Our Golden Days

2025 South Korean television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Our Golden Days (Korean: 화려한 날들) is a 2025–26 South Korean television series directed by Kim Hyung-seok and starring Jung Il-woo, Jung In-sun and Yoon Hyun-min. Written by So Hyun-kyung, it tells the story of older and new generations who discover the true meaning of family by learning to understand and share each other's pain. It premiered on KBS2 on August 9, 2025, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).[2]

Hangul
화려한 날들
Lit.Gorgeous days
RRHwaryeohan naldeul
MRHwaryŏhan naldŭl
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Our Golden Days
Promotional poster
Hangul
화려한 날들
Lit.Gorgeous days
RRHwaryeohan naldeul
MRHwaryŏhan naldŭl
GenreFamily drama
Melodrama
Romance
Written bySo Hyun-kyung
Directed byKim Hyung-seok [ko]
Starring
Music byKim Ji-soo (CP)
Opening theme"Our Golden Days"
by Park Min-jin
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes50
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Shin-il
  • Lee Ho
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseAugust 9, 2025 (2025-08-09) –
January 25, 2026 (2026-01-25)
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The series is available for streaming on Viu in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Cast and characters

Source:[3]

Main

33 years old. SV Team representative of a general construction materials company. He takes the lead in both work and love. He has a tsundere side that is warm-hearted and righteous.
30 years old. Cafe manager and interior designer. She is a warm-hearted person who lives a life without regrets without losing her passion even in difficult circumstances.
33 years old. 3rd Generation Chaebol. A close friend of Lee Ji-hyeok, he is perfect in appearance, personality, ability, and family.[4]

Supporting

Source:[5]

Lee Ji-hyeok's family

61 years old. Retired as a manager at a mid-sized textile company. Father of three siblings Ji-hyeok, Ji-wan, and Soo-bin, son of Ok-rye, husband of Da-jeong, and son-in-law of Jang-soo. An honest person, who worked hard to support his parents and family even in difficult circumstances.
88 years old. Lee Sang-cheol's mother, Da-jeong's mother-in-law, and the paternal grandmother of Ji-hyeok, Ji-wan, and Soo-bin.
58 years old. Lee Sang-cheol's wife, mother of Ji-hyeok, Ji-wan, and Soo-bin, daughter-in-law of Ok-rye, and daughter of Jang-su.
87 years old. Jo Ok-rye's maternal cousin and Da-jeong's father. He lost his wife who suffered from dementia.
24 years old. Fashion creator. Younger sister of Lee Ji-hyeok and the youngest daughter of Lee Sang-cheol
30 years old. Ji-hyeok's younger brother and Sang-cheol's second son.

Ji Eun-oh's family

65 years old, running a restaurant. Ji Eun-oh and Ji Kang-oh's mother.
24 years old. A complainer. Jeong Soon-hee's son and Ji Eun-oh's brother.

Park Sung-jae's family[6]

56 years old. Sung-jae's stepmother, Park Jin-seok's remarried wife.[7]
  • Park Sung-geun [ko] as Park Jin-seok
65 years old. He is a successful businessman. Seong-hee's second husband and Sung-jae's father.
25 years old. Painter. Graduate student. Half-sister of Park Sung-jae and the daughter of Ko Sung-hee and Park Jin-seok.

Others

  • Lim Young-joo as Oh Soo-jung
30 years old. Eun-oh's cafe employee. She is from the same club as Eun-oh and is a close friend.
  • Kim Woon-kyo as Lee Ha-eun
24 years old. Su-bin's high school friend.
  • Go Won-hee as Jeong Bo-ah
  • Dokgo Young-jae as Jung Kyung-hwan, Bo-ah's father
  • Kim Cheong as Yang Mal-sook, Bo-ah's mother
  • Kim Jun-ho as Han Woo-jin
33 years old. Ko Seong-hui's son, a twin.

Production

In March 2025, Jung In-sun was cast in a new weekend drama by director Kim Hyung-seok and writer So Hyun-kyung, the duo behind the 2017 hit weekend drama My Golden Life, which achieved highest average viewership rating of 45%.[8]

Yoon Hyun-min was added to the cast in April 2025 to play a main role.[9] On June 25, photos from the script reading were made public,[10] while two days later, KBS revealed the full cast of the series.[11] Actor Chun Ho-jin is reunited with director Kim and writer So after eight years since My Golden Life.[12] Lee Tae-ran returned to KBS's weekend drama after 12 years since Wang's Family.[7]

Original soundtrack

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Our Golden Days
Soundtrack album by
Various
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2026
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label
  • AURORA
  • Danal Entertainment
External audio
audio icon Audio Album at Aurora Lounge
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Part 1

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Released on August 7, 2025 (2025-08-07)[13][14]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Shining Like Countless Stars" (별처럼 수없이 빛나는)Park Jung-jun, Han Jae-wanPark Jung-jun, Han Jae-wanVin5:02
2."Shining Like Countless Stars" (별처럼 수없이 빛나는; Inst.)   5:02
Total length:10:04
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Part 2

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Released on August 17, 2025 (2025-08-17)[15][16]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Hello"Lee Jung-woo, Ritz (Won Won-ji), cozyLee Jung-woo, Ritz (Won Won-ji), cozyYoo Seo-ha3:24
2."Hello" (Inst.)   3:24
Total length:6:48
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Part 3

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Released on August 23, 2025 (2025-08-23)[17][18]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Somehow"Park Se-jeong, Hyunji (Joy), ALMONDKunyo, NORUPark Se-jeong2:16
Total length:2:16
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Part 4

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Released on August 30, 2025 (2025-08-30)[19][20]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."If you come to my side" (그대 내 곁에 와준다면)Park Jeong-jun, Han Jae-wanPark Jeong- jun, Han Jae-wanJung Il-woo4:07
2."If you come to my side" (Inst.)   4:07
Total length:8:14
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Part 5

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Released on September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07)[21][22]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Splendid Days" (화려한 날들)Hwang In-wook, Jeon Tae-ikHwang In-wook, Jeon Tae-ikHwang In-wook4:06
2."Splendid days" (Inst.)   4:06
Total length:8:12
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Part 6

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Released on September 14, 2025 (2025-09-14)[23][24]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I think it's you" (그대인가 (어반자카파))Lee Da-heePark Joo-sung, Lee Da-heeJo Hyun-ah (Urban Zakapa)3:58
2."I think it's you" (Inst.)   3:58
Total length:7:56
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Part 7

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Released on September 21, 2025 (2025-09-21)[25][26]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Be With You"Nanjeong (NJ), melly, Lee So-heunNanjeong (NJ)Choi Sol-ji3:24
2."Be With You" (Inst.)   3:24
Total length:6:48
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Part 8

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Released on September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27)[27]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."It was love" (사랑이었다)E.HEHE.HEHE.HEH (understanding)3:58
2."It was love" (Inst.)   3:58
Total length:7:56
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Part 9

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Released on October 5, 2025 (2025-10-05)[28]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."To you I" (너에게 난)awesomeawesomeGael (Ecobee)3:48
2."To you I" (Inst.)   3:48
Total length:7:36
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Part 10

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Released on October 12, 2025 (2025-10-12)[29]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Say Something (feat. Park Eun-sol)"HozeeHozeeHozee3:11
2."Say Something" (Inst.)   3:11
Total length:6:22
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Part 11

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Released on October 26, 2025 (2025-10-26)[30]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Sweetly" (달콤하게)J.seph, LsoundLee Jong-soo, LandscapeHuh Chan-mi, J.seph2:42
2."Sweetly" (Inst.)   2:42
Total length:5:24
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Part 12

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Released on November 9, 2025 (2025-11-09)[31]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Amazing" (놀라워)Park Se-jeong, Kunyo, Park Ji-hyun, Hyunji (JOY), Choi Shin-jae, ALMONDPark Se-jeong, Kunyo Arranged by Kunyo, Noh Kyung-hwan, Kim Seung-mo, Park Se-jeong, Kang Hye-ryeong, Lee Tae-woo , Yoo Jae-hoon, NORU (노루), Bliss7Chocolate and Vanilla2:20
2."Amazing" (Inst.)   2:20
Total length:4:40
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Part 13

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Released on November 16, 2025 (2025-11-16)[32]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You're cute, I like you, I love you so much" (귀여워 좋아해 많이 사랑해 블러셔)BlusherBlusher, Jang Seok-wonBlusher2:47
2."You're cute, I like you, I love you so much" (Inst.)   2:47
Total length:5:34
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Part 14

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Released on November 23, 2025 (2025-11-23)[33]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Like a butterfly" (나비처럼)Guarin, Kim Seong-hyeon, Bliss7Guarin, Kim Seong-hyeonLee Byung-jun3:02
2."Like a butterfly" (Inst.)   3:02
Total length:6:04
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Part 15

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Released on November 30, 2025 (2025-11-30)[34]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Yeah, that's what I wanted to say" (그래 이 말 하고 싶었어)Guarin, Kim Seong-hyeon, Bliss7Guarin, Kim Seong-hyeonKwon Jun2:32
2."Yeah, that's what I wanted to say" (Inst.)   2:32
Total length:4:64
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Part 16

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Released on December 7, 2025 (2025-12-07)[35]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Something that doesn't change with time" (시간이 흘러도 변하지 않는)awesomeawesomeBrothers3:35
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Part 17

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Released on December 13, 2025 (2025-12-13)[36]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You and me" (너랑 나 리채)Gu A-rin, Kim Sung-hyun, bliss7Gu A-rin, Kim Sung-hyunLeechae3:36
2."You and me" (Inst.)   3:36
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Part 18

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Released on December 14, 2025 (2025-12-14)[37]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."In the end we" (끝내 우리는)awesomeawesomeSOTK4:05
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Part 19

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Released on December 20, 2025 (2025-12-20)[38]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I'll hold your shining hand" (빛나는 너의 손 잡아볼게)Gu A-rin, Kim Seong-hyun, Bliss7Gu A-rin, Kim Seong-hyunLim Se-min3:26
2."I'll hold your shining hand" (Inst.)   3:26
Total length:6:52
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Part 20

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Released on December 21, 2025 (2025-12-21)[39]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Coffee"BILDUP(4MAKERS)Still(4MAKERS), BILDUP(4MAKERS)OmyuO3:52
2."Coffee" (Inst.)   3:52
Total length:7:44
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Part 21

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Released on December 27, 2025 (2025-12-27)[40]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Little Star in the Night Sky" (밤하늘 작은별)Lee Jong-soo, Na Byung-sooLee Jong-soo, Na Byung-sooSeung Chae-rin3:04
2."Little Star in the Night Sky" (Inst.)   3:04
Total length:6:08
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Part 22

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Released on December 28, 2025 (2025-12-28)[41]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I guess I like it more" (내가 더 많이 좋아하나 봐)Pilseungbulpae, Ahn Sol-heePilseungbulpae, Ahn Sol-hee, MeteorIt's Heeju3:25
2."I guess I like it more" (Inst.)   3:25
Total length:6:50
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Part 23

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Released on January 4, 2026 (2026-01-04)[42]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Become a bigger person" (더 큰 사람이 되어)Park Kwang-sun, hon (Hon)Kim Ji-sooPark Kwang-sun3:18
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Part 24

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Released on January 11, 2026 (2026-01-11)[43]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You are everything"Choi Go-raeChoi Go-raeKim Jung-yeon3:45
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Part 25

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Released on January 17, 2026 (2026-01-17)[44]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You too, like me" (그대도 나처럼)Choi Go-raeChoi Go-raeFelic (Felic)3:59
2."You too, like me" (Inst.)   3:59
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Part 26

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Released on January 18, 2026 (2026-01-18)[45]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Your world is" (너의 세상은)Lee Jong-su, LandscapeLee Jong-su, LandscapeHan Jun-beom3:35
2."Your world is" (Inst.)   3:35
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Part 27

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Released on January 25, 2026 (2026-01-25)[46]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Last gift" (마지막 선물)awesomeawesomeGridway3:06
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Release and reception

The premiere date was revealed on July 1, 2025 with the release of a teaser poster. The first episode was broadcast on KBS2 on August 9, 2025.[47] It opened with an average TV viewership rating of 13.9% nationwide,[48] which is lower than the first episode of its predecessor For Eagle Brothers, which opened at 15.5% and closed at 20.4% for its final episode.[49] It achieved nationwide rating of 20.5% for its finale episode on January 25, 2026, which was the highest viewership ratings for the series.[50][51]

Viewership

Our Golden Days : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
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EpisodesEpisode number
12345678910
1–102.5682.5352.3242.5812.4802.8822.5142.9992.6852.750
11–202.6322.9982.4422.9162.5262.8572.4882.3492.5232.783
21–302.4442.7632.5082.7962.5232.7662.3632.7222.4482.747
31–402.8913.1762.8133.2222.9023.2033.1573.3262.9813.369
41–503.0513.5643.3203.5723.2903.5113.2363.6423.4283.677
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[50]
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Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[50]
Nationwide Seoul
1 August 9, 2025 13.9% (1st) 12.5% (1st)
2 August 10, 2025 13.4% (1st) 11.5% (1st)
3 August 16, 2025 12.6% (1st) 11.4% (1st)
4 August 17, 2025 13.8% (1st) 12.0% (1st)
5 August 23, 2025 13.2% (1st) 11.9% (1st)
6 August 24, 2025 15.6% (1st) 14.1% (1st)
7 August 30, 2025 13.7% (1st) 12.4% (1st)
8 August 31, 2025 15.9% (1st) 14.5% (1st)
9 September 6, 2025 14.5% (1st) 13.3% (1st)
10 September 7, 2025 14.8% (1st) 13.5% (1st)
11 September 13, 2025 14.1% (1st) 13.1% (1st)
12 September 14, 2025 15.7% (1st) 14.1% (1st)
13 September 20, 2025 13.9% (1st) 13.1% (1st)
14 September 21, 2025 15.8% (1st) 14.3% (1st)
15 September 27, 2025 13.7% (1st) 12.5% (1st)
16 September 28, 2025 15.3% (1st) 14.1% (1st)
17 October 4, 2025 13.3% (1st) 12.3% (1st)
18 October 5, 2025 12.2% (1st) 11.3% (1st)
19 October 11, 2025 13.5% (1st) 13.0% (1st)
20 October 12, 2025 15.0% (1st) 13.2% (1st)
21 October 18, 2025 13.1% (1st) 12.1% (1st)
22 October 19, 2025 15.2% (1st) 13.7% (1st)
23 October 25, 2025 13.7% (1st) 12.2% (1st)
24 October 26, 2025 14.9% (1st) 13.1% (1st)
25 November 1, 2025 13.6% (1st) 12.3% (1st)
26 November 2, 2025 14.8% (1st) 13.4% (1st)
27 November 8, 2025 13.5% (1st) 12.2% (1st)
28 November 9, 2025 14.9% (1st) 13.7% (1st)
29 November 15, 2025 13.2% (1st) 12.6% (1st)
30 November 16, 2025 14.9% (1st) 13.7% (1st)
31 November 22, 2025 16.0% (1st) 14.6% (1st)
32 November 23, 2025 16.8% (1st) 14.8% (1st)
33 November 29, 2025 15.1% (1st) 13.8% (1st)
34 November 30, 2025 17.4% (1st) 15.7% (1st)
35 December 6, 2025 15.5% (1st) 14.5% (1st)
36 December 7, 2025 16.9% (1st) 15.7% (1st)
37 December 13, 2025 16.6% (1st) 15.5% (1st)
38 December 14, 2025 17.5% (1st) 16.1% (1st)
39 December 20, 2025 16.6% (1st) 14.9% (1st)
40 December 21, 2025 18.1% (1st) 16.7% (1st)
41 December 27, 2025 17.1% (1st) 15.5% (1st)
42 December 28, 2025 19.0% (1st) 18.3% (1st)
43 January 3, 2026 17.7% (1st) 17.0% (1st)
44 January 4, 2026 19.1% (1st) 17.6% (1st)
45 January 10, 2026 17.5% (1st) 16.3% (1st)
46 January 11, 2026 18.9% (1st) 17.6% (1st)
47 January 17, 2026 17.4% (1st) 16.6% (1st)
48 January 18, 2026 19.6% (1st) 18.1% (1st)
49 January 24, 2026 18.4% (1st) 17.5% (1st)
50 January 25, 2026 20.5% (1st) 19.2% (1st)
Average 15.6% 14.3%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
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Accolades

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Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2025 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Jung Il-woo Nominated [52]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Yoon Hyun-min Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Lee Tae-ran Nominated
Jung In-sun Nominated
KBS Drama Awards 2025 Best New Actress Award Park Jung-yeon Won [53]
Best Excellence Award (Female) Lee Tae-ran Won
Excellence Award (Female Long-Room Drama) Jung In-sun Won
Excellence Award (Male Long-Room Drama) Jung Il-woo Won
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