'Eric Nam toh suna hi hoga': K-pop star wins hearts with Shah Rukh Khan's dialogue at Lollapalooza India

Eric Nam at Lollapalooza India

Singer, songwriter, television personality and K-pop star Eric Nam, from South Korea, made an epic entry on Day 2 of Lollapalooza India 2024. He introduced himself with a famous dialogue of Shah Rukh Khan - 'My name is Eric, Nam toh suna hoga', which had everyone in splits. His multi-genre performance on ‘Only For A Moment', ‘Wildfire', ‘I Don't Love You Anymore' amongst other hits won over fans.

His power-packed performance and moves were a visual delight getting the fans dancing and vibing along. He then took it a notch ahead when he performed ‘Echoes' with Armaan Malik. The Indian heartthrob made a surprise cameo on stage.

Who is Eric Nam?

Eric Nam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Boston College in 2011 with a major in International Studies and a minor in Asian Studies. Nam accepted a position as a business analyst at Deloitte Consulting in New York City, deferring the opportunity to participate in microfinance initiatives in India. He subsequently decided to pursue a career in entertainment.

On January 23, 2013, Nam made his debut with the release of his first extended play (EP) Cloud 9 with lead single 'Heaven's Door'. That year, Nam also joined Arirang TV's interactive show After School Club and its spin-off, The ASC After Show, as MC. Some of his most famous episodes are where he interviewed K-pop superstars BTS, who debuted in the year 2013. Nam left the program in 2016 to focus on his music career.

More K-pop at Lollapalooza India 2024

South Korean indie rock band The Rose performed their banger hits ‘Sorry', ' RED', ‘I.L.Y.', ‘She's In The Rain' along with others. They were an instant hit with fans, many of whom wanted their performance to never end. In fact, fans of the band came to Lollapalooza India 2024 carrying roses to get a chance to give it to their favourite artists!

Lollapalooza India 2024 ended on a high note, stirring a whirlwind of emotions among the audiences. Memorable moments, the thrill of discovering new art and music, catching their favourite international artists on stage seasoned with desi flavour made for two unforgettable evenings, right in the heart of Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. With thousands of fans having the time of their lives across both days and 20+ hours of magical performances, Lollapalooza India 2024 was a rousing success setting the stage for the third year.