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[news]YG changes “once-a-week” rule for Taeyang



Yang Hyun Seok, “Satisfied with strategy of broadcasting once a week…only Taeyang twice a week”

Yang Hyun Seok, the representative of YG entertainment, revealed his new scheme, “Only Taeyang is intended to broadcast twice in a week, changing the past policy.”

Recently, by telephon, he stated that, “Taeyang’s performance is very ready. He will be an exception to the policy that YG has on limiting broadcasting. It will now be a “twice a week” broadcast.”

He revealed why he decided to change the policy, “I’ve seen Taeyang practicing the choreography, and I felt it was too good to be seen by just me. Also Taeyang seemed to have practiced enough, and it looked good enough to be broadcast twice in a week.”



YG entertainment has released 2NE1 and G-dragon this year but has been decreasing the number of broadcasting, making ‘broadcasting once in a week’ their motto, because it is burdensome to take four days in a week to broadcasting schedule. There were a lot of concerned voices at first, but he reassures that it is successful.

He says, “I felt bad holding the artists all day, from 9:00 AM, in the broadcasting stations. I wanted to carry through the policy of broadcasting “once in a week” from the time Big Bang’s Haru Haru was being promoted, but instead it began from the rookies 2NE1 because I feared Big Bang may seem “changed” after their success. Actually all personnel, including the vice president, was opposed to this strategy. I would have had to take full responsibility if it had failed, I was lucky to get good results though.

He also said, “Taeyang needs less practice than 2NE1, so I thought it would be good to increase the number of broadcasting, and Taeyang was in favor of this as well”

In addition, Taeyang got a warm response after his comeback stage on Popular songs ( SBS Inkigayo). He worked again with the team who choreographed “Look only at me”, which gained popularity last year, and the choreography this time around gained approval and praise such as “That’s Taeyang, as expected”.



Writer : Lee Hye Rin @ asiae.co.kr
Original here
Translations by Myokoon

Source: AlwaysTaeyang

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[news] TaeYang Will Perform ‘Wedding Dress’ Live on the 15th!


Idol group Big Bang member, Taeyang released his single “Wedding Dress” on November 13th.

He has been away from the music industry for more than a year, and will be coming back to SBS Inkigayo on Sunday to perform “Wedding Dress” Live for the first time. YG Entertainment announced that Taeyang will be promoting this single until the end of the year.

The song which was co-written by YG’s main producer Teddy talks about a man who has to let go of the woman he loves to another man. Teddy has produced many other hits for YG Ent. such as, 2NE1’s “Lollipop”, “I Don’t Care” and his most recent one, “You and I” by Park Bom.

Taeyang’s fans are anxiously waiting for this performance, after he left everyone wanting more after his first and only “Where U At“ performance. However fans should be happy now that he will promote all the way until December. Taeyang will be performing this Saturday on SBS Inkigayo at 4:00pm (korean time).



Source: ibigbang/wordpress
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[video] 11st Shopping Mall feat. 2NE1


You might remember 2NE1’s previous TV commercial for 11st Shopping Mall. Now they’re back with another and this time, there is more ‘dorking around’. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO UNDER THE CUT! Second version added!

Version 1 – 31s


Version 2 – 1m15s



cr: skn2ne1 and ygsecret21 @ youtube; aa-chan
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[news] YG explains 'reverse' promo for Taeyang's album



YG Entertainment explained its recent 'reverse' strategy for promoting Big Bang member Taeyang's new album, saying it is aimed at prolonging the singer's activities for his new solo album for as long as possible.

Taeyang released digital single "Where U At" from his upcoming first regular album in mid-October and will promote "Wedding Dress", released today, till the end of the year, but neither songs are the title track for the album.

"It has become more difficult for singers to promote tracks on their album other than their title song these days with the entire record being released online and people's listening patterns changing rapidly," Yang Hyun-suk, founder of YG and also producer of the singer, wrote on his agency's official website on Thursday.

"Taeyang had requested he be able to promote his album for as long as he can so that was our focus this time," said Yang.

The producer went onto explain that his agency therefore decided to carry out "reverse promotion" -- promoting songs apart from the title song first, and then unveiling the title song along with the entire album.

Taeyang was the first Big Bang member to debut as a solo artist, releasing his first mini-album "HOT" in May 2008 which produced two hit singles titled "Prayer" and "Look Only at Me".

His recent digital single "Where U At" peaked at No. 6 on Korea's Mnet Singles Chart last month and his full-length album is set for release early next year.

Source: asiae.co.kr
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[video] Taeyang releases "Wedding Dress" FULL AUDIO and MUSIC VIDEO



FULL AUDIO


MUSIC VIDEO


Havent we all been waiting for this?? Ever since TaeYang released "where you at" ive been counting the days and marking "x"'s on my calendar till november 13th and now its the Lucky friday the 13th as YG released Taeyang's "wedding dress" full audio and music video!

I cant help but melt with happiness while watching the music video and listening to the song. Its certainly worth the wait. Its been a year and a half since Taeyang's solo debut, now he's back better than ever! Now the next is the release of his full album in which im also excited about. With tracks like "where you at" and "wedding dress" the other songs in the album is going to be as good as the title songs! But looks like the full album will still be released early next year?????

So, after waiting almost a month for the title track, we have to wait for 2 months till the release? Good things come to those who wait. :)



cr: skn2ne1 and BabyB0ngaholic @ youtube; Blueprincess824 @ DKP
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[News] YG speaks out about Taeyang’s comeback!





Yang Hyun Suk (YG), the former member of legendary group Seo Taiji & Boys and also the big honcho at YG Entertainment, had a few comments to make about Big Bang member Taeyang's comeback.

"Following his song 'Where U At,' Taeyang will release his second digital single 'Wedding Dress' on the 13th. The track was composed by Teddy and Taeyang himself and the song will be hugely promoted until the end of the year. We also plan to release the music video on the 13th as well.

We realize that many fans have been anticipating this and that our lack of promoting 'Where U At' had everyone disappointed. We also wanted to release more teasers but we have been very busy preparing for this comeback and due to the new trend of releasing stuff online, it's not easy to simultaneously make an offline and an online debut.

Releasing a single first and then the album several months later is a sort of American concept but the one thing that is different is that we're releasing a follow up song. I'll say again that 'Where U At' was the first single and 'Wedding Dress' is the second. 'Where U At' acts as a sort of prelude to the album and will also be the first track on the album.

Right now, the massive preparation for Taeyang's solo comeback is finished. Last month we had many foreign artists help prepare not only for 'Where U At' but also for 'Wedding Dress.' Taeyang's first solo comeback since a year and a half.. .finally, tomorrow is the beginning of that. I predict that the results will be as great as the amount that we have prepared."



Source ALLKpop
Credit YJiVIP @ BBVIP [dot] net
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[INFO] YG's Message !




오는 12월 5, 6일 올림픽 체조 경기장에서 열리는 지드래곤의 단독 콘서트 연습을 위해 당분간 지드래곤의 방송 활동을 중단하려 합니다.

"지드래곤" 역시 오는 12월경에 깜짝 이벤트를 준비 중에 있는데요.
예상치 못한 일이 벌어질 거라는 애매한 힌트만 남기고 오늘은 이만 가려 합니다.

좀더 자세한 소식과 더불어 세븐과 거미의 앨범 소식을 들고 조만간 다시 찾아 올게요.

모두들 안녕히 계세요.. 꾸벅 ~ (영배~ 화! 이! 팅 !)


Quick summary:
- G-Dragon's stopping all broadcasting activities & shows so he can concentrate on his solo concert on December 5th & 6th.
- GD's also planning a huge surprise event of some sort (YG's a tease so he wouldn't reveal what exactly it is)
- News about Se7en & Gummy's albums is going to be out soon
- You can tell YG's a tease because he says "That's all for today, I just wanted to leave a mysterious hint about the surprise event." UGH.
- And at the end he says "Youngbae~ HWA! I! TING!"

Credits: bigbangnyuh @ therealivipsubs , !Lucy Miao@BBVIP Forum
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[News] Park Jin Young on rivals Lee SooMan and Yang HyunSeok, “I really want to win”


From singer to producer, Park Jin Young speaks up honestly about competition against SM Entertainment Lee SooMan president and YG Entertainment Yang HyunSeok representative that he “really wants to win”.

This was on MBC Golden Fishery aired on 11th November when Park Jin Young talked having his singers advance into the American market and also about his rivals Lee SooMan and Yang HyunSeok.

MC Kang Ho Dong asked, “Do you think So Nyeo Shi Dae will be wary when WonderGirls advanced into the American market?” and the WonderGirls members said, “We cannot bear with the thought of being wary about who wins over who. Of course we think about scoring the 100 marks, but we don’t think about who scores better than who.”

And then Kang Ho Dong asked, “What does Park Jin Young think about So Nyeo Shi Dae?”.

Park Jin Young said, “They are really fresh and pretty. But because I really like the WonderGirls, I don’t see other girlgroups in my eyes.”

He continued, “Lee Soo Man seonbae is always my stimulus. He said that if I am curious about anything, I could call him and he will talk in details about advancing into the Japanese and Chinese market. But with that I really want to win.”

Also he brought up his close relationship with YG Entertainment Yang HyunSeok representative, “Both of them are fair people. When I ask them about things, they are not people who will purposely hide anything.”

And about WonderGirls’ advance into the American market, “Even though they came in later, it seems that luck is with us. The 2 should ask me about the knowhow to advancing into the market” JYP said putting his words across carefully.

c: Osen
Translation from Asiae article

Park Jin Young said on the show, “Lee SooMan and Yang HySeok are always my motivation. When I return to Korea, we have to meet once or twice. If I ask anything I’m curious about, they are folks who will give me good answers.”

Kang Ho Dong, “So now Lee SooMan should ask Park Jin Young for advice on American advance.” Park Jin Young then replied flustered, “What kind of talk show is this.”

Kang Ho Dong then continued to ask questions, “To what extent should one ask Park Jin Young on the knowhow to American advance” and Park Jin Young replied 50.1%.

Park Jin Young then added that he saw the 51% chance for WonderGirls and hence decided to do the American advance.

cr article:sookyeong

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[news] How exactly is Big Bang doing in Japan?




Earlier this year, YG announced big plans of sending Big Bang to Japan. "Gara Gara Go" was released, it hit #2, they got invited to perform all over the place, Daesung got in a car accident, Big Bang group activities were put on a hold for a while and now that everything's back to normal I can't help but think, are they actually doing any well in Japan compared to the other Korean-turned-Japanese market serving boyband?

If you look at DBSK's career in Japan, you'll see that it took quite some time for them to one, actually enter the top 10 of the Oricon Weekly Charts and two, get a number one single - both statistical indications of success. The single record from their first Japanese album Heart, Mind and Soul was 37-14-16-22-22, not very good if you look at it from any point of view. Five In The Black was rolled out and they did moderately better with the singles - 15-6-3-7-9. However T was the era that saw then dominate Japan to the extent that their success there almost matched what they had in Korea - singles went in at 2-2-2-4-3-1. By the time the last single, "Purple Line" took the top spot in early 2008 they were insanely big stars in Japan already and had several top 10 singles under their belts. It was only until promotions for The Secret Code were started though that they began getting the # 1 singles by the truckload - their chart record for the album was 1-1-1-3-1-2.

Now we look at Big Bang. "My Heaven" and "Gara Gara Go" peaked within the top 3 of the Weekly charts - DBSK debuted at 37. To say that they're doing exceptionally well would be an understatement because you look at how gigantic DBSK are in Japan right now and then you look at their history - if it took them more than a year from their Japanese debut to get into the top 3 and it took Big Bang a matter of weeks/months, these guys must be doing something even more effective than what SM+Rhythm Zone were doing for DBSK.

So it got me thinking (again), does their chart success have anything to do with the song itself? "Gara Gara Go" in my opinion is one of those songs that artists use to break other territories but I fear for because they're not what the industry of that other market is looking for at that very moment. There are two things that could happen with songs like these - either they fail miserably (and I mean really miserably) or become the biggest thing since anything. Thankfully, the latter option happened to Big Bang on both occasions so far.

What I personally find a little strange though is how "Gara Gara Go" is not only breaking Japan but other markets as well. Here in the Philippines you'll hear the song playing at least thrice a day on any of the 3 music channels they have on basic cable and we're known for being extremely biased towards whatever hits it big in the US, not anywhere else. If Big Bang can not only break where they intend to succeed but an industry like the one here that's as late and ignorant as it is, then they're really doing this right.

So based on the chart data and the comparisons in one of the world's biggest music industries, can we make a prediction? Yes. But keep in mind that you can never tell how a single performs on the charts - the music industry is like a confused little kid who changes his/her mind every three seconds.

"Let Me Hear Your Voice" is out and in the vain of "Gara Gara Go", it will either fail badly or succeed massively - those are the only two options. If chart and sales history are anything to say about predicting which way the single will go, then it will be big, chart-wise. That can change though so until we actually see their name on the Oricon Charts, everything is still a big IF.

cr: omgkpop
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[news] GD Dissed? YG Plans Legal Actions?


[Updated with full track!]
Maslo who? Maslo (pronounced meh-sul-lo) is famous to those in touch with the Korean underground hip hop scene. Maslo teamed up with another underground artist from Soul Connection named "JEPP" to release an album called BLACKOUT.

If the album cover didn't do it, their song which is identical to GD's "Heartbreaker" will certainly create a buzz amongst VIP's and netizens alike.

The BLACKOUT album was digitally released today and they will perform this song for the first time at an underground showcase at November 11th.

Many netizens feel that Maslo is doing this for "noise marketing," to become popular in the mainstream. However, Maslo's fans have stated that "Maslo is already known in the underground realm and doesn't even want to go mainstream." Other netizens also voiced their opinions saying that people can just view this as an "anti-GD track" and should just be dismissed.

Another netizen is speculating that if Maslo was asked if he plagiarized "Heartbreaker," Maslo will respond with "no... I just sampled Flo Rida's 'Right Round.'"

It is uncertain if YG will seek legal actions however, there have been buzz that they will which might even bring more light into this situation.

FULL TRACK RELEASED


Lyrics by Maslo, JEPP Blackman
Produced by ideology, Maslo, JEPP Blackman
Arranged by ideology
Recorded by Csp @ SC Studio
Mixed by Mr.Sync @ ARK Sounds
Mastered by 전훈 @ Sonic Korea
Illustrated by 정재열
Designed by Rhymics

Seems like it is just a plagiarism issue now but the track is hot!

-original article by kokonut @ omgkpop.com
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[news] Fans and Big Bang showed some love for TOP’s birthday

It’s Big Bang TOP’s 23rd birthday today on 4th November!

And fans and Big Bang members show some love. Fans made #happybdtop one of the trending topics on Twitter today, and Big Bang members prepared a surprise for TOP-sama himself.

GDragon posted up a photo of the cake he made for TOP on his me2day:

"To commemorate TOP sama’s birthday Big Bang personally made him a cake! But it did not turn out well..ㅜ Anyways happy birthday∼∼"

He then posted another photo saying:

"TOP sama’s birthday!" (picutre fix'd by nullspace!)

Source: sookyeong
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[News]G-Dragon getting mocked and plagiarized by Maslo?



Maslo who? Maslo (pronounced meh-sul-lo) is famous to those in touch with the Korean underground hip hop scene. Maslo teamed up with another underground artist from Soul Connection named “JEPP” to release an album called “BLACKOUT.”

If the album cover didn’t do it, their song which is identical to GD’s “Heartbreaker” will certainly create a buzz amongst VIP’s and netizens alike.

The “BLACKOUT” album was digitally released today and they will perform this song for the first time at an underground showcase at November 11th.

Many netizens feel that Maslo is doing this for “noise marketing,” to become popular in the mainstream. However, Maslo’s fans have stated that “Maslo is already known in the underground realm and doesn’t even want to go mainstream.” Other netizens also voiced their opinions saying that people can just view this as an “anti-GD track” and should just be dismissed.

Another netizen is speculating that if Maslo was asked if he plagiarized “Heartbreaker,” Maslo will respond with “no… I just sampled Flo Rida’s ‘Right Round.’”

It is uncertain if YG will seek legal actions however, there have been buzz that they will which might even bring more light into this situation.





Credits to : SRADIOCLUB@Youtube

Thanks to kokonut @ omgkpop
Credits to : aleee@iBigBang Fansite
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[News]YG “There will be no modifications made to G-Dragon’s songs”




Earlier G-Dragon, leader of Big Bang, had two of his songs, from his first solo album, declared as ‘harmful to the youth’ by the Youth Protection Council.

To this YG Officials stated, “We should respect the decision made by the Committee of Protection for the Youth,” but “we will not modify or correct any of the lyrics.” that was their position on the matter.

According to the Youth Protection Council, they recently examined the two songs, “She’s Gone” and “Korean Dream” from G-Dragon’s recent solo album “Heartbreaker” and came to the decision that they are harmful to the youth.

YG clearly stated, “Those songs are the song itself as it is, there will be no changes, so no modifications will be made to the lyrics of the songs.” he reiterated.




Source : iBigBang Fansite
Credits to : aleee@iBigBang Fansite
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[video] 2NE1 Park Bom You And I (Making Ver.) MV


Park Bom, the lead vocalist of female group 2ne1 recently released her first solo single that will be included in the full album of 2ne1 which will be later released this year has received a lot of praise. The song is ballad/rnb which suited well her voice and image.

The video shows cuts from the music video, cuts that is. The making of the music video but still Bom is present singing the song in a chair. It's really funny, too bad they didnt really kiss, maybe just a peck or something, but nothing. Its nice to see another version of the video. Watch out for Bom promoting her solo album this sunday at Inkigayo.



cr: taijizero1 @ youtube; Blueprincess824 @ DKP
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[video] Big Bang releases preview to new song ‘Ora Yeah!’


A preview to Big Bang’s new song from their upcoming Japanese 3rd Single ‘Koe wo Kikasete(Let Me Hear Your Voice)’ has been released.
The song is the 2nd track to the single titled ‘オラ Yeah! (Ora Yeah!)’.



cr: sookyeong
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[news] Goddess Bom to perform "You and I" on Inkigayo


A piece of good news for the Blackjacks!

[cut out some allkpop commentary here lolz]

YG Entertainment expressed that they had been staying away from promoting Park Bom's solo, just like Dara with her, Kiss single. Dara's song topped the various music charts, but did not go on any further other that. They had believed that a special promotion will throw them off focus from their November album release.

A representative from YG stated on the 2nd, "Recently, the release of 2NE1's new album got delayed, clearing the path for Park Bom to promote her single. Because of all the love we received, we will not be rushing to complete this (2NE1) album. We will work hard to make sure that every song is of a title song calibre."

Park Bom, obviously nervous for her very first stage without her fellow 2NE1 girls by her side, said "I am very happy these days, but feel ten times pressures. I will try my best to be beneficial to my 2NE1." She is currently in a heavy training day and night to keep her promise to be the best. Her anticipated stage will open its veils on November 8th on SBS Inkigayo.

SOURCE: allkpop; shared by: omonatheydidnt
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[news] Park Bom continues to sweep charts with hit single "You and I"




Last week, we reported that Park Bom topped the charts with her solo single "You and I" only after days of release. Bom captivated hearts of fans with a rnb single and a music video that goes very well the song.

This song is produced by no other than Teddy who also produced hit songs from 2ne1's mini album and Lollipop. Looks like another hit is going to be added to the long list. After a week, Bom continues to top the charts clearing up competition such as SHINee's Ring ding dong, Ivy's Touch me, Brown Eyed Girls' Sign and so on.

This solo song will be included in the first full album of 2ne1 that will be later released this year. With the continuous success of Bom's single could this mean she will be promoting the song in next weeks music shows? YG has been considering it and news is that Bom is already practicing for the song!

Well, all we have to do is wait and pray that Bom will be promoting her first solo song. Another success from 2ne1.



Here are some of the charts she topped:
>MELON
>MONKEY 3
>MUZE
>CYWORLD

note: I do not know from what site the other charts are from since I do not know how to translate korean. :D

Caps Credit: DC2NE1 Gallery + letsplay2ne1
article by: Blueprincess824 @ DKP
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[news] SBS Producer denies YG bias


Netizens have been abuzz lately regarding special treatment the stars under YG Entertainment seem to be receiving from SBS. From the tremendous spotlight they received on Idol Big Show, as well as their special performances on Inkigayo, it's no surprise such controversy came up. Also, Inkigayo was the one that held almost all of YG artistes' comeback and debut stages. The accumulated time of their performances exceed the rest of the performing artists compared to MBC Show! Music Core and KBS Music Bank.

The producer, Park Sung Hoon, finally stood up to set the record straight on the first of November at Seoul SBS Public Hall. He stated, "We never offered YG to perform at our stage under the condition of appearing on no other music programs. I have started working with YG President, Yang Hyun Suk, only recently as I started working for Inkigayo. We have been cooperating together since 2NE1's debut stage and we seem to have a good chemistry."

Producer Park has been in charge of Inkigayo since January.

He also added, "We select the stars based strictly on their popularity, just like most of the other music programs do. We cannot deny the guarantee of appearances we give to the popular groups, such as Super Junior and SHINee."

In regards to criticisms on the Idol Big Show, aka the "YG Big Show," due to the majority of their show being centered around performances by Big Bang (G-Dragon) and 2NE1, he stated:

"We never favored YG artistes for the Idol Big Show. Because of their popularity, we asked them to sing two to three songs, just like the rest of the stars. I think people just think that they took the majority of the showtime because they all appeared consecutively toward the end of the show. Honestly, we offered other famous singers to sing more songs, but they rejected due to their busy schedules. The rumor about our favoritism toward YG is very unfair."

source: AllKPop
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[news] YG "..Bom is considering performing You & I alone .."


YG "Bom topped first with her song. Now shes considering whether she will do the show alone or not"

Bom from 2ne1 is thinking about whether she is going to sing her song on tv alone.

On 30th of this month, YG Entertainment said on MONEYTODAY STAR NEWS "Bom released her first single "you and i" on 28th in a digital form. And we didnt plan that she will perform her single on TV alone because that song was supposed to go to 2ne1's new official album as well. But now her song is getting really popular and mostly placed first on most of the music charts so we now think about her own performance on TV."

And YG also mentioned that they will decide that soon enough. (which they probably have!!)

Following DARA, Bom is the second one who released solo single among 2ne1 members.

And her song " YOU AND I" got high attention from fans and won a first place.

Source: http://star.mt.co.kr
translated by: http://21evo.com
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[news] Photos from Park Bom’s MV Set



Photos of 2NE1's Park Bom filming her solo debut music video hit the internet and has people begging for more.

Since the song title is You and I, I'm gonna take a stab and guess that it involves some boy drama. By seeing that the guy is in a wheelchair, it looks like it's going to be a sad dramatic story.

It's impressive that Park Bom is coming out with a solo single already and a music video. Seems like Yang Hyun Suk has faith in her.

With 2 other YG members, Taeyang and G-Dragon flying high in the music scene right now, do you think there's room for Park Bom?



source: allkpop
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