Eric Nam breaks silence on his Israel-Palestine post controversy: My heart is broken for the families

Eric Nam has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent social media activity, where he liked a post related to the Israel-Palestine crisis. In a statement posted on his Twitter account on October 30, the singer explained his perspective, stating, "Hi everyone – following the horrific events of October 7th, I liked a post that I believed expressed a position of anti-violence, anti-hate and was against intolerance. My liking of that post was a reaction to waking up to devastating news, as someone who has always been pro-human, pro-peace, and for love and equality for all."

Nam went on to reveal that he had cancelled a scheduled performance in Malaysia due to threats he received in response to the controversy. He expressed his concern for the families affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict, acknowledging the immense pain and suffering on both sides. Despite the criticism and backlash he faced, he emphasized his hope for peace and safety for everyone involved. He said, "After that, I received threats related to my scheduled show in Kuala Lumpur. Out of an abundance of caution for my team and my fans, I made the difficult decision to cancel the show. ‌ My heart is broken for the Palestinian and Israeli families that have been ripped apart by violence and are facing unimaginable loss. Nothing I say can be enough when there is so much pain and suffering, but I am praying every day that there is peace and safety for everyone soon."
The singer initially attracted scrutiny after liking an Instagram post related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis. His decision to cancel the Malaysia performance further intensified the criticism directed at him.