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Eric Nam 에릭남 - How The Fire Started (Official Music Video)
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- Published on Mar 12, 2026
- Official music video for "How the Fire Started" by Eric Nam.
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Talent:
Eric Nam @ericnam
Rob Rausch @robert_rausch
Maura Higgins @maurahiggins
Natalie Anderson @natalieeand
Ron Funches @ronfunch
Yam Yam Arocho @yamilpr
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Director: Blythe Thomas @_blythethomas
Head of Production: Jesy Odio @jesyodio
Executive Producer: Doug Klinger @doug_klinger
Producer: Breanne Thomas @brethomas
1st AD: Robert "RB" Blaine @cinemacowboy.rb
Creative Director: Danna Takako @dannatakako
DP: Julia Swain @juliaswain
Produced by: Another Video @anotheranotheranothervideo
1st AC: Noorman Wicaksono @noormanxw
Steadicam: Dae Hyun Kim @day_by_dae
Gaffer: Thomas Sigurdsson @thomassigurdsson
BBE: Scotty Smith @scottydop
Key Grip: Brendan Riel @ihavethedinero
BBG: DJ Myer @dj.myer
G&E Shadow: Gustavo Silva @gustavosilvarx
Production Designer: Isabella Monge @isabella.a.monge.gmail
Art PA: Bella Bowler @bella.bowler
PA: Vinny Siquara @vinny_siquara
PA: Lyz Nguyen @lyzrocks
Talent Coordinator: June Lundin @juneryanlundin
Talent Assistant: Ashton Coté @ashtonlcote
BTS: Adam Kudeimati @adamkudeimati
VFX Artist: Max Colt @maxcoltt
Colorist: Avery Niles @avery_niles
Editors: Macy Atkinson @macy.adele + David Checel @davidcheceleditor
Stylist for Eric: Chris Kim @chrisbkim
Stylist for Maura: Kris Fe @krisfe_
HMU: Mayra Godoy @makeuphair_mayra
Hair for Maura: Frankie Calire @frankiecalire
Makeup for Maura: Suzy Clarke @suzyclarkemua
Location: Shadow Hills Ranch @shadowhillsranch
Lyrics:
Oh you never gave a damn about me
'til I had something you needed but oh
What you may not understand about me
is I won't hesitate to let you go
You had your chance to tell the truth
You knew the right thing to do
So how can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
I never owed you anything
No matter how you saw it
Blow your smoke as I go up in flames
Shame on me thinking that you would save me
How can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
Burn me down burn me down
Burn me down baby that's how you leave me
Come around come around
Come around and you tell me you need me
You had your chance to tell the truth
So how can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
I never owed you anything
No matter how you saw it
Blow your smoke as I go up in flames
Shame on me thinking that you would save me
How can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
Oh you never gave a damn about me
Oh you know that's true
What you may not understand about me
is I would never do the same to you
So how can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
I never owed you anything
No matter how you saw it
Blow your smoke as I go up in flames
Shame on me thinking that you would save me
How can you turn and walk away
from a fire you started
#ericnam #thetraitors
It’s been years since I’ve released music, and I’m so glad you’re here! I hope you all love this song and video as much as I do. Major shout to my faithfuls (and traitor) ya’ll made this one special 🔥❤️
❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Siempre a tu lado desde España. Esperando que algún día vengas a visitarnos.
You’ve always been worth the wait. 🔥❣️🌹
magic man did a great job
This song is so good! The video is incredible too great job can’t wait to hear more of your new music 🥰🥰
I watched an interview with Eric the other day where he said the reason he went on Traitors was to market himself to an American audience and I have to say this is such a brilliant idea, writing and producing a song about being betrayed at final fire, getting all the main baddies from the season to do music video, and releasing it right on the heels of the finale. Well done, Eric. Maybe you were a strategic king all along 👑
his strategic qualities really shine where he doesn't have to betray people 😂
I didn’t know this but that is AMAZING!
I saw an poster I was like what he doing here
Well he was about to betray maura too at the final fire. Idk y hes so miffed bout it when hes about to do the same thing rob did to him to maura
@l@l_ifeefi_l1998 He voted to end the votes, though? I mean obviously he’d have to betray her though-he’s a Traitor 😂
Damn, never thought I would see Korea's boyfriend, Survivor winners, hotties from Love Island and a comedian come together to film the best MV ever
can you tell who's who? as I don't know anyone besides Eric.
@VishakhaChaudhary-u6fgo watch Traitors season 4, Eric did an amazing job. First time I have ever watched, only to see him.
@Visha@VishakhaChaudhary-u6f
Love island: Maura
Comedian: Yam Yam
Survivor: Ron / Natalie
Traitor Winner: Rob
@Visha@Vis@VishakhaChaudhary-u6ftie in the torn overalls is Rob from Love Island USA, babe in the shorts denim jacket and long blonde hair is Maura from Love Island UK, green cowboy hat and beard is YamYam from survivor, babe with the muscles in black leather is Natalie from survivor, the guy that carries Rob at the end is Ron and he’s a comedian, Eric is clearly the sexy singer AKA I’m assuming Korea’s boyfriend (and mine).
@AderaSudarYamYam won Survivor, Ron is the comedian
Maura really ATE UP all those close ups
You should of seen her love island entrance mean mugged the camera so hard
She is my favorite love island cast member lol
Shes my fave of the shoot, turning the tv show drama into a fun mv. She understood the assignment
Mark would have brought the same energy. His content has been gold, too.
She was on Traitors to serve FACE and we stan
❌ magic ears
❌ magic eyes
✅ magic voice
Lmao yes!
💯 💯 💯
@otherwhere-x4xfr
🎯
@ednam100 cowboy bullseye
Here from The Haha Podcast ❤🎉🎉
Who's here early?
Me
I am!!
Made it!
Meeee
Me!
Here after watching the ha sisters podcassstttttt
Meeee
Me too
Same 😂😂
Meeeee
Me too.❤
Ron going back for Robby😭 this whole video was pure perfection and full of all our favorite baddies 😽❤️🔥
The friendship we didn’t know we needed ❤
I wish Kristen and Mark were there too because I’m in love with them as well - but I’m obsessed with alllll of this and the friendship and the “good sportsmanship”, if you will, amongst them. I love them poking fun at all of it. Ofc they even had to thirst trap Robby Bobby at his execution lmfao.
It was the part we so needed
Is it kinda bad I wanted them to kill Rob lol commit to the bit!!!
@abcdefg-wv5ntyikes some times it’s better to save everyone.. good karma
who came here after the haha podcast
meeeee
Me
meeeee
Meee
Me
And ITS A HIT. The man knows pitch
There’s a reason they call him the man with the magic ears!
@Broncofan24 but he can't see the writing on the wall 😜
@vaseline69 he can
eh except for laughs I guess
@Void-Gamer852 what does that even mean?
I love seeing the Traitors cast supporting each other after the show!!! ♥️
Love how even in the video they’re like maybe Rob shouldn’t die love it
Hi!!! CatCakes
Hiii ❤
I love how we just accept that Eric hasn't aged in at least a full decade.
Right?!?!?!?! 😮❤❤❤
RIGHT, I was fully gagged to find out he’s not 22 😂
Same exact thought, man looks fine asf. Honestly I feel like he's only gotten more handsome lol
He's nineteen forever 😂❤
@setsu795 Nieneteeeeen? Courtesy of Felix
Eric Nam has always been so underrated tbh his voice is amazing
This really helps with post-Traitors withdrawal 😅
Agreed!!!
I agree. UK released their new season now.
No literally 😂😂
Yess
It's the whole Ron going back to get Rob part for me... all the right cast members were chosen for this video. Well done Eric!
Ron and Rob's scene at the end was my favorite part 😂 What a fun MV! Great job to everyone involved, the Faithfuls and the Traitors all looked hot 🔥
Ron and Rob in a remake of the Bodyguard
I seriously laughed out loud so hard... Ron is hilarious
Maura is (rightfully) getting her flowers in this comment section but can we make some noise for NATALIE? She looks gorgeous 😍
Maura really knows how to turn it on! The camera is obsessed with her. Oh, and a great tune, too.
Ohhh ERIC LOOKS SO HANDSOMEEEEEE!!! ♥♥
Can we get an extended version or a behind the scenes video? This was fantastic but 3 minutes isn't enough.
This was the fastest 3 min
Okay but FOR REAL this song is dope AF
Damn Maura’s shots are perfection and this song is sooooo good
I watched the entire season of traitors and didn’t know the man with the magic ears made such amazing music.
If you told me in 2013 that Amazing Race All-Star Natalie Anderson would star in K-pop artist and After School Club host Eric Nam's music video, I'd think you were crazy. Yet, here we are and I absolutely love it!
TAR21 and Eric's debut + ASC's premiere was 2012 and 2013?! We are old! 😅
Good memories of the Twinnies!! I hope Nadiya is doing well too..she went quiet after BvW on survivor 😢
ERIC NAM BEEN THAT VOICE. ERIC NAM IS THAT VOICE. ERIC NAM WILL FOREVER BE THAT VOICE!!👏🏼👏🏼
1:52 - "Blow your smoke as I go up in flames // Shame on me thinking that you would save me" This line has me hooked, Eric your voice is addicting like honey here, super proud of you!!!
Maura was literally meant to be a video vixen she's so stunning
That shot of Rob at 2:17 is genuinely fucking INSANE…
DUDE THISS IS SO CATCHYYYY MANIFESTING TO BE ON THE RADIO ❤❤
Eric's songs are always worth the wait. Honestly, I'm still not over "Any Other Way" and "Paradise" era. ❤
Man I'm late af but this is a BANGER!!!
This is such a good song Eric!!! The excitement I had when I saw that you were going to be on the traitors! I have been following your career for over a decade now, so good to have you on American TV! Also those Korean genes, you don’t age!! Gorgeous as always and a voice that melts ❤
A RUclips AD brought me here! I was working and I was like what song is this? Subscribed immediately! This is such a great song! The algorithm has blessed me this day.
Love this! Maura slayed
What a vocal ❤ Eric Nam
I Tink this song and video is amazing. 😊
The song is awesome!!! And their are serving so baddddd!
❤❤❤The costumes are great and the Mv is dope🔥🔥
Still loving this song and MV so much!! Touched to see everyone showing love for Eric and the cast. I'm so ready for the EPIC album comeback, Bestie!! 🔥🔥🔥
CUTTING AWAY ROB’S OVERALLS? HELLOOOOOO 🔥🔥🔥
I love this song,the lore, the visuals 💯serving ❤❤
I didn't watched the traitors but I really love this ❤😂
Well done Eric!!!! 🥹
Natalie looks amazing
I love Eric Nam’s music, and this will be a hit for sure. ♥️♥️♥️
I think Eric said on Daebak Show that this song is extremely personal. He turned pain into a beautiful piece of art.
Oh, so it’s like most of his songs. 😅
We love both the traitors and the faithfuls ❤❤
From Nigeria 🇳🇬
I’m living for cowboy Eric era! 🤠
So true! 🐎🤠
Come here from ad and really like this song 💘
Omg, love this!! Great video 👏🏽💯. Rob 🔥
ERIC IS BACK !!!!!😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤ HIS VOICE AND MUSIC TOO🎉
Eric, as the only person that I knew from this season of traitors, I am so proud of how far you went in the game. This song is amazing and the video is even better.
Also, I love the fact that not a single person mentioned that the cast is the same as this year's Traitors cast!!!
Awww this was so cute!!!
i love that they turned what happened into a funny lil video and a nice lil bop along with it 💘
Great song. Loved the cast in the video.
Wow! Its a Bop!! also everyone looks soooo hot!! NATALIE'S ARMS!?! MAURA'S LEGS?! hell ya Eric, great work!
Eric, your voice is FIRE!
Soft, clear and veeery good song 😇
this is so good!
So glad Ron went back for Robby Bobby! What fun these guys are having! Congrats!
Maura needs to be in WAY MORE music videos!!!
We're so glad to have ya back! Best of luck with the new projects. 🙂
Omggg all my favs coming together!! obsessed!
Absolutely love the song Eric and the video is great also. Great choice of traders for the video love them all. Keep making music you have an amazing voice.
I LOVE THIS SONG ❤❤❤❤❤
Am i the only one that finds this whole concept hilarious 😂 (the storyline)
No you're not the only one. Is it that serious eric?😂😂😂
just WOW Eric you are amazing!!! Love this song and MV so much
This was absolutely incredible! So excited!!
Awsome videos.......u look great as a cowboy...😊😊😊
This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen
Okay this was really cute
I'd never heard of Eric before The Traitors and was won over instantly with his Clark Kent, awe shucks charm. This song slaps and I'll be listening to this quite a bit. Love the cast in this video. They were all my favorites from this season.
If you like this song, you’ll love his House on a Hill album too! So many great songs.
My favourite song of his is runaway both the English and Korean version he makes good music.
I ride with Eric Nam❤
Never knew who Eric was before watching Traitors, by far my favorite person on the show, the true winner in my heart, when he said he wanted a good guy to win, I really wanted that for him. Rob only just played the game, but one of the most sincere faithful turned traitor, so keen to holding what's true to who you are till the end, just to be betrayed... Like I said, you're a winner in my heart through and through!
Ron going back for Rob was perfect 😂😭 love it!!!
Traitors is the perfect TV show, and I'm so glad to see Eric Nam get a more global audience from it! Cheers from an American who lives in Korea!~~
It is a banger!!
Having heard Ron talk about Rob taking the time to be nice to him that ending has a lot of meaning.
Eric making his MV iconic with the traitors crew
Omg I LOVE the ending! 😂 🎉
as a long time kpop fan from the british isles i still can't get over seeing eric and maura together 😭🔥
Eric voice is so distintive, a song by him could never go wrong
Rob, Eric and Maura all won in a way that is specifically awesome and unique to each of them. Rob deserved to win the show based on his strategic play and performance in the challenges. Maura won best dressed and scored a Birkin. And Eric got inspiration and cameos from his new show besties for this awesome new MV, introducing his music to new fanbases. Winners all around. Wishing you all the best and also Ron, Natalie and Yam Yam. Ron's ending with Rob is perfection. What an amazing season. Kudos
Worth the wait ❤❤❤❤
❤this is pure gold❤
Omg love this! Moira holy beauty. Yam Yam is amazing!!! Great singer eric
Been listening to this all day! So good. ❤
Eric Nam: drops something
Me: on repeat automatically
Re-watching again and again. ❤
YA'LL IT'S OUT ON SPOTIFY BY NOW
When the world needed him most...
Eric is so underrated but I’m glad to see he’s back 🥹
Getting this entire music video as an ad in the middle of a 2 minute video has to be the best thing I've witnessed so far during this year 😻
I keep replaying this, my whole fam loves it. so good!!
This is so good, so funny, spot on!!!!
How beautiful Maura is in this clip! Unbelievable! 👌🔥🔥🔥🔥