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    Lululala

    4.5 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveKorean
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    David H.

    No idea if this whimsical name means anything in Korean. The place is tiny, barely enough room to squeeze in 2 nightstand-sized tables on each side of the door, with 2 stools at each. The window sill on each side of the door can double as benches but they are way too tall of the tables. Nevertheless, it's better than no table at all as this place is mainly for takeout's. We really appreciate the air conditioning and not having to eat on the street. Menu is simple -- rice bowls and kimbaps are the main offerings, plus a few sides such as fish cakes and banchan. For rice bowls there are 5 choices of protein: beef, pork, chicken, fried chicken, and fried tofu. "Chicken" is grilled chicken and "fried chicken" are the bite-size boneless chicken. We all picked small fried chicken rice bowls for $7. I am not sure the difference between $10 for large serving or $3 for extra chicken, but you do have these upgrade options. The spicy version simply adds drizzles of sweet chili sauce which I highly recommend. It's like something between General Tsao's and Orange chicken, but unlike Chinese dishes, the Korean spin comes with salad green which is both healthy and refreshing. Taste & serving size were both on point, and with the $7 price tag this is a steal. The same dish at a Korean food court such as Rice Boy would cost about $12. Highly recommended for a quick meal on the go.

    Mixed bulgogi beef and pork bowl.
    mimi v.

    Heard so much about this little takeout place so had to try it. I bought the 10 dollar fried chicken rice bowl and the 10 dollar mic bulgogi and pork rice bowl. You get a generous amount of protein in each bowl in addition they add some lettuce and a slice of tomato on the bottom. Chicken was pretty good but tad dry and same with the beef and pork. Will definitely come back again to try the other items on the menu. Place is super tiny and it is mainly a takeout place.

    Beef bowl
    Farrah B.

    My friend was super interested in coming to this restaurant. As he's seen it on Instagram a bunch of times we walked over and it wasn't get busy so we went ahead and ordered. I went for the beef and he went for the fried chicken. I asked specifically was it bulgogi beef and the lady stated yes (it really is not). It's beef that's been cooked without seasoning. And then theres marinade poured on top of the food afterwards. My friend said his chicken bowl was okay, but nothing to write home about. The salad was fairly fresh. So I ended up just eating the salad and beef togethe rice was inedible and mushy.

    kristin c.

    Can't go wrong with the bowls here. Prices are low for the amount you get. With salad and rice. The fried chicken has chunky, crispy and flavorful pieces. The container had to be kept open bec. couldn't close lid, also to keep crunchiness. Can make your orders spicy with the sauce they add, which we did for the pork and we liked it. Prepared kimbaps were on the counter but the squid was freshly prepared. Banchans are also sold in 3 sizes. Too bad there was no more fried anchovy bec. worth it at $5 for a pint-sized container. Will pass on the macaroni salad though. We got lucky getting the only 2 tables there (can seat 6-7 total) bec. the line got longer after. The food took a while to come out (they called out when orders were ready). A few people were standing indoors while waiting, so got crowded. Staff were busy but calm. No restrooms. Near Bowery train stop (Grand St) and a walk from Canal St stations.

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    Xue Lin L.

    Filling and flavorful bowls that are super affordable. The salad that this came with had a bright vinegar dressing which I loved and it was super refreshing to cut through the fattiness of the bulgogi. Rice underneath was fresh and everything came out super fast. You can sub the bulgogi with a bunch of other options and they sell other Korean staples here like kimbap. Highly recommend. Inside, there's two small tables to sit so not very suitable for very large groups.

    Jung K.

    I happened to come across the listing and saw they were around the corner from my hotel. I'm Korean and kimbap is a comfort food when I can find it. I got a veggie roll and a spicy pork roll. The rice was warm and perfectly soft. The seaweed wrap had a nice bit of sesame seed/oil. The spicy pork had a light bite, but your mileage may vary. I don't think something is spicy unless I break out in a sweat and no longer feel my lips. I would have gone back for more, but they were closed.

    Rumi F.

    A must if you're in the area and looking to grab a quick bite to go- I read about this place on Yelp (thank you, fellow Yelpers!) and I will definitely be back. Store is very small- there's only 2 tables that would seat 6 people, so would definitely take out from here. Head up to the counter and place your order (the colorful chalkboard menu will be to your right). The staff were very efficient and I received my order within 5 minutes. I got the small Fried Chicken bowl ($7)- it's a lot of chicken for this price, and DELICIOUS chicken at that. The bowl was so stuffed that they had to Saran Wrap around it to keep it closed! Along with the rice and chicken, you get some fresh salad in the bowl along with their soy sauce based sauce. One feedback is while the sauce is delicious, no need to pour in so much- most of it was pooled at the bottom of the plastic bag. Cash only! I want to check out the kimbap and the beef bowl next time

    Small fried chicken rice bowl ($7)
    Michelle C.

    I heard about Lululala on TikTok-- someone mentioned that it is owned by the same family behind nearby TofuTofu so I thought I would pass by and try them out. They mainly serve rice bowls, with other snacks like tteokbokki and kimbap available. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon, and while the shop space was a little small, there was enough room for two tables. However, the park is right down the street, so I would definitely recommend ordering takeout, as most others did. I decided on the small fried chicken bowl ($7) which was the perfect size for me. The portions are quite generous and it comes with a salad of cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and diced apples. I requested their spicy sauce, which honestly was not that piquant so I think it is tolerable by the spice-adverse as well.

    Chicken bowls (small + large)
    Tristan D.

    BAAAAABYYY when I tell you I was in LOVE with this place?! For only $7 (cash only) you will be FILLED and who genuinely doesn't like cheap delicious eats in a place as expensive as nyc?? Service [5/5]: The service here was really nice. Not much to say about it the girls at the register were very nice and moved pretty quickly too! Ambiance [3.5/5]: The place isn't really too big so I cant imagine how it would be if it were extremely busy but you can still sit with friends (if you're lucky). But overall it's fine for how big the store is. Food [5/5]: FANTASTIC!!! ITS SO DELICIOUS!! I got the $7 chicken bowl spicy and for $7 they fill that bowl up like crazy!! The chicken is so flavorful as well it surprised me when I took my first bite since I thought it was going to be average but it's actually mouthwatering and leaves a delicious aftertaste. The bowl comes with chicken, vegetables, and rice and they don't skimp on portion sizing either they give you so much!! and it doesn't stop there, for $3 extra you can get the large plate and it's HUGE my friend shared some with our other friend who didn't order anything and wow the portion sizing is fantastic! if you're on a budget and you need a tasty filling bite GO HERE!! ITS SO GOOD!!!!! Tldr: I enjoyed the food, very big portion, cash only so please don't bother these women and bring ONLY cash (no cards!!) I highly recommend this spot for some flavorful food!

    small tteokbokki, large fried chicken rice bowl, large beef rice bowl
    Sophia W.

    This is a really hidden place for cheap and tasty Korean food! Their rice bowls are a crazy good deal. I think the chicken rice bowl is the most worth it, it's $10 for a large bowl and they REALLY fill the bowl up. I also tried a large beef rice bowl for $12, and it was delicious. A small order of tteokbokki was $5 (a bit overpriced), but it was delicious nevertheless. I've heard good things about their kimbap and banchan. The staff are extremely friendly. It's a very small store, and there are only a couple of small tables, so be prepared to get your order to go.

    Fried Chicken bowl, Pork Kimbap, Fish Cake, Tteokbokki
    Sharon C.

    Can't believe I'm so lalalate to trying this scrumptious spot. Prices & portions are good, service is nice, & the food is packed with comforting flavors. We got a few things to try, and will absolutely be back to try more! Fried Chicken ($7 small) - The chicken is perfectly fried, with a good crunch, and is suuuper tender and juicy. The spicy sauce wasn't too spicy, and had a hint of sweetness that paired well with the white rice & salad. Will be back for this - probably in a large because I can't get enough. Pork Kimbap ($9) - Good portion, but the price is a bit steep in my opinion. Nonetheless, flavors were light & tasted delish dipped in the tteokbokki sauce. Tteokbokki ($5 small) - Big, chewy tteok with some scallions in a sweet, rich, spicy sauce. Tastes pretty authentic to other tteokbokki dishes I've tried! Would definitely get this again. Fish Cake ($5 small) - This soup is the epitome of a warm, cozy hug in a nice pint. The scallions & fish cake pull it all together, but I would (& wish I could) drink this broth like water. Absolutely delicious - will get a large every time going forward. If you try one new thing - let it be this.

    Fried chicken rice bowl
    Kelly L.

    I came to Lululala after seeing posts about how they give huge portion sizes for affordable prices. Unfortunately, they either changed that, gave me the wrong size, or social media has deceived me once again! My order of fried chicken rice bowl (large $10) was definitely not overflowing with chicken. I think the spicy sauce was needed, as the chicken was dry. The salad on the bottom was actually my favorite part of the dish. The menu is very affordable, but I was definitely disappointed.

    Tony Y.

    Checked out the new sister restaurant of Tofu Tofu and I'm happy to report that it's great. The restaurant is small and only has two seats. And by seats, I really mean window sills with TV dinner tables. So you're really here to takeout. Ordered the friend chicken small bowl for $8 and the squid kimbap for $9. It took a bit longer than the 5 minutes they quoted me but the "small" bowl was filled to the top. So much so they couldn't close the lid and needed plastic wrap. You can't beat this got $16. Which btw, they are cash only. The two girls working the counter were very nice too. So if you're talking about value and taste, it doesn't get cheaper than this for Korean food.

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    Anytime Kitchen

    4.6
    (3.3k reviews)
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    Each dish that came to the table we all proclaimed our "favorite". It just got better and better…read moreand by the time we left we agreed this was one of (or THE?!) favorite meal of the week. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant has a variety of seating options and is a fun little place.

    From the moment you walk through the doors, the ambiance immediately draws you in. The warmth of…read morethe wooden tables and chairs, paired with the natural tones woven throughout the space, creates a setting that feels both calming and inviting. The effortless tranquility encourages you to slow down, enjoy the food, and get away from the everyday, hubbub. Their menu leans into fusion dishes with a nod to some of the classic home-style classics. Everything is presented with a refined, elevated touch. Here's what we ordered: ~ Tako Wasabi - 5/5 stars A fiery delight. This appetizer feartures chopped raw octopus marinated in wasabi. It has a lively zest from the wasabi and is topped with tobiko, which adds a pleasant contrast in texture. ~ Honey Makgeolli - 4/5 stars A traditional fermented Korean beverage that is light and pairs brilliantly with your meal. It is a cloudy alcholoic drink served in a metal teapot, and surprisingly, there is much more in that teapot than you would expect. It easily provides six to eight generous pours. The flavor is subtly sweet with a pleasant tang. ~ Temaki Set - 4/5 stars You can order a set of three by choosing from selections 1-17, or you can order a la carte at the listed prices. Some of the temaki stood out more than others. Our two sets included marinated salmon, bluefin tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy bluefin, and two dynamite temaki. ~ Spicky Pork Ssam Set - 5/5 stars Truly another standout entree that even surpassed my beloved grilled BBQ bossam. You received a generous basket of assorte greens, including romaine, kale, perilla leaves, dandelion leaves, nappa cabbage, and more. It is well worth the price and makes for a fun, interactive dining experience with your family and friends. There is also various banchan offered and this time, they were beyond kind enough to offer refills. The last time we were here, we ordered just as much food and they stated they normally did not offer refills, which I thought was very odd. With its casual bougie aesthetics, this spot has quickly become one of my favorite eateries in Fort Lee-lee, It beautifully blends Korean, Japanese, and American flavors in a way that feels both comforting and elevated. Needless to say, we will be back!

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    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Came here for a weekday dinner with a reservation. Service was just ok and some dishes I enjoyed…read moremore than others, but overall I think the food is pretty good and I would check it out if you're craving Korean flavors / dishes. Restaurant is super causal - there isn't really an "ambiance" to it. But a good casual post work spot. I ordered the below for two people: -Kumquat Caesar: enjoyed. Honestly takes like a normal caesar salad (done well). Kumquats are a really nice touch. Nice accompaniment to the heavier dishes. -KFC: pretty standard for Korean fried chicken, but enjoyed. -Kimchi Pancake: I couldn't really taste the cheese, but this was good and I'd order again. Great to share. -Grilled Bulgogi: flavorful, lean. Would order again. -Spicy Grilled Pork Japchae: this was our least favorite dish. Not sure if something was off in the kitchen, but this didn't taste like japchae at all. We didn't finish and I wouldn't order again.

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    4.5
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    2.1 mi

    I gave 3 stars last time but have been back at least 2-3 times since and can confidently say I'd…read moregive them 5 stars now. The service is great. They cook for you and refill your side dishes and water regularly so the focus for you is to really eat and enjoy the experience. Some of the side dishes can be unique and not the typical ones you'd expect, but taste really good. I like that they offer packages to make ordering easier so you can try multiple cuts. The steamed egg and stew that come with the packages taste great and in my opinion, have improved since my first visit. The ice cream at the end is delicious treat and nice way to end the meal.

    Came here for an early Saturday dinner and had such an incredible time. The service is amazing,…read morequick, and the inside is beautifully decorated with plenty of space between each table. For a group of 5, we got the beef large package and short ribs and it was more than enough meat. I really appreciate that they cook the meat for you and everything was cooked to perfection. Every cut was delicious and had the perfect amount of variety. We also got the shrimp chive pancake which was one of my favorite dishes of the day, kimchi stew which was so comforting and spicy cold buckwheat noodles which were so refreshing on a hot day. Really appreciate the free ice cream at the end of the meal and would absolutely come back!

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    4.5
    (462 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    Made a reservation for an early dinner here and had a great time, although I didn't realize there…read moreis a 90 min time limit so we were a bit rushed towards the end of our meal. It's quite spacious inside (goes far back) and has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms also smell good. For four of us, we ordered: - Pear Enough mocktails (2/5) not a fan, weird after taste - Truffle Potato Pancake (4/5) not bad but not that flavorful - Octopus Tteokbokki (5/5) loved this - Hojok Galbi (4/5) also good but pretty expensive - Galbi Rice Bowl (4/5) not bad - Tiger Budae Jigae (4/5) not bad - Hotteok Ice Cream (5/5) so good

    Stopped in on a Friday without a reservation and was able to snag a seat! Casual vibes, great…read moreservice. For starters I got the octopus tteokbokki. It was packed with flavor (AND SPICE!!!) and the octopus wasn't overcooked. I can't really handle spicy food, but this was good! The spice progresses as you eat, so I was only able to eat a little bit of it. I love the addition of the seaweed chips. The crunch adds the perfect texture contrast against the chewy. I also really appreciated the crunch of the cabbage. It could've easily been overcooked. The hojok galbi was perfectly tender and umami and the side salad was a nice touch. I do wish there was more galbi sauce, especially since I ordered a side of white rice to eat with it The banchan was simple, but delicious. I love sweet potato and kimchi

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    BCD Tofu House

    4.0
    (2.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    One of my guilty pleasures / comfort places to visit is BCD Tofu House. I have been coming here…read moresince I was a student and it doesn't disappoint. The food tastes good, the lunch prices are reasonable and honestly they have better ban chan than a lot of other places. (And where else are you going to get a full fish as a complimentary ban chan?) When you go you just have to get one of the soon tofu. It is their iconic dishes We ordered: LA Galbi Seafood soon tofu Tripe soon tofu Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the soon tofu.

    The food was solid, the atmosphere was exactly perfect for an earlybird dinner reunion of college…read morefriends that happened to be taking place between World Cup matches (so the place was full but there was no line when we arrived; when we left there was an outdoor queue with a stanchion separation for groups of 1 or 2, vs 3+). The servers kept things moving but with very minimal interference and no extra visits; we would have liked a little more attention when we finished some of the banchan and kind of expected they would be replenished, but we certainly were fine without it. And the entrees were delicious and even with other tables almost on top of each other it never felt crowded due to partitions that I saw them remove for some larger groups needing tables "together", and I never felt part of someone else's dinner convo. Presentation was amazing and food was delicious - Soon Tofu Soup with seafood for me, which arrived bubbling like a cauldron. It came with a raw egg that you crack into the soup and let it cook to your level of doneness. Hubs got hot stone bibimbap and as we all know the crispy rice is the best part of it... it's just tough to separate it from the actual stone dish so you can eat it, especially if you wait until it cools and fuses. If I was there with more stomach space I wanted to try the galbi, and in fact there's a weekday lunch combo that could facilitate that.

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    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    Jeong Yuk Jeom

    4.3
    (67 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Came here with someone and Ordered the cheesy katsu from their lunch menu. For what I paid, I…read morereceived a lot of food. They advertised themselves as having the best katsu in NYC and they may just be right. With our order it came with a bunch of side dishes. Kimchi, Marconi salad, and mashed potatoes, and others. They were all good. Food came out pretty quick as well. Don't think we waited too long for anything. After we were done they gave us some ice cream. I would absolutely love to come back here again for lunch and probably will.

    Jeong Yuk Jeom is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in K-Town! I stopped by for lunch and was…read morereally impressed by both the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. The Ssambap Set was incredibly satisfying. The beef was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the fresh lettuce wraps, rice, banchan, and soup. Every bite was well-balanced and packed with flavor. We also ordered the Mixed Katsu Set, which was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cooked to perfection. It came with generous portions and made for a comforting, filling meal. The restaurant has a modern and welcoming atmosphere, the staff was friendly and attentive, and everything arrived fresh and beautifully presented. If you're looking for a delicious Korean lunch in NYC's Koreatown, Jeong Yuk Jeom is definitely worth a visit. I'll be coming back to try more of their menu!

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    4.3
    (298 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Short Review- Outstanding Restaurant Week Menu. Get the Hoe Muchim, Yukhoe, Gangjeong, Galbi-Jjim,…read moreand if you want to be very full, the Pyongyang Cold Noodle. I went back to this Korean spot with a group for their $60 Summer Restaurant Week menu, which I'll abbreviate as RW from now on. I was not expecting the biggest portions as the menu is a bit pricey, but I was surprised in a good way. Compared to the regular menu, this is a fantastic deal, being both high quality and with large portions. You can see the previous review regarding the nice space, which is from a converted library. The only distinction this time was that they were much more crowded. The server was friendly, though he did rather haphazardly drop off all of the appetizers instead of giving them to the specific people who ordered them, leading to a bit of confusion. To drink, I shared a bottle of 24% Soju Dokdo, which another person had ordered at the bar prior to me arriving during happy hour. As per the other time before we got the other courses, they gave us some kimchi as well as a cold soup as an amuse bouche. The soup consisted of cucumber, tomato agar jelly, basil oil, and Korean pear. The soup is refreshing, cold, slightly herbal, and a little bit sweet, and worked perfectly to whet our appetite. The RW menu that followed consisted first of one choice each from three different options: vegetable, sea, and meat. Afterwards, there was a choice of main and a side dish, and then dessert. From the appetizers, my vegetable choice was the Lotus Root Gangjeong/연근강정, a pair of fried lotus root slices with a mild sweetness, presumably from rice syrup/물엿. The lotus root had a light fry, with a mild crunch, but it was the most basic of the dishes. Other people enjoyed the Asparagus Japchae/아스파라거스잡재 and the Acorn Jelly/도토리묵. I tried the latter, and it was refreshing and tasty with an interesting mix of textures. Compared to the other appetizers, this was also the only course without a supplement, which makes sense since it was vegetables. From the sea section, I ordered a dish I got last time, the Hoe Muchim/회무침, listed on the menu as seasonal fish, gochujang, and soybean powder, which all came with kim/seaweed for DIY handrolls. The dish is normally $24, and of course, the portion was slightly smaller, but it was still sizable. As this was the case with the other dishes, I won't mention that again. The fish in this case was raw salmon, which was buttery, and paired with the crunchy vegetables, the sweet/spicy/mildly fermented gochujang, and the nutty soybean powder. Another person enjoyed the Shrimp Pancakes/새우전, saying that there was plenty of shrimp inside, and no one ordered the $5 extra Abalone Salad/전복냉채. Finally, for meat, I went with the Yukhoe/육회, the Korean version of beef tartare with Korean pear and egg yolk, which is normally $28. The meat was tender with a mild fragrance from sesame oil and a bit of sweetness from the paired, well, pear. No one got the Spicy Fried Chicken/닭튀김, while someone else splurged and loved the $5 extra Beef Cheek Suyuk/소뽈살수육. For my main dish, as with a few others as per my recommendation, I went with the $10 extra Galbi-Jjim/갈비찜. Normally $52, this had soy-braised prime beef, Pyogo mushrooms, some potatoes, and some tteok. The short ribs were very tender, with some fat that was flavorful without being too chewy. The broth wasn't as sweet as some other places, with a delightful little bit of spiciness. This was outstanding, just like last time. Others enjoyed the Bossam/보쌈 and the Squid Stir Fry /오징어볶음, with no one getting the Tofu Mushroom Hot Pot/두부버섯전골. As a side, my choice was the Mushroom Sotbap/버섯솥밥, which is $10 extra, but shared between two people. Normally for $38, this had golden queen rice, mushrooms, foie gras, and a beef broth, and just like during normal service, they present the full pot before dividing it up. The rice had a strong umami with a bit of crunch from the scorched part, and was delicious like last time. Another person liked the Seasonal Vegetable Bibimbap/산채비빔밥, and one other had the portion of Pyongyang Cold Noodle/평양냉면, with the broth poured at the table. The portion was noticeably gigantic compared to every other dish, and the bit of broth I tried was delicious. For dessert, there were two choices. I got the Korean Melon/참외 with coconut and manchego cheese. The dish was well composed, with a granita/ice made from melon, some coconut sorbet on the bottom, and a very mild cheesy flavor. It was refreshing. A few had the Burdock/우엉 with burdock ice cream, chocolate mousse, and burdock chips. They found it mildly bitter with a bit of nuttiness, and one person liked it, and the other did not. I tried a bit, and I thought it was decent, but I preferred my dessert. This was again a very good meal. I wish I had better photos, but we all loved our time here.

    Food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. We came here on a Thursday night with a reservation…read more The restaurant's interior is beautiful and has a modern church-like feel, making it a unique dining experience. The service was attentive throughout the meal. They offer a tasting menu, but we opted for a la carte so we could try a wider variety of dishes. The complimentary cold broth served to cleanse our palates was a thoughtful touch. The fried chicken wing was cooked perfectly with an incredibly crispy exterior. The uni sotbap was delicious, packed with rich umami flavors in every bite. The bossam was solid, tender pork belly served with fresh lettuce wraps. The cold noodles were refreshing, and I especially enjoyed the light, flavorful chicken broth. The galbi was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. Overall, every dish was delicious, and I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in town.

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    Main dining room on ground floor
    Main dining room on ground floor
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    Lululala - korean - Updated July 2026

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