EL CAPITXN on making BTS 'Take Two' with Suga and Producing AGUST D

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices