Eric Nam Drops Updates on Tour Dates in 2023— But Why Are Fans Unhappy?

Renowned K-pop sensation Eric Nam has found himself at the center of controversy once again, this time related to his ongoing "House On A Hill" tour in 2023.

The stir in the fan community began when Eric released updates on his tour dates, raising questions about his stance on a contentious global issue.

Eric Nam's Social Media Activity Sparks Controversy Amid Tour Dates Revelation

Amid the fervor surrounding the global conflict, Eric Nam's social media activity drew significant attention.

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It was revealed that the artist had liked an Instagram post that advocated for a nuanced view of the ongoing crisis, stating:

 "It is absolutely reasonable and logical to be opposed to the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY calling for the protection of Jews in Israel and around the world…"

This neutral stance, perceived by many fans as overlooking the gravity of the humanitarian crisis in the region, triggered disappointment and frustration among his fan base.

A fan on Twitter (hereinafter X) expressed their surprise, saying, "didn't expect it from eric nam but imagine if idols were allowed to express their political views, I'd probably be stanning 4 people in the industry imo."

Eric Nam Deletes Kuala Lumpur Tour Date Amid Fan Criticism: Disappointment and Controversy

Around the time of this revelation, Eric Nam took to Twitter to announce the Asian dates for his ongoing tour. However, this move only fueled the fire, with fans responding to the announcement with criticism.

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Malaysian fans, in particular, voiced their disapproval and insisted that the artist should not perform in their country.

One fan tweeted, "No one gives a f about you. Malaysian stand with Palestine get your ignorant ass out!"

Another demanded the removal of the Kuala Lumpur tour date, saying, "Why have Kuala Lumpur? Just skip our country, bruh #SavePalestineSaveHumanity #FreePalestine."

In the aftermath of this backlash, Eric Nam made a surprising move by removing the Kuala Lumpur concert date from his website.

The original tweet announcing the tour update, which included the Malaysian date, was also deleted.

While no official statement has been released regarding this decision, many netizens saw it as an indirect confirmation of his stance on the Israel-Palestine crisis.

Fans expressed their disappointment and frustration, with comments like:

"Eric Nam removing Malaysia dates quietly after being criticized for supporting Israel"

"Eric Nam removed Malaysia from his tour list without saying anything because a lot of people from there told him not to come because they don't want anyone who is supporting Israel in their country - no joke he showed that he doesn't give a fck about Palestine... another genocide supporter."

As of now, Eric Nam has not issued any official statements addressing the initial criticism or the removal of the Kuala Lumpur concert date.

The controversy continues to divide opinions and spark discussions on the intersection of artists' political views and their impact on their fan base.

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Madison Cullen wrote this.