Breaking Out of a Slump with Sam Kim | KPDB Ep. #95

This week, Eric catches up with solo artist Sam Kim! Hear all about Sam's experience growing up in the spotlight, dealing with burnout, and playing Among Us...with Jae of Day6.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - Get to know Sam Kim!
11:31 - First KPDB Episode with Sam Kim?
13:03 - Sam Shares his Personal Journey with Unhappiness
19:56 - Sam’s Current Hobbies
23:33 - KPDB 100th Episode Ad
25:38 - Sam’s Collab w/ Other Artists & Songs he Wrote
28:17 - Eric and Sam’s Costa Rica Trip
31:55 - Releasing New Music Soon?
35:06 - Fan Questions for Sam Kim!
39:00 - “Sam I Am” Game with Sam Kim
45:58 - Wrap up + Outro
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[@brianvo3854]

Can you make a video or a podcast episode with bang Chan, Felix, and or hyunjin? Oh and maybe jake and jay and heesung from ehypen? It’s a lot to ask

[@whsh4932]

Please Mark of Got7

[@sel7875]

not sam’s voice cracking when saying I love you to his siblings...... LOL

[@dorothycelly]

😂😂😂

[@m3lona]

AND THE WAY HE STARTED TO STUTTER WHEN HE ASKED THEM TO SAY THEIR NAMES LOLLLLLL

[@sel7875]

​@@m3lona YEAH FOR REAL AHAHA he's such a mood

[@hkkim7600]

7:02😂😂🤣🤣

[@CaratMoo]

Im coming back to this video when im a little sad or tired hahaha

[@sannnnn]

Eric is pretty much Sam's third sibling.

[@aakritibagchi2663]

At least he knows eric’s name😂

[@munikastuti6209]

@@aakritibagchi2663 but not his birthday 😂

[@mille1142]

Yupp

[@esmeraldabarragan5810]

Sam is 22 🤯 I can’t even imagine the stress and pressure he’s gone through. I’m barely finishing college at 22 and I’m so worried about the future

[@devinazurenoona2851]

Blessings

[@yellovika962]

I’m 24 and still can’t finish college...life is something else, and the pressure...but as long as u believe in yourself, you gonna be fine!

[@j-shl779]

Same tho, worried about the future🥴

[@luvposter]

sam: touch my thighs bruh eric: no i don't wanna touch your thighs sam: touch my damn thighs, right now eric: can i punch your thighs sam: nah [slaps thigh] PLEASE HSJDFSDHFSDHF

[@mooncake7108]

FR

[@meme-rm5ch]

what time?

[@lisascott1170]

Sam totally went home after this to think of a way of subtly asking his mom how old his siblings were. Without admitting he didn't know 😳🤔😕😅😂😭

[@celinemarcellana]

I checked on this part, I was eating.

[@akshitagupta5196]

I don't think he 'forgot' about his siblings age and names. He just didn't want to disclose them to the public. He told his brother's name after deliberation, but he tried skipping telling his sister's name till the message thing. there too he used his sisters Korean name, not English.

[@rabuterang]

I got mesmerized by his dimple.

[@fystrs_]

"I'm proud of my label" wow how many artist is actually saying that casually (not in the press, contract renewing situation). Antenna may be not big but as Eric said it's full of monster artists -- Sam Kim, Jung Seunghwan, Kwon Jinah, Jukjae and ofc Yoo Hee Yeol himself

[@nguyenhatien1787]

After Kpop Star ended, I think Antenna is the biggest winner. Like when Bernard won, they signed with two runner ups. The same with season 4, they signed with Seunghwan and Lee Jinah 😂 Then comes the season 5 they took the winner. For real, all of these artists are literal monster.

[@ihsanfarhan]

Yeeeeeeesss

[@sarcasticismyname1163]

@@nguyenhatien1787 I honestly think it was because it was Antenna they signed up with. The other two companies seem to be much more controlling and have longer administrative processes since they’re so big. Meanwhile, Antenna’s mostly concentrated on housing indie-like musicians and seems to harbor an environment much more ideal for allowing such artists to thrive.

[@flaviol]

and also a lot of artists who signed with the big 3 has left for some reason: yerin and jamie left JYP, lee hi left YG and akmu can't wait to do the same. I'm glad antenna is a good place to be as an artist ☺️

[@winuouwuri]

@@flaviol AKMU renewed though

[@Ohmy_Goku]

It’s not even 10 mins into the video and it’s already chaotic 😂😂 Sam forgetting his siblings names... annnnnnd then there’s Eric from The Boyz who doesn’t remember his friend’s name but his friend’s dad’s name. 😂

[@robynbrowne1277]

in conclusion kpop makes your memory goes bad 😂

[@globalnamnation2903]

We badly need that Eric Nam X Sam Kim Collab!!!!! Or Eric Nam X Sam Kim X Eaj Park, perhaps? 🙉🧡

[@clstlr]

🤞🏻🤞🏻 that will be 🤯

[@tenkaistar1089]

Yesssss!!!! I love all 3 of them!

[@tea_jayy]

Oh heck yeah!!!! Can we throw Woosung in there?

[@globalnamnation2903]

@@tea_jayy ommo!! Yes to woosung!!!! That would be crazy!!! That would be such a power vocal collab!! 🙉🧡

[@chloe9085]

OMG PLEASE

[@luvposter]

eric: [explaining the rules of the game] sam: .. [to diane] ᶜᵃⁿ ʸᵒᵘ ᵗʰʳᵒʷ ᵐᵉ ᵃ ᶜʰᵒᶜᵒˡᵃᵗᵉˀ

[@iyuu9431]

sam still doesn’t remember his siblings’ age is just pure comedic drama

[@syahdanaditya2566]

exactly bruh hahahaha, i remember he talked about this before but i forgot where

[@iyuu9431]

@@syahdanaditya2566 yes haha it was in get real podcast if i wasn’t mistaken

[@aninditaray4422]

It is very much possible that the get real episode n this was shot in the same day 😛

[@ms.writer861]

It's just a sign that he haven't in his family for a long time

[@iyuu9431]

@@aninditaray4422 oh right that makes sense then

[@maneensom]

I appreciate how they talk about this slump we all go through because it isn’t as common as people think. Some people question this slump as some momentum in their life where it’ll come and go but that’s the thing, for some people it stays because they don’t know how to cope or how to get through it. Sam and Eric’s words hit home, the comfort of things and difficulty of letting it go, learning to accept help from others, knowing and being kind to yourself, understanding not just others but yourself, confidence in different matters, validating your own feelings. It’s really comforting that they talked about this because a lot of us can relate. Thank you again Eric and Sam! Hope you’re both okay and healthy, mind and body!!! Much much love! Excited for your music!!!!

[@dalkomlatte5822]

Definitely relatable. This pandemic is making everyone miserable

[@balonaramainep.6032]

Alternative title: Counselling with Eric and Sam Kim.

[@claudiavillondo7586]

the 2 dislikes are from Sam's siblings HAHAHAH I cannot

[@yongiesparkle]

😂😂😂

[@joonie5107]

I love Sam so much. He’s so genuine and funny without even trying. I love his vibes so much and his voice is just amazing. Imagine having a Sam Kim podcast... idek if I wanna see that happen or not cause if it does happen you’re gonna catch me listening to it all day everyday 😂

[@luvposter]

THIS FRIENDSHIP IS SO WHOLESOME . I LOVE THEM . LOVE TO SEE TWO MEN GENUINELY CARING & CONCERNED FOR EACH OTHER

[@hannahstan3653]

so true. They both seem really kind and genuine people.

[@misslolly7629]

Literally crying when Sam thanked Eric for checking on him, I mean I wish I have someone like him or be like him for someone else 😢

[@destana1xx]

I just love Sam’s personality, he’s literally so relatable. His actions scream gen z when talking about his siblings. 😂

[@lobaetoile8440]

That's so sad :/ Gen Z are all bad siblings??

[@jjkim9477]

I met Eric in real person, and so privileged to get to talk to him over 15 min, and he's really really nice like he's same on and off camera.

[@garima8881]

Nobody: Eric, 1500 times a day: you're young I'm old

[@itz.xclusivevlogs3797]

That voice crack from Sam was hilarious 😂🤣

[@samantharapoza6439]

I love how well Eric listens. I feel like so many other people have guests on their shows and they always talk over them, but Eric is so good at being a genuine listener.

[@claudiavillondo7586]

I'm just here to see Sam's reactions not knowing the names of his siblings HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I LOVE HIMM

[@maneensom]

When the audio was out on Spotify, i was at work and I couldn’t hold my laughter when Sam talked about his thighs, their costa rica trip and Eric asking about their siblingship birthday HAHAHAHA WTF, and if we will see sam dancing. I just couldn’t, this was hilarious.

[@donnavlogslife]

I lost it when Sam slapped his own thigh and was like "mmmm" 😂

[@ultimateegghead3511]

sam kim actually has a really nice flow when he raps too like when he sang It's You on Onstage, he rapped Zico's part and it was so smooth i had it on replay 😤😥

[@laurenkang4275]

35:23 from this to being Antenna's main dancer now 🥺😭🧡

[@valeriatiffany]

Never came cross my mind that Sam could've gone through some difficulties like what he went through but he's getting better. SOOOOO glad to hear that! keep up a great impressive musics Sam! I miss your music ald!

[@joonie5107]

39:34 this is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day wtf 😭💜 the way he asked for the chocolate so innocently and then his little expression while catching it... my heart 🥺😂

[@cathwulf426]

I can relate so much to the part when he talked about how isolated himself from the world. I'm in a state where talking to people or interacting with them requires a lot of energy and leaving the house is a huge challenge that i don't even dare try

[@lynnewebb4573]

Too funny about siblings ages. I'm 73 and in all of those years, my sister has never remembered my age. So, Sam, you're not alone. 😀😀

[@m_gnues]

Can y’all get the DPR crew on your show 😭😭😭

[@snow0961]

I'm here after hearing sam's dad's bad news.deepest condolences to his dad and family.may he rest in peace, i will definitely support more to Sam

[@Zeeeeeee345]

Eric called sam : this kids 😂😂

[@aprialla5922]

21:53 "why dont i wanna do the one thing i love" 😭😭😭 woah hits right through my heart

[@jinbahji]

OMG, Sam Kim needs his own Netflix Comedy special!!! I’m DEAD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@liastephaniepena]

Loved every single second of this interview, such a sincere, inspiring and deep conversation between two amazing Artist. This is the interview that every single kpop idol would love to have. Thanks Eric! I would Love to watch an interview like this with RM from Bangtan.

[@awkayffafin]

it's like watching good old friends catching up with each other and it's nice to see.. and like what eric said, it's so good to see sam getting better and brighter. as much as i miss hearing sam's music, i'm glad he works on himself more and take time for it. i just know that the next record gonna be so amazing. i'm always ready for sam's music anytime he's ready!

[@IntoMyWorld97]

This was so fun to watch! It really did feel like a older brother checking in on his younger brother. Sam I've been a fan since the beginning and it's been amazing to see you grow and just get better and better. Eric isn't kidding when he says you will rule the world bc you are a force to be reckoned with. I'm sorry you had such a hard time but I'm happy things are getting better and you're finding your love for music again. Your music matters and I'll always be grateful for you and your talent. Time really is the best remedy so just keep going, you'll be okay. And if the November song you were talking about is What About ft. PENOMECO then you did it again boy because the song is amazing! Can't wait to hear more from you, take your time because your fans are always waiting for you.

[@lilithofnod]

Please interview Epik High and BOBBY. TWO most anticipated albums in January?! The rest of the year has to live up to THAT?!

[@dewiratna1638]

I loved him since he sang on drama's soundtrack called it's okay to not be okay. I am fall in love with his sweet voice..

[@sm0rses]

Whoaaa did not know that sam is a 98-er... I just assumed that he was at least mid 20s because he was in the same season as Bernard. I even followed that season abit and it was agesss ago. Wow. Dude is very young

[@defsoul94]

For sure Sam, your my favorite korean solo singer.. your song In my playlists for sure.. from the beginning until now.. we believe in u.. and gonna always support u.. be happy.. and I love u..

[@ikiweekly9359]

11:10 Eric unconsciously promoting his own album

[@whsh4932]

Sam's laugh+smile is just so cute😍

[@dahrleneabregunda8045]

"among us jae""imposterjae" HQHAHHAHA

[@AnyafromUA]

"Next time i see you in Seattle" in my head: -can i run and hide i'm stuck inside my memories... also i agree confidence does boost the happiness in me too

[@Emna.Sofia93]

I am so grateful to DIVE Studios, the Daebak Show, Eric Nam and everyone involved for allowing guests to be this comfortable and talk about real stuff that affect all of us.. This conversation was so real I love it. It spoke to me. Thank you 💚

[@kellychow9443]

I love his humour and how relaxed Sam seems in this environment with Eric! I'm glad that this has given Sam an opportunity to open up and connect with us all on a more personal level which is so precious

[@myloeyheart5932]

I love this siblings vibe between them, actually all of them here in Dive Studios. I’m learning a lot everytime I’m watching. Thank you so much Dive Studios. Keep going! Fighting! :)

[@luvposter]

Sam: I have a younger brother & a younger sister Eric: How old are they? Sam: Sam: [stares at Eric] Eric: Sam: [shocked pikachu face]

[@fransinia.4675]

Sam Kim's music is ADDICTIVE and makes you cry

[@Rieforshort]

Sam is such an amazing creature. He's giving such peaceful and calming vibes.

[@munifatul]

Finally sam kim 👍 Thank you dive studio

[@babyduck624]

eric: who's jae? sam kim: among us jae, imposters jae lol🤣🤣🤣

[@ameliakioa4347]

nobody gonna talk about the "what's going on?" at 5:27...KBHDBHBXS

[@avageorge2250]

Still cant fathom that sam kim exists he is so talented

[@dreamymorgie123]

Eric is one of my favorite personalities in the industry and Sam is one of my favorite musical artists...hearing you guys talk about the psychological stress of your careers just reminds me why I love you guys and feel connected to you guys in a way. Thank you for being honest and for working so hard

[@ricaoh9279]

i'm so happy sam's getting a lot of people listening to his talent now. this is what he deserves.

[@kimvanle02]

sam's voice crack gives me life, & IM GLAD HES BEEN GETTING BETTER, always rooting for ya, bud :"))

[@virginiabarbara4053]

Sam's voice and music style are so amazing. I wish all the success you can have, Sam. You're so talented.

[@sodasunnnyshine2482]

I can totally relate to Sam’s struggle with mental health. Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@Ricky-ke5qc]

Sam should start his own podcast show because he’s so hilarious

[@Jean-vo2ob]

I listen to Sam Kim’s album whenever I’m having a rough morning. His songs are so comforting and make me believe in something more.

[@clstlr]

that intro not gonna lie, i stan sam kim the moment i heard his voice✨

[@trangelayo]

K-pop Daebak is actually Therapy with Eric Nam :D Touching upon deep topics while staying down-to-earth with the guests. Thanks Eric for the soothing therapy session and thank you to the guests who are opening up about their personal stories!

[@sammi9904]

I love the honesty in this podcast, thank you for talking about a subject that most people would steer away from. Eric seems like such a good friend, checking up on Sam. I love Sam's song "Seattle" since I'm also from the same area as Sam and I also live abroad so the song means a lot to me. Much love to you both!!

[@jadeloh4104]

10:12 You have to learn to let go of certain things that you cant control and Learn to be forgiving to yourself And have grace with how you treat yourself. Then make changes to make sure you're feeling OK. -Eric Nam🌹 Best advice I've haven't heard in a long while.

[@sncrlyrose]

I agree to eric nam's appreciation to sam kim. I hope more people will listen to his songs because his songs ARE GREAT!!!❤

[@Neigette]

This was a great episode! Glad to hear Sam's doing better too

[@fatimazubair9169]

OMGGGG These people ,this show I mean everything is amazing!!!!!!!!!! I LOVVEEEEEEEEEEEE Eric and Sam like everything about them screams talent, I'm such a huge fan, hope to meet you guys one day. Just listening to them talking is so soothing, guys thank you guys for existing

[@chrisdina2088]

that voice crack tho

[@pmwy1587]

let me talk about how sam going through his hard time. As a fan i’ve been knowing how he’s doing and yes it’s kind of bad I think it happened during 2019 around the period he released his single and then in the early of 2020 I noticed by his expression when he was doing instagram live or some of his messages on sns and then he was like disappeared from everything. I’m glad to hearing you talking about it and good to hear that you’re getting better. It’s such a best thing to got you back Sam!

[@AreleNunes]

Everytime I listen to any of the dive studio's podcast I learn something new, about life, music, food, friends, relationship. I loved this one, my 2 favorite artists sharing a little bit of their friendship and music

[@yes_eu_can]

I’ve wanted more Sam Kim for awhile and here he is, a blessing

[@leanramos3922]

Sam Kim literally speaking for all musician out there that music is not “just”. Good to know he’s been doing well! Thank you Dive Studio 🔥 from 🇵🇭🙌🏻

[@ellevid9881]

on the other side, sam's humor is definitely to stan hahahahahha

[@qistinajafril3484]

Thank you for inviting Sam Kim! I've been rooting for him since Kpop Star!!! 😭 😭 😭 😭 Loooooove his music tho~💜

[@hazreenhamidon5977]

Catching couple of SEVENTEEN crumbs in this podcast hehe

[@dorothycelly]

💎💎💎

[@bleuminghao1380]

What timestamp? I ddn’t catch it?

[@agoj925]

OST Prince!🙌🏾 Thank you Sam for sharing your story and I hope 2021 finds you well. I love your music! You have such a beautiful , soulful voice.

[@MsHanh]

I love all the songs in sun & moon album. Other songs like seattle, goblin ost, duet with chai and kwon jinah are some of my favourite too💕 I'm following him since kpop star and he grew up into a very good musician and cool gentleman. Looking forward for his future music

[@Baarbs]

Glad to hear Sam getting back on track for this 2021 bounce back year!

[@olgaalviar213]

Thanks Eric, for reaching out and checking up on Sam. Depression sucks and it is a silent killer! And Sam, keep on going Dude ~ you have a bright future ahead of you! We are all behind you! Fighting! A fan from L.A.🤗 Hugs to you both.

[@Ruffle311]

"Touch my thighs bro" best line in Daebak Show.

[@Kayemarie77]

Hello Sam Kim! Your fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭 😘

[@rahma_ls30]

Please invite jukjae in the future🥺

[@tinag5361]

sam! I just wanted to say that I’ve still listened to your music often. in my spotify wrapped for 2020, ‘it’s you’ was my number 1 song, with more than 55 streams in 2020 😭 you were also my number 4 artist in 2020! 💓 I’m so happy to see you back happy and healthy. Please continue to take care of yourself!

[@rei8212]

sam kim literally just answering "how are you?": the main point is i'm getting better me: *i need to write this down for my senior quote

[@daebakshow]

Eric Nam is good host.I appreciate him every time

[@resti_orry4718]

i just find out that sam kim is 98 line IM OLD DUDE.

[@lynnewebb4573]

Love Sam!! I'm watching from Spain.

[@KHallesy]

It’s really nice to see such great kids finding success and talking about their struggles on their way to really amazing futures. Such an inspiration to everyone and Sam is so real and down to earth! And it’s the best kind of healing talking about struggles! He’s exactly what America needs in its stars too!

[@mysun810]

Honestly, I’ve watched this episode probably twenty times and still laugh when Sam can’t remember his siblings ages. Dude. Love these guys and kpdb.

[@annanf3994]

That among us with the streamer question...😂😂😂 anddd What if jae invites toast one day to his podcast, its gonna be wild 😂

[@rarirurero282]

Thank you for coming and sharing your story, Sam. Glad that you're better now. Will be waiting for your new songs and the time where you finally retake your pride again! 🤣

[@ultimateegghead3511]

eric nam manifesting for sam kim to be the future leader of the world legoo hell yeah 😳😌

[@myworlditsgreen1642]

Sam: *remembers ig caption and pictures and not siblings age*