Psy’s new single – Gangnam Style – on Youtube’s Most Viewed Video

Psy, one of YG’s solo performer, recently updated fans thru his me2day account that his Music Video entitled “Gangnam Style” is on the the number 1 in Youtube’s Most Viewed Videos.

Psy stated, “(Urgent Notice) Today 19:00 ~ Gangnam Style ~ number 1 ~~~!!” and attached a screen cap photo of the said Youtube channel.

Fans commented saying, “So happy for PSY, you deserve it & this song is awesome! Fighting oppa!!!”, “Even we french people love your dance!!!” and “Congratulations!!” 

SOURCE: Psy’s me2day

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2PM’s Taec Yeon wants to know: “Who will protect me?”

2PM’s Ok Taec Yeon recently released a picture that he took in front of a haunted house.

On August 14, Ok tweeted a picture with the comment, “Horror Maze for this year! Fail! I’m too scared. Is there anyone who wants to come and protect me?”

In the picture, Ok is posing in front of a haunted house, which will open on September 7 at an amusement park. He made people laugh by staring off into the distance as if he is scared of the haunted house.

People who saw the picture responded: “I can’t believe the beast idol is scared of a haunted house.” “He is so cute.” “Come with me. I will protect you.”

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Kangin: “I want to do my best until the end”

Super Junior’s Kangin is currently keeping busy practicing for the Japanese version of the musical Goong.

On August 14, the production company for the musical released pictures of Kangin practicing hard in the two weeks before the musical starts in Japan.

In the picture, Kangin is focusing his energy on practicing for the musical. He drew a lot of attention by wearing comfortable clothes and making various facial expressions.

Kangin plays the role of a clever and handsome crown prince named Lee Shin. He has spent most of his time by himself in a castle. He is lonely but he will be transformed into a warm-hearted man after he meets a girl named Chae Kyung.

He is surprising the entire crew by expressing his emotions very well just like a professional actor. Kangin says, “I’m enjoying performing the role of Lee Shin, who reminds me of myself.”

“I still have to learn lots of things. I want to focus all my energy on practicing for the musical and I want to become a good musical actor who performs well from the star to the end.”

The musical is a creative Korean musical about a crown prince and an ordinary high school girl. It will start performing on September 1 through 13 in Tokyo, Japan.

Source: TV Report

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KARA’s Goo Hara releases a sexy teaser video for “Pandora”

KARA’s Goo Hara recently released a teaser video for their return.

On August 14, Goo released a teaser video for their new EP Pandora on Naver Music. The 19 second video drew a lot of attention by featuring Goo showing off her sexy charms.

Goo had on a short T-shirt and tight high-waist pants. Her bold necklace and cubic bracelet and ring complemented her sexy look.

Her hairstyle and makeup also impressed the public. Strong smoky makeup and red lips made her look even more sexy. Her bangs also made her look different.

People who saw the video responded: “Did she cut her bangs?” “Her waist is so slim.” “This is a powerful teaser.” “Goo is a sexy girl.”

KARA’s Pandora will be released on August 22.

Source: TV Report

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Kim Hyun Joong focuses energy on City Conquest

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong will return to Korea and keep busy doing his schedules.

Kim released his Japanese debut EP in January and kept busy holding concerts in foreign countries.

He toured five Asian countries, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Thailand and held fan meetings with his foreign fans.

His second Japanese EP Heat, which was released in July, is drawing a lot of attention by selling over 200,000 copies so far.

He also ranked first on several music charts, including, MTV chart in Taiwan, mobile ringtone download chart, Amazon Japan MP3 download world chart.

He completed his foreign schedules with a grand finale performance at the Japanese Firework Festival on August 10.

Kim’s next big project will be shooting the TV series City Conquest. He will show off his manly charms by playing the role of a lead character named Baek Mir.

Source: TV Report

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2NE1′s Sandara Park shows off her distinctive hairstyle

2NE1′s Sandara Park recently showed off her distinctive hairstyle.

On August 13, Park uploaded a picture of herself on her me2day account with the comment, “I’ve changed my hairstyle like Hwang Jin Yi’s to show my overseas fans the real look of Korea. I’m Sandara with a binyeo! Because I had to shave half of my head for ‘I Love You,’ I was able to show you this hairstyle only twice. I’m so sad. Sandara looks so cute with a binyeo. I couldn’t even take a picture of it because I’ve been lately very bad at taking pictures. Oh, my god.”

In the episode of SBS TV’s Inkigayo that aired on August 12, Park showed off a distinctive hairstyle, which reminded many people of the Korean geisha Hwang Jin Yi. Seeing this, Park’s fans nicknamed her Binyeo Dara.

People responded: “That hair looks really good on you.” “You look so fresh.” “I love your new hairstyle.” “I can’t believe that type of hair even looks good on you. You’re awesome.”

2NE1 recently canceled the release of their second single, which was originally scheduled to be released on August 28. Instead, they’ll focus on their new album scheduled to be released in October.

Source: TV Report

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JYJ’s Junsu releases the first teaser of “Uncommitted”

The first teaser of Junsu (of JYJ)’s first English single was recently released.

The teaser, which was released on YouTube, is only twenty-second long, but its impressive scenes are enough to increase music fans’ expectations for the music video.

In the teaser, Junsu is holding a girl in his arms and staring at somewhere with a mysterious look in his eyes. The scenes in the teaser look very fashionable with its dreamy setting accompanied by a stylish urban pop sound.

The second teaser of the song will be released on August 14 at midnight. C-Jes Entertainment, Junsu’s agency, says, “The first teaser shows an overall feeling of the music video, and the second teaser is a fourty-second version that shows an overall story of the music video.”

People responded: “Keep staring at his eyes. SO GORGEOUS.” “The melody is so sweet.” “It looks like a commercial for a perfume brand.” “The twenty-second teaser completely captivated me.”

Source: Xportsnews

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Jang Keun Suk has a hard time because of fans obsessed with him

Jang Keun Suk recently had a hard time because of fans obsessed with him.

On August 11, Jang went to Shanghai, China, for a concert that was part of the 2012 Jang Keun Suk Asian Tour: The Cri Show 2, but he had a hard time because of Chinese fans obsessed with him.

On August 14, a spokesperson for Jang reported that Jang went to a restaurant to have a meal after the concert, but there were a lot of people around the restaurant to see him. Chinese police tried to break up the crowd, but it was totally uncontrollable.

The police told Jang, “You’re the reason for this mess, so you have to leave here immediately.” Eventually, Jang had to leave the restaurant.

The spokesperson for Jang also reported, “Even after Jang Keun Suk left the restaurant, the fans kept following his car. It was really dangerous. We were lucky to be alive.”

Because of this, the agency handling Jang’s concert was investigated.

This is not something that happens only in China. Some Japanese fans once installed a location-tracking device on Jang’s car in order to follow him.

The spokesperson for Jang says, “We really appreciate all Chinese and Japanese fans for supporting Jang Keun Suk, but we ask you to stop doing such extreme things because they are often seriously dangerous.”

Over 10,000 Chinese fans came to the concert in Shanghai to see Jang, and nearly 40 major media sources came to a press interview that was held on August 10.

In a real-time interview on Weibo, Jang received over 420,000 questions, proving his high popularity as a Hallyu star.

Jang will continue his concert tour in Taiwan on September 1. He will also participate in Summer Sonic 2012, which will be held in Osaka and Tokyo on August 18 and 19.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon in an airplane: “Can you recognize us?”

Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon recently uploaded a picture of themselves.

On August 14, Donghae uploaded a picture of himself with Siwon on his Twitter account with the comment, “We’re flying to Manila now. I’ll see you soon! With Siwon.”

In the picture, Donghae and Siwon are sitting closely together in an airplane to Manila, the Philippines. Donghae is covering most of his face with a cap and a mask unlike Siwon.

People responded: “What does that mean?” “Where would they go first after arriving in Manila? A grocery store?” “I’m sorry. I thought you were foreigners. Haha.” “Siwon is so handsome.”

Channel A’s new drama series Panda and Hedgehog, which stars Donghae, Yoon Seung Ah, Choi Jin Hyuk, and Yoo So Young, will start airing on August 18.

Source: TV Report

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Return2Base mode with MBLAQ

MBLAQ’s lead vocals G.O, cheered their fans thru his Twitter account today at the showing of “Return2Base” of their mentor, Rain.

G.O tweeted a photo of him, together with his fellow MBLAQ members, maknae Mir and leader Seungho. You can see G.O holding a Return2Base photo while Seungho and Mir holds their individual drinks.

He then stated, “Have been waiting for this movie to be release!! Really really interesting!!! keke Please watch ‘R2B Return To Base’ ^^” 

SOURCE: MBLAQ G.O‘s Twitter, @__RisingSilence for translation

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Jang Keun Suk returns to Korea abruptly: “I wanted to stay in Shanghai longer, but…”

Recently, Jang criticized one of his extreme fans.

On August 11, Jang conducted The Cri Show 2 in Shanghai, China. One of his fans, however, gave him a hard time after the concert, and the star could not help but leave some comments about it on Weibo (a Chinese version of Twitter).

On the next day, Jang left another comment which read, “I love you, my fans. I just dislike some extreme, egoistic fans who violate traffic regulations and care less about safety to follow me around 24/7. I wanted to stay longer in China and write a Shanghai diary, but I’m going back to Korea! Sorry, thank you, and love you all. Except for those extreme fans.”

Netizens who saw the posting reacted: “Those crazy fans in China make you speechless.” “He has already said enough about them, but they just don’t get it.” “There are some crazy fans in Korea, but we’re speaking in global terms now.”

Source: TV Report

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ZE:A will return to performing “Phoenix” in Korea and Japan

ZE:A, who kept busy performing the title song “Aftereffect” from their second EP Spectacular for seven weeks, will be back performing their new song without taking a long break.

On August 13, ZE:A’s agency, Star Empire, announced the group’s plan for their new song through their official fansite (www.ze-a.com).

ZE:A will take a break for one week after they appear on music programs this week and return to performing their new song “Phoenix” on August 27.

The new EP that they will release includes five songs, including the R & B version of the song “Aftereffect” and the new arrangement of the followup song “Heart for 2″ from their last summer EP Exiting.

A spokesperson for ZE:A says, “The group focused on expressing their emotions through the song “Aftereffect” but through the new song “Phoenix,” they will perform strong and powerful group dance. They want to fly high like a phoenix without giving up until the end.”

“The Japanese version of “Phoenix” has different concept from the Korean version. Considering fans and markets in each country, jacket photos and songs for the new EP will be different.”

ZE:A will visit Japan on August 24 to hold a promotion for “Phoenix.”

Source: TV Report

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Etude House delivers a preview of SHINee and 2NE1′s Dara for their new CF

It’s been quite a year for SHINee and 2NE1 fans as they have been treated to two fun CFs from cosmetics brand, Etude House.

After filming a ‘Kiss Note’ CF and ‘Sun BB World Championships’ CF, the idols are back for their third collaboration CF, this time using a theme of ‘Barbie and Ken’. While Dara portrays the role of ‘Barbie’, the SHINee members each become ‘Ken’. The brand released a preview of the idols acting out their respective roles and it seems that SHINee will once more sing the theme song of the CF.

Intrigued by the members acting out as dolls? Check it out below and wait for the official CF to drop on August 20th!

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Kara’s Ji Young teaser and photo for Pandora revealed!

Kara has released a teaser photo of maknae, Ji Young.

Ji Young looks incredibly matured in this photo with a bold coloured lipstick and a flimsy clothing for their album jacket photo. Korea’s most loved ‘Giant Baby’ looks really grown up and different than the Ji Young Netizens used to see before this.

Besides that, Kara has also released a new teaser of Ji Young on their official YouTube channel, DSPKARA. Check out the teaser below!

Source: YouTube, Sports News
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Tickets sell out for FT Island’s September concert

Every seat is sold out for FT Island’s exclusive concert.

FT Island will hold the ‘Take FT Island’ on September 1 and 2 at Olympic Park in Seoul.

Tickets sold out as soon as they went on sale on August 10 at 8 o’clock in the evening.

CJ E & M, who is in charge of directing the group’s concert, says, “FT Island is very powerful in tickets sales not only in Korea but also in foreign countries. It has been almost a year since they held an exclusive concert in Korea and that made their fans even more excited about the concert.”

After the concert, the group will release their new EP in mid-September.

FT Island released their eighth Japanese single “Top Secret” on August 8 and drew a lot of attention by ranking fifth on the Oricon daily chart.

Source: TV Report

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Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun and SHINee’s Key are close friends

Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun and SHINee’s Key recently showed off their close friendship.

On August 9, Nam tweeted a picture with the comment, “My fans and friends, who always support me, are precious people, whom I will always remember.”

The two stars intimately posed together and drew a lot of attention. Nam is putting his arm around Key while giving the thumbs up sign.

Their hairstyles also received considerable attention. Nam looks cute with wavy hair and Key looks chic with short hair.

People who saw the picture responded: “They both are so handsome.” “Key had his hair cut short.” “They are such good friends.”

The two are actually well known as friends who were born in 1991. The 91 Line is one of the private groups in the entertainment world, where many idols are included.

Source: TV Report

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SS501′s Kim Hyung Joon transforms into an old man

Singer Kim Hyung Joon recently made his fans laugh.

On August 12, Kim tweeted a picture with the comment, “I happily completed two concerts in Osaka today. Thank you. Me in fifty years as a present. Do I look okay?”

In the picture, Kim is wearing shaving cream and staring at the camera while making a serious face. His wet hair made him look sexy.

People who saw the picture responded: “A shaving cream beard looks cute on you.” “You look sexy.” “Your eyes look tired.” “It’s a detailed beard.”

Kim will tour Japan and hold several live concerts at all ZEPP venues until August 15 and will meet with thousands of local fans.

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior delivers a spy-themed MV for ‘SPY’

Just last week, SM’s boy group Super Junior released their repackaged 6th album SPY, in which they would promote SPY as their follow-up song.

It was widely speculated that the MV would soon be uploaded online soon after the release of the repackaged album, but for a little over a week, no MV would appear, prompting fans to believe that Korea’s new MV rules regarding MVs to be screened before being uploaded to YouTube had delayed the MV’s release. But fans will no longer have to wait as the MV was recently released and goes hand-in-hand with a 007 spy theme.

Source: SMTOWN YouTube
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Wonder Girls’ “Like Money” receives favorable reviews in US

Wonder Girls’ “Like Money” is receiving favorable reviews from several music sites in the United States.

All Access, a major music site in the United States, introduced the song “Like Money” as one of the new Top 40 songs.

The website said, “Wonder Girls has created a pop sensation by drawing over 2 million Twitter followers and 1 million Facebook fans. The group has become popular in the United States by appearing on many TV programs and collaborating with the Jonas Brothers. They are going to create another sensation with AKon.”

The song was introduced through AOL (America On Line) and MTV and is getting played in several radio stations, including, KDWB, WKQI, KBFF, and WKSE.

The song has trendy electronic sounds and AKon is featured rapping in the song. Top artists, including, Rihanna, songwriter Cri$tyle, producers Lee Woo Seok and Rainstone, choreographer Jonte Moaning, and stylist Johnny Wujek worked together on the song.

A spokesperson for JYP Entertainment says, “Media outlets and music sites in the United states are paying attention to the song and giving it favorable reviews. Please support the Wonder Girls as they challenge the world market.”

Source: TV Report

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IU shows off her voluptuous body

IU recently showed off her voluptuous body.

A picture of IU was recently uploaded on an online community board under the title of “IU, I’ve never expected this from you.” The picture was taken when IU had a national concert tour.

Her alluring dress is especially attracting a lot of attention. IU’s dressed in a black spangled sleeveless dress. Because of its low neckline, her voluptuous breast-line is exposed.

Her hairstyle and makeup are also very attractive. IU shows off her feminine side with wavy hair. With natural makeup, she also shows off her clean skin.

People responded: “IU looks so different.” “I’ve never expected she would be this voluptuous.” “IU is so perfect.”

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior are dressed in black for their music video shoot

Super Junior recently showed off their looks in suits.

On August 12, Yesung uploaded two pictures on his Twitter account with the comment, “Super Junior Y Style with sunglasses. Good-looking guys in the music video of ‘Spy.’”

In the pictures, Super Junior members are showing off their nice looks in simple black suits. They also look charismatic with black sunglasses. Their manly look is especially attracting a lot of attention.

Their charismatic poses are also very impressive. The members are making a strong impression by posing as if they’re pointing guns at somewhere.

People responded: “Super Junior members look great in suit.” “They’re so charismatic.” “They look so serious, but they also look so funny.”

The music video of “Spy” was uploaded on Super Junior’s official Facebook page on August 13.

Source: TV Report

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B1A4 participate in the soundtrack of The Thousandth Man

B1A4 participated in the soundtrack of MBC TV’s new sitcom series The Thousandth Man, which will start airing on August 17.

B1A4 participated in the part one of the soundtrack.

The lead track of the first part of the soundtrack is “Hey Girl,” written by Jihoon and composed by One Shot’s Park Sung Ho and Oh Chang Hoon.

B1A4, who are currently popular in both Korea and Japan, perfectly sang the song in their own style, even increasing interest in the other songs of the soundtrack.

The Thousandth Man is a fantasy sitcom about a legendary fox with nine tails. Many talented musicians participated in the making of the soundtrack.

B1A4′s “Hey Girl” will be released on August 14 on all online music sites.

Source: TV Report

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T-ara’s Soyeon is taken to Seoul in a neck pad after the car accident

T-ara’s Soyeon is now being taken to Seoul in a neck pad.

On August 13 around 12:30 p.m., Core Contents Media, Soyeon’s agency, reported, “Soyeon was given first aid at a hospital in Gumi and is currently being taken to Seoul. She will have a thorough medical checkup at a hospital in Seoul.”

In some pictures that Starnews exclusively obtained, Soyeon is lying on the hospital bed in a neck pad. It looks like she’s suffering from pain.

Core Contents Media says, “It doesn’t seem like Soyeon is seriously injured, but she’s been very scared ever since the accident. She’s complaining of pain in the neck, the shoulders, and the back. We canceled the shooting of Haeundae Lovers for today. The shooting will be rescheduled depending on Soyeon’s condition, but Soyeon has strong will to start working again very soon.”

Soyeon was on her way to Busan to shoot KBS 2TV’s drama series Haeundae Lovers around 6:00 a.m. and got into an accident as the car she was in skidded in the rain, crashed into the guardrail, and overturned.

Soyeon and her manager and stylist were in the car, and they were immediately taken to the nearest hospital. After receiving first aid, they had thorough medical checkups.

Soyeon is currently playing the role of Lee Kwan Soon, a spoiled sister of Go Sora (played by Jo Yeo Jung) in Haeundae Lovers.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Leeteuk shows off muscles in his back

Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently showed off muscles in his back.

On August 13, Leeteuk uploaded a picture on his Twitter account with the comment, “You didn’t know this jacket exposes my back, right? I’m going to delete this soon, so see this quickly.”

In the picture, Leeteuk is showing off his back in a jacket that exposes his back. The muscles in his back are especially attracting a lot of attention because they look sexy.

People responded: “Leeteuk has a nice body.” “Leeteuk must be working out a lot.” “I like Siwon’s calm look.”

Super Junior are currently promoting their new song, “Spy.”

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior sell over 330,000 copies of Sexy, Free & Single

Super Junior proved their popularity again.

Selling over 500,000 copies of their fifth album (including its repackaged album) last year, Super Junior are again expected to have a high record of album sales for their sixth album, Sexy, Free & Single.

According to the July album sales counted by the Gaon Chart, Super Junior’s sixth album ranked first with total sales of 335,744 copies.

Super Junior’s sixth album had topped the chart for three consecutive weeks since it ranked first in the second week of July, the first week of its release. This album also attracted a lot of attention because Gangin participated in the album after being released from the army.

B2ST ranked second with their new EP, “Midnight Sun,” with total sales of 67,835 copies, and 2PM’s Wooyoung ranked third with his first solo album, 23, Male, Single, with total sales of 52,618 copies.

T-ara’s Day By Day ranked fourth with total sales of 34,181 copies.

Psy’s fifth album, Psy 6 甲 Part. 1, ranked fifth with total sales of 32,309 copies and BoA’s seventh album, Only One, ranked sixth with total sales of 28,576 copies.

NU’EST’s new album, Action, also attracted a lot of attention by ranking eighth (15,564 copies).

As individual songs, 2NE1′s “I Love You” ranked first with 1,522,263 downloads, beating T-ara’s “Day By Day (1,369,848 downloads).”

Source: Starnews

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Producer says f(x)’s Sulli and SHINee’s Min Ho are perfect for the series

Producer Jeon Ki Sang recently talked about why he cast f(x)’s Sulli and SHINee’s Min Ho.

On August 13, Jeon attended a press conference for SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday series To The Beautiful You in Seoul.

He said, “The main characters in the series are a high school boy and girl and the girl disguises herself into a boy. That reminded me of Min Ho and Sulli.”

“I interviewed the two stars and they had to attend the audition to prove to me that they were good enough to appear in the series.”

“I think Min Ho is perfect for the series because he plays the role of a high jump gold medalist. As you have seen on TV, Min Ho is very good at jumping high. Thanks to him, we could shoot nice scenes.”

He also talked about Sulli. “I was worried at first but I knew that Sulli would look good with short hair. When she attended the audition, she was very passionate and said that she would get her hair cut right away. Her easy going personality goes well with the character too.”

Jeon has directed several TV series, including, Boys over Flowers, Witch Yoo Hee, My Girl, and Delightful Girl Choon Hyang.

The series is about a girl named Goo Jae Hee (played by Sulli), who transfers to the same school that high jump gold medalist Kang Tae Joon (played by Min Ho) attends. Besides Sulli and Min Ho, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Won, Seo Jun Young, Kang Ha Neul, ZE:A’s Hwang Kwang Hee, Yoo Min Kyu, Kim Tae Young, Kang Kyung Joon, and Lee Young Eun will appear on the series, which will start airing on August 15.

Source: TV Report

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