Monday, October 30, 2006

From 5,000 to 50,000 audience, Jihun, do you still feel good after you become so famous?

a touching fan-account

Jihun, today I watched your instant concert in year 2002. It was your 8th month stepping into music industry, and you gotta accept the challenge: To gather 6,000 people in one day to watch your provisional concert. You were not allowed to perform if the audience was not enough, and you looked so worried.

Jihun, it makes me think of your recent Showcase. For how many years you've been running and fighting to realise your dreams, to represent S. Korea and even the Asians, to move forward to the world, to walk further to the unknown future. Showcase was held at Olympia stadium, could the audience flood the stadium? I was worried about that.

It was Christmas eve. A few people on the street, it was a tough mission to fulfill.

It was a Friday, many fans could not make it. Pressure was there to make the showcase tougher.

Year 2002, only 5387 people came to Jihun's instant concert, mission failed. But as a newbie, you actually won.

Year 2006, nearly 50,000 audience attended Jihun's showcase. It was a magnificent and successful show, and thus you are more confident to step forward.

At the moment you took away your eyeshade, you were shocked because you never expected so many people came for you. You cried... yes you did, and you kissed the ring that your mum gave you.

At the moment you were facing with 50,000 fans, you smiled... yes you did, and you saluted to all fans whom you did not meet for 2 years. You showed us a brand new Jihun.

You said, "I'll do my best to be the RAIN that never disappoint you all."

Now you keep your promises to us, remain unchanged.


Yes Jihun, you are famous now. Your honours belong to S. Korea, also belong to Asia. Yet, do you feel good?

4 years ago, you could only gather 5387 audience in short time. 4 years later, you stood calmly in front of 50,000 fans, summoning rains and winds on the stage.

In 2002, you did not have any girlfriend, no time to rest, no mother besides you; you had deep fears inside the mind.
In 2006, you did not have any girlfriend, no time to rest, no mother besides you; the only thing you have is the deeper fears.
-- But don't forget, you have us.
Along the way, you gained many but in the meantime you gave up a lot. So Jihun, do you still feel good after you become famous?

Perhaps there are much fears and pressures on you now. When you fly higher, you are scare of falling. But even when you fall, at least there are 50,000 fans will prepare to hold you. So just fly higher, don't worry.

Some chingu saw you at JYPE, said that you were tired, you were not excited even the Clouds were so passionate. That day Jihun was as busy as usual, there was a meeting with UN Secretariat Ban Ki-moon in the afternoon, so I guess you must be nervous.
I remembered some Clouds mentioned before: If Jihun did not smile, please don't misunderstand that he was acting arrogant. He was too tired, and himself is introvert, he seldom shows his emotions.
I understand these. So, there was a Cloud says that she won't rush to him for autograph, nor taking photo with him. She just wished to watch him from a distance, allow him to have few seconds of resting. It's simple to put it in words, but how many can make it in reality?

I swear, I will never believe the news saying that you are arrogant... poor performance... emphasize on names and wealth.... This is the only promise I swear to Jihun and I'll keep it till the end.

Written by Ping Guo Fen Fen @Baidu RAIN bar
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Rain and Kim Jung Eun will, appear on SBS 'Hei hei hei Season 2'

The world star Rain(24) and Kim Jung Eun(30) who will be come back on TV with new SBS drama series 'lovers' on 1 Nov will talk on TV programe together.

Rain and Kim Jung Eun will appear on SBS 'Hei hei hei season2' on 8 Nov and will tell frankly about love and life.

And the host of the show Shin Dong Yeop, Kim Won Hee and Hyun Young will act comically together with Rain and Kim Jung Eun.

Nam Seung Yong, PD of this program said " I have worried who I have to invite as big guest well-matched with this programme restored in 3 years and ask Rain and Kim Jung Eun to appear" "They are eloquent speakers and very good at acting so I have big expectation."

This programme 'Hei hei hei season2' will be shown on Thursday.

source: mydaily
translated: SooJin
from: rain4jg@rainsg

p/s: FYI, they are not going to act in new drama 'Lovers'. Its saying Kim Jung Eun that has completed the drama and it will probably be aired on Nov 1.

Credit :rain-malaysai/nana555@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)

RAIN and Jang Donggun beside the road?!

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After interview, I happened to pass by Giordano shop at Zhong Lu (pinyin) Street... I was shocked to see JDG and Rain were there!

How... how could it be?! Oh, actually, they were JDG and Rain's statues which were placed in front of the shop, the sculptor took about 2 months to finish both~ JDG and Rain were invited to be Giordano models from this autumn

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and his poster :hardlove:

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Meanwhile, these statues had been exhibited at Giordano shop at Jiang Nan (pinyin). They were quite 'popular' especially during lunch time and evening time. Office ladies and students purposely came to the shop for these~ ^ ^

The passers-by would slow down their steps, too and some even took photos with them! The statues looked so real that made people linger. Anyway, the statues of handsome guys are still handsome.

Source: Innolife
Up by mandy@rainhk
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia
This post has been edited by jjbug on Oct 26 2006, 07:41 PM
Credit :nana555@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Rain's Concerts: Notes on Benefits to Official Cloud Members (Seoul, Singapore)

27 Oct 06
Credit: JYPE // Biwithrain
Kr to Ch: irbi@biwithrain
Ch to Eng: rayndrop

Hello everybody, this is the Cloud Master.

Today, I'll like to tell everybody about your benefits in the Seoul concert and Singapore concert which everybody is so concerned about.

First of all, it's the first of Rain's World Concert Tour, held in Seoul at the Olympic Park Stadium on the 14th and 15th December.

Benefits to official fanclub members in the Seoul Concert.

Official fanclub members of Rain can follow the below date and instructions to purchase tickets on a first come first serve basis before the tickets go on public sale.

For the Seoul concert, fans can pre-purchase tickets on the 31st Oct and 1st Nov. There will not be additional dates other than these two days.
Tickets cannot be cancelled past the official announced date for ticket cancellation.
Please take note of this point.

Please take note of the following content carefully. We hope everybody can enjoy the benefits of being an official Rain fanclub member:

First and foremost, below message is from the organiser, Star M, and the Supervising company, Net Work Live:

"Very grateful to fans who have been waiting for the pre-order. We're also very that the content of our announcement has been changing. The cost of the concert has increased due to changes in stage design and systems. It is with little choice that we raise the ticket prices. We hope to obtain your understanding:

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1. Fan-Assigned Sections
- Rain section- 1st floor (floor standing): 1500 tickets
- Rain section- 2nd floor (sitting), section 11 front-facing: 128 tickets
These sections are especially for those who hope to have a seat.

2. Special Discount for Members
- Ticket price for Rain section: 160,000 won (excludes 10% tax)
- After tax it's 176,000 won (160,000 won + 16,000 won). Members get a 10% discount.

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1. Korean Residents
- Phase 4 Clouds, Phase 5 Clouds of the Korean fanclub only needs to pay 158,400 won after 10% discount. You can pay via i-banking.

2. Overseas Members
- International fanclub "The Cloud" and the Japanese fanclub, Cloud Japan will need to pay 3.8% credit card charges and 5% internet transaction fees in addition to discounted price of 158,400 won. That maks 158,400 won + 5% + 3.8% =174,000 won.

*The internet transaction fee is paid to the website company of JYPE AHEBU. Overseas Clouds will beed to pay about 150% of handling charges if they choose to pay using i-banking. Hence, JYPE has decided to use the same method employed during Cloud Registration for payment. The additional 5% fee is because previously during the Cloud registration, the sum collected were membership fees, which were non-profit in nature. However, the concept this time is different. Hence, the additional 5% is a choice made by JYPE in view of lessening the amount payable for everybody. We hope the overseas members can understand this.

3. Seat Sections
- The 1,500 seats in section 1 and section 2 are allocated in this manner:
Phase 4 Clouds> Phase 5 Clouds> The Cloud> Cloud Japan
- We will accept other applications on the 128 seats on level 2
The seats in this section is based on first come first serve, like the other time.



4. Application and Payment

Joint matters
1. Login at JYPE website
2. In Joyplace, choose Seoul Concert Fanclub Ticket Purchase
Phase 4 Clouds/ Phase 5 Clouds/ The Cloud/ Cloud Japan will each have their own purchase links.
Members with over lapping membership of Phase 4 Cloud and Phase 5 Cloud must purchase their tickets from Phase 4 Clouds link in order to enjoy their seating privileges.
3. Each member is only entitled to purchase one ticket.
4. Enter your basic personal data in the online form to apply. (For Cloud Japan members, after keying in your personal code, the payment page will pop up)
5. When purchasing your ticket please state clearly the date of show you are going to. Please take note of this carefully.

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1. Korean Residents: Phase 4 Clouds and Phase 5 Clouds
5. Please make payment after filling up the online form.
Phase 4 Cloud payment account:
Phase 5 Cloud payment account:
**Accounts to be announced on 30th October.

2. Overseas- The Cloud & Cloud Japan
5. Please make credit card payment after filling up the online form.

3. Member who would like to sit on level 2
- Korean residents and Overseas members are seated separately. Apply as per steps above and make your payment.
- However, you need to specify your seating area as level 2 when filling up your form.
Please take note of this carefully.

5. Application and Payment Date
- 31st Oct 06 (Tue) 10am till 1st Nov 06 (Wed) 4pm
- The ticket sales for public will commence on 2nd Nov (Thu) at 10am. So we hope to conclude the pre-order a day before this.

Very sorry we are not able to give everybody sufficient time to make payment.
The payee list shall be announced on 1st November.
After confirmation via this announcement, those who are not satisfied with their seat can got to 인터파크to pre-purchase other seats. Members who have already made payment can still cancel their order. Method of cancellation and refund will be announced again.

In addition, members who have joined during the extended Cloud registration period can only enjoy their privileges after the Korea and Singapore Concert.

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Below are the benefits to official fanclub members in the Singapore Concert

Official fanclub members (Refers to official Cloud members) can get the following special pricing as marked in the seating plan below:

However, there are not many floor seats as the Singapore organiser has only apportioned 200 seats to official fanclub members. We hope to get your understanding on this.

Presently, there are 109 Singapore Cloud members.
In the 200 seats mentioned above, 109 seats will be apportioned to these members.
The remaining 91 seats will be apportioned to Cloud Korea and non-Singaporean members of The Cloud.

In the diagram below, there are 100 seats in each of the two categories. Phase 5 Clouds and Singapore Clouds will enjoy the same privileges. The remaining seats will then be apportioned to the rest of the countries in The Cloud. (We are still in the midst of discussing details. More information will be released along with purchase details)
(With regards to Cloud Japan members, because the number of seats in the Singapore concert is too little, so we are unable to give you benefits. We apologise for this)

The ticket order on 30th Oct is only open to Singapore Clouds. The rest of the tickets will go for pre-ordering on the 11th November.

Hence, the 200 tickets allocated to official fanclub members will be released for pre-order on the 11th Nov, before the commencement of public ticket sales. We will release details in due time.

However, to members who only joined the Cloud during the extended period, due to lack of time, we are unable to extend the benefits to you for this Singapore concert. We hope you understand. You will be able to enjoy the privileges of your membership for all concerts after the Singapore one.

Thank you!

Rain with General Secretary of UN Pics



Rain was welcomed by the next General Secretary of the United Nations, Ban Ki Moon

Friday, October 27, 2006

SEOUL CONCERT seating plan (updated)



1. The red circled area is STANDING A, B, C and D. I think this is RAIN seats section.
2. The yellow cricled area is STAGE.


2006 / 2007 'RAIN' WORLD TOUR FIRST CONCERT IN SEOUL
'RAIN's COMING!'

Date & Time : 2006. 12. 15(FRI) PM 20:00
16(SAT) PM 19:00

Location : Olympic Park Gymnasium

Artist : RAIN

Ticket Price : RAIN 160,000 / CLOUD 120,000 / S 90,000 / A 70,000 (Additional tax not included)

The Host : Networklive / Star M / JYP

Management : Networklive / Newwave company



Production Investment : CJ Asset Management / :-)ang Entertainment / EnterOne

Seat Section :
Rain Seats-First Floor (Floor Standing), Second Floor Seats (Facing the Stage)
Cloud Seats-Second Floor Seats
S Seats-Third Floor Seats
A Seats-Third Floor Seats
(RAIN Seats & CLOUD Seats only stands for name of the seats, they are not related to the fanclub Cloud)

Ticket Distribution : Ticketpark (www.ticketpark.co.kr),1544-1555

Network Live Homepage : http://www.networklive.co.kr

Ticket Open : Scheduled to be open on 2nd November(Thu), 10 a.m.

source:rainworldtour
credit: www.rain-asia.com//rainhk.com

Asian super star RAIN has become the face of Korea!

- The sole model in publicity flyer of Korean Tourism Board -

Korean Tourism Board has recently upgraded Rain as their model to publicise Korean tourism in overseas markets.

Hence, after KBS2 "Music Bank" and MTV "Live WOW Special", Rain went for the photoshoot session for this particular flyer.

On that day, Rain in smart western suit was introducing Korean local delicacies and travel in Korea. During this photoshooting, Rain was the only artist, again he was recognised as the face to represent Korea.

Korean Tourism Board considered Rain's development from Asian star towards International star, and they highly evaluated Rain's unlimited potential. They even suggested to hold flexible events according to Rain's schedules. Whereas Rain found that this suggestion will be very meaningful to promote Korea, hence he agreed with it.

Also the tourism board will provide assistance to Rain's overseas events.

December will be the month of Hallyu, in which Korean Tourism Board uses Rain as model to introduce Korea. They provided Korean travelling programs during Rain's showcase at Jamsil Stadium on Oct 13. The interview by chief editor of UK was arranged, too.

(rain's)created a record of 100,000 copies and Rain will be much busier in the future, especially during the showing of in DEcember.


Source: mtstarnews (뗠뙰뙦딯롌 - gyummy@mtstarnews.com)
Chi translation by wingya@cloudchina
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Rain World Tour Seoul Concert

Translation credits: RainSingapore

Hello.

This is JYPE.

We wish to express our deep gratitude to your interest in Rain’s World Tour Seoul Concert.

Across Asia, Rain World Tour Seoul Concert will provide a higher quality of stage and effort they made to all the audience. Some changes have been made as follows:

Ticket Open Sale Schedule:

An open sale schedule has been postponed, and will inform you later.

Ticket Price:

It will amend part of the prices by changing the seat arrangement.

In this case, the discount and seat benefit for the Official Fan Club has been pre-arranged.

We apology for the postponement of pre-order date, and repeating the best content inevitably.

We promise to give the satisfaction rating at the same time and the production team promise giving the fact that they will conduct the utmost efforts all.

Thank you very much.

original source: http://www.jype.com/

Thursday, October 26, 2006

to enter USA~ and Other News about Rain

Rain enjoys bumper harvest in his music and movie career.Other than good sales figure of Rain's World, his debut movie (I'm Cyborg but it's okay) is going to be shown in USA!

According to JYPE, singer RAIN will enter overseas markets through his actor identity, and the first target is USA.

Through his personal official website, Rain announced his debut movie (I'm Cyborg) will be shown in this coming December, and he's quite nervous about it. "I've spent lots of time and efforts to do my best in this movie... I hope to interpret an uncommon style (refers to this movie) through my own understanding..." later he added on, "Through this movie, I decided to enter USA as an actor. My world tour schedule is quite full until May 2007. Most probably I may not attend the movie premiere in December... whereas my next movie will be delayed until my concerts are over..."

Rain's manager indicated that "Rain's acting skill is generally recognised. Yet he still took it very seriously when filming this movie. Even though it's a simple action, Rain will discuss with director beforehand. This movie is getting more and more concerns, and we are confident that it won't disappoint everybody...."

Rain shall start his world tour in mid of December, on the other hand (I'm Cyborg but it's okay) is shown on Dec 7, 2006 in S. Korea.

Source: Sina Entertainment
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

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Singer RAIN was entitled the award "A Kyunghee people to be proud of" from his unversity, i.e. Kyunghee University.


Rain: Happy~~ Another award again

Kyunghee University announced the award presentation to RAIN, with regards to his nomination as "TIME100 Most Influential People" as well as his publicity on Kyunghee spirit.

Rain graduated from his major Post Modern Music and obtained his degree in early 2006..... (skipped non-related...)....

The award presentation shall be held at Renaissance Hall, Kyunghee Univeristy on Oct 20.

Source: Herald.com
Chi translation by liusu33@cloudchina
Up by rainhk
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia
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JYPE is expanding overseas market for RAIN!



Many film producers from Hollywood expressed their interest in RAIN, during the 11th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). Rain's entertainment managing company, JYPE had set up booth to publicise RAIN to foreign film producers, as a multi-talented artist. These Hollywood film maker showed greater interest when they knew that Rain is the male lead in director Park's latest movie.
Source: Mydaily
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

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06.10.17 "Rest" is not found in Rain's dictionary

Manager Jeong from JYPE revealed about this:
The fact of "Singer RAIN has never rested for one day after his debut album!"

Manager Jeong from JYPE, was talking about Rain's life after the official release of his debut. He was invited to give speech in special seminar at Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF), in which he discussed about the system and how super stars are created.

"Rain started his artist life in 2002 with , and his acting skill is growing together with his music career. He never rests... Until now, he's still busying around for his upcoming world tour, his music career and debut movie ...." Mr Jeong said.

"(Singer) Park Jinyoung never told Rain about practices, but he kept encouraging Rain to be hardworking... And Rain himself always puts in efforts endlessly..."

Mr Jeong also added, "Rain has been staying in this industry for some time... Yet in fact, he will easily get hurt at certain moment due to his super star identity... He mentioned that many singers were neglected because the term 'Hallyu symbol' always refers to him... Rain's strength comes from his multi-talents in artistry. He is preparing diligently to surpass Asia in order to step into USA... "

Rain revealed his new image in (Rain's World) in World Tour Premierem held at Jamsil Stadium.


Source: Naver
Chi Translation by wingya@cloudchina
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Eng Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

RAIN aja aja hwaiting for world tour

Soon Rain's world tour is curtain-up. Some said his energetic dances originated from the 'hate' - an unique Korean character. In fact, Rain acts like forced labour when it comes to his life and career, gives people a feeling of 'hate' or ruthless. Well, probably that's why he is such a distinctive youngman from others.

Korean top star RAIN is now preparing for his upcoming world tour from Dec 06 to Apr 07. As the theme, it'll be RAINing for 35 shows in 12 countries including S. Korea, USA, Japan, China and etc. The total investment is up to 40 billion Won. There's no turning back since JYPE has put in everything for it, and eventually Rain himself became a 'forced workaholic'.

Invite the best to assist enterance into US market

JYPE invited Jamie King (JK) as production director and dance choreaography. To JK, Rain was a stranger but soon he found out that Rain is actually a passionate dancer after watching his DVD. Thus, JK immediately accepted the invitation. When they met each other last month, JK expressed his admiration. He even told Rain, "I'm the best. If I can't make the best stage for you, I'm not qualified to be here..." which touched Rain so much.

Good people must have good tools to work with. The investment is huge, JYPE imported 6 cargos of concert facilities from Australia. All electronic equipment for stage is up to 120 tonnes (1 ton = 1,000kg). The lighting is two times more than normal concert. 1 billion Won is the estimated setup cost, so each song spends about 1 hundred thousands. However, the income is undoubtedly good and approximately to be 106 billion Won.


1 day = 48 hours

Of course, Rain's great ambition and inputs are proportional to the huge investment. During his interview by Chosun, he said confidently, "I would like to impress the audience, by the time they are about 40-50 years old, they will think of my excellent performances whenever there's raining... The top brand concert by Rain!" Before his concert, Rain was so excited that he described that he could feel the 'electrical shock' when he's singing.

Talking about this, Rain did not forget the fierce criticism from local media on his MSG concerts, New York held on February 06. They commented that Rain's concerts were too 'MJ style' and not unique at all. And he presented many old songs and was lack of creativity.

As a result, one day for Rain is almost like 48 hours. "I feel unsecured recently, I'm keep thinking what I'm lack of, and I'll practise harder and harder.... It's something like forced workaholic." Occasionally he met with friends, but "When I drink the soju, my mind is thinking 'Is that okay if I'm relaxed like this?'..."

More focused trainings made Rain become stronger and more sturdy. A Korean writer wrote in his article "Rain's shoulder is broader than before.."


Firmness, a form of Korean style 'ruthless'

Fans who are familiar with Rain would think that his crazy dance performance is very different from what shown by his appearance - He's cool, frenzied and wild! Some Korean music commentors think Rain did show a genuine style of Korean dance pop, although some criticized that "It's just re-interpretation of American Black's musics..." Another explanation by Korean music experts was "The very unique style of Korean 'ruthless'... is somewhat similar to the Black's culture..."

If we conclude that Rain's success because of 'hate' or 'ruthless', it sounds too exaggerate indeed. But the 'ruthless' reflects something special about Rain - His extreme diligence, his painstaking in childhood and betrayed love in youthhood, they seemed to be relevant.

When he was 19, his father's business failed and his mother passed away due to diabetes. It is a great regret in Rain's life, so he always said that "My mother gives me the strengths, mother is all I have". To support his family, Rain selected to work hard.

A betrayed love in high school also gave him the similar feeling. Betrayal was a strike to Rain, later he spent two months drinking in different bars and stayed overnight at telephone booths.

And now, famous Rain owns 3.1 billion assets. Perhaps it is the Korean 'ruthless' that motivated him to keep going on until now.

Source: Guo Ji Zai Xian (pinyin)
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Rain to Meet with U.N. Secretary General-elect Ban Ki-moon

Pan-Asian star Rain will hold a meeting with the 8th U.N. Secretary-General-elect Ban Ki-moon on October 28 in North Chungcheong Province at an event congratulating Ban for his election.

Before performing in a congratulatory concert, the singer will meet with Ban for about 20 minutes so the two can thank and congratulate each other on their respective achievements in raising Korea's status in the international community.

Rain, whose fourth album sends a message of world peace, said he will be honored to meet with Ban, whose new post will endow him with the ability to realize the goal of attaining world peace.

On October 29, Park Jin-young, who is Rain's producer and the CEO of his agency, will represent Asia at the U.N. Youth Leadership Summit in New York.

The meeting between Rain, who in February was selected by the U.S. magazine Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Ban, who won a unanimous vote to take the post of U.N. secretary general, will represent a ray of hope for Korea's future.

Organized by Gyohyeon Elementary School, Chungju Secondary School and Chungju High School, Ban's alma maters, and the Chungju municipal government, the event will be attended by some 10,000 Chungjju residents and heads of local government offices. The congratulatory concert will be broadcast live by local cable broadcaster HCN. The pre-recorded version of the concert will go on the air in China, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Source: KBS Global

Rain's Concert in Las Vegas

For those would want to watch Rain's Concert in Las Vegas, here is an update.

This is from rainworldtour.com for your information :

RAIN World Tour - USA
DATE/TIME : 23, 24 December, 2006; 8:00 PM
LOCATION : Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
TICKET OPEN : Will be open on 20 September,2006 at www.ticketmaster.com
TICKET PRICE : $98, $168, $228, $288

Fans can make advance purchase at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Warner music pays million dollars to get back the distribution copyright of Rain's new album

Asian super star RAIN, again started the fierce competition between HK Universal and Warner, in order to obtain the distribution copyright of his 4th album. Warner music finally won the battle by paying about Hong Kong dollars of 7 digits, to grab the copyright in Asian region from Universal music.

3 years ago, Rain was still new and his debut album was released through Warner. Although Warner spents lots of money on publicity, the sales figure wasn't satisfying as full was not shown that time. After FH and Asia Tour, Rain gained strong pupolarity in Asia but the distribution right was in the hand of HK Universal. Thus Warner was upset about it.

The contract between Rain and Universal is expired soon. So, Warner immediately discussed with Rain's manager about the new contract, and finally took back the copyright by paying 7-digit HK dollars.

In order to show their emphasis and sincerity, Warner in HK and Taiwan are going to put in efforts for publicity. CEO of HK Warner mentioned that the publicity cost is yet to be finalised but it's sure that they will put in more than million dollars for him. Whereas Rain's HK manager, Chen Jiaying was unaware of this issue as it was fully in charge by JYPE.

TW Warner is preparing for the distribution of Rain's, and Taiwan version shall be launched on Nov 17. They have started the pre-ordering at Jia Jia Music web. This new album contains songs which Rain feats with Lim Jeonghee, A.I. from Japan... etc. The sales of Rain's in Korean is more than 100,000 copies and became NO.1 of selling board.


Source: Lianhe Bao
Up by BiwithRain
Traslation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

MALAYSIA will be the last station for !




(Seoul) Rain held a global press conference for his 4th album and his upcoming world tour Rain's two days ago. The world tour totally covers 12 countries with 35 shows, and it is expected to earn more than 106 billion Won (about RM390,000,000). Rain who is the leading role, looked a bit nervous in press conference.

In this conference, the schedule of concert was announced. Starting from S. Korea on Dec 15 & 16, followed by Las Vegas concert on Dec 23 & 24, Singapore concert on Jan 21, Japan and Thailand concerts in February; China, Taiwan, HK, Phillipines, Indonesia in March and April; and Malaysia concert will be arranged after April. He will be able to travel around the world within this half year.
The Greatest Challenge

It's undoubtedly that Rain is under great pressure. Rain pretended to be relaxed during the conference, tucking his lips, rubbing his hands, playing with the microphone, etc... All his actions were interpreted as relaxing himself and destressing by Korean media.

He also answered skillfully, "My charisma? Probably it comes from my single eyelid! " Talking about his feeling, "World tour is the greatest challenge in my life! Now my spirit is supporting my body, I hope it can end soon so that I can sleep for one whole month."

Source: China Press
Up by azafighting@rainhk
Translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia




Rain's Coming ( First Concert in Seoul)


The ticket price is out, and i think there's special rates for THE CLOUD members.
So if you haven't registered, do it now!
Anyone can help translate the rest?

I hope there is a tour to go for this concert since it's a two day event!

Go to www.rainworldtour.com
And this is the popout


Great success of Rain's 4th album


RAIN's free showcase was a great success to promote his 4th album !

International Top Star RAIN held his free showcase on Oct 13 night, at Jamsil Olympic Stadium. Undoubtedly his showcase was a great success and he smiled happily at the end of performance.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Pictures at Walkerhill Vista Hall Event with Rain 12th Oct. 2006




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Credit : hechew/seery@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)


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Credit : janejz@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)

The Angel defeats the devil!", the concept of 4th album



In his World Tour Premiere showcase held at Oct 13, he officially announced th concept of rain's is "an angel who defeats the evil".




Naked upper body, his head turning to right glancing far away. Tint yellowish black hair and wearing army pants, Rain stands in desert and there is a pair of white wings behind. Also a star is drawn on his left chest.

This is the 4th album that he throws away the jacket, standing alone in the sunset in a desolate desert. His eyes are firm, and there is a pair of wings behind him.

According to JYPE information "This visual effect is personally requested by Rain himself, to make it the theme... Through this visual design he hopes to express the meaning of 'Natural rains to wash away the dirt and filth'... As a singer, Rain wishes he could contribute to purify the darkness in this world..."

The STAR on his chest is a symbol to represents war, peace, pain, hope and love. JYPE said, "Various meanings will be presented in this album... The filthy world is described through each single word, and it suggests the method of curing."

Rain held his World Tour Premiere on Oct 13, 8pm at Jamsil stadium. His 4th album will be first released in South Korea, as well as Rain himself will meet his domestic fans through events. Begins from Dec 2006, his world tour covers S. Korea, USA, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Phillipines and Taiwan, totally 35 shows in 12 countries.


Source: Mydaily by —›šõ—Ñ‹LŽÒtako@mydaily.co.kr
Picture provided by JYPE
Chi translation by wingya@cloudchina
Up by gogo1437@rainhk
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Credits : jibug@rain-malaysia

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Rain tormented by both choices!


Rain is wondering if he should enter into US market or stay in Asia. He was tormented by both choices!

Singer Rain attended a press conference at Imperial Palace Hotel, Seoul on Oct 11. JYPE representative and Star M representative were present, too. They announced news about the showcase on Oct 13 and the planning of world tour.

Due to his previous successful concert in New York, Rain was selected as 'TIME100 Most Infleuntial People'. However, immediately there are 2 diverged pathways appear in front of him:

One, he received invitations from many US music companies. If he signs the contract, he will officially step into US market.
Two, his wish to meet with more Asian fans. Through his concept of world tour, Rain expressed, "I wish to practise my languages and techniques, so that I can present the best to my fans."

He gave up the chances to enter US market, indeed he selected world tour concert. "I hope to show Asian and international fans everything that I've done in the past two years. So, the showcase on 13 is free."

World Tour "Rain's Coming" is corresponding to the release of his 4th album. From Dec 2006, S. Korea concert will be held on Dec 15 & 16, followed US (Dec), Singapore (Jan), Japan (Feb), Thailand (Feb), Vietnam (Mar), China (Apr)... totally 35 shows in 12 countries.


Source: Innolife
Up by mandy@rainhk //jinijung@onlyrain
Editing & translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

Friday, October 13, 2006

RAIN'S 4TH ALBUM COVER







RAIN the MULAWIN version (hehehe)

Rain's World Premier Tour Begins in Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

South Korea's Rain or "Bi"embarks on a world premiere tour this Friday.

Rain, known as Bi in Korean, is undoubtedly one of the biggest K-pop stars nowadays. It's no wonder that around 40,000 fans, with almost a fourth from other countries, are expected to attend the premiere of his world concert tour at Jamsil Stadium, Seoul on Friday.

Fans from Japan, China, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are expected to show their support for Rain.

The free concert coincides with the release of Rain's fourth album on Friday. Rain gained popularity also as an actor throughout Asia in the hit drama "Full House".

Rica Valera, a caterer from Manila, Philippines, is traveling to Seoul with a bunch of friends to watch the concert. She and her friends arranged their Korean vacation to coincide with Rain's concert.

"I have seen Rain perform live in Hong Kong for his showcase and in Bangkok for the last leg of his Rainy Day Tour and he exceeded all expectations. I'm just hoping to see him enjoy his performance. I don't want to be stressed and pressured by placing high expectations on Rain", Valera told The Korea Times.

Gina Wong, an accounts executive from Singapore, said she is looking forward to a great performance by Rain. "I'm not sure what to expect, but I know Rain will be great", she said.

The Oct. 13 concert is seen as a preview for Rain's upcoming world tour "Rain's Coming", which will officially kick off in Seoul on Dec. 15 ( Open the link ). He is expected to perform songs from his latest album.

For his concert, Rain has tapped prominent concert production people such as stage director Jaime King, who has choreographed dance moves for Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera; lighting specialist Roy Bennett; and visual director Dago Gonzalez.

StarM, the entertainment agency organizing the concert, has even coordinated with travel agencies from different countries to make it easier for fans to come to Korea and watch the show.

The price of the Rain concert package tours varies. For instance in Hong Kong, a travel agency is offering a special Rain concert package which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, VIP tickets to the concert and a tour of the "Full House" set, for HK$4,599 or roughly 560,000 won.

In Japan, there is a special dinner and concert package for 148,000 yen or roughly 1.19 million won, and a concert-only package which starts a 84,000 yen or 675,000 won.

The show will start at 7 p.m., with opening acts Paran, Popin Hyungjoon, NOW and Lim Jeong-hee.

Next year, Rain is expected to take his concert tour to 35 cities in 12 countries, namely the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Rain is also quite busy these days, after finishing his first movie "Cyborg Girl" directed by Park Chan-wook. He is also preparing an English album to be released in the U.S. next year.

Last February, he held two sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He was also named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World this year.

Source : www.koreatimes.co.kr... ( English Korean )
HanCinema e-news

LINK FOR RAINS WORLD ALBUM



for those who would like to have a copy of the album.


Source: http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28&st=29040

Rain, Won Bin, Kang Dong-won Join Hands

Hallyu stars Rain, Won Bin, Kang Don-won, Soo-ae and Han Chae-young will set up a joint sales office at the 11th Pusan International Film Festival.

Star-J Entertainment said October 11 that four talent management agencies that manage big hallyu stars, including JYP Entertainment, Dream East On and The Man, will set up a joint sales office at the festival.

The Asian Film Market, which will debut this year, will create opportunities to share information about popular actors aside from just buying and selling films. Influential talent management agencies from both Korea and abroad are expected to install booths at the festival to promote their actors.

A person from Star-J Entertainment said that promotional activities of hallyu stars overseas that were unofficially held so far had multiple negative effects, but this event will hopefully pave the way for official and transparent business.

The sales office will be open October 15 through 18.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr... ( English )
HanCinema e-news

Rain's World Tour to Gross W106 Bln

Singer Rain's upcoming world tour is expected to bring in more than 100 billion won in revenues.

Star M, which is organizing the tour, wrote in a press release published ahead of Rain's news conference marking the release of his fourth album that the tour is expected to gross 106 billion won in content revenues.

The agency said about 56 billion won will come from admission fees, 20 billion from the tour's copyrights, eight billion from DVD sales, six billion from merchandise, five billion from mobile revenues, five billion from Internet revenues, 4.5 billion won from the singer's photo album and 1.3 billion won from broadcasting copyrights.

But the agency added that long-term revenues will far surpass such short-term revenues in the future, given the tour's indirect economic effects, such as the overall promotion of Korean culture and products and the improvement of Korea's image, which cannot be estimated in numbers.

The agency's CEO said the tour will not only be about reconfirming Rain's potential to become a globally renowned singer, but also about promoting Korean culture on the global arena.

Rain will launch his world tour in December for a six-month run. He will give 35 concerts in 12 countries: Korea, the United States, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr... ( English )
HanCinema enews

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Rain definitely comes to Singapore!!


Rain creates new records in the history of Singapore concerts!

Record 1: Most expensive ticket
- The most expensive ticket is SGD888, even higher than Western singers (max SGD600) and Chinese singers (max SGD388 for Jacky Cheung's concert).

Record 2: All equipment transported from Korea to Singapore
- 100% transfer of all equipment, means audience can enjoy the exactly same concert in Singapore and Korea.

Record 3: Top production team
- High profile performance director and team staffs.

Record 4: Rehearsal in USA
- Secret training for his dance and songs to give fans a big surprise!
(detailed article to be translated soon... In overall, it's POSITIVE write-up )
Source: Lian He Wan Bao


Credit : nana555@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)

RAIN "Lack of sleep is a great agony!"


"On the way to become Asian Top Star, lack of sleep is the toughest experience." said Rain.

Rain attended the press conference at Imperial Palace Hotel this afternoon. During the Q&A session with media, this was his answer when being asked about the most tiring thing in his showcase preparation. "I always have to fight for the sleeping time... There's no word to describe the great pain of lack of sleep..."

Later, he thought of the time when he was not that famous. "Compared to starvation, this pain is easier to be handled... Movie and album were done gradually when I'm lack of sleep..." continued by Rain.

"It's been two years, and everyday is meaningful to me. I'll do my best in this new album, too." We can sense strong confidence from his words. "I hope I have a month just for sleeping after my world tour. Now I have to fight for every minute and second."

Rain's showcase is held at Jamsil stadium on Oct 13. Then, he'll start his album publicity in the following day.


Source: MTSTARNEWS
Chi translation by wingya@cloudchina
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia
Credit : nana555@Bi's Kingdom (www.popcornfor2.com)

S.Korea's pop idol Rain to launch tour of US, Asia


SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea's young pop idol Rain says he will launch a six-month tour which will take the singer/dancer to the United States and 10 other Asian nations late this year.

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Rain, known as Pi in Korean, said he would stage the premiere of his tour at Seoul Olympic's stadium Friday, with his fourth album to be released on the same day.

"I'm very satisfied with what I have done. I feel so good and proud of myself because, first of all, I sang very well," the 24-year-old told a news conference in Seoul, in reference to his new album.

"I can't wait to put it on stage and show it to you."

As to the tour, dubbed "RAIN's Coming," he said more than 35 performances would be staged over six months from December in the United States, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Taiwan.

He sees the tour as a warm-up before he enters the US market.

"Returning more matured after this world tour, I want to go to the US market," he said, adding he wants to become a hotshot on the MTV channel.

Rain styles himself as a rhythm and blues artist but said he was ready to embrace other genres to produce better work.

The South Korean heart-throb, who adores US pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, held two sellout concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City in February.

He was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World this year.

The production crew for his US-Asia tour includes several high-profile figures, including Jamie King who choreographed for Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Ralph Lauren Bought Rain's CD

Last September 29 in the Seoul Ritz-Carlton hotel, singer Rain participated in the Ralph Lauren Black Label Launching Event "Ralph Lauren Friends".

"I could not believe that I received an invitation from a world-famous designer", Rain expressed. "I also heard that Lauren bought my CD and after listening to it, he invited me to go to New York Collection." Rain answered that if he has time, he will certainly go.

Kim Sung Su, Lee Seung Hyun and Lee Yo Won also came to the event.

Source: newsis + innolife + www.kpopper.com
credits: kpopper//sexybi, marissa@ myrainyadventure

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Ralph Lauren Bought Rain's CD

Last September 29 in the Seoul Ritz-Carlton hotel, singer Rain participated in the Ralph Lauren Black Label Launching Event "Ralph Lauren Friends".

"I could not believe that I received an invitation from a world-famous designer", Rain expressed. "I also heard that Lauren bought my CD and after listening to it, he invited me to go to New York Collection." Rain answered that if he has time, he will certainly go.

Kim Sung Su, Lee Seung Hyun and Lee Yo Won also came to the event.

Source: newsis + innolife + www.kpopper.com
credits: kpopper//sexybi, marissa@ myrainyadventure

Rain Singapore Concert - January 2007

Yes! U seen it right. Rain is really coming to Sg for concert.

Date : 21 Jan 2007
Venue : Indoor Stadium
Seat arrangment : All Seated (No free standing)
Deadline for this preorder : 16th October, Monday - 8pm

Pricing of Tickets


$888, $688, $488, $388, $288, $188

Friday, October 06, 2006

"Rain" Vows to Take the World by Storm

It looks like at any moment the pink T-shirt holding in his bulging muscles will be able to contain him no more: shoulders that look as if they have spread another 10 cm in the last year from a new and deeper confidence in his words and ways. K-Pop's brightest star Rain, who will kick off a world tour at a release event for his fourth album at the main stadium at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium on Oct. 13., agreed to a chat with the Chosun Ilbo.

"What happens now will determine whether I'll be taking a big step forward or staying where I'm at", he says. "If you just grasp a handful of sand, it will only slip through your fingers. You need to sprinkle water on the sand to make mud, which can then become cement and be made into a building".

"This world tour is the biggest opportunity I've ever had in my life", says the pop star, who has prepared for it as much as humanly possible. The biggest difference between this and his last tour is that a top crew that has worked on the shows of all the top U.S. and U.K. stars has been assembled for the show. "Things that no Korean musician has yet been able to do are happening now", he says. "Even when those who come to the show reach their 40s and 50s, they will automatically think of it whenever it rains, that's the kind of masterpiece that I will make. When I was drinking with (tour) producer Jamie King, he said, 'I'm the best there is. If I can't make your stage the best, there's no reason for me to be here'. It was like a spark".

After wrapping up his Madison Square Garden concert back in February, Rain had two choices. There was the perhaps too hasty fast track: putting together an album in English and heading guns blazing into the U.S. market. And the slower and surer option: heading back to Asia to cement his popularity with a world tour first. He went with the second option. "I thought that the first order of business should be giving a big gift back to the audiences in Asia. Towards the end of next year, I'll officially release an album in English, and then I'd better get up on those Billboard Charts", he says.

"I don't have the words to express how ready I am for battle. Usually, once the curtain goes up, the roars of the audience shake me like a wave and electricity surges from head to toe. But now I'm in that state of excitement even though the concerts haven't started".

Rain's ambitions as an actor are not too modest either. He recently finished work on the latest film by director Park Chan-wook, "Cyborg Girl". In the midst of all that, he has also been putting together his fourth album and preparing for the tour, putting his daily schedule a long way from comfort. "I sleep for one or two hours", he admits.

"In my days as a backup dancer, a mentor of mine who was the drummer said something that always stayed with me: 'When you lie down in bed at night, if comfortable sleep doesn't come to you, you haven't put everything into your work that day". These days, when I lie down for bed, I am often uneasy. I struggle to think of just what it is that I've done wrong, then finally, I just get back up and practice dancing and singing again. It seems like I may have some kind of an obsession".

Even though Rain lives as though there are 48 hours in a day, he still meets his friends from time to time. But he confesses, "After just the first shot of Soju, I start asking myself, 'Is it really OK for me to be messing around like this now?' and then it is difficult for me to just enjoy small talk". His "obsession" with work is more than your garden variety self-motivation. "Yes, I'm a workaholic".

"When I think of how I wasn't able to even buy a meal, or a bouquet of flowers, for my mother who left this world after she couldn't get adequate treatment for her diabetes, I realize that I can't spend one minute or even one second in vain", the singer says. "People who have gone five days without food see the world with different eyes. A lot of my older friends tell me that I should spend more of my money".

The album, to be released at the event on 13th, has his fans all over the world on pins and needles. "In places that have been ravaged by war and starvation, the falling Rain brings the sprouts of peace and love", is the theme that was chosen to base the album around, explains the singer.

In August last year, Rain donated enough to have 50 wells built in Kampot, Cambodia. "It was such a small thing, but many people helped, so we had good results". Recalling the Time 100 party last May, where the singer rubbed shoulders with some real big-timers, he says, "I was introduced with the phrase, 'In North Korea there's Kim Jong-il, in South Korea there's Rain', and I was together with Condoleezza Rice and Jerry Bruckheimer, it was like a fantastic dream. I was infused with a new energy when I returned home". Back in my days as a dancer, whenever things became overwhelming, I used to head up Mt. Namsan, he says, closing his eyes.

"Then I said to myself, 'Someday every single one of those people down there will know my name'. These days, when I think about the U.S., it brings back those memories. Now is only the beginning. Soon the day will come when everyone in the U.S., the home of pop music, will also recognize that Rain is the top star".

Source : www.chosun.com... ( English Chinese Korean Japanese )

Sunday, October 01, 2006

"MOVE ON" MV by Rain (with Romanized lyrics)

< Notice concerning International Fans’ Participation to the Showcase >

Greetings from StarM.

StarM is preparing the “RAIN World Tour Premiere”- 12th Oct, Jamsil Olympic Stadium, 8 o’ clock- tour package for international fans. This package will bring to the fans a chance to save expenses in comparison to traveling alone. Also, it will bring unity to fans when traveling in groups.

- Package Service
1. Special Package ( Price can be different according to each country’s airfare)

: Airfare, accommodation, showcase ground seats (same as Korean fans’ seats), special dinner, specially manufactured MD products, souvenir included.

*Special Dinner: 12th Oct, 2006, for 2 hours between 6 ~10 P.M.

* Special Package can be opened when more than 40 people sign up, and the limit is up to 1000 people on a first-come-first-served basis.


2. General Package (Price can be different according to each country’s airfare.)

: Airfare, accommodation, showcase ground seats (same as Korean fans’ seats), souvenir included.

- Please contact these agencies for information:


Japan -http://www.frau-inter.co.jp/index-rain.htm

Hong Kong - 新華旅遊有限公司

Sunflower Travel Service Limited

www.sunflower.com.hk

sammytam@hksunflower.com

Land Operator- Young Sung Travel Agency., Ltd



Taiwan -百威旅行社有限公司

Best Way Travel Co., Ltd

http://www.bwt.com.tw
pci@bwt.com.tw

Land Operator- Young Sung Travel Agency., Ltd

China- 上航國旅

http://www.satrip.com

eutravel_shi@hotmail.com

Land Operator- Young Sung Travel Agency., Ltd

- We are negotiating with other countries’ agencies; it will be noticed within this week when confirmed.
- Showcase tour packages sold besides the agencies mentioned above are packages that has nothing to do with StarM, so please be aware of it. (In packages other than the agencies mentioned above, ground seats are not included)

- International fans who do not wish to travel using the package can get tickets from sponsor companies that StarM notices later. (However, sponsor tickets are general seats)

- We’ll do our best so that the “RAIN World Tour Premiere” can be a great occasion for local fans and also international fans to celebrate RAIN’s 4th album release.
From Benamoo site.

The return of 3 big stars of Korean pop music in October






October is the month for the return of TVXQ!, the young male group who will release their 3rd album. But beyond the expectations for the return of the 5-male group, fanatics are awaken by the return of 2 music idols, Rain and Se7en, who will return with their albums this October. Music lovers already speculate who among these 3 colossal artists will monopolize the Korean pop music album ranking. The answer? We will know as soon as these artists release their albums.

Source: KBS World Radio

credits to:
http://kpopper.com,
http://s12.invisionfree.com/Se7enth_Heaven/
http://www.soompi.com/forums/
when posting this elsewhere.

It's the season of Eternal Rain

Korean pop sensation Rain (also known as the star of the mini-series Full House) has just released a new album, Eternal Rain. The 23-year-old heartthrob's album, released by MCA Music, features the carrier track Move On, a ballad dedicated to a girlfriend who has just left.

After releasing his debut song in 2002, Rain was crowned Best Buzz Asia from Korea at the 2005 Japan MTV Video Music Awards and won the Best Korean Singer award at the 2005 Mandarin Music Honours in Taiwan.

Rain released his debut album, First Drop, in April 2002. His funky R 'n B music and slick dance moves earned him rave reviews. First Drop won major music awards, including Best New Act (SBS Song Awards), Most Favorite Artist (KBS Pop Awards), Top 10 Artist (MBC), Best New Act (Korean Pop Awards) and Best New Act (Gold Disc Awards, m.net Music Video Awards and KMTV Awards).

In three short years since his debut, Rain released two more hit albums: Rain Vol. 2 and It's Raining. Riding on the success of Full House and after signing to Universal Music for territories outside Korea excluding Japan, Thailand and China, Rain's third album found success in Asia. When he visited Hong Kong to promote It's Raining in July 2004, 1,300 fans greeted him at the airport. In 2005, he performed at the MTV Asia Aid charity concert, with a line-up that included Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Good Charlotte, Linkin Park, Jay Chou and Namie Amuro. In 2005, Rain held sold-out concerts in Tokyo and Osaka and his first concerts in Hong Kong, Beijing and Taipei.

The new Pepsi image model is focusing on the Japanese market, with his first Japanese single, Sad Tango. His first Japanese album, photo book and music-movie special are in the works.

Source: THE PHILIPPINE STAR
Entertainment, E-8
Friday, September 29, 2006

Transcribed by: Da A of starkoreans