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BIGBANG's Taeyang opened up about his honest thoughts on birthdays and gifts.
On the 12th, Taeyang appeared as a guest on the YouTube web variety show 'Salon Drop' and had a conversation with Jang Do-yeon.

That day, Taeyang said, "There's one thing I wish about my birthday: I wish it would pass quickly." He added, "On my birthday, people call and sometimes close friends throw surprise parties. If someone comes back from a trip and suddenly turns off the lights and says 'Happy Birthday,' it's so awkward."
When Jang Do-yeon asked, "How do you react in those situations?" Taeyang replied, "I pretend to be as surprised as possible," which drew laughter.
He continued, "I am genuinely grateful, but inside I feel sorry that they took time out of their busy schedules for me."

Jang Do-yeon then asked, "Do you usually make an effort to remember the birthdays of close friends?" Taeyang answered, "Yes, I do. I prefer to buy gifts that are actually needed."
Jang Do-yeon responded, "But that must be really difficult. What should you buy for Ji-yong?" Taeyang agreed, saying, "It's very difficult."
Jang Do-yeon said, "He has everything, and I'd like to buy him something he likes, but it's too high-end." Taeyang replied, "Sometimes I go to Ji-yong's house. That's when I do a scan."
He added, "I do a lot of research and ask around a lot. I try to buy and give him something he really needs."
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