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Derrick Milano on Writing BTS 'ARIRANG' & CORTIS Hits! | "SWIM," "Hooligan" & "REDRED"
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- K-ALL
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
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. FOLLOW DERRICK MILANO: Instagram TikTok X FOLLOW K-ALL AND ANGEL: Instagram Instagram for K-ALL X TikTok #BTS #ARIRANG #SWIM #ARMY #RM #Jungkook #Jimin #V #JHope #SUGA #JIN #MusicProduction #HOOLIGAN #KPOP #MerryGoRound #NORMAL #Aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices