Rain’s 5th album showcase – Me.Rain.Dance!
fans with new songs and new moves at
the 2-hour showcase concert
Last night, 10.10.2008 was Rain’s coming out party (of sorts) for his 5th album, Rainism (레이니즘). Rain (real name Jung Ji Hoon) pre-recorded his showcase concert, performing to a 1,000 strong crowd at MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, Gyeonggi.
Why is this showcase concert so special?
- It is a closed door event. Only privileged fans get invited. They didn’t announce how to get tickets, so i assume only those in Rain’s mailing list would get a chance to go. Well, i am not on that list * sulk *
- A showcase concert is where you get to see and hear fresh NEW songs and dance moves (and not the stale material you see day in day out)
Okay, now that i’ve ranted, let’s get on to what happened at Me.Rain.Dance! New dance moves, special guest stars and all…
Rain took to stage at 8pm and opened with the title track “Rainism“. Ever versatile with his hairstyles, the Energizer Bunny was wearing his hair in a slightly layered bowl cut. It makes him look a bit boyish at certain angles, but a bit sissy-ish otherwise. Dressed in a black satin suit and a bandana tied around his waist Rain grooved to the new song, flanked by familiar back-up dancers.
Rain performs the new title track Rainism in his trademark dark sunglassesRain then sang the R&B ballad Love Song. I was hoping to hear that Ha Ji Won would make a special appearance at this point, but well, she did not. However, a special guest did join Rain on stage – Kim Suna (actress from My Lovely Samsoon) danced the tango with Bi!
Rain and Kim Suna dances the Tango Miss Kim Suna has been practicing with Rain for 2 weeks prior to the performance. Here’s what she has to say about her dance partner, “It’s such an honor for me today to be able to share the stage together with Rain. The 2-week long rehearsal has given me such valuable memories. Rain is very graceful on stage, but off stage in the rehearsing studio he also gains my respect.“
Besides Rainism and Love Story, two other new songs were introduced that night, namely Only You (a ballad) and Fresh Woman. Bi also performed old favourites such as Bad Guy, It’s Raining, Touch Ya, Running Away from the Sun, I Do and Instead of Saying Goodbye at the 2-hour concert.
Rain on stage and laser lights rains down on him(not water this time mind you)
By the way, did i mention that i wasn’t at the concert. The above is brought to you via a fan account from CloudChina via Maya@Rain-America.com. It was reported that Rain’s vocals has improved. Well, i wouldn’t know about that, since i wasn’t there! I would have been able to give a better review had i been invited. 
(Hint hint – organizers…Orchid wants to go!)
Rain Comeback Show – Me.Rain.Dance (비 컴백쇼-나.비.춤) will be broadcast on MBC on the 17th October, 10:50pm.
Pre-order Rain Vol. 5 – Rainism on YesAsia! for US$16.99.
Expected release date: October 17, 2008.
Also check out:
Why did Rain choose Kim Suna as his dance partner?
Rain’s Love Story Teaser Part 2
Rain’s 5th album pics
Rain tells you his LOVE STORY
Tags: Bi (Rain), Buzz, Events, Kim Sun-ah
by Orchid | Friday, October 10, 2008
Buzz, Music