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A.N.JELL holds its last concert

As previously announced, the cast of SBS’s You’re Beautiful held another mini-concert on November 23, where footage was shot for the drama’s final episode, which airs this Thursday.

The mini-concert was held at Seoul’s Melon AX Hall at 6pm and featured all four of its main cast members — Jang Geun-seok, Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, Jung Yong-hwa — who make up the fictional idol band A.N.JELL in the show. Even with only a few days’ notice, a crowd of more than 2,500 fans showed up.

A source with the production company explained, “The first concert happened before the drama began airing, and I was shocked by fans who showed up through word of mouth. But this ending concert doesn’t even compare to that in how much the fans cheered, which made me feel the enthusiasm for the drama for real. The actors and production team were spurred by that as they continue filming.”

Naturally, the concert featured the songs that have been prominently featured in the drama, which were sung by the actors themselves. Those included A.N.JELL’s “Promise” and “Still”; Jang Geun-seok also sang a few solos with “Good Bye” and “What Do I Do,” the latter of which is the track Tae-kyung remakes for his mother in the drama. Park Shin-hye sang her character’s theme song, “Lovely Day.”

Jang said, “Now that You’re Beautiful is ending, I feel really sad. SBS is wondering if they should seriously consider making a Season 2. Because we were scheduled against such a huge drama [IRIS], there was a lot of talk about us being doomed to die in the timeslot, but the fact that we stayed alive is the power of you all.”

(Note: Don’t get too carried away — this does NOT mean there will be a Season 2!)

After everything had ended, Jang said, “Thank you for coming to our final episode shoot. Thanks to you, I’m very happy.” Park Shin-hye said, “Thanks to You’re Beautiful, I’ve gained so much.” Lee Hong-ki concluded by saying, “In the future, we won’t be acting just as A.N.JELL anymore but as individuals, so please keep watching for us. Later on, I’ll set up my own agency and produce A.N.JELL myself.”

Meanwhile, the soundtrack continues to be a hit. Last month, it had sold more than 20,000 albums within its first week, which is an unusually high number for a soundtrack. Well, it has continued to perform strongly and has now sold more than 30,000 units total.

Via OSEN

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It looked amazing!! I wish i was there!!
Its really sad that this week are the final two episodes. I hope they can really understand the love that overseas fan gave the show. Latin american fans are organizing a 2hr radio show to discuss YAb and the final episode. I hope that if JGS felt responsible for the low ratings in Korea, he should feel also responsable for the big hit it has became worldwide. It will be the first time i will purchase a DVD, can someone tell me if it comes with subtittles in english??? I want to know the end of the story, but its really sad that this amazing roller coaster ride has come to an end. ajajaja
Fighting!!

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I'm so sad this is ending...why does this only get 16 episodes when BOF went on FOREVERRRRRRR??! I haven't watched the last 2 episodes b/c I'm drawing it out...I don't want YAB to end! (I read the recaps here though ^_^). I don't know what I'm going to watch after this; I just want to wallow in YAB goodness forever!

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I'm going to hold HongGi to that promise. A real A.N.Jell!?

I may have spoiled something for myself inadvertently and was so upset afterwards. >_< I'm looking forward to spending my Thanksgiving watching the last episode but am sad to see it ending. This is one of the best dramas ever.

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Pardon my ignorance as YB is my first kdrama mania experience... (missed the mania of MNIKSS, CP, BOF but love them anyway). Looking forward to the DVD already-- it'll have English subs, right? And what are the chances that the DVD will also include BTSes (the bed scene, high-cut photo shoot, etc...) and the parodies because really, I had just as much fun watching those (and imagining what they were saying) as i did watching the drama. I really hope they do!

I love that there were so many fans that came for A.N.JELL... And the writers/director had probably already planned for a concert to end the drama and all, but what a cool way to show the fans how much their love was appreciated.

I'll be staying away from youtube and any fancams from the concert lest I should be exposed to more spoilers, but make no mistake, I'll be lingering on that site once the raw videos are out and JB has posted Ep14 recaps! I can't wait!!

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NOOOO I don't want it to end T^T

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I'm so sad that this was only 16 episodes! The cast was fantastic and the entire plot was so cute! I haven't watched a drama like this in a long time. I can't believe I almost didn't this drama a chance just because it was an idol drama. It definitely exceeded my expectations and now I don't want to see it go, no matter how much i want to see the next two episodes. This drama always put a smile on my face (and even made me shed tears and i NEVER cry from dramas lol). You're Beautiful had a lot of heart which is what IRIS lacked. IRIS never held my attention from the beginning just like this drama did but I felt like all the money used in production and high profile names was all it was...in You're Beautiful i felt its warmth and sincerity.

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oh can't wait till the next episode..there were spoilers all over the internet..but i managed to not read any of it..im really sad it's finally coming to an end..i really grew to like all of the cast..it was such a fun group!

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@nom_kitteh: too cute! you're right, at least we all still have each othet here on dramabeans. hahaha

OH, and PARK SHIN-HYE.... I SEE YOU WEARING YOUR SKIRT THEEEEERE. :P go mi...nyeo? ;p

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Thanks JB for my fix. So sad that YB will end this week. Best drama for me this year and I'm going to miss these wonderful young casts. To those who said that they need a rehab, count me in.

Not giving up yet for hoping to have a season 2. YB fighting!!!

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i am going to miss this amazing drama!!!

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this drama coming to an end this week is really depressing... :(

I need to find another addiction ASAP or else i'll die of melancholia!

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the skirt comments are spoiling it for me!!!! *cries*

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go ahead and watch the final concert on you tube ... no big spoilers there (unless you count PSH skirt, but that was kinda predictable, right?! just enjoy JGS at his best. his vocalization was much stronger than in the first mini-concert, and i will surely buy vol. 2 ost!

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they should really produce SEASON 2! >.<

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@48 D, I want to ride Jeremy's magic bus, too. Though it's going to take more than one hour for me to get over my depression. T.T

@52 sinisterpotato, BOF was waaaay too long for its own good. I never want YB to end. Season 2 pretty please...

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Augh... what to do... at least I have a couple YAB ringtones, a few of their songs, resources for rewatching episodes and BTSs, and JB's recaps. I think these will suffice to help me get through my withdrawal period.

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@ 52 sinisterpotato : are you related to angryparsnip?

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I am going to miss them so much. Just what am I going to watch from Thursday on. How would I feed my addiction? I will watch the series over and over and wait for thew DVD to come out and watch it too then.

LOVE YOU GUYS GREAT WORK. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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love the 4th photo...
wish i was there...

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Thanks for the links guys!! made up for this weeks YB supply for my addiction... :( seeing that ill have to wait till MONDAY to watch the last eps :(.... sigh

nahiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.,,, its goin to end!!

oh ..
and Thanks JB
BTW about the skirt.. i have a feeling that they'll not use the skirt footage.. and it was meant only for the concert purpose and the fans assembled there.. its too big a can of worms if they declare the GMNy was standing in for GMN...

May i add that JGS voice,,, awesome!! always sounded good in studio recorded songs.. but LIVE.. he has really held up the vocals..!! i love this song in his voice!!!!

tata!!

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just hearing the word "LAST" made me want to cry.
I needed a break from school stuff, something to get my mind off upcoming midterms not to mention family/friend drama going on
for once I was able to really have a moment to myself
filled with laughter, happiness, anger and sometimes sadness
all because of "You're Beautiful"
I began to love the characters and soon I ended up daydreaming about the show in class (not a smart thing to do, but hey i couldnt help it, rather think about TK and his breathless scene than learning trig. xD)
I listened to the OST many times and continue to do so, now that it's going to be over soon, it's definetely going to take some time to adjust that YB isn't going on air for a while anymore.
But I'm most definitely going to download this or buy it, YB has stolen my heart completely.
sigh~

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thanks for the recaps! it was awesome!

there was a rumour going around that JGS admitted of having a gf and it wasn't PSH during the concert. Could you please let me know if thats true?

Thank you!

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@67: (≧∇≦)! potato and parsnips hahaha. *grins*

sign me up to the YAB pre & post partum depression rehab too! :) And though it might a wee bit early to say this... many thanks to JB and the JB community. I usually watch shows by myself and this is my first time watching a show with a whole bunch of people; surprisingly, it's been tons of fun. Thank you~ ♥

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@ D: "DVD comes out soon, DVD comes out soon, DVD comes out soon"

What would make me super happy even though it's only 16 episodes and no season 2, is that they make an extended version of the series on DVD with deleted scenes added, bts, all those parodies. That would really really really make me happy even though I'm sad the drama is at its end.

I really wished I was at the concert too. Man, if it weren't for work and I knew where they are filming in Okinawa, I would be there in an instant. Chiba's not too far from Okinawa right?

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wow, this is the 1st time that I don't want a Korean drama to end yet. YAB is so addictive. The show made me cry and laugh along with it. I'll definitely get the DVD, and it better has subtitle :)

YAB hwaiting!

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Thanks for this article, I wanted to read stuff about this concert... but didn't have the courage to log onto soompi (spoilers minefield lol). I've been spoiled for the other eps so for these last 2 I wanna avoid spoilers at all cost. Still, I did get spoiled a bit but those pictures that were posted practically everywhere on the internet, but thankfully those pics don't say much.

I'm sad that YB is ending in 2 days, wow, time sure flies. The cast is so adorable, and as much as I would love for a season 2, I don't want it if they're gonna break my OTP. SW and Jeremy getting new girlfriend will break my heart, they're MINE. LOL but why is JGS so far away from the three?

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Omg i'm tearing as i read this, even though i'm at work and my workplace bans Photobucket (and lots of other sites) and i can't view a single picture out of this post. I've never been so crazy about any drama before... I'll really need psychiatric help after Thursday... :(

I really squealed when i saw the Season 2 part! Please Santa, please grant us our wish and let there be a Season 2!!!

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LOL, I defiantly agree! While all my school friends talk about Twilight and New Moon and their obsession over it, I on the other hand can't seem to stop thinking about You're Beautiful!! I once to was obsessed with Twilight but that has been replaced by YB and now I don't think anything will ever replace YB! Way too in love with this drama, and I know my emotional attachment to the characters are quiet unhealthy. LOL, but its too late now! If they have a season 2 I will not ask for anything else! Well maybe my very own Tea Kyung, Jeremy, Shin Woo, and Min Nam.... XD

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I'm gonna miss them so much! they brought so much laughs and entertainment within this past months! this is definitely my Number 1 trendy drama of the year! what a great 2009 ending! I hope next year would be a better year for the kdrama world! yay! I'm always wary about Season 2's, let's watch the last 2 episodes with a warm heart and decide if it does deserve a 2nd season! bittersweet but ya it was all good while it lasted!!!

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Im sooo JEALOUSSS!!! lol It's so sad its coming to an end! I swear if it wasnt in the same time slot as IRIS it wouldve been like BOF! LOL Thnk u so much! :D

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Gosh, JGS looked soooo hot in the last pick...seductive :)
I will miss this show so much :(

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So sad this drama is ending this week.......yes SBS, please, PLEASE seriously consider YAB Season 2. This is definitely one of my top top ttop fav korean drama. BOF I made it to epi 12 and couldn't finish. My Fair Lady? I watched the first 3 epi and lost interests. IRIS? I made it to 4 and quit. YAB? I can't get enough!! I will be so depressed after the drama ends. I MUST seek out another drama to immense myself in, and so far, I've decided on doing a "Smile, You" marathon this 4-day weekend to catch up on the first 18 episode.........I heard it's a good one......

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WOW! that's a lot! we will waiting for the ANJELL soon again! :'(

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@D 15: Ok, I am repeating the DVD mantra! But still feel sad...
Thanks for trying to cheer us up though! I like your point about the kids having done a good job and needing their rest.

@ 24 jackie: LOL. That baby deserved it!

Gah, I didn't notice the clothes on GMN -- grrr...it is impossible to avoid spoilers, I guess. Meh. It's not the worst kind of spoiler (or so I tell myself).

@11 Alert: I love hearing the Hwang Tae Kyung chant during that song!!!! I've played that clip a hundred times already. Sometimes, during moments like these, it feels good to be alive.

@reluctantbutaddicted and everybody else: Group Hug! Group Hug! Group Hug!

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hahahah...my life without YB will be suck...i only watch YB for time being..what should i do next...

@48 i be joining u too...but its not enough to amend my heart for only 1 hour.....its definetly ...

i read soompi forums to cure my addict..i still need A.N Jell...guys hele me...really going crazy...no more YB dtarting next week....;(

after this we only see them as individually...as JGS n PSH back to continues studies Hanyang n Jooang university...LHK n JYH with their group...

....wah in need to see them dgain dooing cf n drama together...

YB...season 2 please...JGS n PSH love you...even ur guys buzy but education still inportan...
good luck for ur all...crying so much these days..no YB n no more HTK/MN

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Will there ever be footage of this concert anywhere? I hope to buy the soundtrack when I go to Korea next month.

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ANJELL!!!! GONE TO SOON!!!!! :'(

how i wish you reach Christmas day! huhuhu

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Damn:-( I don't want Wed/Thurs to come:--(. I want to go back to the days where I wished that every day was a Wed/Thur.:-) The concert looked fun.Lucky Korean fans
:-)I am SO jealous:-D

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P.S. If anyone in this thread posts spoilers — even obliquely referenced spoilers — I swear I will hunt you and, OMG, I will so hunt you down. You can guess the rest :-) .

@ nom-kitteh: bwuhahaha!!!

Park Shin-hye said, “Thanks to You’re Beautiful, I’ve gained so much.” --> *cough JGS cough*hehehe^_~
you surely gained a lot girl!!!

i'm sad that this drama is ending... and i won't be able to watch the finale till next week cause i'm going on vacation... waaaaahhhh this is so much torture for me to take!!!!!huhuhu

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Just think it's the last episode :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Just think it will be the greatest memory :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

You're Beautiful I Love You Full.............. <3 <3 <3 <3

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i will surely miss bits and pieces of you're beautiful!

from tae kyung asking mi nam if she uses bidet to shower to pretending he's going to hit her but actually he is going to kiss her!

those developments and surprises really made me pin my eyes on the computer just to watch it.

anyway, thanks for making my wed and thurs fun as ever
but at the same time making me cry a river!

once again im going to miss the ANJELL.

THANKS JAVABEANS FOR EVERYTHING :)

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Last concert?! *sniff* Wednesday seems so far away tho its tomorrow. Withdrawal syndrome is starting to take effect...oh no! =S

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Again I battle against the plethora of comments and hope (in vain?) that my comment will get read by at least a few people. XP

If the translation was to the word, I really hope SBS will STOP wondering if to bring a season two. As if the international craze isn't enough. As if the turn-up at the concert isn't enough. As if being able to maintain a good 10% against a giant like IRIS isn't enough. If they can keep dramas with ratings of lower than that running at over 20 episodes, why can't they make a season 2?

Well, mad fangirling ideas aside, I do think it's hard to have a season 2 in terms of plot... Now we won't have fake Mi Nam posing as her brother anymore, since the latter is back. Meaning if SBS wanted to make a credible season 2 that is actually a true continuation of YB, Park Shin Hye has to act as real Mi Nam. And then all the computer graphics to merges scenes of the twins together. Budget-wise, the 'mediocre' ratings may not be worth the effort.

- On a side-note, one of the most unbelievable flaw in the plot is Mi Nam himself. Being female-male twins, Mi Nam and Mi Nyu can only be dizygotic (non-identical) twins, meaning they can't look exactly the same. Other than in very very rare cases, Identical twins (from the same fertilised egg) are of the same sex. -

Casting-wise, it's always difficult to bring back everyone on the cast for a season 2. Do we really want a YB season 2 missing an important character? Say...Yong Hwa (because he seems to be getting plenty of drama/variety show offers. Schedule clashes?)..or Manager Ma ("oh, he got together with Coordi Wang and they're on a worldwide honeymoon trip!" Can we buy that?).

Plus Korea doesn't seem to have a practice of season twos.

=(

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i see a placard that says 졸리먹자 "let's eat jolie!" D: D: D:

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Wow that mini-concert must have been awesome. I wish I could have been there but I live in the U.S :(
they should come play here :D I'm pretty sure we have quite a few fans here who would be willing to go see them play.
You're Beautiful is a very cute and awesome drama. I hope that it has a good ending and hopefully they make a season 2. I'm pretty sure if they make a season 2 there will be more viewers since by the time it comes out there will mostly likely a larger number of viewers.
I know I would watch the second season :D

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First time posting here, but I do have to say, I'm going to miss this drama. :( Been following it since JB's first recap, and hasn't regretted it since.

About the Season 2 thing, I actually don't want a second season. :X We all know that season 2's rarely, if ever, match up to their predecessors' quality, and I really wouldn't want YB's amazing first run to have to go through a horrible second season. Instead though, I would rather have the same cast (including writers, director, production crew, and etc) in a whole new drama. It doesn't have to be in the same tone as YB; it could be in a totally different genre for all I care. I mean, I think all of the main casts have the acting chops to pull off another genre (especially JGS, PSH, and LHK. JYW might need a few more lessons, but with the way he's going, I think he has a respectable future in acting.) and it would be great to see how they manage to work off each other in yet another drama.

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one final peek at his post bfr i log off..

myyyy, so gloomy - i feel obliged to keep the mood up just so that i can forget this lump in my own heart... rehab session for YB withdrawal starts NOW!!!

first, group HUG (i think we all need that)

*hearding everyone to the bus*

... only happy thoughts people.. think of the good times.. keep the OSTs on the loop, don't stop chanting...

wheeeew - it'll be one long weepy ride till the next stop - ep15

save the kleenex, lets go green this time (no pun intended) use a hanky and be gentle to your nose, least u end up w chapped red nose

keep the spirit up peepsss... no whining ya..... we'll do that plenty later..

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Will someone please tell if the DVD has English subs????? Deluxe edition with a ginormous A.N JELL poster?

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it's bittersweet knowing that the series is about to end and yet I can't wait to find out how it's going too. WAAH!! I can't even imagine how it's going to feel on Wednesday night =(

Thanks to JB for posting all these awesome recaps that has made it possible for us overseas fans to survive!!!

I'm going to miss TK, Jeremy, SW, and GMN. Also if anyone knows when the DVD comes out, please pass it along haha I'm sure the pre-sales will be ridiculous!

I need a lot of rides on the magic bus...

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I shall battle against the plethora of comments and hope (in vain?) that this comment get read by at least a few people.

If the translation was word-for-word, I hope SBS would stop WONDERING and decide on a season 2 already! As if the worldwide craze isn't enough. As if the turn-up at the concert isn't enough. As if the ability to maintain a good 10% rating against the giant IRIS isn't enough. If they can keep dramas that are pulling ratings lower than that at 20+ episodes, why can't they make a season 2?

Well, for a few reasons.

Given the direction YB seems to be heading, a season 2 would have the real Mi Nam back in full action. So, to have a credible season 2 that is an actual continuation of season 1, Park Shin Hye will have to act the part of Mi Nam. And the production team will have to merge scenes that have both Mi Nam and Mi Nyu appearing together. The 'mediocre' ratings may not justify the resources needed for that.

Casting will be a problem too because it'll be difficult to bring everyone back for season 2. How would the viewers like a main character missing? Say Yong Hwa, who's most probably gonna have a packed schedule with new drama/variety show offers and a singer career to develop. Or Manager Ma, who might be written off as "having gotten together with Coordi Wang and is currently on a worldwide honeymoon trip"? Plus, Korea doesn't seem to have a practice of season twos.

With the main plot of Mi Nam's identity and all that past-generation story fully resolved in season 1, would season 2 become a melodrama instead? What would be a suitable focus for season 2 so that the distinct light-hearted flavour and humour will not be lost?

It's sad for me to conclude that a season 2 might not be so probable. Even if they do have one, it's most probably going to be quite a while later, and the odds are that it won't be able to outperform season 1.

On a side-note, the greatest, most glaring flaw in YB is Mi Nam and Mi Nyu's identity as twins. Since they are male and female twins, they're dizygotic (non-identical) twins, who should not look exactly alike. Except in extremely rare cases, monozygotic (identical) twins are always of the same gender as they came from the same fertilised egg.

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