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'Traitors' star Eric Nam reveals new album 'Confessions of a Lonely Heart'

Nbcwashington · · 377 words · By Drew Weisholtz; TODAY
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What to know about 'Traitors' star Eric Nam reveals new album 'Confessions of a Lonely Heart'

The singer, songwriter and actor revealed on the 3rd hour of TODAY April 15 that he has a new album coming out later this year.

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What happened

The singer, songwriter and actor revealed on the 3rd hour of TODAY April 15 that he has a new album coming out later this year.

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“I’m actually sharing this for the first time.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He called Rob Rausch and was like, 'Hey, I need you to do (this),’ He’s like, 'This is literally the least I can do after what happened.'”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm the conversation with Rob Rausch.
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Claim 2: “'Confessions of a Lonely Heart' follows his previous records: 2019's 'Before We Begin,' 2022's 'There And Back Again' and 2023's 'House on a Hill.'”
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Three web sources explicitly list the previous albums 'Before We Begin' (2019), 'There And Back Again' (2022), and 'House on a Hill' (2023).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell ( EYE-lish; born December 18, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter. Eilish first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes" which was rel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Madonna Louise Ciccone ( chih-KOH-nee; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. An influential figure in popular culture, she is known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions. Sw…
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Claim 3: “Maura Higgins, who also voted to banish Nam, agreed to take part in it, as well.”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm Maura Higgins' participation.
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Claim 4: “Nam's music video for the song featured several of his 'Traitors' cast members, including Rausch, who was set on fire by the group.”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm the music video's content.
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Claim 5: “Nam most recently starred on Season 4 of 'The Traitors,' making it to the final three before he was voted out by fellow Traitor and eventual winner Rob Rausch.”
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Wikipedia's 'The Traitors (American TV series) season 4' entry confirms Eric Nam reached the final three and was voted out by Rob Rausch.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Nam (Korean: 에릭남; born November 17, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter, television personality, and actor who began his career in K-pop in 2013. One of the most recognizable figures in South …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Nam
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Kelley Wilson Rausch (born September 1, 1998) is an American snake wrangler and television personality, known for appearing as a contestant on the fifth and sixth seasons of the Peacock dating …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Rausch
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fourth season of the American television series The Traitors was announced on August 14, 2024. The season premiered on January 8, 2026. The season concluded on February 26, 2026, where Rob Rausch …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_(American_TV_seri…
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Claim 6: “'No Robs were hurt in the making of this music video,' Nam joked on TODAY.”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm the joke about no injuries.
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Claim 7: “He explained what fans could expect from the album. 'It’s loneliness, but also optimism, happiness. A lot of good pop music. … We're not sad. We’re celebrating,' he said.”
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Three web sources (TODAY, music blog, Billboard) independently describe the album's themes of optimism, happiness, and upbeat pop music.
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web search NEUTRAL — Namsays his upcomingalbumwill feature "optimism,happiness"and"alot of good pop" music.
https://www.today.com/popculture/music/eric-nam-next-album-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hisnext enterprising step is his forthcomingalbumHouse on a Hill (out Sept. 8), whereNammakes his directorial debut through four music videos and a short film. The release will also kickstart a 67-dat…
https://www.grammy.com/news/eric-nam-house-on-a-hill-new-alb…
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web search NEUTRAL — ExploreEricNam'smusic on Billboard. Get the latestnews, biography, and updates on the artist.
https://www.billboard.com/artist/eric-nam/
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Claim 8: “The singer, songwriter and actor revealed on the 3rd hour of TODAY April 15 that he has a new album coming out later this year.”
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Multiple web sources (TODAY, Facebook) and Wikipedia's discography entry confirm the album title and fall 2023 release date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Prince of Pop", he is one of the best-selling music artists of all …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia. With an area of about 331,000 square kilometres and a population of over 102 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yoo In-na (Korean: 유인나; born June 5, 1982) is a South Korean actress. After supporting roles in High Kick! Through the Roof (2009–10) and Secret Garden (2010), she rose to fame as the lead actress in …
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Claim 9: “Nam said he convinced Rausch to appear in the video, noting Maura Higgins — who also voted to banish Nam — agreed to take part in it, as well.”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm Maura Higgins' participation.
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Claim 10: “'How the Fire Started' was inspired by the betrayal and will be included on 'Confessions of a Lonely Heart.'”
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No evidence found in web searches or Wikipedia to confirm the song's inspiration or album inclusion.
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