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  • Eric Nam: There and Back Again in Manila

    Eric Nam: There and Back Again in Manila

    During his exclusive interview with Philippine Concerts, Eric Nam promised us a fun show and with lots of singing and dancing. On November 10,  Eric Nam held his There and Back Again in Manila at the Samsung Hall and the Filipino Nam Nation got exactly that and more.

    “I waited for this day for a very long time. I’m so excited to be here, so thankful that you guys are here,” Eric told the crowd at the beginning. It was his 2nd time to perform in Manila, the first being in January 2020, a few months before the global pandemic happened. Fast forward to 2022, he took the stage again as if he hadn’t lost any momentum.

    Eric Nam was a versatile performer onstage. He belted out his songs effortlessly and danced smoothly while he’s at it. Backed by two dancers and a live band, he moved around the stage as if he owned it. Add to that, he exuded warmth whenever he talked to his fans, making sure all of them were having a good time. With all this, It was very easy for the crowd to immerse themselves in his music and his charm. 

    His setlist was a good mix of his best hits. From his latest album, he performed “Any Other Way”, “What If” and “Lost on Me”. From Before We Begin, the bittersweet  “Love Die Young”, the groovy “You’re Sexy I’m Sexy” and the celebratory “Congratulations”.

    There were some surprises in between as well. During “Good for You”, Eric Nam came out with a bunch of roses which he graciously gave out to the audience. For the first time in his tour, he performed his debut song from almost a decade ago “Heaven’s Door”. 

    The Filipino Nam Nation also threw their curve ball of surprises, too. Before the show, they gave out banners which said “Hi Eric! Nam Nation is always down for you!” . Some even brought customized lightsticks. When Eric asked the crowd who were celebrating their birthdays, he got a bit of a surprise when the crowd sang Happy Birthday for him in return. FYI: He’s celebrating his day on the 17th. “Thank you so much, I’m  turning nineteen. One day, I’ll turn twenty and I’ll be like everybody else,” he joked.

    “Thanks to you guys –  to each and every one of you here tonight! You could be anywhere, but you chose to be here. I hope that if I come back, y’all come back,” he told the crowd towards the end of his show. Of course, it was an immediate “yes”.

    by Sandra Mae Laureano

    Special thanks to Live Nation Philippines

    Eric Nam – There and Back Again – Live in Manila – Setlist

    1. Any Other Way
    2. Don’t Call Me
    3. What If 
    4. Lost on Me
    5. Runaway
    6. Down for You
    7. Echo 
    8. Paradise 
    9. Heaven’s Door
    10. Good for You
    11. Love Die Young
    12. You’re Sexy I’m Sexy / Honestly 
    13. Congratulations
    1. Wildfire
    2. I Don’t Know You Anymore
  • Eric Nam Charms Manila In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Eric Nam Charms Manila In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Words and photos by Danica Lacson

    South Korean singer-songwriter Eric Nam delivered an unforgettable TED Talk, we mean, concert, at the New Frontier Theater last January 10, captivating Nam Nation from all over the Philippines with his live performances, wit, humor, and personality.

    EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production brought ERIC NAM ASIA TOUR 2020 “BEFORE WE BEGIN” to the Philippine shore which marked Nam’s first solo concert in the country and the second stop of the Asia leg of his tour which kicked off in Taipei. And Nam Nation’s long-wait really paid off as the singer-songwriter treated the crowd with 100 percent of his energy, not withholding in giving the fans a one-for-the-books evening with all the surprises and treats he prepared.

    Nam opened the show with a string of lively performances of his hit songs “Come Through”, “Runaway”, “Miss You”, and “Good For You”. It was a big party, with everyone singing along and moving to the beat of every track. Still, the night was also a witness to the versatility of the singer-songwriter as he smoothly moves from one genre to another, dazzling Nam Nation with songs such as “Cave Me In”, “Lose You”, “Potion”, “This Is Not A Love Song”, “Honestly”, “Idea Of You”, and “Hold Me”.

    But it is not only his musicality that deserves the applause that evening as he also did not hold back in showing his dancing skills and his expertise in doing body rolls with his performances of “Don’t Call Me” and “You’re Sexy, I’m Sexy”. Completing the jam-packed setlist of the night are tracks from his latest album, Before We Begin, such as “Before We Begin”, “Love Die Young”, “Congratulations”, “How’m I Doing”, and “Wonder”, and his 2016 collaboration with Loco titled “Can’t Help Myself”.

    It was a show like no other — filled with music and interactions that were made extra special by Nam Nation who reciprocated the energy of Nam with their love and support as exhibited by the fan projects they prepared for the singer-songwriter. The crowd put up banners, lighted up the venue with the colors of the Philippine flag, and waved yellow handkerchiefs up in the air. There were gifts too, filled with thoughts and warm regards for Nam.

    And the sweetest treat? Nam Nation serenaded the singer-songwriter with “Pag-Ibig Na Kaya?”, the Filipino version of Nam and Cheeze’s duet “Perhaps Love” which was originally performed by HoWL for the Korean drama Princess Hours. Nam joined in, sweetly singing the song back to his fans.

    “Thank you so much for coming. Thank you so much for all your gifts. I will not forget this. Manila, you are crazy,” he said, which he also echoed on his social media posts where he wrote, “Thank you, Manila, Nam Nation. You guys were FREAKING AMAZING. See you again soon!”

    The hours may have been quick, but Eric Nam made sure everyone gets home with bountiful of unforgettable memories to look back to from his TED Talk a.k.a. concert. It was an evening of escape where everyone was simply on his or her feet, singing loud, dancing confidently, and having fun.

    ERIC NAM ASIA TOUR 2020 “BEFORE WE BEGIN” was presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production. Special thanks to Onion Production for the invites to the concert.

  • 4 Reasons Why Eric Nam’s “Before We Begin” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    4 Reasons Why Eric Nam’s “Before We Begin” In Manila Is A Must-See Show

    The year 2020 has just started, but we are off to a fantastic start as South Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam kicks off the new year’s events for K-Pop fans with his Before We Begin concert tour, happening at the New Frontier Theater on January 10.

    Marking the singer-songwriter’s first solo concert in the Philippines, the upcoming show, presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production, promises Nam Nation in the country with an unforgettable night of music and fun. Tickets to the show are now on sale through ericnam.com and via TicketNet outlets and online.

    READ: Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    With only a week to go Before We Begin another decade of K-Pop events in the Philippines with Eric Nam, we list down four reasons why you should never miss out on this concert.

    #1 It’s the first!

    And hopefully, not the last. Philippine Nam Nation has been waiting for this to happen, and finally, Eric Nam is coming to the archipelago to stage his highly-awaited debut concert at the New Frontier Theater. It will be a monumental occasion it will mark their first meeting and be witness to the first live performances of the singer’s great hits.

    #2 Guaranteed fun moments with Eric Nam!

    Aside from his impressive career as a singer, Eric Nam also got the world applauding with awe with his hosting skills! A renowned host who has interviewed big stars like Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, and Benedict Cumberbatch, among others, he is full of wit and humor — Have you seen his greeting video for y’all? *winks

    He knows how to hype up the crowd and put their energy to the highest level that we are 100 percent sure that there will be no dull moments in Before We Begin. But, please be prepared to smile from ear-to-ear, scream loud, and have the best night of your life, Nam Nation!

    #3 New album = New songs

    Since debuting in 2013 with the extended play Cloud 9, Eric Nam has continually showed off his growth as a singer with his every release with Before We Begin as the newest addition to his wide-ranging discography that include ballads, pops, and R&B songs and explore various themes. The EP, which marked his fourth, features a total of eight songs including the English version of his Korean single “Runaway”,  “Love Die Young”, “Congratulations”, “You’re Sexy I’m Sexy”, “How’m I Doing”, “Wonder”, and “No Shame” (English version of his song “Honestly”.

    The concert will showcase how much the singer-songwriter has matured and grown in terms of his music and performances — a nostalgic and proud moment for every Nam Nation.

    #4 Live the moment with your fellow Nam Nation!

    Be ready to cheer loud and create memorable moments with your fellow fan girls and boys as you cherish the evening when the waiting game finally ends. Before We Begin is not only an opportunity to see Eric Nam perform in person. It is also a chance to come together with your fellow Nam Nation and celebrate the realization of a dream.

    Really, the best way to enjoy a concert is with people, who you might have not known before that moment, but share the same love. We are excited to see what Nam Nation has in-store for their beloved idol as well!

    Get your tickets to Before We Begin via TicketNet online and outlets or visit ericnam.com! Before We Begin is presented by EN Management, CJ E&M, and Onion Production.

    All photos used in this article are from Onion Production.

  • Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Eric Nam To Treat PH Fans To A Night Of Music And Fun In “Before We Begin” Concert

    Nam Nation in the Philippines, it’s your turn to make some noise and cheer loud as Eric Nam is set to treat you to an unforgettable night of music and fun in his first solo concert in the Philippines.

    The singer will bring his Before We Begin concert tour to the New Frontier Theater on January 10, 2020. In a video message to his fans, the “Love Die Young” singer relayed his excitement to finally perform on the Philippine concert stage and joked about maybe trying out balut.

    “Musta, Philippines! Hey guys, this is Eric Nam, and guess what? I’m finally going to Manila, Philippines to see you  guys and perform for you guys, and to have a great night with you guys. I will be at the New Frontier Theater on January 10, and tickets are available right now. You can go to ericnam.com and get those tickets, so you could hangout with me and I can hangout with you,” he said.

    He went to say that he has never performed in the country and is excited to have a great time with the fans as he performs new songs from his new album Before We Begin. He also shared that he wanted to try Filipino food. “Just don’t bring me balut,” he joked, adding that they will figure it out on show day. He then ended the video with an “I love you” and “see you soon”.

    Tickets to the show are now available via ericnam.com.

    • General Entry Standing – Php 2,700
    • Early Entry Standing – Php 4,800
    • VIP with Meet & Greet – Php 8,900 (inclusive of one Super Early Entry Standing ticket, one admission to the exclusive meet & greet / photo event, and one exclusive signed merch item)

    Do note that all prices exclude booking fees and taxes.

    Manila will serve as the second stop to the Asia leg of Eric Nam’s Before We Begin 2020 World Tour which kicks off in Taipei on January 9. The tour will mark the first time the singer-songwriter performs his new songs from his newest album Before We Begin and also promises a dynamic live set that will feature his unique combination of vocals and dance.

    Following his stint in the Star Audition: Birth of a Great Star 2 in 2012, Eric Nam made his debut as a singer in 2013 through the extended play Cloud 9 with “Heaven’s Door” as its lead single. Since then, the singer-songwriter has released four extended plays, eight singles, nine collaborations with various artists including f(x)’s Amber, 15&’s Park Jimin, Gallant, EPIK HIGH’s Tablo, Red Velvet’s Wendy, Girls’ Generation’s Seo Hyun, and Jeon So Mi, and soundtrack appearances for dramas such as Let’s Eat, Uncontrollably Fond, Mad Dog, and It’s Okay To Be Sensitive.

    Aside from music, he also renowned for his hosting skills. He served as an MC for After School Club from 2013 to 2016 and has interviewed Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Amanda Seyfried, Jamie Foxx, among others. He also has a podcast, available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud, titled K-Pop! Daebak with Eric Nam.