Talk Asia Rates Interview with Rain One of 2005's Best Five

CNN's "Talk Asia" chose an interview with singer Rain that was recorded back in November as one of the show's best five interviews of 2005.

In other words, Rain was chosen as one of the five most prominent figures to appear on the show last year.

The New Year's edition of "Talk Asia," which comprised interviews with 20 people who appeared on the show last year, aired throughout the entire Asian region.

This special edition of "Talk Asia" was an annual wrap-up of the most meaningful events of the year 2005 that the show shared with its viewers, such as the South Asian tsunami, and entertainers and sports stars who rose to prominence in the global arena.

Aside from Rain, the five most prominent figures of the year included Philippines President Gloria Aroyo, Japanese soccer player Nakata Hitedoshi and Hong Kong actor Stephen Chow.

Rain's interview with the show's host, Lorraine Khan, was recorded on October 9 at the Renaissance Harbor View Hotel for about an hour and a half, and aired on CNN Nov. 19. The New Year's edition of "Talk Asia" will air Jan. 7, Korean time (a rerun airs on Jan 7)

source: kbs global