Disney+'s original series 'Vigilante' is receiving rave reviews from fans around the world, making it a hot topic. Disney+ reported on the 4th that 'Vigilante' is attracting great attention as a Korean-style dark hero film that has captured the hearts of fans not only in Korea but around the world.
A solid story that keeps you on the edge of your seat even for a moment, characters delicately drawn with great performances from the actors, and even a new perspective on law and justice. All elements of 'Vigilante' enthused subscribers from around the world, once again proving the power of a well-made series.
A major British online media outlet said, “A clever production that will serve as an example for other superhero films. Following ‘Moving’ and ‘The Worst Evil’, Disney+ has proven to be the cradle of excellent Korean content” (Digital Spy), heaping praise.
With the enthusiastic response from global subscribers showing no signs of cooling down, expectations are high that 'Vigilante' will once again continue the K-content syndrome.
[ARTICLE] ‘Vigilante’ director: “The reason why Nam Joo-hyuk didn’t salute at the end, season 2…”
Some viewers expressed concern that the ending in which Kim Ji-yong was not arrested could rationalize personal revenge. Regarding this, director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "I was a little cautious, but I decided on an 8-part series and wanted to quickly make the work itself like a movie. I wanted to develop it by adding the theme that the webtoon wanted to convey at each ending. A lot of this content will be included in the 8-part series. I thought a lot about whether it would be possible. It was a long design process that may not be included in everything here, but it may feel that way if the next season comes out. The ending in which Jiyong does not salute after (Min) Seonwook (Lee Seungwoo) dies is included in the system. “You might think it was a rebellion against the government, but I also thought there were concerns about whether Vigilante activities should continue after Seon-wook’s death,” he explained.
When asked about the possibility of season 2, he replied, “(If we do season 2), we will have to give an ending to season 1. I think it would be good if Jiyong’s dilemma and worries were included.”
[ARTICLE] Regarding the reason for casting Nam Joo-hyuk as Kim Ji-yong's character based on the webtoon, director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "I also had a desire to see a new face of Vigilante in addition to the familiar image he had played so far. Considering that, I thought he was the most suitable person. Webtoon Kim Ji-yong is short, but I thought it came more from the inside rather than the outside appearance. So I didn't think, 'Is he too tall?'" he said. He continued, "Isn't Kim Ji-yong a character with a double side? In Police Academy, actor Nam Joo-hyuk was always good at this role, so I wanted to bring in the other side of it. I felt like actor Nam Joo-hyuk's deer-like eyes suddenly changed. I imagined what it would be like to have it, but the process of actually preparing, thinking about the character of Jiyong, and pulling it off was surprising and admirable. I learned boxing and went to action school for the work, and perhaps because I used to play basketball, I used my body very well. High-difficulty action. “There were a lot of challenges, but I enjoyed every moment while watching them silently practicing and putting it together,” he praised.
He also revealed the points he had to worry about when adapting the webtoon's Kim Ji-yong into a live-action version. Regarding Kim Ji-yong's psychopathic temperament being neutralized compared to the webtoon, director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "It is true that the psychopathic side was neutralized. I thought the character of Kim Ji-yong was a character who spoke about law and justice with his own beliefs, and that was the most important point." "I thought that it had more thematic character. I felt that the psychopathic part was also attractive, but I thought it would be better to cut it out in order to save the thematic aspects," he explained the reason.
How did Kim Ji-yong define and direct personal revenge? Director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "Actually, I think it was very complicated and subtle. Personally, I thought it was a sad thing. When I was making the series, I actually thought it was a sad thing that a character like this exists. There are parts that the law cannot fill, so stories like this don't exist. “I thought it was coming out. Basically, I think I made it with the hope that Kim Ji-yong would not exist in the world,” he said.
[ARTICLE] Director Choi Jeong-yeol “Nam Joo-hyuk was called ‘Vigilante’ in the military”
Director Choi Jeong-yeol praised Nam Joo-hyuk, who played Kim Ji-yong, the protagonist of 'Vigilante', saying, "The way he changed from his deer-like eyes to taking action was surprising and admirable."
In the play, Nam Joo Hyuk was well-received for completing refreshing actions with wide shoulders and long limbs. Director Choi said, “I often communicate with Joo-hyuk by phone or text, and I heard that he is called ‘Vigilante’ in the military. “I was proud for no reason,” he said. When asked about season 2, he said, “I wish I could do it as a director. However, he replied, “It’s not like I’m thinking alone, so I’m still cautious.”
"A big twist for a playful boy... Nam Joo-hyuk's acting transformation in 'Vigilante'"
The person who brought a pleasant unfamiliarity to Nam Joo-hyuk was Kim Ji-yong of Disney+'s 'Vigilante'. This is because Nam Joo-hyuk's face, wearing the mask of Kim Ji-yong, a police student during the day and a Vigilante at night, was engraved with a subtle madness and unfulfilled emptiness that had never been seen before. Nam Joo-hyuk shows the ambiguous border between good and evil in the process of his unique cheerfulness and sharp coolness intertwining. As he listens to the news about criminals committing atrocities, his fists, which were clenched, are stretched out in front of the criminals. In addition, Kim Ji-yong's expressionless eyes, seen through the deeply pressed hood, glow as if blood vessels will burst in front of those who have been punished but show no remorse.
In episode 5 of 'Vigilante', under an overpass, Jo Heon and Vigilante Kim Ji-yong name each other's thoughts on 'justice'. Jiyong Kim said, “If there is a person who destroys the lives of others, shows no remorse even after receiving leniency, and is released to make the same mistake again, is it right to do so if you can save the lives of more good people by depriving that one person of their human rights? “Is this wrong?” he asks Jo Heon in a blood boiling voice.
Nam Joo-hyuk showed unbreakable venom by glaring at Yoo Ji-tae with unwavering eyes even though he was covered in blood. Looking back on Nam Joo-hyuk's filmography, I think this is probably the first time I've seen this level of venom.
The sight of Nam Joo-hyuk staring at himself in the mirror while wearing a police academy uniform, and the way Nam Joo-hyuk's eyes become more empty instead of pure as time passes, are impressive.
Just as there are various portraits of youth, wouldn’t Nam Joo-hyuk be able to express youth with new faces? I think I saw that possibility in Kim Ji-yong's eyes in 'Vigilante'.
"Disney+ K-drama review: Vigilante – thrilling crime series starring Nam Joo-hyuk that explores the different sides of justice doesn’t lose steam"
Korean dramas tend to open strongly. New characters and storylines are then continually added to keep up momentum – but even the best shows can struggle to juggle all these new pieces as they get added to the mix. Disney+’s Vigilante certainly came out of the gate strongly when it debuted its first three episodes to acclaim at this year’s Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, with vigorous set pieces and punchy pacing. At the end of the month, all these elements came together in a largely satisfying climax as Nam Joo-hyuk’s Vigilante (also known as Kim Ji-yong) faced off with each side of the justice system in a bare-fisted dust-up in the murky sewers underneath the city. The philosophising adds a nourishing layer to the show, but at the end of the day Vigilante is still very much pulp fiction. It comes alive in its set pieces and characters lean in to caricature for effect.
Like many recent streaming series, this one leaves the door open for a season 2 and, for once, this actually makes sense.
Regarding the continued positive reviews after the release of 'Vigilante', Yoo Ji-tae said, "It's always like that, but this work was fun. I wish a season 2 would be made, so it's a happy story for me. “It’s not bad to get a good response this time and work on the next work, but in a way, I think it’s what I wish for as a colleague to form a team and work on the next work as is,” he said.
Regarding the physical comparison with Nam Joo-hyuk, who co-starred in this work, “In the original work, Kim Ji-yong had a dwarf physique. Nam Joo-hyuk is similar in height to me. He loves sports and is good at it. He was a bit surprised when he first saw it. As if he had already become Batman, he saw the finished Vigilante. In that case, Jo Heon should have overwhelming physical strength, but I thought it was a big problem. So he thought he would have to increase his dosage even more than expected. And Nam Joo-hyuk was cool. He thought he could attract overseas fans. And our two shots were cool. “I thought he could compete with overseas dark heroes.”
When asked about his satisfaction with the results of ‘Vigilante’, Yoo Ji-tae said, “I am satisfied with the results of the drama. Because they are crying out for season 2. Even if season 2 doesn't make it, I think it's a valuable work just because I did my best. “All works are precious,” he replied, and about the scene he loves most in the drama, “There is the ending of Part 5 and the scene where Kim Ji-yong’s values and Jo Heon’s values collide."
'Vigilante', the punishment for crime is violence instead of law... Exhilarating and bitter dark hero story'
Nam Joo-hyuk, who played the role of Kim Ji-yong, successfully portrayed a dark hero character that is not easy to digest. Unlike traditional heroes, who are just even in the process of implementing their values, dark heroes must show madness and radicalism that can ignore morality and laws while being good. Nam Joo-hyuk expressed refined, not excessive madness with clear, calm eyes and a slight smile when dealing with the evildoers released by the law.
Lee Jun-hyuk, who plays the role of Jo Kang-ok, a helper who is a hero figure collector, clearly expressed the frivolity and pure sense of justice like a younger adult, creating a pleasant pause, while Yoo Ji-tae, who plays the role of Jo Heon, who is tall and bulky, shows the goji knowledge of a system guardian with a dull and iron-clad sense of weight. He showed off it without hesitation.
"Three reasons why Nam Joo-hyuk x Yoo Ji-tae's 'Vigilante' is a hit"
The popularity of the Disney Plus original series ‘Vigilante’ is unusual. 'Vigilante' ranked first in the content rankings for the third week of November, selected by Kinolights, an OTT integrated search and recommendation platform. As soon as it was released on the 8th, it ranked first in the Disney Plus Korea Top 10 TV Shows category.
◇ Attractive ‘Dark Hero’
Although dark heroes are literally 'heroes', they have several flaws compared to traditional heroes. The same goes for Kim Ji-yong (Nam Joo-hyuk), the dark hero of ‘Vigilante’. He is a police student who protects the law during the day, but at night he evades the law and personally judges criminals. Vigilante is an Italian word meaning vigilante. Jiyong said to the perpetrators who committed wrongdoing but live freely because of the soft law, “The law is full of loopholes. We show leniency to people who should not receive leniency. He punishes them with violence, saying, “I will fill that hole.”
◇ Increasing immersion with a true story motif ↑
'Vigilante’ is based on a true story to increase immersion. 'Vigilante', an omnibus format that consists of different episodes each episode, reconstructs crimes that actually occurred in our society and then depicts a dark hero named Kim Ji-yong imposing personal sanctions, giving viewers 'catharsis'.
In fact, in 'Vigilante', incidents reminiscent of the Cho Doo-sun incident, the Miryang middle school girl gang rape incident, the death of a Ui-dong apartment security guard, and the Burning Sun incident appear, and Kim Ji-yong is depicted punishing the perpetrators of each incident.
Culture critic Jeong Deok-hyeon said, “‘Vigilante’ is a work that makes good use of the strengths of a dark hero. “There is a fantasy element given by the word ‘hero’ itself, but we pursued realism through the darkness of Kim Ji-yong’s character and a series of events that occur in real society,” he said, adding, “Viewers will also find it more exciting.”
◇Various perspectives on ‘Vigilante’
It is also interesting that ‘Vigilante’ shows Kim Ji-yong’s personal sanctions from various perspectives. People who think Vigilante is a social hero, police officers who think Vigilante is a crime rather than justice, reporters who are curious about Vigilante's psychology and want to know his identity, and people who try to use Vigilante for their own gain. It illuminates evenly.
By portraying Vigilante from a variety of perspectives rather than just a 'hero', it makes viewers think about what true 'justice' is. In addition, the dark hero's side effects are not left out, as crimes imitating Vigilante appear and things go differently from the justice Jiyong pursued.
Accordingly, the actors of ‘Vigilante’ expressed their gratitude to subscribers who sent their love until the last episode, attracting attention.
First, Nam Joo-hyuk, who played the role of Kim Ji-yong, a model police student who acts as the dark hero Vigilante created by the world, repaid the love of subscribers by sending a handwritten message despite being in military service, saying, “I am sincerely grateful to everyone who loved Vigilante.” .
Yoo Ji-tae, who played the role of Jo Heon, a monster detective with overwhelming physical strength, gave a sensible ending impression quoting the line that enthralled many people: “Can I speak informally from now on?”
Lee Jun-hyuk, who showed off his charming acting transformation as Jo Kang-ok, a second-generation Vigilante fanatic of a chaebol, said, “Thank you for loving Vigilante! Jiyong Kim! “See you again,” he said along with his thanks and a witty message using the character’s relationship.
Kim So-jin, who plays Choi Mi-ryeo, a reporter racing to exclusively report on Vigilante, expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you very much for being with us until the end.”
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Disney+'s original series 'Vigilante' is receiving rave reviews from fans around the world, making it a hot topic. Disney+ reported on the 4th that 'Vigilante' is attracting great attention as a Korean-style dark hero film that has captured the hearts of fans not only in Korea but around the world.
A solid story that keeps you on the edge of your seat even for a moment, characters delicately drawn with great performances from the actors, and even a new perspective on law and justice. All elements of 'Vigilante' enthused subscribers from around the world, once again proving the power of a well-made series.
A major British online media outlet said, “A clever production that will serve as an example for other superhero films. Following ‘Moving’ and ‘The Worst Evil’, Disney+ has proven to be the cradle of excellent Korean content” (Digital Spy), heaping praise.
With the enthusiastic response from global subscribers showing no signs of cooling down, expectations are high that 'Vigilante' will once again continue the K-content syndrome.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/144/0000929594
Some viewers expressed concern that the ending in which Kim Ji-yong was not arrested could rationalize personal revenge. Regarding this, director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "I was a little cautious, but I decided on an 8-part series and wanted to quickly make the work itself like a movie. I wanted to develop it by adding the theme that the webtoon wanted to convey at each ending. A lot of this content will be included in the 8-part series. I thought a lot about whether it would be possible. It was a long design process that may not be included in everything here, but it may feel that way if the next season comes out. The ending in which Jiyong does not salute after (Min) Seonwook (Lee Seungwoo) dies is included in the system. “You might think it was a rebellion against the government, but I also thought there were concerns about whether Vigilante activities should continue after Seon-wook’s death,” he explained.
When asked about the possibility of season 2, he replied, “(If we do season 2), we will have to give an ending to season 1. I think it would be good if Jiyong’s dilemma and worries were included.”
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000799505
He also revealed the points he had to worry about when adapting the webtoon's Kim Ji-yong into a live-action version. Regarding Kim Ji-yong's psychopathic temperament being neutralized compared to the webtoon, director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "It is true that the psychopathic side was neutralized. I thought the character of Kim Ji-yong was a character who spoke about law and justice with his own beliefs, and that was the most important point." "I thought that it had more thematic character. I felt that the psychopathic part was also attractive, but I thought it would be better to cut it out in order to save the thematic aspects," he explained the reason.
How did Kim Ji-yong define and direct personal revenge? Director Choi Jeong-yeol said, "Actually, I think it was very complicated and subtle. Personally, I thought it was a sad thing. When I was making the series, I actually thought it was a sad thing that a character like this exists. There are parts that the law cannot fill, so stories like this don't exist. “I thought it was coming out. Basically, I think I made it with the hope that Kim Ji-yong would not exist in the world,” he said.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000799471
Director Choi Jeong-yeol praised Nam Joo-hyuk, who played Kim Ji-yong, the protagonist of 'Vigilante', saying, "The way he changed from his deer-like eyes to taking action was surprising and admirable."
In the play, Nam Joo Hyuk was well-received for completing refreshing actions with wide shoulders and long limbs. Director Choi said, “I often communicate with Joo-hyuk by phone or text, and I heard that he is called ‘Vigilante’ in the military. “I was proud for no reason,” he said. When asked about season 2, he said, “I wish I could do it as a director. However, he replied, “It’s not like I’m thinking alone, so I’m still cautious.”
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003316826
📍1st - Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong
📍4th - Japan
📍9th - Turkey
Cr: https://flixpatrol.com/title/vigilante/
📍1st - Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong
📍2nd - Japan
📍9th - Turkey
Cr: https://flixpatrol.com/title/vigilante/
The person who brought a pleasant unfamiliarity to Nam Joo-hyuk was Kim Ji-yong of Disney+'s 'Vigilante'. This is because Nam Joo-hyuk's face, wearing the mask of Kim Ji-yong, a police student during the day and a Vigilante at night, was engraved with a subtle madness and unfulfilled emptiness that had never been seen before. Nam Joo-hyuk shows the ambiguous border between good and evil in the process of his unique cheerfulness and sharp coolness intertwining. As he listens to the news about criminals committing atrocities, his fists, which were clenched, are stretched out in front of the criminals. In addition, Kim Ji-yong's expressionless eyes, seen through the deeply pressed hood, glow as if blood vessels will burst in front of those who have been punished but show no remorse.
In episode 5 of 'Vigilante', under an overpass, Jo Heon and Vigilante Kim Ji-yong name each other's thoughts on 'justice'. Jiyong Kim said, “If there is a person who destroys the lives of others, shows no remorse even after receiving leniency, and is released to make the same mistake again, is it right to do so if you can save the lives of more good people by depriving that one person of their human rights? “Is this wrong?” he asks Jo Heon in a blood boiling voice.
Nam Joo-hyuk showed unbreakable venom by glaring at Yoo Ji-tae with unwavering eyes even though he was covered in blood. Looking back on Nam Joo-hyuk's filmography, I think this is probably the first time I've seen this level
of venom.
The sight of Nam Joo-hyuk staring at himself in the mirror while wearing a police academy uniform, and the way Nam Joo-hyuk's eyes become more empty instead of pure as time passes, are impressive.
Just as there are various portraits of youth, wouldn’t Nam Joo-hyuk be able to express youth with new faces? I think I saw that possibility in Kim Ji-yong's eyes in 'Vigilante'.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000639194
Korean dramas tend to open strongly. New characters and storylines are then continually added to keep up momentum – but even the best shows can struggle to juggle all these new pieces as they get added to the mix. Disney+’s Vigilante certainly came out of the gate strongly when it debuted its first three episodes to acclaim at this year’s Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, with vigorous set pieces and punchy pacing. At the end of the month, all these elements came together in a largely satisfying climax as Nam Joo-hyuk’s Vigilante (also known as Kim Ji-yong) faced off with each side of the justice system in a bare-fisted dust-up in the murky sewers underneath the city. The philosophising adds a nourishing layer to the show, but at the end of the day Vigilante is still very much pulp fiction. It comes alive in its set pieces and characters lean in to caricature for effect.
Like many recent streaming series, this one leaves the door open for a season 2 and, for once, this actually makes sense.
Cr: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3243463/disney-k-drama-review-vigilante-thrilling-crime-series-starring-nam-joo-hyuk-explores-different
Regarding the physical comparison with Nam Joo-hyuk, who co-starred in this work, “In the original work, Kim Ji-yong had a dwarf physique. Nam Joo-hyuk is similar in height to me. He loves sports and is good at it. He was a bit surprised when he first saw it. As if he had already become Batman, he saw the finished Vigilante. In that case, Jo Heon should have overwhelming physical strength, but I thought it was a big problem. So he thought he would have to increase his dosage even more than expected. And Nam Joo-hyuk was cool. He thought he could attract overseas fans. And our two shots were cool. “I thought he could compete with overseas dark heroes.”
When asked about his satisfaction with the results of ‘Vigilante’, Yoo Ji-tae said, “I am satisfied with the results of the drama. Because they are crying out for season 2. Even if season 2 doesn't make it, I think it's a valuable work just because I did my best. “All works are precious,” he replied, and about the scene he loves most in the drama, “There is the ending of Part 5 and the scene where Kim Ji-yong’s values and Jo Heon’s values collide."
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001091372
📍1st - Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong
📍2nd - Japan
📍9th - Turkey
Cr: https://flixpatrol.com/title/vigilante/
Nam Joo-hyuk, who played the role of Kim Ji-yong, successfully portrayed a dark hero character that is not easy to digest. Unlike traditional heroes, who are just even in the process of implementing their values, dark heroes must show madness and radicalism that can ignore morality and laws while being good. Nam Joo-hyuk expressed refined, not excessive madness with clear, calm eyes and a slight smile when dealing with the evildoers released by the law.
Lee Jun-hyuk, who plays the role of Jo Kang-ok, a helper who is a hero figure collector, clearly expressed the frivolity and pure sense of justice like a younger adult, creating a pleasant pause, while Yoo Ji-tae, who plays the role of Jo Heon, who is tall and bulky, shows the goji knowledge of a system guardian with a dull and iron-clad sense of weight. He showed off it without hesitation.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004975582
The popularity of the Disney Plus original series ‘Vigilante’ is unusual. 'Vigilante' ranked first in the content rankings for the third week of November, selected by Kinolights, an OTT integrated search and recommendation platform. As soon as it was released on the 8th, it ranked first in the Disney Plus Korea Top 10 TV Shows category.
◇ Attractive ‘Dark Hero’
Although dark heroes are literally 'heroes', they have several flaws compared to traditional heroes. The same goes for Kim Ji-yong (Nam Joo-hyuk), the dark hero of ‘Vigilante’. He is a police student who protects the law during the day, but at night he evades the law and personally judges criminals. Vigilante is an Italian word meaning vigilante. Jiyong said to the perpetrators who committed wrongdoing but live freely because of the soft law, “The law is full of loopholes. We show leniency to people who should not receive leniency. He punishes them with violence, saying, “I will fill that hole.”
◇ Increasing immersion with a true story motif ↑
'Vigilante’ is based on a true story to increase immersion. 'Vigilante', an omnibus format that consists of different episodes each episode, reconstructs crimes that actually occurred in our society and then depicts a dark hero named Kim Ji-yong imposing personal sanctions, giving viewers 'catharsis'.
In fact, in 'Vigilante', incidents reminiscent of the Cho Doo-sun incident, the Miryang middle school girl gang rape incident, the death of a Ui-dong apartment security guard, and the Burning Sun incident appear, and Kim Ji-yong is depicted punishing the perpetrators of each incident.
Culture critic Jeong Deok-hyeon said, “‘Vigilante’ is a work that makes good use of the strengths of a dark hero. “There is a fantasy element given by the word ‘hero’ itself, but we pursued realism through the darkness of Kim Ji-yong’s character and a series of events that occur in real society,” he said, adding, “Viewers will also find it more exciting.”
◇Various perspectives on ‘Vigilante’
It is also interesting that ‘Vigilante’ shows Kim Ji-yong’s personal sanctions from various perspectives. People who think Vigilante is a social hero, police officers who think Vigilante is a crime rather than justice, reporters who are curious about Vigilante's psychology and want to know his identity, and people who try to use Vigilante for their own gain. It illuminates evenly.
By portraying Vigilante from a variety of perspectives rather than just a 'hero', it makes viewers think about what true 'justice' is. In addition, the dark hero's side effects are not left out, as crimes imitating Vigilante appear and things go differently from the justice Jiyong pursued.
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003315695
First, Nam Joo-hyuk, who played the role of Kim Ji-yong, a model police student who acts as the dark hero Vigilante created by the world, repaid the love of subscribers by sending a handwritten message despite being in military service, saying, “I am sincerely grateful to everyone who loved Vigilante.” .
Yoo Ji-tae, who played the role of Jo Heon, a monster detective with overwhelming physical strength, gave a sensible ending impression quoting the line that enthralled many people: “Can I speak informally from now on?”
Lee Jun-hyuk, who showed off his charming acting transformation as Jo Kang-ok, a second-generation Vigilante fanatic of a chaebol, said, “Thank you for loving Vigilante! Jiyong Kim! “See you again,” he said along with his thanks and a witty message using the character’s relationship.
Kim So-jin, who plays Choi Mi-ryeo, a reporter racing to exclusively report on Vigilante, expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you very much for being with us until the end.”
Cr: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/437/0000368876
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