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mobile application. It offers original content such as music, dramas, animated series, and variety shows, all in

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format optimized for viewing on

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. It is notable for featuring exclusive content from popular

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and

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groups, such as the

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, the

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and

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. It is officially available for use in

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, the

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, and

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. Its major shareholders include the Korean entertainment company

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. As of October 2021, the app has over 1.63 million downloads.

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