credits:tiffany


you can get some in my site: jindarae

HAHAA. I l0ve Rain & SHG together too! I definitely hope that the rumours are TRUEE! =))

BUT, i just suddenly have this thinking.. how come no one seems to suspect that the gal Rain secretly in love with is Im Soo Jung who just acted with him in that movie?? I just went to take a look at her thread.. she's also older than Rain & Rain did praise that she's very beautiful right? HEHEE.. just a small doubt from me..

I STILL SUPPORT RAIN & SHG ALL THE WAY~!! Aza Aza Fighting! LOL. =))

we Just can wait till Rain express his love ...

and hope he will never have a wrong choice and will happily ever after with his love ...

Rain can't declare secret love for girl
Tuesday November 21, 2006 Korea



K-POPSTER Rain is in love, but he can't make his feelings known.

At the risk of breaking many hearts, he made this confession during a TV programme broadcast in Korea last Tuesday.

'There is someone whom I like, but I'm unable to declare my feelings for her. I'm all prepared to fall in love. But my feelings are always one-sided.'

The 24-year-old singer-turned- actor also described his ideal date: Take his girl out shopping, eat ice cream, buy clothes for her, and then have a sumptuous dinner at a restaurant with a beautiful night view.

On Christmas Eve, he hopes to take her out to a certain place in Myeong Dong (Seoul's Orchard Road).

'I heard the lights there will be switched off so that lovers could kiss, and I'd like to try that,' he added.

But until he gets attached, Rain will be devoting himself to his concert world tour that includes a stop here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 21 Jan.

Electric New Paper - Singapore






*francesca hopes that girl is song hyekyo

NO HOTLINKING~!!

Dec 2006 - Screen Magazine

Song by Rain & Omarion being Circulated Illegally on Internet
21 Nov 2006, Yonhap News
Credit: biwithrain
Kr to Ch: irbi@biwithrain
Ch to Eng: rayndrop//sexybi

Recently, the song sang by singer-actor Rain (24 years old) and Omarion (22 years old) has been circulating illegally online. Rain's agency, JYPE has entrusted the case to the local police for investigation.

JYPE said on the 21st, "From 16th onwards, the song "Man Up" has appeared simultaneouly in several overseas blogs and fansites. This song is not sang by Rain alone, but is a joint effort by Rain and Omarion. On the 17th, we have entrusted the Internet Investigation Force of Seoul Kangnam Police with the case of this song leaking out to the public."

JYPE also expressed, "This song, which was produced by Park Jinyoung, was recorded this summer and was meant to be included in both Rain's and Omarion's albums. The song may be in the midst of being leaked out systematically abroad. We are hence looking for a solution to stop this. We've also issued official letters to Sony BMG as well as Omarion's agency, TUG, asking for their understanding on this matter. Previously, we had supplied Song BMG with a copy of this song."

Upon hearing this piece of news, both Park Jinyoung and Rain expressed their regret that a song they have put in so much effort to put together is now being circulated illegally online. They hope such incidents will not happen again in future.

haha lmao well why does it have to be a really bad thing.. this can give ppl a taste of what is sounds like that way if ppl like thye can go cope the album.. i m planning to go cope o's 21 album and on his website.. they already ahve the full version of two of his songs

i had the same idea. that is just too funny! LMAO! and when the lights turn back on, n he realizes its me, it won't be a 1 sided love no more. unless its only coming from me (hope not) hmm, pretty sure lots of girls are thinking the same thing simplyxsmiling, we'll just have to see if rain is really going to do this, and if any1 is brave enough to do it. but then again, i would be happy that he gots a person who loves him too, but sad cuz....r they willing to share him??

man... that reallysucks.. i fell really bad..
i mean.. everyone wants to hear it so that why the d/l
i was a big surprise! awww.... maybe i'll stop putting ti around...
BUT I CAN'T WAIT THOUGH! rain cd walmart!

YAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!! IM SO HAPPY TO HEAR RAIN IS LIKING A GIRL!!!! n________n AND i really... really HOPE tak the girl is song hye kyo!!!!

haahaha about the man up song..... i've already have it.... doesnt it mean i will get caught???

Anybody interested in having his MVs ?? this is the list of his MVs that i have :-

Nappun Namja (Bad Guy)
Running from the Sun
Instead of Goodbye (Live from Rainy Day Concert)
Instead of Goodbye (Remix)
Last Handshake
I Do
Sad Tango
Free Way
Its Raining
Still Believe (CM SPECIAL MV)
Im Coming
In my Bed

Request can be made by PMing me! n__n

i would like to exchange with his MOVE ON video cli, i dont have it yet ... ;_; plz anyone???

Well I hope the girl that Rain has fallen for is none other than Song...I hope the rumors are true..

about the song...Man Up oh well....I already have it too...Yeah I get it's a illegal and blah blah but see you can see it as an actually publicity help..I mean come on...I'm not korean and I have small asian blood in me and I am interested in alot of asian things so is many other of my freinds who are not asian..and they love the song...it could be because they like omarion...but I don't..lol..i like Bi so that's why I d/l the song...
The song is good...sorry that there mad about it but oh well....they can't catch everyone in the world.....lol

Director Park: Drenched by the Rain
19 Nov 06, Chosun Sports
Kr to Ch: wwrain
Ch to Eng: rayndrop

Jihoon in Director Park's eyes:

1. Carefree
2. No vices
3. No secrets
4. Down-to-earth
5. Smart with fast reflex
6. Great acting skills

When the movie "Cyborg" was about to show, Director Park Chan Wook kept smiling. This is not his first his first or second movie, but this time, it feels like he's awarded with a special prize. That's because the censorship board rated this movie as "12 and above". Director Park has been working hard to make this a movie which fathers can take their daughters to. In the past, he had believed that "Sympathy for Lady Vengence" would be rated 15 and above, but he was dealt with a blow. So this time, it's double joy for him. To Director Park, this is a new challenge - his first attempt to film a movie with a youthful theme, and at the same time, it's Rain (Jeong Jihoon)'s first big-screen movie....(omitted)

Q: This time, the participation of Rain attracted much attraction. How did you two first meet?

park: I got to know about Rain through Park Jinyoung. Once, when we were having dinner with some other people, Park Jinyoung started handing out CDs, one for each person. The CD says "Rain". I thought it was the name of the featured song. Later, I learnt that it was the name of the singer, and I thought, "What a strange name." I think it was the time he made his debut and was starting his promotional activities.

Q: How did you first discover Rain's acting skills?

Park: During one of the movie award ceremony, I saw him dancing with Lee Hyori. You could tell the kind of vitality he possesses. He doesn't just dance well, but has a showmanship like that of Michael Jackson. You could easily imagine him in a movie. During the ceremony, I saw the looks and unwavering attention the actresses were giving him, and I thought, "He is a charismatic youth indeed!" But at that time, I thought, "When can we work together? I guess the possibility is not great..." So I let it go at that...

Q: How fated are you and Rain?

Park: During the sound dubbing for "Sympathy for Lady Vengence", Rain came to visit our production team. After work, we went for a drink together. We had drinks together again during the VIP movie premier. Because Sung Kang-ho and Chol Min-chi like him a lot, so I unconsciously, I trusted him too. At first when I was preparing to film a movie with youthful theme, my mind was all filled with images of Rain. I didn't have time to go think about other actors. It's exactly the same case when I was filming "Sympathy for Lady Vengence". The first person I thought of was Lee Young-ae.

Q: Now that you know Rain, what do you think of this person?

Park: Carefree, no vices, no hidden secrets, very down-to-earth. He's exactly who he is when you see him normally. There's no feeling of a dark, hidden side. His character is uniform inside-out. I want to let all these show through the movie.

Q: How's Rain as an actor?

Park: He can feel very well. In acting, it is very important to be able to grasp the moments. Because he is very smart, he understands what I tell him very quickly, and can express the things I want.

Q: What's the story behind choosing Im Soo Jung as Rain's co-actress?

Park: Rain suggested it. He said he hopes for Im Soo Jung to take up this role. I naturally agree with him.

I don't know if there making a video for it...I hope they do...because I would love to see Rain's gorgeous self in a video...LOL


I agree with you...Rain looks more relaxed and natural with Song Hye Kyo then with Im Soo Jung..now nothing against Im Soo Jung it's just in his photo with Song Hye Kyo his facial expression looks more relaxed and he looks more comfortable in that pose with Song Hye Kyo in it...now his facial expression when holding Im Soo Jung looks more tense..

Director Park: Drenched by the Rain
19 Nov 06, Chosun Sports
Kr to Ch: wwrain
Ch to Eng: rayndrop

Jihoon in Director Park's eyes:

1. Carefree
2. No vices
3. No secrets
4. Down-to-earth
5. Smart with fast reflex
6. Great acting skills

When the movie "Cyborg" was about to show, Director Park Chan Wook kept smiling. This is not his first his first or second movie, but this time, it feels like he's awarded with a special prize. That's because the censorship board rated this movie as "12 and above". Director Park has been working hard to make this a movie which fathers can take their daughters to. In the past, he had believed that "Sympathy for Lady Vengence" would be rated 15 and above, but he was dealt with a blow. So this time, it's double joy for him. To Director Park, this is a new challenge - his first attempt to film a movie with a youthful theme, and at the same time, it's Rain (Jeong Jihoon)'s first big-screen movie....(omitted)

Q: This time, the participation of Rain attracted much attraction. How did you two first meet?

park: I got to know about Rain through Park Jinyoung. Once, when we were having dinner with some other people, Park Jinyoung started handing out CDs, one for each person. The CD says "Rain". I thought it was the name of the featured song. Later, I learnt that it was the name of the singer, and I thought, "What a strange name." I think it was the time he made his debut and was starting his promotional activities.

Q: How did you first discover Rain's acting skills?

Park: During one of the movie award ceremony, I saw him dancing with Lee Hyori. You could tell the kind of vitality he possesses. He doesn't just dance well, but has a showmanship like that of Michael Jackson. You could easily imagine him in a movie. During the ceremony, I saw the looks and unwavering attention the actresses were giving him, and I thought, "He is a charismatic youth indeed!" But at that time, I thought, "When can we work together? I guess the possibility is not great..." So I let it go at that...

Q: How fated are you and Rain?

Park: During the sound dubbing for "Sympathy for Lady Vengence", Rain came to visit our production team. After work, we went for a drink together. We had drinks together again during the VIP movie premier. Because Sung Kang-ho and Chol Min-chi like him a lot, so I unconsciously, I trusted him too. At first when I was preparing to film a movie with youthful theme, my mind was all filled with images of Rain. I didn't have time to go think about other actors. It's exactly the same case when I was filming "Sympathy for Lady Vengence". The first person I thought of was Lee Young-ae.

Q: Now that you know Rain, what do you think of this person?

Park: Carefree, no vices, no hidden secrets, very down-to-earth. He's exactly who he is when you see him normally. There's no feeling of a dark, hidden side. His character is uniform inside-out. I want to let all these show through the movie.

Q: How's Rain as an actor?

Park: He can feel very well. In acting, it is very important to be able to grasp the moments. Because he is very smart, he understands what I tell him very quickly, and can express the things I want.

Q: What's the story behind choosing Im Soo Jung as Rain's co-actress?

Park: Rain suggested it. He said he hopes for Im Soo Jung to take up this role. I naturally agree with him.

i heard that rain is currently in LA but not at alleykat studio for sure i was wondering does anyone know exactly where i wanna go tomorrow and check it out. please tell me someone i am so desperate to find out.

hes leaving in a few days....staying for ten days since nov 15th...does that mean he leaves on the 25th..iono how to count calendars

Hey, i just bought Bi's Japanese Album. And i absolutly love the songs on it. And i am wondering where i can find Bi's Eternal Rain lyrics. If someone can post it here, much appreiciated!

i opened the site to download rain's songs but it is in chinese i guess, which i don't understand... can sumbody tell me which tab do i have to click on to download the files? i don't have any idea about it...pleaseeee..thanks

[/color]Self-directed drama by Rain? No, it's a big loss to him!

Singer RAIN has expressed his decision to take legal action against those involved in the spreading of his unreleased new song. With regards to the comments from internet "This is just a self-directed drama..." "They just wanna make up some news", Rain's entertainment agency JYPE has denied these comments and said they are ridiculous!

Other than overseas websites, this song <Man> is also widely spread around most famous Korean websites. This is a duet song between Rain and Omarion, a famous American R&B singer.

From a telephone interview with JYPE spokesman on Nov 21, "It was like a precious being stolen from us, how can people say 'they purposely want to bring up news'? Rain and Omarion both experienced losses... This song is composed by Park Jinyoung, even great singer like Chris Brown is deeply impressed by his talent! An artistry work between Eastern and Western genius is simply wasted like this... Originally, we plan to produce this song as an international single, as well as filming MV. Also we intend to include this song in Rain's next album or sell to USA pop singers... Yet now everything is gone.. "

So far, JYPE determined that the master copy might be released accidentally in foreign countries, and they are now tracing the possible exposure channels of master copy. Meanwhile, JYPE also issued official investigation document to the related personnels (from Sony BMG and TUG) that handled master copy.


Source: Innolife
Up by mandy@rainhk
Translation by jjbug
[color=#FF0000]

Dear Nicole ^^
Yes...I'm coming! (Hehehe...)I'm find and my result is OK,thank for your anxious.
And hope you gotta the CD.


Omg....Man Up? Hmm.....yeah...I'm behinds JYPE B'because that song not sang by Rain only
but feat. Omarion.The copyright in USA is so seriousness for the artist.

But nevertheless,I think whomever is big fan of them,they will trys to find gat original.

K-pop superstar Rain's upcoming world concert tour is generating a lot of buzz. After all, "Rain's Coming 06/07 World Tour" is perhaps the most ambitious and expensive world concert tour by any Korean artist.

Expectations are running high for Rain's world tour, which has been called a "make it or break it" tour since it will test his popularity and ability to appeal to people in different countries. With the budget for the concert reportedly reaching several millions of dollars, it is no wonder why concert tickets are being sold at a premium price.

The most expensive tickets for Rain's concerts cost 176,000 won (US$189) in Seoul, US$261 (244,000 won) in Las Vegas and US$313 (293,000 won) in Singapore.
Rain officially kicks off his world tour in Seoul on Dec. 15 and 16 at the Olympic Park Gymnasium. He is then scheduled to perform on Dec. 23 and 24 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Tickets for the Las Vegas concerts are already sold out at Ticketmaster, even with the price of US$89 to US$261.

Celine Dion also holds concerts at the Colosseum, charging US$165 to US$350 for tickets. The Colosseum has a capacity of 3,800.

For Rain's concerts, organizers have arranged tour package deals for overseas fans who want to attend the concert and take a vacation in Las Vegas.

However, some U.S.-based fans were disappointed with the expensive ticket prices and the concert dates, which are scheduled right before the Christmas holiday. This has dissuaded younger fans from attending the concert.

For the Jan. 21 concert in Singapore, the front row seats were initially to cost as much as 530,000 won or US$570 each. However, these pricey seats are being reserved especially for VIP and purchasers of special package tours.

According to Regina Wong, Singapore's representative for Rain's International Fan Club, JYP Entertainment has also allocated 100 seats in these VIP sections for fan club members at only US$200 each. "JYPE put the seats up for sale last week and the 100 tickets at US$200 each were sold in 5 minutes," she said.

Tickets for the Singapore concert are now sold to the public for as high as US$313 (293,000 won). Rain's concert tickets are even more expensive than the priciest ticket to guitar legend's Eric Clapton's concert in Singapore, which go for US$256 or 240,000 won.

On the Singapore ticketing Web site, Rain's concert is billed as the "largest project in scale among world tours by a Korean artist" and "at par with Madonna's latest tour."

Some of the reasons for the expensive ticket prices are the high production costs and that Rain has hired prominent concert production people. These include stage director Jaime King, who has choreographed dance moves for Madonna and Britney Spears; Roy Bennett, who was production designer for Paul McCartney's 2005 U.S. tour; and visual director Dago Gonzalez.

Star M, organizer of Rain's tour, said in a press release earlier that Rain's world tour is expected to generate 106 billion won (US$113 million) in revenue. It estimated that 56 billion won (US$59 million) will come from admission fees and the rest from tour copyrights, DVD sales and merchandising.

Rain is scheduled to hold a concert on Feb. 3 in Bangkok. Concert dates are also being planned for Japan, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Taiwan.


By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
cathy@koreatimes.co.kr
The Korea Times

You know I do kinda feel bad for them...but I look at it this way...how can Rain get any exposure out here in America if the song is not leaked..I mean not just for the Asian community but for everyone ppl of all races/cultures...I mean yeah I d/l the song and I upload it for others who want it...because I'm trying to spread the Rain love....okay so I'll stop uploading..since they are really pissed about it..but I d/l music only for the purpose of seeing if it's worth to buy...because I don't wanna waste my money buying an album or a single that is not even good...I rather listen to it first then buy it...
Since I like the song I'll still buy the single to support him...yeah I get some ppl are not like that...but still I'll buy it if I really like it...and I support the artist in other ways as well...buying there products and stuff..

They can't catch everyone that has the song...because that's ludacris..every day, every minute ppl are downloading music illegally....you can't catch everyone...

and they can still make a music video for the song...I am looking forward to a music video...

ahhhhhh....his album is going o be in wal-mart...oh my gosh...i am so looking forward to that....


and him and song hye kyo should def. stick together cuz they are just soo cute together...ahahaha...

woohooo, i am excited that rain's movie will be released on my B-DAY...ahahaha....

and about the "man up" thing..i am kindda regretful that i downloaded it cuz its starting some isues now, but then again, i LOVE that song....ahahaha..

"largest project in scale among world tours by a Korean artist" and "at par with Madonna's latest tour."
THATS AWESOME!

:]
so proud of Bi!!
represent the ASIANS!
hahaaa

cant wait to see the MV i am sooooo excited.

aziera_87
after u open these site, there should be a long list of all of Rain's songs in English, but some songs will be in Chinese letters(esp. songs from his first and second album) but 80% have English title to his song. Just click on the song that u want, under each song, there are two options, "WMA or RM", choose "RM" because this is the fastest dowload. After u choose RM, a new pg. will come up with the song that u want, it will start to connect u and will only takes about 10-20 seconds, and u should be able to hear the song, because download it really fast. Hope this help.

the problem with you downloading it and then uploading it to others... is that some people simply download it and then never buy the album, etc...
its unfair cos they aren't getting royalties for their hard work if people ONLY download... they get to enjoy their fab music but don't need to pay...

but i totally see what you mean... everyone wants to hear it first!!! and since albums are so expensive... if you don't like the album after you buy it... then yea... i guess that kinda sux...

hmmm... i guess im divided about this...
but i hope true rain fans will keep supporting him!!!

oh oh oh are you sure they're making a music video for it?? i hope so!!!!!!!!!!

I think it's OK to just upload the trial version (half of the new song to be released) for people that want to hear it b4 they buy the album >Most of online CD website like Amazon.com , they just upload only 1 to 2 minutes of each song in the new album of the artirsts for people to hear and then decided to buy the albums .

To my surprises, because I thought I just can DL the trial, but I was able to DL a full song Man up on Nov 18 and I looked at Amazon.com, The Omarion album (Man up in it ) will be released on DEcember 6 or 16. It made me felt wrong: OH , cannot describe , how could the song leaked out like that ?????
Not mean to offend others though !!!!!

Could someone please help me out. I'm trying to find that sword pendant that Shin Mina character gave to Rain in the "A Love to Kill" series. I have been trying to find it for the past few months, but with no luck. I have tried ebay, amazon, yesasia. I still can't find it anywhere, I even call all my local jewelery stores and they said they don't sell any types of sword pendant. So, does anybody know where I can order it online? I lived in the US. Please help.

I kind of feel sad for them too. It's not released yet but has been circulating online...

found this photo
credits to: newsen

You see with me I guess I'm not that torn is because I have done it for a long time now..and just because Rain and his crew are upset about it doesn't mean I'll stop...
What I mean is yeah I feel bad that they are losing royalties but you know it's life...lol...you win some and you lose some...it's just it sucks that this was something really big for them and there upset over it.

but I'll stop uploading Man Up to anyone...for now...lol

but yeah I rather listen to it first then if I like it i'll buy it....Well I do upload snippets of the track I don't upload the whole track, I only upload the whole track if someone really wants it...

I see it as sharing...and sharing is caring...lol

but I'll still support Rain...I have already pre-order his DVD/CD from Wal-Mart...soo see even though I don't understand Korean I still support the guy because he is fine..and I love the beats, oh and of course the dancing is HOT....

Well the article did say that they had plans of making a music video for the song but since it has leaked they don't know if it'll have anymore creditability..which I think is dumb...I say still make the music video..I want to see Rain's fine ass in a music video over here in America where he is singing in English so I can understand...I don't see the problem in not making a music video anymore...making a music video is a good thing it'll give more exposure for Rain here in the states...

Rain in ARENA magazine

hey new here with the whole rain thing but i still like him. he was good in full house
anyway not the point.
does any one have his new MV "in my bed"
its a nice song and i would like to have it on my computer and not have to go to youtube every time ^^;;
so please if some one has the link please show it on the forums
thank you!

omaa, is it me, or does his eyebags look really bad? i think he needs a big fat nap right now!
simplyxsmiling : HAHA, i love your OH MY RAIN exclamation! was it you?

Next month the 7 movie "I’m cyborg, is it Ok?" leading by Rain (jeongjihun), Many singers changed to actors via TV drama.
From ' fire bird 's Eric, ' full house 's rain, ' the bright young girl succeeds records '’s Jang NAra, ' my name is Kim SamSoon's Jeong Yiyen, ' Palace/Goong 's the Yoo Eunhye, many other singers transformed to actor has obtained a very big success through TV drama .

World star, Rain will appear on big screen with his name Jeong JiHun. During his singer period, Rain had already been acting on 3 TV Drama. While in the time to be recognized as actor, the success being a movie actor also gained a lot of attention .

On ‘Sangdoo, Lets go to school ', ‘Full House ', ' A love to Kill’, Rain had show us his stable acting skill. Now, Rain’s first big screen project ' I’m a cyborg, is it ok? ' director is the director of ' the old boy ', ' the kind Jinzhi (Lead by lee youngae) ' who had gained into the global firmly recognition on global movie stage. This movie is also released by Korea top movie broker, CJ Entertaiment.

Although, the artistry gained recognition, the performance also can succeed, but to achieve this, the responsible of the main leading, Rain is heavier. Especially Director Park had collaborate with great actors before like Choi Minsha, Soong kangho, Shin hokuang and etc,
Rain’s leading cast is a new challenge for him or the Director.

If ‘I’m cyborg, Is it ok? 'succeed , Rain can become World Star to walk on the movie ceremony red carpet, as a real actor to gained acknowledge. It is opposite when situation is opposite too.

source: mydaily korea
re-up by: cloud china
translated by: money_teresa@rain msia

i dont get the news. but it sounds like he's in for something really big and major. but i say! LET HIM GET SOME SLEEP!

haha, simplyxsmiling : I GOT ADDICTED TO YOUR OH MY RAIN EXCLAMATION! I LOOOOVE IT! CAN I LOAN IT FROM YOU? AHAHA.

"IS RAIN WORTH IT?", anybody wondering? In my own personal opinion, my answer is "YES" worth every penny. Colosseum is 4,000 seat state of the art venue, not only Celine holds concerts there, famous Elton John too. I don't think $89.00 - $261.00 ticket price is expensive (again, this is my own opinion). I've been there (Celine's) and paid a lot more....can't afford expensive ones? then go for the cheapest ones....heard when I was there, someone mentioned that no matter where you seat, it'll be ok because of the way they designed the place.... and yes, I think since it's gonna be X'mas, I'm afraid, a lot of us can't leave our families ....New Years eve is the best time..... with a BIG BANG.... :w00t: Oh! well, maybe the Colosseum is only available Dec. 23 and Dec. 24.....Maybe someday........ HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL U.S. BIERS......ENJOY YOUR TURKEY.......

AWWW...i wanna see his cyborg movie so bad...ahahaha..he looks so adorable...ahahaha....

anyways...about his tickets...i wanna go to the vegas one SOOOO BAD but it is very expensive...geez...it is worht it but i think they kindda went overboard with it, but if i could i would def. buy it...ahahaha...

nicolewsf : thanks for the Screen Magazine pics.. the poses look strikingly similar to some that I've seen for the crown prince and princess in Goong. Why do they like to pose with lollipops..

06.11.23 Increasing overseas ticket selling!, for Seoul <Rain's Coming>
The demand for concert tickets in Seoul <Rain's Coming> was ncreased drastically, especially among overseas fans!

According to the representative of NetWorkLine (Seoul concert organiser), "Considering the benefits of Korean fans, we are quite conservative in overseas ticketing... However, we can't keep these overseas fans waiting so long since they kept on calling about Seoul concerts. Thus, the call & service centre was quite busy with overseas enquiries starting from Nov 21..."

Even though Rain's world tour is going to cover some countries, overseas fans also showed great interest in the first concert - Seoul concerts.

Rain who is probably still practising in USA, expressed his happiness after hearing this news "I really wanna thank Asian fans for their supports, and I'll work harder to perform the best on stage."

Rain's Seoul concerts will be held on Dec 15 & 16 at Jamsil Olympia stadium.


Source: Innolife
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia


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06.11.22 JJH & ISJ: 'Gong' style couple?
Korean star RAIN (Jeong Jihun) and Im Soojung recently showed up as couple in various movie magazines, to promote their upcoming movie <I'm Cyborg but that's okay> shown on 7th Dec~

Both of them appeared as couple, hanging on each other's shoulder and holding lollipop... their postures are similar to the publicitty photos by main characters of <Gong>. Thus, they were suspected to plagiarize others.

Rain will focus on his world tour from this December. The most expensive tickets in Las Vegas concert are even higher price than international singers such as Eric Clapton. Korean version <TIME> indicated that the production cost is the main reason behind the high pricing.

(skipped non-related...)


Source: Sina Entertainment
Up by lvyouw@Baidu RAIN bar
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia


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Notice for foreigners-Rain world tour in Seoul
Thank you for your interest and support about
RAIN'S COMING - 06/07 RAIN WORLD TOUR IN SEOUL.
The ticket open for foreigners is about to begin.

Ticket Open Date: Nov.20th (Mon) 16:00 p.m.

If you want to buy the ticket, send an e-mail to
concert@networklive.co.kr
We'll check your e-mail and answer as soon as possible.
When you send e-mail, please write down as a sample.

Here is a sample

Name(same name as passport) :
Nationality :
Passport No. :
Phone number :
E mail address :
Date (Dec.15th or Dec.16th) :
Area (Rain Standing / Rain Seat / Cloud / S / A ) :
Quantity of ticket :

After buying the tickets, you can receive the tickets
at the ticket-booth of venue in 15,16 December.
Please carry your passport when you come to venue.
(We need check the passport before giving the tickets)

You CAN NOT use a credit card.
We will send you e-mail about bank account information.

If you have any question, please call to 02-3453-3468.
(Operating Time: Mon~Fri (5 days a week), 10:00~12:00, 13:00~18:00)

Thank you.
from rainworldtour

VOGUE

4th Album Lyrics (English Translation)
Credit: Biwithrain// baidu// bikyo family
Kr to Ch: P&Kyo
Ch to Eng: rayndrop

hello...new here...wondering when is rain coming to malaysia for concert???actual date???and wat are the price for the tickets?

Rain in US Preparing for "Thank You Concert"
24 Nov 06, Sports Chosun (Chinese)
Credit: Rainhk.com | Jinlees@soompi
Ch to Eng: rayndrop

Asian Megastar Rain is currently preparing for his "Thank You Concert", slated to happen in Vegas during May next year.

Rain will become the first Korean artiste to hold a global concert tour when he holds his US Vegas Concert on the 23rd and 24th December this year at the Caesar Palace. Although the concert has not kicked off formally, various concert venues in Las Vegas have approached Rain in hope of becoming the organiser for his "Thank You Concert".

A representative of Star M, the company in charge of producing this global concert tour, revealed their intention to have a mega-scale "Thank You Concert". Caesar Palace is able to accommodate 3,800 pax, but the concert location required must be able to hold at least 150,000 pax. If the concert in December is a means to break into the most popular tourist city in the US and not to make profit, then the "Thank You Concert" must be able to take in considerable amount of profit to prove that Rain has indeed made the leap and become a global star.

Tickets for the December concerts have been sold out. This is an indication of Rain's popularity in the US. At the same time, the Global Concert Tour schedule is now more or less complete. With the Las Vegas performance as a kick off, he will be holding concerts in Hawaii in December, as well as China and Japan next year. In February, he will also be holdinghis concerts in New York, Toronto, Las Vegas and other parts of US.

In order for Rain to truly become a global star, they are considering if they want to extend the global tour to cover an even bigger area on the world map. They are now preparing to hold a Korean singers concert in Dubai. The Commonwealth of Australia has also extended their invitation to Rain.

In addition, Rain is now in negotiation with an airline company. The dancers and crew members together with Rain make up a force of 70 members. Airline expenses for the crew alone is expected to reach 4 billion won. In addition, the transportation expenses will add on to expenses significantly.

The represenative from Star M says, "The plane body will be painted with Rain's Coming World Tour promotional message. This expense alone will incur about 3 million won. If we can improve the airline company's image with the help of Rain, using the airplane as a promotion tour may be a good proposal."


06.11.24 Rain shows his multi-talents~~, <With U> is bkgd music in <I'm Cyborg>

Again Rain showed the strength of a multi-talented artist, in terms movie actor and singer.

The male lead of movie <I'm Cyborg but that's okay>, Jeong Jihun (RAIN) has selected one of his new songs, <With U> to produce a musical clip for this movie.

The publicity company for <I'm Cyborg> announced proudly on Nov 24, "The uniqueness of the movie itself and Rain's lively singing tone, as well as the dream couple starring by Im Soojung and Jeong Jihun has formed a wonderful combination, which built up this perfect and relax musical clip."

It is said that <With U> is the most preferred song for Director PArk and ISJ, among all songs in Rain's 4th album. Therefore, not only Rain, director Park and ISJ also put high expectation to this musical clip.

Of course, the audience can enjoy the charisma of Rain as a singer and Jeong Jihun as an actor!


Source: Sina Entertainment
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

"They are now preparing to hold a Korean singers concert in Dubai".. are you sure abt this?? do u really mean DUBAI.. DOSE THT MEAN THT AM GANNA BE ABLE TO SEE HIM!!! BTW i am not korean or half or smth related to asia but there is a huge number of emarati fans and it will be great to have rain in my city dubai.. am ganna go crazy i guess^^

Jay jay @ Rain international
similar news:

1. they're still considering having concert in hawaii on dec 30th
not confirmed nor decided to have one yet ==;;

2. they are considering having concert tour in north america covering ny toronto & la in feb 2007
(this one sounds more specific than hawaii one )

3. they are also considering having encore show in lv in 2007 may

4. more proposal's coming in from, for example, Australia and UAE/dubai + other areas

>>>>>these were all mentioned as "TENTATIVE" schedule, even for the hawaii one

5. for conveniences of more than 70 staffs, they are considering leasing their own plane painted with rain's picture

source: http://star.moneytoday.co.kr/view/star_vie...182413 / rain-usa
translation: ondine@rain-usa


06.11.24 W-inds "Perform together with RAIN"

Japanese boyband group W-inds expressed their interest "Hope to perform together with Rain" in their performance held on Nov 25, at Jamsil Olympia stadium.

W-inds is an idol group from Japan. Through email interview, they wished they can give an impresssion of "Sincere and hardworking artists" for Korean fans. They will hold their first performance in Korea at Jamsil Olympia stadium.


Q: Questions in email
W: W-inds

Q: There are many Korean fans looking forward to your coming.

W: We are very interested in Korean culture long time ago. They have excellent music and artists, and quite active in other Asian countries as well. So we hope that one day, we can also stand on stage to perform in Korea.


Q: What is the uniqueness of J-pop?

W: Rain (pi), BoA and se7en are quite good looking for Japanese, they have very different charisma compared to our (Japanese) artists. Culturally, Korea and Japan are similar... The music market is Japan is more popular and we have different styles of artists, Korean fans seem to like them, too. In our opinion, some Japanese artists have successfully stepped into Korean market, e.g. Mr. Children..


Q: What are the differences between Korean and Japanese idol?

W: Korean musics are more influenced by American pop culture. The MVs of Rain and se7en are really nice, and we always refer to theirs, too. In particular, we wish to perform together with Rain!
Korean musics contains more American elements, the powerful one.... Whereas Japanese musics have their own exquisite feel and cordiality.


Q: Anything you would like to learn from Korean singers?

W: The personal skills and performance style of Korean singers are very good, such as Rain. Can feel their long-term practices and hardwork behind. Japanese singers need to grow up together with fans to enhance their music, so that they are able to present the best on stage. This will be a long process, and we would like to learn from these kind of fans and good artists from other countries.


Copyright 2006©JOONGANGILBO NEWS. All rights reserved.


Source: WowKorea
Up by soko@cloudchina & azafighting@rainhk
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia



06.11.24 "I never think that I'm so great!" said RAIN

World star RAIN who is currently busy around after his 4th album release, said "I'm still a shortsighted person..." Thus, the media and audience showed concern to his words.

In his interview with male fashion magazine <GQ Korea>, Rain said "I'm not so sure about my current status, and I never think that I'm so great.. What I can feel is: I'm working with a group of kind & gentle people, sometimes I can feel my popularity, doing the things that I like, earn a bit more than those who are about my age..." This is his explanation why he described himself as 'shortsighted person'.

"My daily life is simple: Company - Home, Home - Company... Occasionally I attend the gathering of <Full House> crews, briefly talking about our recent life... Sometimes I meet my teacher to discuss about next music production... Also worrying about the publicity for my movie and concerts... I don't know if others think that I'm great, but at least I myself never feel so..." said Rain.

"Asian market is definitely not a small well, but I'm like the frog under the well... now I'm jumping and hopping around... I shall work harder to be a world star..."

Rain revealed his plan about entering USA market "Originally I would like to release album in this month, but now I will delay this plan for next year. I wish to release my album after my world tour because by that time my talents and strength should be enhanced... However I'm not so sure I'll be doing music or movie, after next year there should have a more concrete planning~"


Source: MyDaily by —›‰¶Žì‹LŽÒ er@mydaily.co.kr
Chi translation by wingya@cloudchina
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

WAHHH.. RAIN IS COMING TO NYC NEXT FEBRUARY?!?!?!?!... A CONCERT?!?!?!... =DDDDDDD.... should i start saving??.. =PPP.. if only SE7EN was a special guest.. WHY DONT RAIN AND SE7EN just hold a concert TOGETHER.. i mean.. that would 4suree go down in history.. but i wouldnt mind going to rain's concert.. even though im in love with se7en.. =]

News ABout Rain ANd Song Hye Gyo
November 25, 2006

On Nov. 10, Rain, a close friend of Song Hye-kyo’s visited her at Korean Folk Village, bringing her some midnight snacks, which showed a sign of their close friendship. Rain arrived late in the evening while the staff and actors of “Hwang Gini’, Song Hye-kyo’s new movie, were having dinner and gave Song some yummy snacks. The women staff looked on a bit enviously as Song thanked Rain for his visit and saw him out to the parking lot. Both born the same year, Rain and Song Hye-kyo, have developed a good friendship from a previous drama ‘Full House’ in which they both acted together as lovers. This drama had been popular not only domestically but also in other Asian countries. Rain is now busily promoting his new album and new movie “I'm a Cyborg, But That's Okay”. However, it is been said that he stops by to see Song who has been preparing the transition of her acting style through this new upcoming movie. The drama version of ‘Hang Gini’ starring Ha Ji-won is now being aired on KBS and gaining much popularity from television viewers, so many people wonder if a movie version will be as exciting as its drama. Song Hye-kyo has been filming this movie in Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do for 4 months without announcing the film locations and its scenes to the media, which brings more anticipation to her fans as well as the media. (*Source: english.tour2korea.com)

BI WIN BEST MALE SOLO AWARD AT MMKF



Too bad he couldn't attend.. i think MC Mong accepted the award on behalf of him, i didn't watch so not too sure..


BI u look greatt !!! Too bad u still at US preparing for your concert ..... AJA AJA !!!

Singer RAIN won the award "The Best Male Solo" in 2006 Mnet KM Music Festival

In the afternoon on Nov 25, MKMF award presentation ceremony was held at Jamsil Olympia Stadium. Rain was later announced as the winner of "The Best Male Solo".

Since Rain is tied by his busy world tour schedule, MC Mong represented him to receive the award. "As a substitute, I can predict there may have rumours saying 'it's a shame for MC Mong to receive the award on behalf of Rain..." As usual, MC Mong cracked a joke. "Actually Rain is tied up by his world tour, here I would like to help him to apologise... I'll keep on encouranging him until the day his music walks out from Asia and get into global audience... "

Source: Innolife
Picture credit to Newsis
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia


P.S. Rain is back in Korea.

Congrats to Rain . I like him to win the best MTV for I 'm coming also . I'm so happy for him !!! aja aja fighting !!!!!!!