# DIVE Studios

> DIVE Studios is a Los Angeles-based digital media company built around Korean entertainment and global K-pop fandom. Founded in 2019 by brothers Brian, Eric, and Eddie Nam, it produces artist-led podcasts and video shows - including the flagship Daebak Show with Eric Nam - plus original talk, game, and travel series. The company reaches tens of millions of monthly viewers worldwide, runs the DIVE X creator and influencer agency for brands, and spun out Mindset, a celebrity-narrated mental-health audio platform.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founders:** Brian Nam (Co-Founder & CEO), Eric Nam (Co-Founder & host (K-pop artist)), Eddie Nam (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~44 employees
- **Products:** DIVE Media, DIVE X, Mindset, Daebak Show
- **Notable:** Built one of the leading international K-entertainment media networks with 5B+ lifetime views., Reaches tens of millions of monthly viewers worldwide (reported figures range from ~60M to 150M+)., Raised $8.7M in seed funding from TQ Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and founders of Twitch and Opendoor.

## Products & services

- **DIVE Media** — Original long-form and short-form content: podcasts, talk shows, game shows, and travel series built around K-pop and Korean entertainment. Flagship shows include the Daebak Show with Eric Nam, Get Real, Hwaiting, and Here We Go.
- **DIVE X** — Creator and social agency running influencer marketing, celebrity ambassador partnerships, and Gen Z social strategy for brands.
- **Mindset** — Celebrity-narrated audio platform for mental health and personal reflection, featuring artists sharing candid stories and advice.
- **Daebak Show** — Flagship interview podcast hosted by Eric Nam, where he sits down with K-pop artists and entertainment figures. 'Daebak' (대박) is Korean for something spectacular.

## Achievements

- Built one of the leading international K-entertainment media networks with 5B+ lifetime views.
- Reaches tens of millions of monthly viewers worldwide (reported figures range from ~60M to 150M+).
- Raised $8.7M in seed funding from TQ Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and founders of Twitch and Opendoor.
- Launched Mindset, a celebrity-driven mental-health audio platform.
- Founder Brian Nam recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30.
- Featured in Forbes, Time, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, and ABC News.

## Latest updates

- **2021-05** — Launched the Mindset audio platform with funding from Scooter Braun's TQ Ventures.
- **2020-01** — Partnered with Acast to monetize and scale its K-pop podcasts globally.
- **2019-08** — DIVE Studios founded by brothers Brian, Eric, and Eddie Nam.

## Links

- Website: https://divestudios.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divestudios
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/thedivestudios
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DIVEpods
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivestudios/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@thedivestudios/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divestudios

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Last updated: 2026-08-06