K-Pop artist Eric Nam launches brand-new podcast series, “K-Pop Daebak w/ Eric Nam”

May 16, 2019May 20, 2019 Jiji

K-Pop Daebak w/ Eric Nam is a show that spotlights K-Pop’s best new music of the week with commentary from
K-Pop artist & host, Eric Nam. Named GQ Korea’s Man of The Year, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, and Honorary Ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics, Eric Nam is a multifaceted entertainer. Eric Nam is a singer, songwriter, and TV personality fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish.

About the Podcast

As of May 6th, just two weeks after releasing the podcast, K-Pop Daebak w/ Eric Nam has reached #1 Music Podcast in 18 different countries including the US and the #2 Music Podcast in 12 other countries. Named “New & Noteworthy” by Apple Podcasts, the podcast stands at #1 Podcast across all categories in South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia.

K-Pop Daebak w/ Eric Nam is a pioneer in the podcast space as it’s the first K-Pop artist-driven podcast. The podcast aims to reach a diverse audience from existing fans to those that are just curious about the industry. Fans with busy schedules can keep up to date with the newest hits and be introduced to new and existing artists. The mix of insider stories and lighthearted conversations will make you feel like you are in the room with Eric having a friendly conversation.

Podcasts are one of the newer forms of shared media and is expanding its reach each day. More and more people are starting to listen to podcasts in their everyday lives due to its easy access and the wide reach of topics that cover any topic. According to The New York Times research document released in 2019, podcasts listening worldwide has had a 10% jump in listeners in just one year alone. More and more households of all ages are listening to podcasts due to their easy access and content.

This newly released podcast has already reached over 130k total downloads on multiple platforms. 81k on iTunes, 45k on Spotify, 5k on Soundcloud and with over 10k followers on Instagram. In this highly interactive podcast, Eric engages with K-pop fans through social media by inviting them to participate and ask questions fans are most curious about. Moving forward, the podcast promises to bring on special guests, air special episodes and provide fans with more opportunities to win exciting prizes.