Can This Love Be Translated?

I like this so far it's actually fun and cute

I find this really adorable esp the romance! I honestly was waiting for it to release and watched it right away lol. I love both leads esp the actress she's just too beautiful honestly her eyes gave me so many emotions whenever she's tearing up like my god it's too good I love it, I've loved her since Alchemy of Souls that was my first time seeing her and I'm hooked with her she's really good at acting and I really love her. I dont normally like romance but this one was fun to watch esp the switch personality thats something rare to see and it was super interesting and fun i love that new badass side of her lol, I also love the OST it's so good I cant stop listening to it. But yea if anyone like the leads like me pls do check out this drama and pls dont listen to the bad reviews honestly all their acc are like created freshly new just to trash talk and bring down the drama on purpose which i dnt understand but yea it is a worth watch of cute romance.

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A promising drama that was dragged down by too many ideas

I was really hyped for this drama because I was excited by the summary and I love both the main actors. I was so happy by the refreshing first half but the story kept getting more and more chaotic and fell off at the end.

Let's start with the positives:
1. The amazing cast- I knew the actors would deliver on their roles. Kim Seonho is an amazing actor and just shone on the screen. The rest of the cast also did well and I loved that they made the foreign cast speak normally in the native accent instead of the cringey accent they do in other dramas.
2. The cinematography- I've got to say, the cinematography was amazing. Some scenes felt like a nature documentary and beautifully shot
3. The dialogue- I actually liked how the dialogue wasn't overtly cringey. Like there was some cheesiness here and there but nothing too crazy
4. The runtime- I'm actually glad this is short with just 12 epsidoes. If this was any longer, I would've gone crazy with everything that was happening

Now let's move on the negatives/rant:
1. The convoluted plot- What the heck were the writers thinking?! It had such a great start and I was loving it but so many plot points got introduced in the middle that I felt like I was watching another drama. The pacing was all over the place and I started to get frustrated towards the end
2. The repetitive plot structure- I lost count how many times the same thing happened again and again in the story. It was like I was watching a rerun of the same drama in a different font.
3. The useless second lead- I don't even know why Hiro was given so much importance in the story. Honestly, I just found him cheesy (like a typical jdrama character) and started skipping whenever he appeared on my screen. He did have some great acting moments but they were overshadowed by the cringe potrayal of his character
4. The anxiety ridden relationship dynamic- I don't know why they labelled this as a romance when the romance part is so unsteady and unreliable. Because of the numerous sad scenes, I as a viewer kept feeling dread about their romance. Like even when they got together, i knew that they wouldn't last and something is going to happen which I don't want to see in a romance drama
5. The "too deep" concept- I get that the writers had a message to deliver but they were too philosophical or too deep about how they portrayed it. Like I could understand it but it was done in a way where it seemed too artsy or theatrical for the common audience. It started seeming forced and unnatural to the storyline.
6. Bad marketing- This drama is more like a melodrama than a romance. I think people might be disappointed because the marketing as well as the first few episodes promised a refreshing romance but it changed from the middle. It was just too different than what we were promised.

Overall, i felt like this was a spiritual successor to "It's ok to not be ok" in terms of how it tackled childhood trauma, mental health issues, and complex family dynamics with a kooky, quirky concept. If they had marketed this properly, people would have set the right expectations. But still, i enjoyed this drama and might even rewatch it again. 8/10

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Butterflies On My Stomach!

Still only on episode 4, and I have to say, the romcom is REALLY romcom-ing in this series!

There’s Cha Muhee, a struggling artist who, almost overnight, like something straight out of a fantasy film, suddenly becomes famous and gets everything she never even dared to dream of.

And then there’s Joo Hojin, a multilingual genius interpreter (he can speak six languages!) who is neat, clean, and well-organized, his life is basically just… straight and orderly.

Like most good, cute romcoms, their meeting is organic and heart-fluttering, sprinkled with a sense of fate, following the classic from strangers to something trope. Hojin meets Muhee in Japan, they meet again because of work, and the rest is history.

Their push-and-pull dynamic is so engaging to watch. There are so many scenes that make you squeal, feel shy for them, or even burst out laughing. It’s truly a light, easy watch, yet filled with beautiful shots and stunning scenery across four different countries.

A must-watch if you’re a romantic comedy enthusiast! 🤭🩵🍀

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A Piece of Art

"이 사랑 통역 되나요?" The Title invokes a question, & the show answers it. It not only answers it dramatically , but also in a poetic & artistic way. First of All, This drama will not be everyone's cup of tea, just like Art, Poetry & Opera shows are not for everyone. It's a beautifully crafted storyline with languid storytelling focusing solely on two people’s journey of understanding each other's heart,feelings, emotions, insecurities and forming a deeper bond through it.

The story opens in a shooting location of a reality show 'Romantic Trip' where Korean actress Cha Mu-hee & Japanese Actor Hiro Kurosawa are filming their final scenes, and interpreter Joo Ho-jin is communicating with them through earpiece from the production truck. just when the final words of the filming scene are said which happened to be a love confession from Hiro Kurosawa towards cha muhee, story flashes back to the past 1 year back from where truly the drama Starts. Cha Muhee,an unknown actress back then, had a chance encounter with multilingual interpreter Joo Hojin there in a ramen shop in Tokyo while they Both were travelling for own personal reasons. However, as they ended up spending half of the day together because of some unintended turn of events,they ended up knowing these 'personal reasons' of each other in unexpected ways.They part ways abruptly, and returned to Korea respectively, never to cross paths with each other Again until at least 7 months later,but this time,Cha muhee just woke up from a comatose state & her world already turned upside down with global popularity & Top status.From this point,the story flows naturally, it explores out of the box genre switch in the middle of the drama,turning it more into a psychological Romance with quirky humours,rather than a typical romcom.

Written by one of the most renowned South Korean Screenwriters duo Hong sisters, and directed by another female director yoo young eun,this drama was a pleasant watch for me in many aspects, the layers of unfolding the story with a conversational script, Amazing chemistry between leads which made their characters' interactions so smooth to form a natural connection, Scenic beauties of the outdoor filming locations in Japan,Korea, Italy & Canada were eye catching as cinematography were top notch, added with good Comedy scenes & funny interactions of supporting characters were cherry on top. Go youn jung is an actress of her generation who can pull off probably any roles She's given with outstanding perfection, Her Cha muhee & Do Rami were flawless as well, Kim Seon Ho blended with his character Joo hojin so perfectly that it will surely be one of his memorable roles for me. Sota fukoshi was so brilliant in his nonchalant role that i had to look him up only to realize I've watched him in a Movie many years ago,he's such a good Actor to incredibly enjoy every scene he was in! Kim won hae Ahjussi as Novelist Mr. Kim gave a comedic Relief to the screen and i really laughed so hard in his scenes with Hojin.Other Supporting roles,although screentimes of them were not much, definitely marked their presences with good dialogues & performances. As a Conversation-led script, the dialogues were well written & scene transitions were smooth so narratives made enough sense.

Coming to the aesthetic parts of the show, How they crafted the 'kindness is scary' poem and Verdi's 'La traviata' opera's Ending scene into the plot of this drama was praiseworthy..."Amami, Alfredo! quanto io t′amo! quanto io t′amo! Addio! " & He DID, Joo Hojin in the end was able to translate her language, "it felt as though kindness may kill me ", He understood her, embraced her, stood up for her, and loved her as much as she did, they realized each other's hearts & walked the path together to their Happy Ending.

It's been soo long that I've enjoyed a korean drama with anticipation of next episode & also without skipping a single scene, and ever since Netflix started originally producing kdramas, this is probably the first time i am able to complete a show, for this reason alone,I'm Rating it 9 out of 10.

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What a pleasant surprise!!!

I hadn't watched a Kdrama for a long time, and this drama just brought my spirit in a snap, just like when I first started watching dramas in 2021. This drama has made the cut for my favorite K-drama list, which I have maintained till now. I have a similar list for other dramas in other languages (I will share someday). Now let's jump to the review.
I don't have that much experience or patience for a review, so please bear with me. I may not be able to describe the drama in words but can in numbers.
Story -> 10/10
Acting -> 10/10
Cinematography -> 10/10
OST -> 10/10
Rewatch value -> 10/10
The chemistry between the leads is very endearing, and for the first time I didn't dislike the 2nd lead; moreover, I enjoyed their interaction.
And lastly my love for Go Youn Jung ....🫠🫠 Just how pretty can one person be!!!

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A Bunch of Nothing Wrapped in Beautiful Visuals

✧✦ This is just my personal view on the drama. We can all agree to disagree✦✧


I usually finish Netflix originals in a single day but this one took me three days and that alone says a lot.


✦Let me start with the good, because there are good things. The cinematography is easily the biggest highlight of the drama. It’s consistently beautiful. Cha Muhee’s outfits were another win and Dorami completely stole the show for me. I think I liked Dorami so much partly because I wasn’t invested in the main love story at all and Go Youn Jung absolutely nailed the role.


✦Now, the things that didn’t work for me.

This drama suffers a lot from mis-genre issues.
The drama is labeled as a rom-com but the comedy is almost non existent and I’m not even sure the constant push and pull between rejection and pursuit qualifies as romance.

In the first half, It felt like the same thing happened in every episode: the main leads having the exact same conversation, the female lead trying to court the male lead, the male lead rejecting her and then a goodbye at the end of the episode. As irritating as that was, at least the male lead still felt somewhat relevant to the story during this phase.

The second half is where the male lead completely faded for me. He wasn’t doing anything remarkable or even necessary for the plot. He felt like background noise, so much so that I probably wouldn’t have noticed if he’d barely appeared. Ironically, I enjoyed the second half more simply because Dorami had more presence. Go Youn Jung once again proved her range by slaying the dual role.

If you strip away the cinematography and the pretty actors, I honestly don’t know what’s left of the story. It feels like many things are happening, yet nothing is actually happening. The main love angle was repetitive and painfully boring.

Personally, found the second male lead–female lead dynamic far more engaging. Hiro wasn’t perfect but if his character had been properly developed as the main lead, the drama could have been much more entertaining.

A story about a Japanese actor and a Korean actress, carrying childhood trauma, unable to understand each other’s language, starting off as enemies and slowly falling in love sounds far more aligned with the rom-com genre they were supposedly aiming for. Dorami being dynamic and Hiro matching her energy would’ve made so much more sense. Hiro wasn’t some flawless green flag character either.He had his own issues and I don’t mind imperfect characters at all. My problem with the male lead is simply that he felt repetitive and stagnant.

✦I rated the drama 6/10 and here’s why:
2 points for the cinematography
1 point for Go Youn Jung
1 point for Go Youn Jung slaying a double role
1 point for Go Youn Jung’s outfits

I’m not blaming the actors. They did what they could with what they were given. Visually, the drama was engaging and easy to watch but when it comes to storytelling, it ultimately fell apart.

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Watch it for yourself and Decide

TBH I have been in a Kdrama slump all last year enjoyed Dyanmite Kiss bec it was a siĺly fun to watch drama, so Ibwas waiting for this expecting the same but OH Boy what a surprise these 2 main leads match each other in everything and Go Youn Jung again and again shows how good of an actress she can be the snap between her persona and alter ego had me at Wow....it b is a Must watch for me and for many reasons. Ppl that watch dramas fastforwarding this is not for you, you need to pay attention not an ordinary fluffy prince charm and damsel in distress drama.

Highly recommended 👌!

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a bit was lost in translation

I think pretty spoiler free, but I will put the tag on since it just aired.

Went into this for the premise but stayed entirely for Kkon-jeong (maybe Do Ra-mi). The show works hard to be a standard romance while she is busy turning her characters into something far more detailed... She doesn't just play dual roles. I really think she anchors them so hard that the rest of the production feels secondary. The Do Ra-mi scenes are the absolute highlight for me. She takes her acting up a notch in those moments. The visions are the only time the drama actually breathes. It is where the chemistry finally starts feeling like an actual ache instead of just a concept.

The shift around episodes 7 and 8 is a genuine high point. Definetly adds so much needed depth that was really missing over the first half or so. Watching Kkon-jeong finally break under the situation just makes things better. It shows the potential for a sharp narrative that the script almost reaches. I feel like they could have leaned much harder into the dialogue between herself... it really could have leaned itno the tension and the premise.. so not doing it felt a little bit of a miss. That is where the weight of the story should have been. Instead of generic plot filler those episodes needed to focus on the two sides of her and show some real issues that would create. It would have added much more psychological gravity and helped drive the show toward a conclusion that felt a little bit more earned.

It is bizarre how the family just accepts the the situation at this point without a single question. They just roll with it. Even worse is the ML. He just accepts that she is acting as Do Ra-mi and treats it like a normal Tuesday. No one reacts with actual human logic. They just ignore the consequences to keep the plot moving. So, it is a bit jarring, but sure, I will give it the kdrama pass.

Seon Ho isn't a bad actor. He has those nuanced eyes that sell a lot of unspoken weight. But Kkon-jeong just dwarfs him. She is operating at a frequency that he just can't hit here. It is telling that he only really seems to come alive when he is with the Do Ra-mi persona. When he is with Mu Hee the spark is barely there. Honestly the second couple has more chemistry anyway. Sota did okay, for sure. He is just a green-flag guy who actually understands boundaries. No possessive second-lead BS. He is fine but that second couple definitely feels more balanced than the leads.... and they were really not given much screentime. I am not saying they stole the spotlight... I just believed their feelings more.

The final thirty minutes is just bizarrely tacked on. They added a reveal that was not needed and did not add a single thing to the story. If you are going to drop a twist like that you need episodes to unpack what it introduces. Instead the entire resolution to that reveal is completely off-screen. We see none of it. NONE. It is just handled and done without any screen time. It is a lazy shortcut that just feels added on at the last minute.

Still the script makes it most of the way through. It never quite soars but it holds together enough to be solid for most of the run. Still, Kkon-jeong makes it worth the time.

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Cured my drama slump it was that good!

i can say this drama hooked me from the start for these reasons: cinematography, location, soundtrack, and casting were top tier for me 👌🏽 and don’t get me started on the acting! for me what really solidified the characters was the eye acting and how natural the chemistry felt between mu hee and hojin. you could feel that push and pull between them that brings longing and yearning for one another, it was palpable and really invoked so many emotions in me; their romance was so well developed and had me kicking my feet so often esp seeing how hojin was trying so hard to hold back but they both were clearly so in deep for the other 🤭 my favorite line is when he said to her “i barely managed to calm myself and you came to shake me up again” it was just peak writing. i love hojin as a ml he was always so thoughtful, didn’t beat around the bush and always defended mu hee with sincerity and was a genuinely kind person. mu hee’s character isn’t hard to love either, she’s extremely flawed but wanted to be loved and went through many horrible things and i wanted to hug her so many times. one of the best dramas i ever watched in my book cause it cleared my drama slump and reminded me what REAL romance is. kudos to the writer for writing such good dialogue and being able to create these two characters that were opposite in personality, careers, and emotional maturity yet them working so well together and bringing so much chemistry to the screen and being able to touch the heart of the viewers. when they finally got together i swear i was screaming sm cause the buildup was worth it!!! this was an easy 10/10 for me 🫶🏼 i hope the actors reunite in another project someday because they worked so well together and they acted their butts off in this drama, i can’t imagine anyone else playing hojin and muhee~

+ i wanted to add that i love the message the writer wanted to bring (at least how I interpreted it) is that there is no such thing as a singular definition for love, it can be expressed and felt in many different shapes, forms, and languages ; hence the term “love languages” i believe hojin’s is being a gentle yet passionate and understanding lover. even when he didn’t understand mu hee, why she was afraid and tried to run away from him at times despite wanting her love to be reciprocated he could see she was a person who had gone through so much pain she was afraid she’d be hated yet she still loved him even when he didn’t feel the same at first and when he came to understand why she was insecure he embraced her for who she is instead of loving her out of guilt; he loved cha mu hee as she was, flaws and everything, even when she became do rami and that was beautiful to me. i love them so much as a couple cause they are opposite in many ways yet they’re made for each other (and the fact they kept meeting each other in different countries??? SOULMATES).

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First half was how i imagined but later kind of lacked

Ok so this drama was the one i waited for to air for a quite time. Ep one was really great it showed how human feelings linger, i like how green tea ml was since their first meet and must say he was very intelligent. Maybe its the story context but yea liked his character. Now shifting to our fl. She did a great job with her acting not only did she turned some scenes to her spotlight but also made them seem more lively. Talking about the story its good but not that great to talk about. The travelling part was great specially the scenes shot in Canada . Japan's was short but to the point necessary. I think the drama could have been a little longer rather than 12 ep cause their story did needed more light to show progress before confession. I think the story needed more places to really show they were doing a travelling romance reality show but it is understandable how expensive it can be for the production team but maybe 1 or 2 asian countries and the ones they decided would have helped?. And coming to the do rami part, it was taken very lightly specially when she was shown as a personality
in the later ep rather than an alter ego. which does hold many viewers as a disappointment but must say the fl did a great job delivering the character Dorami. Coming to the sml he does a good job, but the fl and sml 's communication could have been better considering that she did communicate with her phone in a foreign country alone before she meet ml. But ig it also show how he understood though difficulty or liked her with out needing a translation to her language .the miscommunication could have been resorted but again its a kdrama so it makes plot. Overall the starting was good but the other half was a little bit rushed could have helped maybe with 2 more episodes. Overall best cinematography and quite unique plot considering normal ceo x poor girl romance. But could have been a more light hearted.

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Were they able to translate their love?

Did I binge-watch this drama? Yes.

But what was the main reason I binge-watched it?
Was it because it was exceptionally good?
Because the script was outstanding?
Because it was everything I expected it to be?
Maybe not, perhaps it was curiosity.

Would I have binge-watched it if the actors were different? Maybe not.

Was it completely different from what I expected? A One hundred percent, YES.

And that is where this review begins.

This drama follows a multilingual interpreter who works closely with a actor who rose to stardom and they travel together for show. What begins as a professional arrangement slowly turns into something more as they spend time together. Beneath the glamorous surface, there is a deeper meaning tied to the characters’ pasts and emotions that unfolds gradually.

Throughout the entire drama, I found myself constantly trying to understand what kind of love story this actually was. What exactly were they trying to portray? What kind of love were the characters experiencing?

It honestly took me almost the entire show to fully grasp what was really going on, which for something marketed as a romantic comedy was not something I anticipated at all.

When I started this drama, I expected a light-hearted rom-com, something simple, sweet, and predictable. But instead, the psychological aspect slowly began to take over. And once it did, the tone of the drama shifted completely.

I have always believed that when two very different genres like romantic comedy and psychological drama come together, they need to flow naturally. If that balance does not exist, the combination does not always work smoothly. And that, perhaps, was slightly the case here. The female lead was suffering through a psychological trauma.

Ch Mun Hee experiences hallucinations of one of her movie character's personality, Do Ra Mi. This seems to stem from psychological pressure, anxiety, maybe due to sudden stardom in her acting career. As the story unfolds, we see how she struggles with these hallucinations and how Ho Jin, tries to understand and deal with this side of her.

And that made me question one thing.
Was this shift in momentum intentional?
Was it added as a filler, an attempt to do something different from the usual rom-com formula? OR was it a genuine effort to integrate a deeper narrative into an otherwise familiar genre?

Maybe it was a bit of everything.

Coming to our main characters,

Joo Ho Jin, the world’s multilingual interpreter, I genuinely think Kim Seon-ho did an exceptional job. Mastering multiple languages is not easy, and most actors tend to look awkward while speaking a different language. But in his case, it never felt forced. He appeared comfortable, natural, and confident throughout.

What stood out the most for me was his acting. The yearning in his eyes, his body language, and the way he carried silence spoke louder than words. You could feel everything he could not say through his expressions alone.

Cha Mun Hee, played by Go Yoon Jung, this was my first drama of hers. I think she did a very good job. She had two sides of her character to portray, and the shift between them was clearly visible. That transition made a strong difference to the story, and her acting supported it well. Her screen presence was strong, and her beauty was undeniably mesmerizing.

As for the side characters, I was honestly thankful that there was no unnecessary toxicity. Characters like Hiro were genuinely fun to watch and added warmth instead of chaos. For a drama that leans toward psychological themes, having a non-toxic environment made it much easier to watch.

Coming to the technical aspects, the cinematography was exceptional. The shots in Canada, Italy, and especially Japan were breathtaking. The way the scenes shifted and the beauty of the surroundings were captured made the drama visually pleasing throughout. The OST also stood out. It blended perfectly with the emotions and elevated several key moments.

Where the drama slightly missed, according to me, was expectation management. A large part of the audience, including myself, went in expecting a pure romantic comedy, which it was not. The story leaned much deeper into psychological themes, especially in the second half.

The shift in momentum felt uneven. The real issue, however, arises in the later episodes. Once you reach the ending, you begin to understand what I am trying to explain. The final revelation introduces a much deeper backstory, one that clearly needed more time and emotional development. While the twist itself was actually surprising, it felt rushed.

The ending required more explanation, more buildup, and more refinement. Instead of letting the revelation fully sink in, it was wrapped up too quickly. Considering how much focus was placed on the psychological struggles of the female lead, the conclusion felt slightly underdeveloped. It was impactful, but it did not receive the time it truly deserved

To summarise, they pushed the female lead’s story to the very end like a big twist, but that kind of movie-style reveal just doesn’t work in dramas. It only made everything feel rushed and frustrating. AHHH.

In the end, this drama was not something I could easily define or place into one genre. It was quiet, layered, and emotionally complex in ways I did not expect. While it had its flaws, it still managed to leave an impression, mainly because of its performances and the emotions it tried to convey rather than what it explicitly showed.

7.9 /10

Thank you for reading my review:D

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“A Promising Concept That Failed to Deliver”

I honestly didn’t like Can This Love Be Translated?. I went in with certain expectations, but the drama failed to connect with me on an emotional level. The storyline felt weak and, at times, confusing, and the emotional depth I was hoping for was largely missing.

The pacing was another major issue. The drama moved very slowly, and many scenes felt unnecessarily stretched without adding real value to the story. Even the romance—meant to be the heart of the series—did not feel convincing or engaging enough to keep my interest. While the concept itself had potential, the execution fell flat for me.
The drama stars Kim Seon-ho as Joo Ho-jin, a skilled multilingual interpreter, and Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee, a globally famous actress. On paper, the story promises a unique romance built around language barriers, emotional misunderstandings, and cultural differences. Unfortunately, despite its promising premise and well-known cast, the drama failed to leave a positive impression.
One of the biggest problems was the storytelling and pacing. The plot progresses very slowly, with many scenes feeling repetitive and drawn out. Instead of developing emotional tension or meaningful character growth, the narrative often feels dull and unfocused. The idea of love being “lost in translation” is interesting, but the way it was presented lacked impact.

When it comes to the characters, I found it difficult to connect with them. Joo Ho-jin, portrayed by Kim Seon-ho, is shown as emotionally reserved and introspective, but his character lacks the depth needed to make his internal struggles compelling. His emotional conflicts never truly resonated with me. Similarly, Cha Mu-hee, played by Go Youn-jung, is meant to be a layered character balancing fame with personal loneliness, yet her character arc feels underdeveloped. Despite ample screen time, I never felt genuinely invested in her journey.
The supporting character Hiro Kurosawa, played by Sota Fukushi, adds a love-triangle element to the story. However, instead of strengthening the narrative, his presence made the plot feel more cluttered and directionless. His character failed to bring any strong emotional impact or urgency to the storyline.

The romance, which should have been the strongest aspect of the drama, was a major disappointment. The chemistry between the leads felt forced and unconvincing, and the emotional moments lacked intensity. As a result, the relationship never felt strong enough to root for, which is a significant flaw for a romantic drama.

Overall, Can This Love Be Translated? had the potential to be a meaningful and emotionally rich series, but weak writing, slow pacing, and shallow character development held it back. While some viewers may appreciate its calm tone and concept, it simply didn’t work for me.

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