the same time his music started blowing up on YouTube in Korea.

Eric opted to follow the fame, and enjoyed an impressive career abroad.

CAUSING A STIR

This season of The Traitors has been generating a lot of buzz online, and it’s not just Eric’s looks fans are talking about.

The season premiered on January 8, and several stars have captured the attention of viewers.

Eric has kept a relatively low profile, flying under the radar of many The Traitors fans despite a handful of attacks on him by Traitors in the castle.

Tiffany Mitchell, who was banished from the house, noted in an interview with Gold Derby that the singer is “not messy or dramatic,” adding, “He doesn’t even give traitor energy.”

Some fans think he should be getting more negative attention than he does.

In a Reddit thread titled, “Eric Nam is not getting enough smoke,” a viewer suggested that his arguments about having identified a Traitor — in this case Tiffany — merited a target on his back next.

Fans in the comments were split.

“TBH, I’m thinking the producers gassed him up to voice it so confidently. There’s no way after a few days of meeting 10-15 people he could be that confident he know whose laugh was whose,” a critical fan wrote.

Another argued, “It’s not that serious.”

“Lol I get why you think that but that’s definitely just Eric as who he is. He probably felt really bad and disappointed in himself for picking the wrong person that he thought he heard,” a third commenter wrote, coming to his defense.

Michael, best known for roles in films like The Basketball Diaries, however, has had fans talking since week one.

His personality has caused rifts with many cast members, including former Bachelor star Colton Underwood.

Michael, 55, was slammed for making “bigoted” and “offensive” comments toward the ex-football player, who came out as gay in April 2021.

GOT TO GO

The comic has been repeatedly discussed as someone who should potentially be banished from the castle, with Colton leading the conversation at least once.

The cast has agreed, for the most part, that whether Michael is a Traitor or a Faithful, his time in the castle needs to come to an end.

Eric and Michael remain in The Traitors castle for the time being.

New episodes of The Traitors air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Cast of "The Traitors" reality TV show, including Michael Rapaport, Rob Cesternino, Donna Kelce, Eric Nam, Ron Funches, Kristen Kish, Colton Underwood, and Yam Yam Arocho, standing outdoors in tactical gear.
Some The Traitors fans believe that Eric has flown under the radar for too long and deserves a little more heatCredit: Getty
 

Mark Ballas, Eric Nam, Rob Rausch, and Colton Underwood in a scene from "The Traitors" reality TV show.
Eric, seen in a still from The Traitors, has been targeted a few times on the showCredit: Getty
 

Lisa Rinna, Colton Underwood, Eric Nam, and Monét X Change at a round table during an episode of The Traitors.
Lisa Rinna, Colton Underwood, Eric, and other The Traitors stars have been laser focused on banishing Michael Rappaport from the castleCredit: Getty