Lee Na-young is set to star opposite Rain a.k.a Jung Ji-hoon in the upcoming KBS drama Fugitive. Fugitives: Be prepared to catch Rain (left) & Lee Na-youngin a KBS drama PD Kwak Jun-hwan and writer Chun Sung-il – the team who gave us Chuno – will be working on the modern-day drama. It is scheduled for release this fall. Fugitive marks a comeback to K-dramas for both leads. Rain (28) has not been in a Korean drama since A Love To Kill (2005) while Lee Na-young’s (31) last drama was Ireland (2004). Can’t wait to watch Rain in a TV series again…and it’s on KBS, which means Malaysians get it on the boob tube too. I hope things go as planned . Source: Newsen More Rain stories
Rain holds autograph sessions for fans
Waiting: ‘Alright, who’s next?’ To show his appreciation to fans, Rain held an autograph session at Sinnara music store in Yongsan on May 12. Scribble, scribble: ‘Did I spell your name right?’ Rain himself proposed the idea of autograph sessions during a meeting with his staff. These events are in conjunction with the promotion of the next song from his Back to the Basic mini album. Rain will only autograph his CDs. CD promo: ‘Do buy this album, you won’t regret it.’ The grateful star isn’t just using the event to promote his song and show his love to the fans, but also to give the flagging South Korean music industry a much-needed shot in the arm. Sales of music CDs have been on the decline, but fans will now buy the CD to get Rain’s signature on it. Rain, who has been topping the K-charts with Love Song, is about to actively promote Hip Song. Autograph sessions with the Hallyu Star will also be held at Music Korea in Myeongdong and Hot Tracks in Gangnam. Fashion: ‘Oh yeah, my top. It’s a singlet that wants to be ashirt…or maybe its the other way round, you guess.’ Source: Newsen with
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Rain’s Depression Story
Yes, you’ve heard his Love Story…but did you know about his Depression Story? It’s about Rain feeling lonely and entertaining thoughts about death. The 28 year old spilled the beans about his depression on April 13 while filming KBS2TV’s Win Win variety show. Depression: Rain talks about the battle within himself “I was so depressed and lonely that I had an extreme thought. I was flying one day and I wished the plane crashed. At least people would remember me as someone who was trying his best,” Rain confessed. However, something stopped the singer/actor/ entrepreneur from ending his life – marriage. “I just couldn’t die before getting married! Not done yet: Rain isn’t going anywhere until he gets married “I always thought I was a strong person, but the depression that came over me at that time was just too much,” he revealed. And when exactly did this happen?It was when the Love Song singer was filming his US debut flick Ninja Assassin. While extremely happy and excited about the project initially, Rain eventually felt the pressure and loneliness while working in the United States. “When I was cast for Ninja Assassin, I thought: ‘I’m finally becoming a star, I’m
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Rain’s Love Song MV
South Korean superstar Rain sings about lost love in his comeback track Love Song. Love Song: Rain hates wearing a shirt when he’s angry The 28 year old shows his frustration at love gone sour by ripping his shirt off. Nice. We’ve gotta get this man worked up more often ;-P. Rrrrip: ‘I’m mad! Get me outta this shirt.’ Check out the full MV below. Frolicking around with the hunk is actress (a.k.a. extremely lucky gal) Han Ye-seul. Love Song is from Rain’s special mini album Back to the Basic. Related:Rain kisses Han Ye-seul in Love SongRain sings Love Song to get Back to the Basic More Rain!
Rain poses for ALLURE Korea (in his Ninja Assassin form)
I love playing Raizo because he’s sexy Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) appears in a fashion spread for ALLURE Korea, December 2009 issue. The Korean World Star appears in his “Ninja Assassin” form. He boasts a very sculptured physique with 0% body fat! How to achieve that? Lots of exercise and a daily diet of boiled chicken breasts says Rain.Ninja Assassin is currently been screen in cinemas. It’s Rain’s Hollywood debut (in a lead role). So tell us, what do you think of the movie? Did Rain do well? Was there too much blood? We love to know what you think! Since New Moon (Twilight Part 2) is also screening in cinemas right now, which would you opt to watch first? Ninja vs Vampire!!! Although my pants are super tight, i can squat like so…i’m so sexy Raizo (all covered in blood and grime) in action Pics credit: Reviewstar.net, BreakNews Also check out:Rain likes portraying Raizo because ‘He’s very sexy’Rain promotes Ninja Assassin in Seoul More on Rain!
Rain promotes Ninja Assassin in Seoul
K-popped!’s favourite Hallyu star Rain (real name: Jeong Ji-hoon) was out and about on Nov 9 to promote his Hollywood flick Ninja Assassin. Deadly: ‘Yes, please be quiet. A ninja is talking. If you’re notcareful, you won’t be waking up from your sleep tonight.’ The 27-year-old spoke to the South Korean media during a press conference at 11am at Lotte Hotel, Seoul. Rain toplines the James McTeigue-directed flick about Raizo a trained ninja assassin (what else?) who breaks free from his clan to exact revenge on them. Ninja Assassin will be released in Malaysia – and South Korea – on Nov 26. Arrival: Rain (left), along with his faithfulbodyguard, arrives for the PC Check out the Korean sensation as he talks to the press. Static wave: He heartthrob does his signature“static wave” pose for the cameras Attention: Rain continues to smile for the cameras Dry lips: Rain is all nerves before the interview Thrist quencher: ‘Ahh, this will do since Liz isn’t here to hold my hand.’ Attentive: Rain listens to a question Relief: ‘Man, I thought you were gonna ask me whatcolour underwear ninjas wear.’ Cheeky: ‘Another personal question and I’llnunchuk you from over here.’ More Rain and Ninja
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Rain in Jakarta on Dec 3
Oh, you lucky Indonesians. South Korean sensation Rain will be going to Jakarta, Indonesia for his 2009 Legend of Rainism Tour. Live in Jakarta: Korean heartthrob Rain will hold aconcert in Jakarta on Dec 3 The 27-year-old is set to bring the house down at JITEC Mangga Dua Square on Dec 3. Ticketing information is at: http://www.wproductions.biz/wprod/index.php?lang=en Are you going for the Jakarta concert? Gimme more Rain!
Did MBC axe Rain’s performance?
Apparently, Rain (27) requested that his performance at the Incheon Korean Wave Festival be axed from the programme. Rain took the final stage during the concert, which was held on Sept 5 at the Incheon World Cup Stadium. However, when the MBC network broadcasted the show yesterday (Sept 12), Super Junior was shown closing the event instead. MIA: ‘Whaddaya mean I won’t get on TV?’ Axed?: ‘Who’d want to snip out thislovely footage of me?’ Many fans are curious about the missing footage but a representative of MBC’s Show! Music Core said: “Rain’s performance wasn’t removed, he just didn’t want it to be broadcasted, and that is why it was not shown on TV this afternoon.” I don’t buy that. I wonder what Rain’s camp has to say about this? Sources: allkpop & Newsen More about Rain
Rain kicks off Legend of Rainism tour in Japan
Yes, Rain’s on the road again! The 27-year-old Hallyu star is currently on his Legend of Rainism tour, which kicked off on Aug 29 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Legend?: Rain all dressed for…erm, rain. His latest show boasts an asymmetrical stage, a live band (as opposed to minus-one tracks) and of course, nifty dance moves. The star also pays tribute to the late King of Pop by singing Billie Jean complete with the signature fedora and smooth dance. After all, Rain has always said that his dance is inspired by Michael Jackson. Tribute: ‘Hee hee! Ooh!’ While Rain’s 2007 I’m Coming World Tour was an explosive and energetic extravaganza (trust us, we were there!), expect to see a softer side of the singer as he slips in a “romantic segment” in his current repertoire. Love song: Rain serenades his fans with ballads Rain’s two-and-a-half hour show sees the Energizer Bunny belting out 25 numbers, including encores! The singer, who will be starring in the upcoming Hollywood production Ninja Assassin, has been working out and rehearsing for the concert for the past 6 months. Rain’s agency J.Tune Entertainment confirmed the following concert dates: Seoul – Oct 9 &
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Rain cancels Shanghai concert
Oh dear, what happened? Well, I don’t feel so bad being Malaysian now – you know, the country where Kpop concerts are cancelled at the last minute? It could be that K stars are fussy pots after all. What happened?: Why didn’t the show go on? Korean superstar Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) axed his Shanghai concert, which was supposed to be held on Jan 10. His company, J-Tune Entertainment only released an official statement on the matter on Jan 13. The reason given for the cancellation is that basic preparations are not even ready. Hmm, sounds familiar, huh? Hasn’t Rain been quoted as saying that he would perform even if there were no stage and only ONE person in the audience? Didn’t he say something like that during the cancellation of his Los Angeles concert? Anyhoo, the J-Tune representative realises that the cancellation is an inconvenience to the Chinese Cloud but Rain’s Asia Tour is scheduled to go on, thus there will be ample opportunity to meet Rain. Wrong. Not all fans have the time or money to stalk the superstar and be at all the venues he performs at. Rain, we love you but give us underdogs a
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