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K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance. The variety of influences is so vast there’s a K-pop band or performer for every taste

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K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance. The variety of influences is so vast there’s a K-pop band or performer for every taste

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Source : https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/a-brief-history-of-kpop/

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When did K-pop become popular?

Musical acts made up of attractive and talented young people have been a reliable recipe for success for decades. One Direction reigned in 2010, the rivalries between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera defined pop music in the '90s, and New Kids On The Block was an '80s acid-wash teen dream. But on November 19, 2017, the K-pop band BTS took to the AMA stage for their first-ever U.S. performance and shook the American music industry. BTS would go on to set the record for most Twitter engagements, grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, record with Lil Nas X on Old Town Road (Seoul Town Road Remix), sing carpool Karaoke, and solidify their international stardom. The Korean Wave that started in the '80s finally crested over the United States. It's been four years since BTS performed at the AMAs and burst into the American mainstream. But it would be a disservice to the genre to say that K-pop started when BTS burst on the scene.

What is K-pop?

K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance. The variety of influences is so vast there's a K-pop band or performer for every taste. There are massive girl groups like Girls Generation who produce straightforward pop hits. But if you like pop with rap breaks inspired by the rapid lyrical styles of Nicki Minaj then check out BLACKPINK. If your taste skews more alt, then the emo-stylized group F.T. ISLAND is for you. And if you want some slow and sensual R&B, g.o.d. has the jams. But, despite the genre-straddling K-pop is a thoroughly Korean genre. The tunes are inspired by traditional Korean music and the lyrics are in Korean with the occasional English sprinkled throughout.

K-pop Through The Years

The 1950s

Korean pop and idol culture may seem like a recent emergence but it's nothing new. The genre started with The Kim Sisters in the 1950s. The Kim Sisters were a Korea born pop music trio who spoke no English but achieved fame in the U.S. by performing soulful renditions of American pop songs completely phonetically. Like the K-pop stars of today, the Kim Sisters were extraordinarily talented and impeccably styled. During the Korean War, they dazzled GI's with their performances and once The Kim Sisters arrived stateside, they appeared on the Ed Sullivan show 22 times. The Kim Sisters were the first Korean singers to have a song appear on the Billboard chart and because of their strides, they are considered the first South Korean music group to achieve success in the U.S. The Kim Sisters became icons of Korean culture and laid the groundwork for today's K-pop superstars.

The 1970s

Political activism is an important throughline in K-pop. Most recently BTS spoke out against the rise in Anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. And it's become commonplace for Kpop fans in America to hijack and completely derail racist trending topics. In addition to the poppiness of the music, the themes in the lyrics range from anti-bullying to social consciousness. A lot of this focus on activism can be attributed to folk-rock singer and composer Kim Min-ki. In 1970, he wrote the brief but sorrowful song Morning Dew. The song would go on to be the anthem of the youth pro-democracy movement during a time of political strife. Kim Min-ki often used his music as activism and eventually, his albums were banned because of it.

The 1990s

Seo Taiji and Boys is the first band that resembles the K-pop music and mega fandom we have today. Seo Taiji revolutionized Korean Pop music by merging it with popular American music. They coupled the new brand of music with hip-hop choreography, and K-pop was born. Seo Taiji and Boys were the first-ever K-pop group.

First Generation K-pop ('90s-00)

Once the K-pop stardom recipe was discovered (genre-bending music, attractive performers, flawless appearances, and intricate choreography) the first generation of Kpop stars ushered in. H.O.T is considered to be the first true K-pop idol group because the group was highly manufactured and made up of trained pop stars. They released the song Candy in 1997 and it would become a bubblegum pop hit in Korea. Other first-generation bands to know about are Sechs Kies, a boy band who debuted in 1997; S.E.S. is a girl group formed in 1997, and Fin.K.L formed by DSP Media in 1998.

Second Generation ('00s-'10s)

G.o.d (stands for Groove Over Dose) debuted in 1999, leading into the second generation of K-pop. G.o.d following the same blueprint became one of the most popular boy bands of the early 2000s in South Korea. They were followed by TVXQ, a pop duo who debuted in 2003, Super Junior from 2005, BIGBANG arrived on the scene in 2006 as did F.T. ISLAND in 2007.

Third Generation ('10s-Present)

The K-pop groups who are dominating the charts today are the third generation. BTS, EXO, Seventeen and BLACKPINK have taken over the music world with no signs of stopping. The mainstream success of third-generation K-pop in the U.S. is unique because traditionally America exports culture but has been reluctant to import it. To say it bluntly, entertainment in the U.S. is dominated by a white-centric monoculture. With a few notable exceptions like Destiny's Child, Menudo, New Edition, the vast majority of successful and industry-backed groups have been white. The third generation of K-pop was able to crack the American mainstream in large part due to social media. The social media boom has made it so niche culture can be shared globally. TikTok and Instagram are more than sharing sites; they're different avenues to entry, instead of just TV and Radio. They're platforms that when used correctly can launch someone into stardom.

The music industry loves a group of young people that can sing, dance, and appeal to consumers between the ages of 13-18. K-pop is the British Invasion for Gen Z but dialed up past 11. Not only are K-pop Idols covering magazines and selling merch, but they are extraordinarily talented, perfectly styled, socially conscious, and capable of generating enormous engagement on social media. The allure of pop music and boy/girl bands has been irresistible for decades. Every generation gets a coterie of pop stars to fawn over, but for the first time in America, they are not white, they are Korean.

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Find out when K-pop started gaining popularity from its roots in South Korea. We take you through the past and present of K-pop. Read more.

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Seo Taiji and Boys (1990s)

The first band that resembles the K-pop music and mega fandom we have today. Seo Taiji revolutionized Korean Pop music by merging it with popular American music. They coupled the new brand of music with hip-hop choreography, and K-pop was born. Seo Taiji and Boys were the first-ever K-pop group

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Seo Taiji and Boys (서태지와 아이들) - I Know (난 알아요) Music Video (MV)

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BTS : Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korea) mean "Bulletproof Boy Scouts"

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Debuted in 2013 with 7 talented boys : Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.

The group's second Korean studio album, Wings (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the global music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records and after that no one can stop them!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuklIb9d3fI

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BTS (방탄소년단) 'Permission to Dance' Official MV

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Debuted in 2016 with 4 members : Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa.

Blackpink is the highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard 200, peaking at number two with The Album (2020), which is also the first-ever album by a Korean girl group to sell more than one million copies. Blackpink was also the first female Korean act to receive a certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with their hit single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" (2018), whose music video is currently the most-viewed by a Korean group on YouTube.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHNzOHi8sJs

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BTS (방탄소년단) '작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)' Official MV

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SUPER JUNIOR 슈퍼주니어 '쏘리 쏘리 (SORRY, SORRY)' MV

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[Crayon Pop] 크레용팝 빠빠빠(Bar Bar Bar) - M/V (안무버젼)

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- The birth of modern K-POP
- Revolution of mass culture
- Off-line base fandom (no internet)

*Seo Taiji and boys*

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- K-pop idol management system
- Formation of industry structure
- Off-line base K-pop fandom
- Communication on the close online community

*H.O.T., Shinhwa, S.E.S, Sech Kies, Turbo, G.O.D, Fly to the Sky and Rain, Lee Hyori, and BoA etc.*

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- Strategic entry into Asian markets
- Exploring global opportunities from 2009
- Online based fan community
- Start using Twitter around 2010

*TVXQ, Bigbang, Wonder Girls, 2ne1, Super Junior, Girls Generation, SHINee, Epik High, TARA, KARA, After School, 4minute, Brown Eyed Girls, Miss A, UKISS, SS501, 2 PM, 2 AM, B2ST, SISTAR, f(x), and Secret etc.*

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Girls' Generation 소녀시대 '다시 만난 세계 (Into The New World)' MV

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- K-pop's globalization
- Revitalization of Korean music industry
- Expansion of global fandom via open platforms like Twitter and YouTube

*EXO, Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Red Velvet, iKON, GOT7, Winner,NCT, Apink, G-friend, CLC etc.*

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EXO 엑소 - Growl (Korean ver.) [1080p] [60fps]

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- The success of debut survival programs
- Online concerts under COVID-19
- Proactive conversation of K-pop artists and fan groups on Twitter before their debut

*TXT, ITZY, aespa, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, LOONA, (G)I-DLE, EVERGLOW, TREASURE, THE BOYS, IZ*ONE, fromis9, ENHYPEN, A.C.E, Weekly etc.*

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The first black lady in K-pop group : Alexandra Reid

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The first black lady in K-pop group : Alexandra Reid

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She was in LA working as a singer, song writer and model. After helped a producer complete the rap part in the song he worked for K-pop group name BP Rania Alex was asked to join the group. She said yes and move to Korea right the way in 2015.

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Group work with student on 11/3 : What we talked about Alexandra Reid

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Alexandra Reid

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[BP RANIA - Start A Fire] Comeback Stage | M COUNTDOWN 170105 EP.505

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Dance cover is when you learn and dance the same move as original but when it apply to K-pop cover dance you actually need to do same costume, same dance, same formation add on lip-sync and face expression.

K-pop cover dance is actually got serious a couple years ago. They got competition(big&small) around the world. Nowadays, people go online a lot basically you can see tons of K-pop cover dance video  in Youtube, some dance in public and some is really famous, make people money and got a job for living.

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DANCE CHORES : DANCE COVER | BLACKPINK - How You Like That cover by LEETLE'S CHORES

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They are really successful because of K-pop cover dancing. Their Youtube channel has almost 3 millions subscribers and each video got almost/over million views.

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BLACKPINK - How You Like That (9millions views)

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BLACKPINK - How You Like That (9millions views)

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BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' Dance Cover | Ellen and Brian

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BTS - 'Boy With Luv' (5.7 millions views)

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BTS - 'Boy With Luv' (5.7 millions views)

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BTS - 'Boy With Luv' Dance Cover | Ellen and Brian

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[K-POP in PUBLIC] [One take] TWICE - The Feels | Dance Cover | Covered by HipeVisioN

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[K-POP IN PUBLIC | ONE TAKE] Stray Kids 스트레이 키즈 - THUNDEROUS 소리꾼 | DANCE COVER by SPICE from RUSSIA

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[KPOP IN PUBLIC] CHUNG HA (청하) - PLAY (feat. CHANGMO (창모)) | Dance Cover by Hustle from Australia

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[ KPOP IN PUBLIC | ONE TAKE ] ITZY (있지) - 'LOCO' K-POP Dance cover by REDSHIFT | FRANCE

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DANCE CHORES : DANCE COVER | BTS - Blood Sweat & Tears cover by LEETLE’S CHORES

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Cover by Little

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Cover by Little

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Cover by Little

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Cover by Little

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Second black lady in K-pop group : Fatou Samba

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Second black lady in K-pop group : Fatou Samba

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Member of BLACKSWAN (develop line up from Rania). Move to Korea in 2019, work as a model for Celine before be trainee for k-pop idol.

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BLACKSWAN - Close to Me (Stage Mix) 1080p 60FPS

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Cover by Little and Friend

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[K-POP IN PUBLIC] SHINee 샤이니 - 'Atlantis' dance cover by MON_STAR | RUSSIA

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[K-POP IN PUBLIC] aespa 에스파 'Savage' dance cover by LUMINANCE

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[K-POP IN PUBLIC | ONE TAKE] SuperM 슈퍼엠 - ‘Jopping’ dance cover by MON_STAR | RUSSIA

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[K-POP IN PUBLIC - TIMES SQUARE] NCT 127 - 영웅 (英雄; Kick It) Dance Cover by 404 Dance Crew

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Group work 3-02

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I love k-pop

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AHHHHH I LOVE THE MUSIC

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K-Pop made up dance pretending from blackswan close to me.

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K-Pop made up dance pretending from blackswan close to me.

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Thank you for watching enjoy my K-pop vid! 😘😘🥰🥰😍😍

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Group work 5-03

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ms.suttapa this is for you

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From Ms.Little

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name:Ameriah

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BTS - Butter (Lyrics) ft. Megan Thee Stallion

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K/DA x BLACKPINK – More /How You Like That /The Baddest /Ddu-du Ddu-du /Kill This Love MASHUP

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📹 Sorry Sorry - Super Junior Dance cover by Dana Gray

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📹 Sorry Sorry - Super Junior Dance cover by Dana Gray

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BLACKPINK - How You Like That / Freestyle Dance by Dana Gray

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BLACKPINK - How You Like That / Freestyle Dance by Dana Gray

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MOREmore and more and morek-pop my dance

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MORE&MORE - TWICE / Dance cover by Anari

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MORE&MORE - TWICE / Dance cover by Anari

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D I break down for my life my father used to do it but he got hurt and he couldn't do it anymore so I'm taking steel so I can be good and he will be very proud of me.

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D I break down for my life my father used to do it but he got hurt and he couldn't do it anymore so I'm taking steel so I can be good and he will be very proud of me.

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you all are awsome

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The new generation just start!

First group : IVE

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i love you mia

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this is for mia

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Legends Never Die, League Of Legend Ft. Agianst The Current

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i will fit in

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Coldplay - Adventure Of A Lifetime (Official Video)

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Gangnam style

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Enjoy some informaton about Fatou Samba from blackswan!

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Enjoy some informaton about Fatou Samba from blackswan!

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Blackswan's current member Fatou is from Senegal and one of the few Black artists in South Korea. How old is Fatou?
26 years (March 23, 1995)
Fatou Samba. Is Fatou Korean?

Fatou (파투) is a Senegalese singer and rapper and a member of South Korean girl group Black Swan under DR Music. Fatou Facts: – She was born in Yoff, Senegal, but grew up in Tienen/Tirlemont, Belgium. Fatou Samba, also known as Fatou (Hangul: 파투), is a member of the girl group BLACKSWAN. She is the main rapper, lead dancer, and vocalist of the group.

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miss little this is for you and i made you

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Debuted in 2013
Disbanded 2017

Consisted 2 member

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- Lead Vocalist
– Her ethnicity is African-American.
– She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, America.
– Her favorite color is orange.
– Her favorite food is pho.
– Her hobbies are songwriting, and learning how to skateboard.

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- Rapper, Vocalist, Youngest– Her ethnicity is African-American.
– She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, America.
– She is the tallest member.

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Group work : Wrap up class / 12-22-21

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Coco Avenue Lost Performance 2016-Get it in Yoon Mi Rae

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be happy never let dreams die een when someone says to. u are the best teacher.

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