1x36 - Ep. #36 | Best of 2019 // Theme of the Week

December 30, 2019

Ready for K-pop's Best of 2019, handpicked by Daebak Show listeners (aka the highest level of K-pop fans)? Eric reveals the results of our survey that gathered fans’ top 10 K-pop jams of the year. These top 10 don’t rely on chart rankings or album sales—it’s all based on your input! Thank you for participating and be sure to listen through to hear some crazy ramblings and mentions of special guests that Eric wishes for in 2020.

1x37 - Ep. #37 | Fresh Start w/ Co-Host Ailee // Theme of the Week

January 6, 2020

We're back with one of Eric's closest friends! This week, Ailee and Cookie the Pomeranian join us to reflect on the best of K-pop in the past decade and discuss the topic of “fresh starts” for artists reinventing themselves this year. Ailee also performs a mini cover and spills the deets on upcoming plans for 2020.

1x38 - Ep. #38 | Deep Tracks // Theme of the Week

January 13, 2020

This week is a special “Deep Tracks” episode where Eric reviews songs from popular albums that weren't the title song but still deserve the attention! Listen to some of Eric’s favorite tracks from G.O.D., Lee Hi, BTS, EXO, and IU! And find exciting updates on Eric and DIVE Studio’s upcoming plans amongst his crazy ramblings.

1x39 - Ep. #39 | Catching Up: Amber Liu

January 20, 2020

Finally! This week, Amber joins Eric to discuss all things f(x) and her 2nd EP, X. Being one of the first foreign K-pop idols in Korea wasn’t easy. Amber shares the importance of mentorship in the industry, her experience transitioning back to L.A., and the stories she wishes to convey with her new music. Also, Amber sucks face?!

1x40 - Ep. #40 | Unexpected Collaborations // Theme of the Week

January 27, 2020

Time for another episode! This week, we’re focused on Unexpected Collaborations when East meets West. Listen to Eric review K-Pop-Western collaborations like Kiss and Make Up, Cave Me In, and Written in the Stars. What collab do YOU want to see happen in the future?

1x41 - Ep. #41 | Feelin' Like a Bad*ss

February 3, 2020

Eddie and Eric are finally together in this one! Listen to them review 'Hip' by MAMAMOO, 'Gashina' by Sunmi, and 'One of a Kind' by G-Dragon. Many hilarious stories about the Nam brothers’ shenanigans, Eric’s 'We Got Married' experience, and Eddie’s luxurious skin routine await you in this episode.

1x42 - Ep. #42 | Love Songs // Theme of the Week

February 10, 2020

It’s the week of Valentine’s Day~ Eddie joins the show again to spill some more tea on the Nam bros and to review some classic K-pop love songs with Eric. Listen to them review classics like ‘Love Song’ by Eric, ‘Joah’ by Jay Park, and ‘Baby Baby’ by 4MEN. Also, stick till the end for Eddie's lovely shoutout to his Valentines.

1x43 - Ep. #43 | Break Ups with Eddie // Theme of the Week

February 17, 2020

Now that Valentine’s Day is over… let’s talk about break ups! Eric and Eddie are back to pinpoint the best K-pop breakup anthems. These include 'Wedding Dress' by Taeyang, '벌써 일년' by Brown Eyes, 'Missing You' by Fly to the Sky, and 'Don’t Forget Me' by Crush. Stick around to learn about the difference between Masked Singer in Korea and the U.S. and Eric's go-to karaoke songs.

1x44 - Ep. #44 | Eric's Playlist // Theme of the Week

February 24, 2020

Eric gives us a live update while on the U.S. leg of the Before We Begin tour! Learn about how he felt performing at one of his dream venues and his current on-the-road playlist: Red Moon by KARD, Mirage by MRSHLL, and Teddy Bear by DAVII (feat. Kwon Jin Ah).

1x45 - EP. #45 | Catching Up: G2

March 2, 2020

Let’s catch up with G2! Show Me The Money contestant and rapper, G2, joins Eric to talk about growing up Korean in Texas, how he got into Korean hiphop, and the next steps in his music career.

1x46 - Ep. #46 | Before We Begin In Seattle ft. Max & Bobo

March 9, 2020

Let’s meet Eric’s #BeforeWeBegin North America tour crew members, Max and Bobo! They got stories of losing their minds, food poisoning, and becoming best friends after riding a tour bus all across the States together. Eric also explains his mysterious bagel tweet.

1x47 - Ep. #47 | The Nam Brothers Face the Coronavirus

March 16, 2020

Welcome back Daebak Fam! This week, Eric, Eddie, and Brian Nam have an open, candid conversation on how COVID-19 is affecting the world and the entertainment industry specifically. The brothers also share their favorite songs to listen to when they need to cheer up, because everyone needs that right now. Stay safe, everyone!

1x48 - Ep. #48 | Kevin Woo Takeover

March 23, 2020

Kevin Woo is in the studio! This episode, Kevin fills in as a guest host while Eric’s away in L.A. Theme of the week is “Meet Kevin Woo” for listeners who may not know about his times in U-Kiss or are curious about his current music as a solo artist! Learn about his songs “Neverland," "Ride Along," and "Beautiful Day” and his experience as a Korean-American K-pop idol since 2008!

1x49 - Ep. #49 | Kevin Woo Takeover: Current K-Pop Faves

March 30, 2020

Kevin Woo is back for his second takeover episode! Theme of the week is 'Kevin’s Current K-pop Faves.’ What songs are you listening to nowadays? Kevin’s been loving 'Filter' by BTS, 'Dive' by IKON, and 'Answer' by ATEEZ. Stick until the end to hear Kevin answer questions from DIVE’s Discord server!

1x50 - Ep. #50 | Amber Liu Takeover: f(x) Solo Playlist

April 6, 2020

This week’s guest host is none other than…. Amber Liu! While Eric’s away in L.A., Amber is here to highlight her favorite f(x) solo songs. Amber also shares some special stories and lessons learnt from each of the f(x) members. Want to have your questions answered by future guests like Amber? Make sure to submit questions on DIVE Studios' Discord server!

1x51 - Ep. #51 | G2 Takeover: G2's K-Hiphop Playlist

April 13, 2020

G2 is the special guest-host of this week’s episode! G2 has some chill K-hiphop songs to share that will help you get through the week, including 'Monday Blues' by Junoflo, ‘Nappa' by Crush, and 'Throwing Up Butterflies' by G2.

1x52 - Ep. #52 | Peniel Takeover: Peniel's K-pop Playlist

April 20, 2020

Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Daebak Fam! This episode, special guest Peniel takes over the show. Peniel shows off his song ‘Flip’ feat. Beenzino, ‘WAU’ and ‘Chicken’ by Yook Sungjae, and ‘Psycho’ by Red Velvet. Also, stick until the end for a Q&A where Peniel reveals why he never made a ballad song and what his career could’ve been if he wasn’t a K-pop idol!

1x53 - Ep. #53 | Kevin Woo Takeover: Girl Group Bops

April 27, 2020

Don’t ya just love girl groups? Kevin Woo is back with a special girl group-focused playlist for you! Some of his favorite bops include ‘DUN DUN’ by Everglow, ‘Psycho’ by Red Velvet, and ‘Kick It’ by BlackPink. Listen to him review these songs from a singer-songwriter perspective and stick until the end for his Q&A with DIVE Studios’ Discord members!

1x54 - Ep. #54 | Korean-American Friends: Jay Park, eaJ, CHUNG HA

May 4, 2020

Thank you to all the guest hosts for taking over the show while Eric was away! This week, Eric is back with a playlist full of talented Korean American artists to kick off APAHM! Let’s celebrate Asian Americans! Songs mentioned in this episode include 'All The Way Up' by Jay Park, '50 Proof' by eaJ, and ’Stay Tonight’ by CHUNG HA.

1x55 - Episode 55

May 11, 2020

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May 18, 2020

1x57 - Episode 57

May 25, 2020

1x58 - Episode 58

June 8, 2020

1x59 - Episode 59

June 11, 2020

1x60 - Episode 60

June 15, 2020

1x61 - Episode 61

June 18, 2020

1x62 - Episode 62

June 22, 2020

1x63 - Episode 63

June 29, 2020

1x64 - Episode 64

July 6, 2020

1x65 - Episode 65

July 15, 2020

1x66 - Episode 66

July 20, 2020

1x67 - Episode 67

July 27, 2020

1x68 - Episode 68

August 3, 2020

1x69 - Episode 69

August 10, 2020

1x70 - Episode 70

August 17, 2020

1x71 - Episode 71

August 24, 2020

1x72 - Episode 72

August 31, 2020

1x73 - Episode 73

September 7, 2020

1x74 - Episode 74

September 14, 2020

1x75 - Ep. #75 | BTS, BLACKPINK, DAY6

September 17, 2020

Surprise! We're back with an extra episode. This week, Eric breaks down BTS' chart-topping single 'Dynamite', BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez's sweet summer collab 'Ice Cream,' and Day6 (Even of Day)'s debut track 'Where the Sea Sleeps'.

1x76 - Ep. #76 | Catching Up: Eric of THE BOYZ

September 21, 2020

This week, we've got TWO Erics in the house! Eric from The Boyz shares how he went from aspiring baseball player to aspiring K-pop star, how he passed his first audition (thanks to "company lady"), and why he doesn't set goals anymore.

1x77 - Ep. #77 | Catching Up: Kevin of THE BOYZ

September 24, 2020

Joining Eric today is Kevin from The Boyz! Tune in for a casual conversation on pop culture (e.g. Black is King, Community, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), passive-aggressive tiger parents, and Kevin's advice on following your dreams!

1x78 - Ep. #78 | Catching Up: Nichkhun

September 28, 2020

Can you feel his heartbeat? That's right. Nichkhun of 2PM graces us with his presence! Find out how the singer ended up auditioning for JYP (in front of a Starbucks) and which emojis he would use to describe his fellow 2PM members.

1x79 - Ep. #79 | Catching Up: Jacob of THE BOYZ

October 5, 2020

This week, Jacob of The Boyz joins Eric to talk about his audition story, cereal addiction, and willingness to (potentially) shave off his eyebrows for Kevin.

1x80 - Ep. #80 | Catching Up: THE BOYZ

October 12, 2020

Eric, Kevin, and Jacob of The Boyz are back for a group episode of Kpop Daebak! Join Eric Nam and the trio as they discuss everything from the awkwardness of saying "I Love You" to the ability of falling asleep while standing.

1x81 - Episode 81

October 20, 2020

1x82 - Episode 82

October 22, 2020

1x83 - Episode 83

October 26, 2020

1x84 - Episode 84

November 2, 2020

1x85 - Episode 85

November 10, 2020

1x87 - Episode 87

November 23, 2020

1x88 - Episode 88

November 30, 2020

1x89 - Episode 89

December 7, 2020

1x90 - Episode 90

December 14, 2020

1x91 - Episode 91

December 21, 2020

1x92 - Episode 92

December 28, 2020

1x93 - Episode 93

January 4, 2021

1x94 - Episode 94

January 11, 2021

1x95 - Episode 95

January 18, 2021

1x96 - Episode 96

January 25, 2021

1x97 - Episode 97

February 1, 2021

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February 8, 2021

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February 15, 2021

1x100 - Episode 100

February 22, 2021

1x101 - Episode 101

March 1, 2021

1x102 - Episode 102

March 8, 2021

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March 15, 2021

1x104 - Episode 104

March 22, 2021

1x105 - Episode 105

March 29, 2021

1x106 - Episode 106

April 5, 2021

1x107 - Episode 107

April 12, 2021

1x108 - Episode 108

April 19, 2021

1x109 - Episode 109

April 26, 2021

1x110 - Episode 110

May 3, 2021

1x111 - Episode 111

May 10, 2021

1x112 - Episode 112

May 17, 2021

1x113 - Episode 113

May 24, 2021

1x114 - Episode 114

May 31, 2021

1x115 - Episode 115

June 7, 2021

1x116 - Episode 116

June 14, 2021

1x117 - Episode 117

June 21, 2021

1x118 - Episode 118

June 28, 2021

1x119 - Episode 119

July 5, 2021

1x120 - Episode 120

July 12, 2021

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July 19, 2021

1x122 - Episode 122

July 26, 2021

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August 2, 2021

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August 16, 2021

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August 23, 2021

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August 30, 2021

1x128 - Episode 128

September 6, 2021

1x129 - Episode 129

September 13, 2021

1x130 - Episode 130

September 20, 2021

1x131 - Episode 131

September 27, 2021

1x132 - Episode 132

October 5, 2021

1x133 - Episode 133

October 11, 2021

1x134 - Episode 134

October 18, 2021

1x135 - Episode 135

October 25, 2021

1x136 - Episode 136

November 1, 2021