Rain brings sunshine to Thai fans
The Nation
With Central World Plaza’s main hall decked out in colourful banners and posters and hundreds of fans cheering loudly, passers-by could gave been forgiven for thinking a pop concert was in full swing.
But last week’s event was just the press conference for Rain’s upcoming gig. The Korean superstar doesn’t actually arrive in Thailand for another two weeks.
Rain, aka Jung Ji-Hoon is known to many here as Lee Yong Jae, the hero of the Korean series “Full House”, which was broadcast on Channel 7 last year. His fame has continued to flourish with Channel 7’s newest import “Sang-Doo” (“Let’s Go to School”).
The young star’s talent for singing, dancing as well as acting have won him many awards including the Most Popular Korean Artist from MTV Asia and the Most Popular Asian Artist from Channel [V] Thailand 4th Music Video Awards.
His “Rainy Day in Bangkok” concert at the end of this month is expected to draw thousands of fans, both local and international.
“The concert marks the end of the tour for his latest album ‘It’s Raining’, so it’s a very special occasion for Thai fans,” says Vit Suthithavil, Managing Director of I-Works Entertainment Ltd and an ID-Media executive.The Korean’s gig is being touted as a “clean” concert to promote alcohol-free behaviour and good health among adolescents, with part of the proceeds to be donated to Stop Drinking Network Organisation.
“Rain drinks no alcohol, does not smoke and exercises a lot to keep up his strength. He is the perfect model for Thai teens, says Charlotte Donavanik, chief executive officer of Media of Medias and an ID-Media executive.
“Though raised in an orphanage, Rain never gave in to obstacles and now he Asia’s leading star. We want our teenagers to see and follow Rain’s example.”
Fans will get to hear Star, who sings “I Think I”, the hit single from “Full House”.
With an 18-metre-long LED screen and a 60- strong crew, the two-hour-and-a-half concert promises the ultimate in excitement for Thai fans.
And to avoid disappointment organisers ID Media have scheduled another round of “Rainy Day in Bangkok” for February 26.
Tickets are now on sale at Thaiticketmaster branches nationwide, online and at all 50 post offices in Bangkok.
They cost Bt.6,000 Bt4,500, Bt3,000 Bt2,000 and Bt900.
Source: The Nation (Thai Newspaper) :
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Credit: janejz@Bi's Kingdom
With Central World Plaza’s main hall decked out in colourful banners and posters and hundreds of fans cheering loudly, passers-by could gave been forgiven for thinking a pop concert was in full swing.
But last week’s event was just the press conference for Rain’s upcoming gig. The Korean superstar doesn’t actually arrive in Thailand for another two weeks.
Rain, aka Jung Ji-Hoon is known to many here as Lee Yong Jae, the hero of the Korean series “Full House”, which was broadcast on Channel 7 last year. His fame has continued to flourish with Channel 7’s newest import “Sang-Doo” (“Let’s Go to School”).
The young star’s talent for singing, dancing as well as acting have won him many awards including the Most Popular Korean Artist from MTV Asia and the Most Popular Asian Artist from Channel [V] Thailand 4th Music Video Awards.
His “Rainy Day in Bangkok” concert at the end of this month is expected to draw thousands of fans, both local and international.
“The concert marks the end of the tour for his latest album ‘It’s Raining’, so it’s a very special occasion for Thai fans,” says Vit Suthithavil, Managing Director of I-Works Entertainment Ltd and an ID-Media executive.The Korean’s gig is being touted as a “clean” concert to promote alcohol-free behaviour and good health among adolescents, with part of the proceeds to be donated to Stop Drinking Network Organisation.
“Rain drinks no alcohol, does not smoke and exercises a lot to keep up his strength. He is the perfect model for Thai teens, says Charlotte Donavanik, chief executive officer of Media of Medias and an ID-Media executive.
“Though raised in an orphanage, Rain never gave in to obstacles and now he Asia’s leading star. We want our teenagers to see and follow Rain’s example.”
Fans will get to hear Star, who sings “I Think I”, the hit single from “Full House”.
With an 18-metre-long LED screen and a 60- strong crew, the two-hour-and-a-half concert promises the ultimate in excitement for Thai fans.
And to avoid disappointment organisers ID Media have scheduled another round of “Rainy Day in Bangkok” for February 26.
Tickets are now on sale at Thaiticketmaster branches nationwide, online and at all 50 post offices in Bangkok.
They cost Bt.6,000 Bt4,500, Bt3,000 Bt2,000 and Bt900.
Source: The Nation (Thai Newspaper) :
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Credit: janejz@Bi's Kingdom
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