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dearskye.


English Name: Jay Chou
Chinese Name: 周杰倫 (ZHOU JIE LUN)
Nickname: Director Chou 周董 (ZHOU DONG)
Date of Birth: January 18, 1979
Place of Birth: Taiwan, Taipei
Blood Type: O
Birthplace: Taiwan
Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Horse (MY YEAR ^ ^)
Horoscope: Capricorn
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Shoe Size: 10.5
Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese
Education: 1997 High school (music major)
Weird Habit: Doesn't like wearing underwear
Strengths: Compose, write songs and play basketball
Music Instruments: Piano, cello, guitar, jazz drum, japanese flute
Favourite Sports: Basketball, practicing nun-chuks
Slogan: Diao bu diao (屌不屌)
Family Situation: Only son, Father (Biology teacher), Mother (Middle School fine arts teacher) [Divorced]
Friends in the Industry: Luo Zhi Xiang (Xiao Zhu), Liu Geng Hong
Dream when he was Little: To be Bruce Lee
First Love: The girl in next door's class in High School
The Type of Girl he Likes: Long haired, oval face, classic beauty
Best Writing Partner: Vincent Fang
Most Respected People: Maternal grandmother, mother, father
Music Style: R&B
Favourite Comic: Doraemon
Favourite Movie: Any cartoon by Miyazaki Hayao
Favourite Music: R&B and hip-hop (actually he likes any kind of music)
Favourite Clothing: Natural, comfortable, hip-hop (Simple T-shirt and shorts, not much different to people on the street)
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: Fried chicken, anything to do with chicken steak and chicken (he especially likes Hong Kong Tai Ping Guan's Swiss chicken wings), also he likes to drink sweet things
Favourite Musicians: Frederick Chopin, Li Si Te, YO-YO Ma
Favourite Actor/actress: Jet Li
Good Qualities: Strong ability to compose songs and write lyrics. The new e-generation musician
Ambition: Travel to every corner of the world
Jay Dislikes about Himself: He is shy and soft-hearted
Favourite Things: Cap, different kinds of musical instrument, black peoples' music, silverware, chewing gum
Collects: Sports shoes, caps and different metal plates (door plates, license plates and commercial boards)
Hobbies: Writing songs, watch movies, play basketball, play video games
Work Experience: 1997 DW Italian resturant piano player
Ambition before Releasing an Album: Piano teacher, music in movies
First Lyrics and Composition: In high school, song was called "Everlasting"
First Published Song: "Three Nights, Three Days"
First Individual Album: "Jay" published by BMG November 2000



Works
Albums: (5) Jay, Fantasy, 8 Dimensions, Ye Hui Me, Common Orange Jasmine, November's Choplin, Huo Yuan Chia (EP)
Movies: Hidden Track (Finding Jay Chou), Initial D

Let's talk about this amazing genius!! ^ ^
vc1188
I admire him so much; I love that despite criticism about his music style always being the same, he sticks to his own style. He's so talented!

I'm not as crazy about him now; I'm not sure why... it might be because I was slightly disappointed with his Qi Li Xiang album. I didn't think it was that good.

When's his new album coming out?
dreamsicle
The new one should be either late this month or November.

I don't know. I have stopped liking him a long time ago. He's still talented, but I've listened to better material than his latest. I find him more suitable to be a musician than an artist. I think as far as vocals, stage presence, and star package, he's barely even above average. I will still listen to his music for the beats but I couldn't care less about anything else.
loveK
Only 2 words I can say about Jay Chow

Talented & Cool
ichigo_no_powder
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I was slightly disappointed with his Qi Li Xiang album. I didn't think it was that good.


me too! his music all sounds the same now..I loved his earlier stuff. It started going downhill after 8 dimensions (for me)

has anyone gone to a jay concert before? It was so expensive but seeing him live was so worth it. His mum and I think grandma came with him too (to vancouver).

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I admire him so much; I love that despite criticism about his music style always being the same, he sticks to his own style

I agree except when all the songs sound the same. I admire him for not caring what other people say and staying true to himself. He is so proud of his chinese roots and is constantly promoting it. GO JAY!!

singerchick
Jay's really talented biggrin.gif His new album is supposed to be released in November.

Although he seems a bit stuck up sometimes, I guess he knows he's talented?

I really liked his Yu Hui Mei and 8th Dimension albums. Qi Li Xiang, wasn't bad, but it was still a disapointment. I guess I expected him to suprise me with ear candy like he had in his earlier albums, but the sounds were a little bit too similiar to be 'suprising'. So I guess I was kind of expecting to hear the sound and in fact I did hear that sound, so no surpise.

I was so obsessed with him a few years back, I still admire his composing skills, but I really feel his voice (not bad, but not like as superb as I would have thought see his life perfs) and his stage charisma (he seems kind of bored I watch his perfs) isn't the best in the industry. (Nor is he the best looking XD, but I like him much better than the better looking people tennyboppers.) But with all that said, he's still one of the best Musicians in the Industry, even though he isn't one of the best Entertianers.
bobixp
no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY. biggrin.gif
kadajlover
^ lol, i think he's better than f4 though...please don't bash me on that sleep.gif;; but yes, i agree, he has a nice voice indeed ^^ i think he's also very musically talented (wow, he can play japanese flute! i play flute too! *amazed*)
litoxshortaii
i thought his qi li xiang album was good... along with the other ones as well =P but i guess after listening to it too much, it does get kinda boring. i hope he has a new album coming out soon.
vc1188
QUOTE(bobixp @ Oct 10 2005, 03:53 PM) [snapback]181686[/snapback]

no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY. biggrin.gif

Shallow people rolleyes.gif it's sad.
*.:StarryEyeSurprise:.*
^Agree completely
Alice
QUOTE(bobixp @ Oct 11 2005, 11:53 AM) [snapback]181686[/snapback]

no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY. biggrin.gif

Well, at least he's more famous and probably better looking than you. laugh.gif
wingless_butterfly
one of the best irekon, compsoes and writes himself, i rekon he is HOT!!~ no doubt about it, his shy personality is a turn on too, woah his piano skills are sexy too...*drools*....
ichigo_no_powder
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no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY.


haha, that actually is a good thing for him. so he can honestly say and know that he's famous for his talent and talent only
ORANGEdelish
i <3 jay chou

i went to his concert and it was AWESOME
dearskye.
QUOTE(Alice @ Oct 11 2005, 12:07 PM) [snapback]189620[/snapback]

Well, at least he's more famous and probably better looking than you. laugh.gif


Nice one! Hahahaha.


Well, I admit Qi Li Xiang wasn't the best.
But the songs were still really awesome.
I loved Ge Qian (Stranded) so much!
And Yuan You Hui, is really cute.

His MV's were a lot better. xP


Recent Jay News: Concerts -

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Jay refuses to go Northbound, stops shows for a year
周杰倫拒絕北上停騷一年


Source: www.orisun.com
Translation by: Chandie (www.jay-chou.net)

Jay 前 晚 假 深 圳 體 育 場 舉 行 《 無 與 倫 比 亞 洲 巡 迴 演 唱 深 圳 站 》 , 觀 眾 情 緒 高 漲 , 兩 度 「 安 哥 」 , Jay 大 講 廣 東 話 客 , 又 跳 落 台 與 觀 眾 近 距 離 接 觸 , 掀 起 高 潮 。 而 Jay 力 捧 的 樂 隊 「 南 拳 媽 媽 」 出 場 亦 反 應 熱 烈 , 他 大 表 安 慰 。 上 月 哈 爾 濱 站 發 生 自 稱 公 安 高 層 男 子 追 打 工 作 人 員 , 導 致 主 辦 單 位 負 責 人 王 穎 不 幸 流 產 之 後 , 前 晚 明 顯 加 強 保 安 , 場 內 場 外 都 有 「 深 圳 特 警 」 駐 守 、 數 百 公 安 嚴 陣 以 待 、 台 前 架 起 雙 重 鐵 馬 , 及 搜 查 入 場 觀 眾 隨 身 物 品 , 保 安 嚴 謹 , 秩 序 良 好 , 但 期 間 亦 發 現 穿 制 服 的 人 員 混 入 觀 眾 席 睇 騷 和 拍 照 。
Jay held the Shenzhen leg of his 'Incomparable' tour the day before last; the audience had a high time and had an encore twice. Not only did Jay speak cantonese, but also jumped off the stage to have closen the distance between him and his fans, causing a climax in the concert. Jay's protege Nan Quan Mama's appearance also received good acclaim, to which Jay says he's very relieved. After the security attacking incident which caused a woman a miscarriage, there was an obvious increase of security last night, which double iron fences in front of the stage, and also a baggage check for all audiences. The security was tight, but the audience attitude was good, however there was a time when uniformed workers mixed themselves in with the audience to watch and take photos of the show.

加 強 保 安 於 事 無 補
Increased security did not improve anything
演 唱 會 後 Jay 接 受 訪 問 , 提 到 上 月 哈 爾 濱 站 的 暴 力 事 件 , 問 他 深 圳 站 有 否 擔 心 ? 是 否 加 強 了 保 安 ? 他 無 奈 一 笑 說 : 「 怎 樣 加 強 ? 連 公 安 局 的 高 層 都 打 人 , 我 可 以 要 甚 麼 保 護 ? 」 又 說 : 「 不 是 每 個 公 安 負 責 人 都 是 這 樣 … … 比 較 暴 力 。 」
Jay received an interview after the concert, and Harbin incident was mentioned, he was asked whether or not he's worried about a similar event here in Shenzhen? Will there be increased security? He unenthusedly smiled and said, 'What increase? How am I supposed to be protected if even high-ranked securities hit people?' and also, 'Not every security head is like that...violent.'

對 於 受 害 人 王 穎 , Jay 深 表 同 情 : 「 我 當 時 只 知 道 她 被 打 , 演 唱 會 後 她 也 撐 過 來 慶 功 宴 , 我 看 見 她 哭 。 後 來 我 才 知 道 她 這 樣 子 ( 流 產 ) … … 她 很 可 憐 、 很 勇 敢 , 我 最 擔 心 她 的 健 康 。 」
Jay expresses much sympathy for victim Wong Wing, 'I only found out that she was hit, and she even managed to come to the post-concert dinner, which was where I saw her cry. It was then I found out she had a miscarriage...I feel so sorry for her, she's so brave, I'm most worried about her health.'
據 知 哈 爾 濱 站 主 辦 單 位 或 控 告 當 地 公 安 某 高 層 , 不 過 同 時 有 消 息 指 哈 爾 濱 公 安 局 已 就 打 交 事 件 作 出 否 認 , 並 指 當 晚 在 場 的 一 名 公 安 高 層 與 王 穎 沒 有 肢 體 接 觸 。
According to sources, the Harbin concert organising unit may be charging the attacker in question, however at the same time there are news that Harbin security officials are denying such event :glug: , saying that on the night there was no physical contact between any high-ranked security and Wong Wing. :dry:
出 專 輯 後 休 息 充 電
Planned energizing rest after releasing album
Jay 承 認 哈 爾 濱 站 發 生 暴 力 事 件 , 令 二 十 幾 場 世 界 巡 迴 演 唱 會 蒙 上 污 點 , 感 到 十 分 遺 憾 , 因 此 短 期 內 不 考 慮 在 內 地 較 北 地 區 開 騷 。 Jay 更 藉 此 宣 布 , 下 月 推 出 全 新 專 輯 後 , 十 二 月 十 七 日 將 於 廣 州 舉 行 巡 迴 演 唱 會 最 後 一 站 , 之 後 他 就 會 停 騷 一 年 , 好 好 休 息 。
Jay admits that this event has put a little blemish on his twenty or so concert in his tour around the world, for which he feels deeply regretful, which is why he says that for the short time being he will not be considering any concerts and the Northerly area of mainland China. Jay also used the chance to announce that after releasing his new album next month :bounce: and holding his last leg of his tour at Gongzhou on 17th December he will not be holding concerts for a year, to have a well-earned rest.

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Jay was extra pumped up yesterday, infront of an extra enthusiastic audience.
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Jay even jumped off the stage to greet his fans at a closer distance


CREDiTS: JAY-CHOU.NET [Chandie]
sshu1yah
QUOTE(ichigo_no_powder @ Oct 11 2005, 01:04 AM) *
haha, that actually is a good thing for him. so he can honestly say and know that he's famous for his talent and talent only

hahaha.. nice.. i like it too .
well. he's actually hot too.. sucha fabulous singer smile.gif
saharial
i completely adore Jay's music >_< i even buy the tracks he did for other artists which are AMAZING as well... i have about 20 CDS left to get i think... my fave is 'black rain' sung by Karen Mok.

i found that his songs stand out so much from the other songs the artists sing on those albums smile.gif
.shiro
Jay Chou.
my all-time favourite singer <33
he's amazingly talented.
he's coming out with a new album in november. i'm so gonna pre-order it smile.gif
vc1188
^ Oooo November~ thanks for the info

QUOTE(ichigo_no_powder @ Oct 11 2005, 01:04 AM) [snapback]193261[/snapback]

haha, that actually is a good thing for him. so he can honestly say and know that he's famous for his talent and talent only

Haha but you know, A LOT of girls think he's totally hot/cute/sexy. I think I used to, as well.
saharial
lol.. i still do tongue.gif tho not as much as i used to.. am a bit cross with him still >_<
Sky's Crying
I really like Broken String by Jay Chou. It reminds me of my nice freshmen year in highschool. I tend to affiliate songs to portions of my life haha, I remember listening to Jay Chou all of the time while I was reading Battle Royale. He's not that great of a singer, but he's a wonderful composer.
azuGurl
I don't quite like his music. Sometimes sounds like he's mumbling =S
i n c _ m p l e t e
QUOTE(bobixp @ Oct 11 2005, 08:53 AM) [snapback]181686[/snapback]

no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY. biggrin.gif


Haha, I reckon he could still get more girls than all of the guys on this forum combined.
wish*wish
i don't think he's that attractive but i like his songs and i find him really talented.
bAz
and here's jay's new song preview from his new album:
http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=27MTJFG...XC324S4HLXUHPCN

its pretty much confirmed that it's his new song but just in case it's not, dont blame me.
bee.elle
His new album is reportedly called 'November Chopin' sounds really creative!
happyroach
I love his more R&B-ish songs.

Yuan You Hui, Broken String, Love BC, those are my all time favorites from Jay Chou.

He's not that great of a singer or lyricist, he barely dances (he tries...lol), and he definitely isn't much to look at (omg he defines the stereotypical Asian slit eyes lol), but he is one hell of an awesome composer. So I still love him haha
saharial
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have heard this might be the new cover... wub.gif - loving the demo...
choc chip
He is an amazingly awesome talent. He's the first chinese singer i listened to.
apricot
I got the shock of my life when I saw the pic. I saw this before btw. I don't like the hairstyle, it reminds me too much of Rain or some Korean star..It looks like he's trying to imitiate one..I still prefer the old him..
saharial
QUOTE(apricot @ Oct 13 2005, 04:15 PM) [snapback]235161[/snapback]

I got the shock of my life when I saw the pic. I saw this before btw. I don't like the hairstyle, it reminds me too much of Rain or some Korean star..It looks like he's trying to imitiate one..I still prefer the old him..


yeah? it reminds me of YiHuiMei style. he looks more grownup in that pic, but i don't think he's trying ti imitate.. smile.gif
elizabeth
His musics are awesome
dreamsicle
It's so mean to jump all over bobixp. It's not like he/she is saying Jay is completely worthless because of his/her perception of Jay's looks. Jay's talent doesn't make him perfect, if some people think he's ugly then so be it. No need to make personal attacks and assumptions on an opinion. No single look is well-liked by everyone. Geez...
*.:StarryEyeSurprise:.*
We are NOT jumping all over bobixp *roll eyes* We are mearly commenting on how shallow she is ^^
AiLing
I love his music! True, it is a little repetitive, but its style dependable and down-to-earth. I've never thought he looked all that great, but I'm still a fan because his composing makes me swoon, lol.. biggrin.gif
yuans7love
i went to his Incomparable concert in conneticut last year and it ROCKED!!! i couldn't believe even Nan Quan Ma Ma came!!! i was really disappointed i didn't get to meet him or anything 'cause my friend and i was trying to stalk him in the casino after the concert until my parents dragged us home lol~ but JAY!!! I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!<3
CKJ-C
He's a perfect example how his talents and mucic made him famous instead of looks.
dreamsicle
QUOTE(*.:StarryEyeSurprise:.* @ Oct 13 2005, 09:51 PM) [snapback]244954[/snapback]

We are NOT jumping all over bobixp *roll eyes* We are mearly commenting on how shallow she is ^^


Yeah, and making comments about how he/she is probably uglier than Jay? Come on! How is calling Jay ugly shallow? Bobixp did NOT disregard Jay's talent. Would you like it if someone jumped all over a Jay fan for saying he's all hot and perfect only because of his talent? It's not shallow to say so and so is ugly. It's what our eyes are for. For the most part, Jay's talent should be reserved for the ears. He's a musical genius, but that doesn't mean anyone who thinks he has talent but is ugly = shallow. It's plausible that we admire a popular artist who's actually extremely talented, but there's no need to pass judgments on others who have a different perception of beauty.
*.:StarryEyeSurprise:.*
QUOTE(dreamsicle @ Oct 14 2005, 03:03 PM) [snapback]245227[/snapback]

Yeah, and making comments about how he/she is probably uglier than Jay? Come on! How is calling Jay ugly shallow? Bobixp did NOT disregard Jay's talent. Would you like it if someone jumped all over a Jay fan for saying he's all hot and perfect only because of his talent? It's not shallow to say so and so is ugly. It's what our eyes are for. For the most part, Jay's talent should be reserved for the ears. He's a musical genius, but that doesn't mean anyone who thinks he has talent but is ugly = shallow. It's plausible that we admire a popular artist who's actually extremely talented, but there's no need to pass judgments on others who have a different perception of beauty.


umm HELLO?? Did I SAY I thought she was shallow bc she said Jay was ugly? (she has her own opinions) Did you even read her comment? Let me quote :
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no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY.


Now do you get what she's saying? And what we're saying? I don't care that she thinks he's ugly, it's the fact that she said 'hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still[/font].. hes.. UGLY' implying that he's talented and has a nice voice BUT all that doesn't matter bc HE'S UGLY (take note she wrote but) It's the way she said it, and how she phrased it that annoyed me.I wouldn't care if she said 'he's ugly but he's talented and has a nice voice bc that would be another meaning altogether!! And YAH I do know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that we all have different perceptions of who's hot...and who's not I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THAT! It's reminds me of my friend (who is unfortunately very shallow as well -__-) We were talking bout this guy and she said 'He's really nice, and funny but he's so ugly!!!And FAT O__o *makes a revolted face* Do you now get what I'm saying?
Alice
No, ugly does not = shallow, because if someone is shallow that does not necessarily mean they are ugly. Therefore you don't make any sh.itworth of sense. And, most people didn't say he looks hot, can't you read? [sarcasm] people are just saying he's got nice songs and how talented he is and not how handsome he looks.

The reason that many individuals here, myself included, are disagreeing with that other girl's comment is because

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no offense. he's UGGGGLLLLLLLLLLLYYY.

but hes a great composer and has a nice voice... but still.. hes.. UGLY.


Why say 'no offense' when there is offense. Can I just say "No offense. You're UGGGGLLLLLLLLLYYY"? and you'll just be like "OH ITS ALL GOOD MATE!" rolleyes.gif How are we supposed to praise her coughretarded comment if it is?

And if she is right saying that about Jay, why can't I do the same? Rhetorical question~


QUOTE(dreamsicle @ Oct 14 2005, 03:03 PM) [snapback]245227[/snapback]

Yeah, and making comments about how he/she is probably uglier than Jay? Come on! How is calling Jay ugly shallow? Bobixp did NOT disregard Jay's talent. Would you like it if someone jumped all over a Jay fan for saying he's all hot and perfect only because of his talent? It's not shallow to say so and so is ugly. It's what our eyes are for. For the most part, Jay's talent should be reserved for the ears. He's a musical genius, but that doesn't mean anyone who thinks he has talent but is ugly = shallow. It's plausible that we admire a popular artist who's actually extremely talented, but there's no need to pass judgments on others who have a different perception of beauty.


Ok, what is your definition of shallow then? Because what she said was a prime example.. it should be published in a dictionary, instead with correct grammar of course.
apricot
You guys are arguing about the ugly thing? I don't think Jay is ugly. In fact, he's hot in a way. I mean, he should smile more. He looks hot when he smiles.
And I believe different people have different perceptions on beauty. Like they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Take my auntie for example, she could never understand why I like Jay. And she laughed when I say that Jay is actually very attractive in person.
saharial
i agree Apricot.. jay is actually really hot... he's not ugly at all..

i wish people would stop saying that he's ugly ...
.shiro
Wow, he looks different in that picture.
And I'm glad that this new album has bonus track for Piao Yi and Yi Lu Xiang Bei happy.gif

I think Jay looks hot and cool. OR should i said, he's just too diao XD
i n c _ m p l e t e
Wow! Duet with Angela Zhang? I like her.

Admittedly, I've been a pretty bad Jay fan lately. I haven't actually kept up with ANY of my favourite artists this entire year, so I'm looking forward to Jay's new stuff.
tengteng
I love him!!!
his songs are so nice...
but recently, he's getting pushed down on my list by
Kwon Sang Woo,takuya kimura...
apricot
The girl singing is not Angela Zhang but Lara from NQMM. I read about this from somewhere..Tengteng, me too! My love for Jay is not as strong as in the past..it's slowly replaced by guess who? Rain!! Don't misunderstand me, I still love Jay but now I've got two idols instead of one!
I just backlog a bit, the album has Piao Yi and Yi Lu Xiang Bei? Good!!
saharial
QUOTE(apricot @ Oct 14 2005, 08:48 PM) [snapback]256821[/snapback]


I just backlog a bit, the album has Piao Yi and Yi Lu Xiang Bei? Good!!



i agree.. i was awfully cross about the mp3 player having the songs only... and then was cross on behalf of the people who bought it for that and then the songs got released on the japanese compilation >_<

i was gonna get the japanese one just for those songs, but if they will be on the album (like i thought they would from the start - cos seriously how can he not) then i'll wait for that biggrin.gif

.shiro
QUOTE(jiejunwoo @ Oct 15 2005, 03:59 AM) [snapback]256935[/snapback]

i agree.. i was awfully cross about the mp3 player having the songs only... and then was cross on behalf of the people who bought it for that and then the songs got released on the japanese compilation >_<

i was gonna get the japanese one just for those songs, but if they will be on the album (like i thought they would from the start - cos seriously how can he not) then i'll wait for that biggrin.gif
^ same here...i wanna get the Initial J album just for those two songs XD
saharial
i think they made a big mistake having them as mp3 on that player. Those two songs and the three demo's were available online via various forums before the player even came out
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