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News: Sandara Park, Practicing For Fan Signing, “Such A Beautiful Mind”

Sandara Park, Practicing For Fan Signing, “Such A Beautiful Mind”

Girl group 2NE1‘s Sandara Park is practicing how to do autographs!

On the evening of the 15th, Sandara Park updated with, “Concert practices has ended, and now Darong is headed back to the dorm! Tomorrow, we have a schedule again, but I’m not sleeping yet, what are you doing?” revealing a picture with her update.

She followed with, “Dudung!!! Immediately tomorrow! Is the day when 2NE1 would be singing these! I’ve been practicing how to sign prettily! Even if you aren’t one of the winners to the signing event, please come and see us too! You’re all welcome! Let’s meet each other at Yongdongpu Time Square, at 7:00PM!” she said.

In the picture, Dara is holding up 2NE1’s mini album. In the previous one, she is also holding a pen as she prepares to sign the jacket. Sandara Park is wearing a stylish black T-shirt and a red hat, showing her cute charm.

Even before she became 2NE1’s Public Relations Director, Sandara Park has already been actively communicating with their fans, and fans have showed how glad they are because of this. Netizens who saw the pictures said, “You are really cute!” “Your mind is always thinking of your fans, it’s so beautiful thank you,” “I’d love to have your photograph,” “Your bare goddess face is beautiful,” “If I see Sandara Park, I don’t think I’d know what to say too,” “No matter what happens I will go there just to see Sandara Park,” “Red hats really fit you,” “Wow, you are preparing so thoroughly for the fan meeting, it’s so heart-warming, ” “I’m really sad that I didn’t win in the fansigning event, but I’ll come to see, Sandara Park!” “Please come and do fan signing events in different regions too,” they said, showing a hot reaction.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 would be holding their first solo concert on the coming 26th-28th at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110816n05531, http://news.nate.com/view/20110816n06026
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News: Sandara Park’s “Not Ugly” Campaign Extended Due To Explosive Popularity

4-member group 2NE1‘s Sandara Park has launched a “Not Ugly” campaign to give courage to those people who lack the confidence in themselves.

2NE1’s honorary Director of Public Relations, Sandara Park, updated her me2day on the morning of Tuesday, August 6th, with, “Professor Ssan with “NOT UGLY” campaign! I think I’m ugly? NO! You’re not ugly! Everyone! There are times in your life, when you might think that you are ugly! You will think that you are weak…and whatever you do, you feel you are one… But don’t think these thoughts, no no no no no!” she said.

She followed this with, “For all the people who has thought that they are ugly! Share your reason and your story on my me2day! And I as Professor Ssan, will help you see the reasons why you are certainly not ugly! I will show them to you! Starting today until the 14th! Everyone can join, men or women, old or young, all can join in! Everyone has something pretty! Inside them! Come on!” she added.

Sandara conceptualized this campaign because of their second mini album’s title song, “UGLY,” which contained messages of lacking confidence and self-esteem in the lyrics.

The song “Ugly” conveys a message of not just being unattractive in the physical appearances, but also talks about the hurt feelings and the complex wounds that dwell in people’s hearts, which made the song relatable to so many people.

Sandara’s agency, YG Entertainment said through a representative, “There are times in our lives that all of us would feel like we are ugly. However, everyone has that special element within themselves that make each one beautiful,” he said, “Through ‘Ugly’ we hope that more people would have the courage to see that through listening to the song,” he said, stating the purpose of the campaign.

On the other hand, this campaign not only generated interest within the domestic scene, but also from the international scene as well.

As soon as the campaign started with its announcement on August 6th, it already gained explosive attention from fans, with more than 7,000 responses telling them of their personal stories, only days after it was launched.

In addition to South Korea, fans from Asia like Japan, the Philippines, and Singapore, as well as fans from the US, France, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, all participated, bringing in responses from approximately 18 countries. This situation surprised everyone, including Sandara Park.

Because of this situation, the campaign which was already extended until the 14th, was decided to extend for five days more, until the 19th.

A variety of stories came into the campaign, with teenagers worried about their looks, to young professionals, athletes, housewives, and many more, all of different ages and different professions.. All of them decided to tell their burdens to Sandara, something that they said, they could not dare to tell anyone else.

Sandara Park is expected so select 10 people who applied for the “Not Ugly” campaign, and is expected to prepare a special event to help them regain their confidence.

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Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20110806n04259 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110811n21951?mid=e0101

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News: 2NE1 To Surprise Fans For Their First Concert

Looking back to their achievements in the music industry since their debut, Korean news media source Chosun Ilbo dubs 2NE1 as humble as their debut concert nears.

During the interview, 2NE1 claimed that despite the fame and attention they have received, success has not gone to their heads. The group was quoted saying, “We still have long way to go. We have just been lucky to get a chance to sing great songs. We are still in the learning stage of becoming better at what we do.” They further expressed, “Although people say we look like we are really enjoying ourselves on stage, we are all actually quite shy.”

When asked how they were able to appear on stage with charisma and confidence, fellow member Dara confessed that it was all due to hard work. She stated that one can enjoy performing on stage only when they have practiced enough. CL then pitched in her thoughts by saying, “Although we seem to be moving about freely on the stage, this is because we have trained to the point where we could dance with our eyes shut.”

Meanwhile, Park Bom hyped up promotions for their upcoming concert by saing that there will be many surprises at the event, as they want to show fans everything that they can do. 2NE1 will hold their first concert on August 26-28. The group will then continue promotions as they launch their album in Japan, along with five concert dates by September and October.

Recently, YG Entertainment released teasers for their Japanese single “Hate You” featuring CL, Bom, Minzy and Dara.

Source: English Chosun + Koreaboo

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News: Park Tae-Hwan, “Sandara Park’s Gift, Spiked Swimming Cap, Authentication Shot To Be Presented”

Marine boy, Park Tae-Hwan, has returned home.

On the August 3rd broadcast of SBS “Midnight TV Entertainment,” the scenes of Marine Boy Park Tae-Hwan arriving home after winning the gold medal were revealed.

Park Tae-Hwan (22, Dankook University), returned to the country through Incheon International Airport, on August 1st, after winning the 2011 International Swimming Federation (FINA) Swimming Championships.

In an interview during Park Tae-Hwan’s arrival at the airport, he said, “In one broadcast program, I received a spiked swimming cap that Sandara Park gave me as a gift.” Park Tae Hwan was then asked if he wore it, “In my mind, I’ve wanted to wear it. But actually, it’s quite difficult to wear (haven’t worn it), but in the future, when I wear it to practice, I promise to give a certification shot,” he said while laughing.

Meanwhile, Park Tae Hwan finished the 400m freestyle with a good medal, and 200m in fourth place, placing him with a good finish in the World Championships.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110803n27808
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Consolidated Interview Articles: Dara’s Parts

Oh my gosh!!! Wow, it took my like, 3 hours to finish all of these. And there are even more articles out there. LMAO! I would do the rest tomorrow okay? My mind is spinning already.

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Naeil News Interview:

Reporter: Recently, in an interview with several reporters, 2NE1 members were asked what they felt at that time regarding the success of their songs.

Dara: With each song, I feel an increasing amount of pressure, but with all the songs already revealed and everyone’s support, I feel very good.

Reporter: 2NE1’s clothes and costumes is always fierce and unique during stage performances, that the public surely has misconceptions. What are the members thoughts on this?

Dara: Whenever we perform, our concepts for our bright costumes and hairstyles are explosive, so there’s a certain thought that they associate with us, but underneath it all, we are just woman who are performing. But sometimes, I feel embarrassed and uncomfortable at the thought of wearing a skirt.”

From: http://news.nate.com/view/20110803n15080

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Asiae Interview:

Q: Starting on April, with the release of Park Bom’s “Don’t Cry,” you started releasing a new song every three weeks, and they’d all get first place in several music charts. How did you feel watching this even before the album was officially released?

Sandara Park: To be honest, although I felt a huge amount of pressure, as song as each song came out, it was still very enjoyable because each song had a different atmosphere. This time, I think our appearance would be more fun, because we enjoyed the time we had while preparing.

Q: When do you lose your self-confidence?

Sandara Park: It’s a bit unusual for me to dress up, because on-stage I always dress like a guy, and most of the time, I have unusual hairstyles on. So sometimes, when I wear feminine clothes, I strangely lose confidence.

Q: Sandara Park looks like a pretty boy with her hat and costume on the stage for “Ugly.” Earlier you said that you lose confidence instead when you wear feminine clothes, but still, is there a greed to someday try out a more feminine style?

Sandara Park: Strangely enough, I don’t think I feel that greed. In fact, I feel that if I chose a feminine concept on stage, my fans would be shocked! They’d be telling me all about it. It would be quite confusing for them. Ha ha! So right now, I’m not thinking of being more feminine.

Q: When do you think, were you the most feminine?

Sandara Park: I think it was the stage for “I Don’t Care” that I was the most feminine, then recently for the stage for “I Am The Best” when I wore silver bangs and a skirt. During those times I believe I was very feminine, but I don’t think the fans saw it that way.

Park Bom: But that wasn’t even very lady-like… (laughs)

Sandara Park: Oh wasn’t it? Ha ha ha!

Q: On the first season (of 2NE1 TV), you had a clear goal of making 2NE1 known to people, two years after your debut, what is in your mind while shooting this (season)?

Sandara Park: Although we have PDs following us, we take shots of each other now, so I think we’re more relaxed. In addition to our everyday lives, the episodes these days would show the process of preparing for “Ugly.” I hope that you watch this week’s broadcast. You need to watch the episode live. (laughs)

Q: Sandara Park is learning the guitar these days, have you already played the F chord successfully?

Sandara Park: I am on my way to being successful. Soon after, I want to play “I Don’t Care” first. But because of that chord, I can’t play it yet.

Q: When you debuted, President Yang Hyun Suk put you on a five year dating ban. Has he stopped it now?

Sandara Park: No, it would end on May next year, so we have little less than one year now.

Q: What do you think will happen next year? (laughs)

Sandara Park: Actually, even when we’re free, it would be hard to find a guy… It’s worrying.

Park Bom: I wouldn’t know about anything for certain until we’re fully free.

Q: 2NE1 has actually been gaining much attention, specially now with expanding into the Japanese market, plus working with Will.I.Am, thinking about this now, being part of 2NE1 for two years and two months already, what do you think of that time?

Sandara Park: I think it passed too fast. I already missed those times. The short time seems short, but at the same time it seems like it’s been a long time already, and as we work together, our desire to be together longer grows. Aigoo, I can’t do serious talks very well. (laughs)

Q. Last question. What do you do that makes you feel good?

Sandara Park: Whenever I go on stage, it seems easier to get that kind of feeling. Whenever I can hear fans cheering, it gives excitement to my body, and those three minutes are the best feeling that I could have.

Source: http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2011080301564364104

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Star News Interview:

– All of your new songs achieved number one for five consecutive “all-kills.”

▶ (Sandara Park) Evey song has a different atmosphere to it, so everyone has a song that would sound the best to them.

– In “I Am The Best,” it screamed confident, while the song “Ugly” has the opposite feel. When does 2NE1 lose some confidence, if ever there are times for that.

▶ (Sandara Park) Sometimes when I am dressed in feminine clothes, some of my confidence disappears. (laughs)

– After last year’s activities, it took some time after you announced that you will be coming back with new songs, so you surely had time to relax.

▶ (Sandara Park) During break, I took some vocal and dance lessons. I wanted to drive a lot, but I didn’t know a lot of roads, so I only drive on the riverside towards the north.

– How is the last two years after your debut.

▶ (Sandara Park) The last two years seem to have gone by so quickly. I will continue to work even harder.

Source: http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011080305441718191&outlink=2&SVEC

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My Daily Interview:

It’s been 2 yaers and 2 months since 2NE1 debuted. The members said that the time seemed so short and at the same time, so long. Their common answer was that they “hadn’t even noticed that time flew by that quickly.”

Sandara Park said, “Looking back on it now, it seemed to have gone by so fast. And I think I already missed that time,” she said, “For two years, we moved forward, step by step, together with all four members, and for a long time, I would want to stand on stage side by side in the future,” she said of the future.

It is quite apparent that there is no girlgroup today like 2NE1. Throughout the whole interview, they showed a confident atmosphere as they talked about themselves and music. Regardless of anywhere they are or what they are doing, they give say proudly that “I Am The Best’ because of their confidence.

Sandara Park shares, “Even for three minutes, whenever I hear the fans cheering when I am on stage, it gives you a strong feeling like you can say, “I Am The Best,” she said, shaking her body with her lively expression, eliciting laughter. CL and Minzy also gave similar answers. They say that whenever they find themselves on stage, they express themselves the best, “I Am The Best, especially whenever I am on stage,” they said.

Source: http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=201108030453381132&ext=da

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Newsis Interview:

How to understand the group 2NE1.

Leader, CL (20, Lee Chae-Rin) says that the majority of the impressions made by people for them is that “they are boyish.” In fact, except for mini-skirt wearing main vocals, Park Bom (27), CL, Sandara Park (27), and Gong Minji (17) seem to give off an impression that they would never wear skirts or feminine clothes. Even Sandara Park, who is an endorser of a cosmetics brand, gives a strong impression like that of a young boy. CL however said, “We’re just like other women, and we’d like to try out something more feminine, but I don’t think a lot of our fans would like that,” she said, laughing.

Ever since their debut on May 2009, with digital single “Fire,” everything seemed to a smooth road for 2NE1. However, Sandara Park said, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for me to go up on the stage,” she confessed. Times when bad comments are made on Internet websites that she goes on, “My mindset is not good sometimes,” she said.

After 2 years and 2 months since their debut, 2NE1 would be having their solo concert in Korea, for three consecutive days, on the 26th, 27th, and 28th, at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park, Seoul.

Sandara Park said, “I think time has passed by so fast, I’m going to miss this,” she followed, “I want to show a better stage for the fans, and now that I have more time with the fans, I want to spend it with them wisely,” she said, revealing her ambitions.

Source: http://www.newsis.com/ar_detail/view.html?ar_id=NISX20110802_0008851539&cID=10604&pID=10600

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News: Sandara Park, “One More Year Left In Our Relationship Prohibition Period” (Interview)

4-member girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park made a good-natured complaint about her future love life.

Sandara Park, who recently had an interview with Star News and several other media, said, “We are prohibited from entering into a love relationship, but together with Bom, that has been lessened until May next year,” she smiled while saying. Then she added, “But when the prohibition period has ended, will we really get boyfriends?” she said while laughing.

Sandara Park revealed that the love prohibition period was about not having any boyfriend for 5 years after their debut, which was a promise that YG Entertainment President, Yang Hyun Suk, had them make. 2NE1’s unnies, Sandara Park and Park Bom decided to honor that promise for the success of the team.

Yang Hyun Suk saw that after 2NE1’s debut in May 2009, they have continued to work hard, and because of the results that were more than what he expected, he reduced the period to three years. Thus, Sandara Park and Park Bom’s love relationship prohibition period will end on May 2012.

But, Sandara Park said that she will still continue to focus on 2NE1’s activities next year also, so with this situation, even after the love prohibition period has ended, she might be unable to have a boyfriend immediately, of which she complained about good-naturedly.

Although these days, Sandara Park has a very bright expression. She attributes this to 2NE1’s triumphs and successes.

From April to July of this year, 2NE1 has released five new songs simultaneously, “Don’t Cry,” “Lonely,” “I Am The Best,” “Hate You,” and “Ugly,” all of these songs have dominated music charts as soon as they were released. All of the songs in the recently released Mini Album Volume 2 are also getting a good response in offline sales.

Sandara Park said, “All the songs give off a different atmosphere. It’s like each of the songs can be enjoyed by everyone, so with that, it makes me feel good,” she said, “I am 2NE1’s Public Relations Director, and I will continue to work hard in order to meet the fans better in the future and to play even better,” she finished.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110803n03349
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News: Sandara Park and Park Myung Soo Duet Attracts Attention

Gagman Park Myung Soo and Sandara Park will perform Naeng Myeon together. 

According to the news circling around, Park Myung Soo will be appearing as a special guest in 2NE1’s first solo concert from the 26th to the 28th of August in Olympic Hall Stadium. Park Myung Soo will be performing GG’s “I’m Having An Affair” with G-Dragon and Park Bom and will also be performing a duet with Sandara Park, attracting many people’s attention.

A source from Park Myung Soo said that while preparing for the Infinity Challenge Music Festival the entertainemnt company of 2ne1 and BIGBANG, YG, helped him alot and as an act of gratitude has decided on a special performance.

Since its been quite a while that Park Myung Soo has performed “I’m Having An Affair” and “Naeng Myeon” Park Myung Soo is very elated and said he will spend a good time with 2ne1 ‘s fans.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110803n08758
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I am so excited for this! Can you imagine the amount of craziness when these two will perform together? To those who don’t know, Naeng Myeon is originally a duet between Park Myung Soo and Jessica of SNSD. Here is a link of their performance from before:

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News: 2NE1 Talks About When They Feel The Most And Least Confident

The ladies of 2NE1 are now famous in the K-Pop industry for their confident style, but they still managed to turn quite a few heads when they came out with “Ugly“.

In their interview with OSEN, the girls were asked if they ever felt ‘ugly’ like in their lyrics. Fans were surprised to read Dara’s answer, who laughed, “Yes, when I’m wearing a feminine style. I’m always dressed like a man on stage, so I feel a loss of confidence when I’m wearing more feminine styles.”

Bom replied, “I don’t specially feel ugly or anything, but I don’t confidence when I get my song wrong.“ Minzy said, “I feel that way when I’m trying to improve and advance, but when it’s not going out the way I want it to.”

CL said, “I don’t feel especially ugly, but I do get into a slump sometimes. Like the lyrics of ‘Ugly’ state, I do feel lonely at times.”

In reverse, the girls were then asked for the time where felt that they were amazing. Bom said, “When I’m singing.  I love singing and I’m the most confident in it.“  Dara agreed, “It’s easy for me to feel confident when I’m on stage.  The shouts of our fans thrill me and I truly feel like I’m the best for the three minutes I’m on stage.”

Minzy expressed, “When I’m dancing to my solo part”, while CL said, “If I don’t feel confident on stage, then the people that are watching and listening to us won’t feel it either.  I have to be the best on stage so that the audience feels the same way.  I go up on stage thinking that I’m going to be the best.”

Source + Photos: OSEN + Allkpop

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[TRANS][NEWS] Etude House, To Hold Pink Play Concert Together With 2NE1 And MBLAQ

Etude House, To Hold Pink Play Concert Together With 2NE1 And MBLAQ

Make-up brand, Etude House, will be holding their Pink Play Concert on September 3 on a floating stage, at the Han River.

Following their 2010 concert, this will be the second Pink Play concert planned by Etude to spread make-up culture with fun games. This is part of Etude’s campaign to reach out to fans and to also allow them to enjoy the summer with a night of fun.

Pink Play concert will be having a guest DJ, who will facilitate the “talk play” event, and will also be featuring the Wanna Be Sweet Stars for “music play,” which has been an awaited event, and then 2NE1 will be performing the “final play.” In addition, viewers can also take part of the fun by joining the Best Sweet Girl photo shoot and “I Am Pink” talk show that are prepared with variety.

On the Pink Play Concert day, 2NE1, MBLAQ, Mighty Mouth, and Eight, will appear alongside established Jazz music concert pianist, Jin Bora, along with known magazine editors, make-up artists, fashion stylists, and other experts in various fields.

Meanwhile, to participate in the Pink Play Concert, just visit any Etude House store nationwide (T/N: That’s nationwide Korea though) and purchase products, after that, visit the website and enter your receipt number for an entry that will be qualified for the lucky draw. The duration for the promo event will last from July 15-August 16, and the announcement of winners will be on August 22.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110802n13034
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[TRANS][NEWS] Two Bright Dara-Dadung News! ^^

Sandara Park Under A Violent Surprise Attack, “ACK!”

2NE1’s Sandara Park was under a surprise attack(?) by a cat.

On the 1st, Sandara Park updated her me2day, saying that she visited her home after a long time, and posted pictures of meeting once again with Dadung.

She seemed to be having a good time with Dadung, when Sandara Park suddenly uploaded a startling picture of Dadung who gave her a surprise attack, arousing laughter from the fans.

She said, “Hull!! Just when I thought we were close, Dadung came up to me very angrily! Dadung-i who has the force of a Bengal cat! Ke ke ke This is the actual situation!” she posted, explaining the picture.

In the photo, Dadung tackles Sandara Park, who gives a surprised expression. In addition, because of the laughter of the person taking the photo, it came off as rather shaky.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “That does look scary,” “You seem very scared,” “I hope you become close real soon,” “This photograph really shows that Sandara Park unnie is such a 4D!” “It made me laugh for a long time,” “I’m delighted that you and Dadung are now close!” showing a hot response.

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Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n24322 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n25275

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Sandara Park With Cat, Dadung, A Mother’s Smile On Her Face, “Finally Overcaming Fears”


2NE1’s Sandara Park is finally successful at getting along with the cat, Dadung.

On the morning of the 2nd, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Good morning!!!!! I am now holding Dadung~!!! Meow~ Meow~!!! Soon, I plan to take Dadung to the dorm with me, but for now, he’s still too much of a baby, so we have to take care of him well,” she said, uploading a photo with her text update.

Usually afraid of animals, Sandara Park, has been making a big effort to become closer to her younger brother Thunder‘s cat, Dadung. Before this update, Sandara Park has revealed her efforts to become closer to Dadung to the public, showing her fighting her fear and her nervous state.

In the photo, Sandara Park’s pretty smile and bright appearance showed that she was not afraid. She is posing with Dadung in her arms carefully.

Netizens who saw Sandara Park’s photo commented with, “You have finally overcome your fear!” “It’s normal to be afraid of animals, then when you hug them, you feel less scared,” “Congratulations!” “Bring me to your house so I can post a certification shot too,” “Wow congratulations,” “Dadung is so cute!” “A completely relaxed expression,” showing their different reactions.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110802n10275

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