IVE and Lee Mujin, both called "little presidents" by elementary school students, have different genres and fields of activity.
January/7/2024 19:02
IVE and Lee Mujin. They have different genres and fields of activity, but they have one thing in common. They are both called "little presidents" by elementary school students.
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