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References
- ↑ Mudge, James (7 September 2006). "Arang (2006) Movie Review". Beyond Hollywood.
- ↑ Oh, Jean (12 August 2012). "Shin Min-a returns to supernatural in 'Tale of Arang'". The Korea Herald .