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Meet the Korean female duo putting the "K" back in "K-Pop!"

In this exclusive K-ALL interview, JYP Entertainment & INNIT Entertainment’s dazzling duo dodree (도드리) sit down with Angel to chat about bringing traditional Korean music and dance to the global stage!

Members Na Yeong-joo (Pansori singer) and Lee Song-hyun (Traditional dancer) share their journey from meeting on the survival program The Ddanddara to debuting as K-pop's premier K-rossover duo. Together, INNIT Entertainment and dodree are pioneering the “K-rossover Pop” genre—a rare sonic endeavor layering distinctly Korean sounds over the grammar of K-pop.

They discuss how iconic releases like BTS’s "IDOL" and BLACKPINK’s "Pink Venom" beautifully blend Korean culture with K-Pop sensibilities on a global stage, what it was like following in the Big Hit and YG supergroups’ footsteps with a historic National Museum of Korea collaboration, behind-the-scenes secrets of their "HAWWAH" music video, and their ultimate dreams for the future.

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BTS: The Return — How the Netflix Documentary Was Made | Interview with Director Bao Nguyen

How do you capture the return of the world's biggest band through a deeply personal, cinematic lens as they redefine their identity?

In this episode of K-ALL, host Angel sits down with celebrated director Bao Nguyen (The Greatest Night in Pop, Be Water) to go deep behind the scenes of his massive Netflix documentary, "BTS: The Return."

Bao reveals how he established instant trust with the members, why he compared BTS and ARMY to The Odyssey, the hilarious story behind V’s personal nickname for him ("Bao Wow"), and the emotional, raw discussions that took place behind closed doors as the septet reunited in Los Angeles to record Arirang.

We dive deep into how the members themselves spearheaded the creation of ARIRANG—specifically highlighting how Namjoon (RM), Yoongi (Suga), and Hobi (j-hope) led the group musically through intense creative debates, Jimin's profound emotional self-awareness in the recording booth, Jung Kook's unwavering identity as a pure vocalist, Jin's heroic effort to balance exhaustion with his signature goofy warmth, and V's deep exploration of musical freedom.

Whether you're a casual viewer or a die-hard ARMY, this exclusive insider look will completely change how you watch the film!

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Welcome back to K-ALL! In this exclusive interview, host Angel sits down with legendary Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer Ken Lewis. With 116 gold and platinum records, 80 Billboard Hot 100 #1s, and over 50 billion streams, Ken is the sonic mastermind behind some of your absolute favorite tracks.

Ken dives deep into his 12+ year history working with BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), from mixing their groundbreaking first studio album Dark & Wild to collaborating on massive solo projects with RM, SUGA/Agust D, and j-hope.

Discover the untold stories behind the music, including RM’s studio visit the day after his historic United Nations speech, the chaotic environment where "Interlude: Shadow" was mixed, and how working with J. Cole on Born Sinner paved the way for BTS's "Born Singer."

Inside The Episode:

𖦹 The "Interlude: Shadow" Emergency: Ken reveals how a literal fire forced him to evacuate his penthouse and mix SUGA's hit track in a makeshift kitchen studio overlooking the ocean in Ecuador.

𖦹 RM's Historic Visit: The incredible 24 hours when RM went straight from addressing the United Nations General Assembly to cutting vocals and mixing the Mono EP at Ken’s house.

𖦹 The "MAMA" Crisis: Discover why j-hope's Wings solo was a nightmarish challenge for Ken to mix.

𖦹 The Ultimate Hidden Track: Why Ken names the ultra-rare, deeply emotional track "Ocean" ("Sea") as his absolute favorite BTS mix of all time.

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Discover what it's like to write with RM on BTS's Comeback Album: 'ARIRANG'

Welcome back to K-ALL! In this episode, host Angel sits down with the brilliant A.Chic, a Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping visionary and one of Spotify’s "Songwriters to Watch for 2026." From shaping tracks for Jennie to co-writing the soundtrack of the year, A.Chic’s pen is changing the global music landscape.

But her biggest assignment yet came when she was handpicked as "the chosen one" to collaborate directly with RM (Kim Namjoon) for BTS's highly anticipated return. After an initial high-pressure studio session where A.Chic jokingly thought RM hated her, she received a 3:30 AM phone call that changed everything: RM didn't just want to keep working with her—he wanted her to clear her schedule to help him anchor the emotional heart of ARIRANG.

Moving their sessions to an open-air house in Santa Monica, a profound trust was born. RM found a rare, safe creative sanctuary in A.Chic, allowing him to pull back the curtain on the intense pressure of the group's legacy, their time away, and his fear of losing their deep connection with ARMY. Moving past the ego, they stepped into "sister mode" and "compassion mode," locking arms to co-write a flawless five-track run: "SWIM," "NORMAL," "Like Animals," "Body to Body," and "Hooligan."

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Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Derrick Milano joins host Angel on K-ALL to reveal how a secret Los Angeles studio session with BLACKPINK's Jennie and Lisa unexpectedly paved the way for him to co-write six massive hits on BTS's monumental return album, ARIRANG.

In this exclusive deep dive, Derrick takes us completely behind the scenes of his work with both powerhouse groups. He breaks down the precise moment Big Hit's A&R team heard his work for Jennie and asked the ultimate question: "Do you have anything for BTS?" Derrick pulls back the curtain on the creative process behind the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit "Swim," the hard-hitting anthem "Hooligan," and the out-of-this-world track "Aliens." He shares what it’s really like to be in the studio with RM, j-hope, Jung Kook, and legendary producer Pdogg. From playing the exact moment his raw vocal ad-libs were kept in "Merry Go Round" with SUGA to detailing BTS's strict studio lunch rules and unwavering humility right out of the military, this interview is packed with untold stories every music fan needs to hear.

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