Eric
Biography
Eric, also known as Sohn Young-jae and Eric Sohn, is a South Korean-American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. Born on December 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, he is signed under One Hundred Label and serves as the youngest member, or maknae, of the boy group The Boyz. His professional credits include eighty-nine entries listed on the Movie Database, where he is primarily recognized for his work in acting. Additionally, the name Eric is associated with other figures in entertainment, including Eric Shaun Lynch, who was known as Eric the Actor and Eric the Midget as a member of The Howard Stern Show Wack Pack, as well as the 2024 television mini-series Eric created by Abi Morgan and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann.
Career overview
Sohn Young-jae, professionally known as Eric, is a South Korean-American rapper and singer-songwriter under One Hundred Label, as well as the youngest member of the boy group The Boyz. Born on December 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, he is also known by names including Eric Sohn and 손영재. His professional profile on The Movie Database records eighty-nine known credits associated with his work in acting.
Another notable figure in entertainment history was Eric Shaun Lynch, who was known professionally as Eric the Midget and Eric the Actor. He was recognized as a member of The Howard Stern Show's Wack Pack during his lifetime from March 11, 1975, to September 20, 2014. Additionally, a 2014 film titled Eric centered on an actor who is a jack-of-all-trades, constantly auditioning but rarely receiving callbacks or acting roles.
In television, a 2024 television mini series titled Eric was created by Abi Morgan. The emotional crime drama features a cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann, Ivan Morris Howe, Dan Fogler, and McKinley Belcher III. The storyline follows a desperate and grief-stricken character named Vincent within the framework of the crime drama series, which is documented across television database platforms and review sites.
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95 titles- Romance in the House (2024) Songs
- Minju's Pink Cabinet (2024) as Self
- Is This Song Popular? (2024) as Self
- 나 오늘 라베했어 (2024)
- THE BOYZ’s Love Letter (2024)
- THE BOYZ WORLD TOUR: ZENERATION Ⅱ Documentary (2024) as Self
- Gift Box (2024) as MC
- K-Pop ON! Spotify (2023) as Self
- Eunchae's Star Diary (2023) as Self
- Castaway Diva (2023) Songs
- Jae Joong and Friends (2023)
- worK-dol (2023) as Self
- The Genius Paik (2023) as Self
- let me Know K-POP! (2023) as Self
- FLAGLIA: Story of Summer Vacation (2023) Theme Song Performance
- Go My Side (2023) as Guest
- Stealer: The Treasure Keeper (2023) Songs
- Golden Girls (2023) as Self
- NPOP (2023)
- Girls' Night Out (2023)
- THE B UNIVERSITY (2023)
- Domestic Gift Factory (2023)
- THE BOYZ : THE CONVOYZ (2023)
- THE BOYZ 2nd World Tour: ZENERATION (2023)
- THE BOYZ 2nd World Tour: ZENERATION Encore (2023)
- Hyunjae’s Now (2022)
- The K-Star Next Door (2022)
- The K-Star Next Door (2022) as Self
- Talk Pa One 25 O'Clock (2022) as Guest
- Venue101 (2022) as Self
- Immersive THE BOYZ (2022)
- THE BOYZ FAN CON: THE B-ROAD (2022)
- Idol Human Theater (2021)
- The Blood: Death Match (2021)
- Kingdom: Legendary War (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Kingdom: Legendary War (2021) Songs
- Outrun by Running Man (2021) as Self
- HIT Village (2021)
- MAVERICK (2021)
- THE BOYZ Timeout (2021)
- SSAP-DANCE THE BOYZ (2021)
- School of Lock (2021) as Himself
- Chemi-mate ZZG THE BOYZ (2021)
- DND (Do Not Disturb) THE BOYZ (2021)
- IDOLLIVE Expedition: Let’s THE BOYZ (2021)
- THE BOYZ FAN CON: THE B-ZONE (2021)
- HalMyungSoo (2020)
- Road to Kingdom (2020) as Self - Contestant
- Road to Kingdom (2020) Songs
- Idol House (2020)
- HWAITING (2020) as Self
- KCON:TACT ALL-ACCESS (2020)
- For The Lazy But Hungry (2020)
- K-Bob Star (2020)
- Play Seoul (2020)
- Life Corp. (2020)
- Stealer House (2020)
- The Kubanggu (2020)
- Idol Wonderland (2020)
- DOLympiad (2020)
- 2020 THE BOYZ Online Concert [RE:AL] (2020)
- THE BOYZ FAN CON: The Film Festival (2020)
- Workman (2019)
- Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (2019)
- Daebak Show w/ Eric Nam (2019) as Self
- School Attack 2019 (2019)
- RUN.wav (2019)
- Idol Talk TV M.S.G (2019) as Guest
- Idol Lunchbox (2019)
- Idol Cafe (2019)
- THE BOYZ Be Ambitious (2019)
- Making Idol (2019)
- Star Road (2018)
- Idol Radio (2018) as Self
- Idol Radio (2018) as Guest
- Idol Radio (2018) as DJ
- Idol Room (2018)
- Idol League (2018)
- THE100 (2018)
- Otoseyo? (2018)
- Come On! THE BOYZ (2018)
- MISSION THE BOYZ (2018)
- Happy Arrived at Our Home (2018)
- Switch (2018)
- Kang On! Box!! (2017)
- K-Rush (2017)
- THE BOYZ Flower Snack (2017)
- Buzz Rhythm (2015) as Self
- After School Club (2013)
- Show! Champion (2012)
- Weekly Idol (2011)
- The Show (2011)
- Show! Music Core (2005)
- Show! Music Core (2005) as Special MC
- Pops In Seoul (1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eric best known for?
Eric is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Talk Pa One 25 O'Clock (2022), Idol Human Theater (2021), Workman (2019), Star Road (2018).
When and where was Eric born?
Eric was born on December 22, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Eric have?
Eric has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2024.
What is Eric's background in cinema and television?
Eric, also known as Sohn Young-jae and Eric Sohn, is a South Korean-American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. Born on December 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea, he is signed under One Hundred Label and serves as the youngest member, or maknae, of the boy group The Boyz. His professional credits include eighty-nine ...