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The man who has filmed BTS for 13 years speaks out. In this exclusive K-ALL interview, Angel sits down with Park Junsoo, the C.O.O. of Retopia Salon and the visionary director behind BTS’s most iconic documentaries.

From their 2013 debut days on MTV's Channel Bangtan to the global phenomenon of Burn the Stage, and now the Chapter 2 solo era—including Jungkook’s "I AM STILL," Jimin’s "Production Diary," Suga’s "Road to D-DAY," and RM’s "Indigo Magazine Film"—Director Park has captured the most raw and authentic moments of the members' lives.

We dive deep into the making of the hit series "Are You Sure?!" with Jimin and Jungkook, the technical secrets of filming the D-DAY tour, and why Director Park chose to leave a legacy at HYBE to build a new future for K-Pop fans at Retopia Salon.

0:00 – Meet BTS Director & Retopia Salon COO Park Junsoo
0:55 – Working with BTS in 2013: Channel Bangtan (Rookie King)
2:19 – Why Burn the Stage remains a masterpiece of sincerity
4:03 – Retopia Salon: Why authenticity is the future of K-Pop
6:09 – Directing the Solo Era: Jungkook, Jimin, RM & Suga
9:19 – Experimental Directing: Jimin’s Production Diary (Fly on the Wall)
11:37 – Suga’s Road to D-DAY: The struggle vs. the triumph
15:08 – Technical Secrets: Filming the disappearing D-DAY stage
16:47 – RM’s Indigo Magazine Film & Global Collaborators
19:01 – Monuments: Beyond the Star: A 10+ Year Legacy
22:11 – The Importance of Quiet Moments: Why off-stage footage matters
25:07 – "Are You Sure?!" – When the plan goes out the window
28:17 – Then vs. Now: How BTS has changed since debut
31:07 – Jun-soo’s Ultimate Goal for Retopia Salon
34:02 - Jun-soo Reveals Close Bond With EL CAPITXN
34:43 – Final Message to Fans

Interpretations: Haye Lee

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Ahead of his highly anticipated single "Breaking Through," legendary HYBE producer EL CAPITXN sits down with Angel for an exclusive, unfiltered look at his transition from the studio to the stage. Just two days after his New York concert, EL touched down at Korean Cultural Center New York to share his artistry.

From writing a "diss track" 24 hours before his New York concert to address SNS rumors , to the decade-long bond with TXT’s Taehyun , EL CAPITXN isn't holding back. He shares the perseverance of meeting Jeremy Zucker without knowing English, the spontaneous song leak with GOT7's Yugyeom while the singer is in the military, and the real reason he was eating so much on SUGA’s Suchwita.

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Ahead of his highly anticipated single "Breaking Through," legendary HYBE producer EL CAPITXN sits down with Angel for an exclusive, unfiltered look at his transition from the studio to the stage. Just two days after his New York concert, EL touched down at Korean Cultural Center New York to share his artistry.

From writing a "diss track" 24 hours before his New York concert to address SNS rumors , to the decade-long bond with TXT’s Taehyun , EL CAPITXN isn't holding back. He shares the perseverance of meeting Jeremy Zucker without knowing English, the spontaneous song leak with GOT7's Yugyeom while the singer is in the military, and the real reason he was eating so much on SUGA’s Suchwita.

EL CAPITXN is a renowned K-POP producer and DJ.
He is the CEO of Vendors Production, a leading K-POP production company, and one of the most influential music producers and DJs in South Korea.

Widely known for his work with HYBE and his songwriting contributions to BTS, EL CAPITXN has played a defining role in the evolution of modern K-pop, helping shape its global sound and impact.

Credits:
Production: Angel Polito (K-ALL)
Interpreter: Haye Lee (K-ALL Team)
Korean Translations: Vendors Team
English Translations: Holly Paik (K-ALL Team)

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In this incredibly special episode, Grammy-winning producer Frankie Biggz joins us for a deep dive into the world of Big Ocean and their brand-new album, "The Greatest Battle." But this isn’t just a reaction; it’s a story of destiny. "I was deaf growing up, too." Frankie Biggz opens up about his personal journey with hearing loss and why producing for the world's first Sign Language K-pop group is a full-circle moment for his career.

We explore the moving connection between BTS and Big Ocean, specifically how a donation from RM (Namjoon) to the Seoul Samsung School for the Deaf inspired member Jiseok to pursue music when he was just a student. Now, as Big Ocean valiantly returns with "The Greatest Battle," we analyze their hits "Alive," "One Man Army," "Back," and "Cold Moon" from a professional production standpoint.

With BTS's new album Arirang about to change the world again, Frankie and I discuss the "pure souls" of these artists and why their music resonates so deeply on a global scale.

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With the countdown to BTS’s Arirang era in full swing, K-ALL host Angel sits down with a woman who has been in the room for K-Pop history. Haye Lee, the viral interpreter for Jungkook’s historic Rolling Stone global covers, pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be the voice for a global icon. This video explores a unique behind-the scenes perspective on working with Jungkook and the sincerity that the global superstar brings on set!

In this episode, we discuss the high-stakes pressure of interpreting for the world’s biggest star, the "BTS security" level of secrecy, and Angel and Haye’s recent collaboration with K-Drama favorite Kim Mingue. Whether you’re gearing up for the March 20th comeback or the Netflix Gwanghwamun live stream, this is the ultimate "BTS" look at the industry just 10 days before the world tinges purple again.

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From producing "Daechwita" to the emotional depth of "Dear My Friend," EL CAPITXN (Jang Yi-jeong) has shaped the global sound of K-Pop. In this K-ALL exclusive, he opens up about his 10-year journey with Min Yoongi (SUGA of BTS) and the sentimental story behind the blue bass his dear friend gifted him.

EL CAPITXN's career is a "full circle" masterpiece. From his debut as an idol in HISTORY to becoming a legendary HYBE producer, he shares the raw, behind-the-scenes stories of working with legends like BTS, IU, and Agust D. In this episode, we discuss:

0:00 – Who is EL CAPITXN?
00:28 – Transitioning from Idol (HISTORY) to Producer
2:10 – The "Full Circle" moment with IU ("Eight")
3:31 – Inside VENDORS: How they make hits for NCT, TXT, & ZB1
6:10 – Why tripleS "Girls Never Die" is EL's proudest Vendors track
5:39 – EL's New Album Contains his Most Vulnerable Lyrics
6:29 – Writing for PLAVE
7:52 - EL CAPITXN TOUR: Who Killed EL?
10:00 - Making Music That Moves People
10:58 - The making of BTS "Take Two" in Suga’s studio
12:06 - Producing for PSY, IU & BTS VS IDNTT and AHOF
13:29 – Mixing Hip-Hop with Traditional Korean sounds (Ddaeng, Daechwita)
14:39 – Why the blue bass from Suga makes "Dear My Friend" so emotional
16:49 – Advice for anyone losing hope in their dreams
19:38 – Dear My Friend: EL's Proudest Song with Yoongi
21:04 - Upcoming Project for ELDorphin: New Album!
22:09 - EL CAPITXN’s final dream: What’s next for Jang Yi-jeong?

EL CAPITXN is a renowned K-POP producer and DJ.
He is the CEO of Vendors Production, a leading K-POP production company, and one of the most influential music producers and DJs in South Korea.

Widely known for his work with HYBE and his songwriting contributions to BTS, EL CAPITXN has played a defining role in the evolution of modern K-pop, helping shape its global sound and impact.

Special thanks to EL CAPITXN and the VENDORS Team for their contributions to this feature.
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