Jung Ji Hoon * 정지훈 * 鄭智薰 * (aka Rain/Bi / 비 / ピ) I [Upcoming Drama 2024] Red Swan

willenette · October 12, 2011

He's smiling but deep down inside him he's tearing apart.... Just like how we feel... I'm trying hard not to be sad but after watching all the footage, reading all the articles, seeing the pictures, you can't stop your tears from rolling down.... I never thought I will feel like this over a celebrity... But Rain is not just a celebrity, he's a living legend.... The King of Asian Pop Music.... A multitalented person that brought so much honor and glory to his country.... He should've been exempted from the military service because of all the things he has done but because he's not an Olympic athlete who won a medal he can't be exempted..... Oh well, enough of my venting out and ranting.... I might say words that might be offensive ....

Hi kswoppa, ye, he was smiling but we could see the sadness in his eyes................ About what you said for the exemption of Olympic athlete, Olympic medalists and gold medalists from the Asian Games have been exempted from the national service before however, the revised rule was reversed in 2007 due to negative public sentiment.

Hi willenette, this is day 2 and the real time without Rain, am I right? coz yesterday he was still with us through so many news of his farewell. Like all fans, I am counting the days. Until now, I am still emotionally drained but so happy that his enlistment had been in broadcast all over the world.

Actress Go So Young sends a supportive message to Rain
2011-10-12

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Rain got a warm send-off from the 1,200 fans who gathered outside of his military base to say goodbye, but before he arrived, he took part in a farewell party, where actress Go So Young wished her junior the best.

tvN ‘E news‘ showed live footage of Rain enlisting in the army, as well as clips from Rain’s last concert, ‘Last of the Best‘. During the concert’s afterparty, Go So Young expressed her support for Rain by saying, “I knew Rain before his debut. He is one of my favorite artists and it’s sad to see him go“.

Go So Young was asked, “Are you going to go visit him?”, to which she responded, “Would he want me to? I think he has a lot more friends who are younger and prettier.”

The actress bid Rain adieu with, “I hope that you will work hard during your given years in the army and I hope to see you again soon after two years. Fighting!”

Source & Photo: Naver//allkpop

Hi anjjo, I feel the same thing as you do, dear.............up to now..............maybe time could help me get used to it. So sad to see him go. Well......thanks for sharing this article about KSY......... Awwww... that's so sweet of her. She's the wife of JDG............I didn't know that she's also close to RAIN. Just realized now that so many stars/his colleague love RAIN.................Love the support everyone is giving Rain. I'm sure he wants KSY & all of his friends to visit him." I think he has a lot more friends who are younger and prettier.” - Gosh, she looks way too pretty for her age although she already has a child.

October 12, 2011

I am going to miss Rain so much and I am going to miss not seeing Rain make a new song or be in a new concert or be in a new TV show or Movie.

I hope Rain does he military service and comes back safe and I hope and pray he don't get hurt in the military.

Two years in the military is a long time to not see Rain's face I hope it goes by fast so he can come back home.

willenette · October 12, 2011

I am going to miss Rain so much and I am going to miss not seeing Rain make a new song or be in a new concert or be in a new TV show or Movie.

I hope Rain does he military service and comes back safe and I hope and pray he don't get hurt in the military.

Two years in the military is a long time to not see Rain's face I hope it goes by fast so he can come back home.

Hi FamousGirl, welcome to RAIN's thread! We all miss him so much! About making a new song , there's still a plan to release an album or single while he's currently serving. We'll wait & see for this soon............... He has an upcoming movie, which will be released on January next year, please support him by watching the film.

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Rain enlists in Korean military

By JONATHAN M. HICAP

October 11, 2011, 2:02pm

MANILA, Philippines – And he’s off to the military.

Asian pop star Rain enlisted in the Korean military Tuesday, leaving thousands of fans in despair and temporarily abandoning his showbiz career for his mandatory service.

The 29-year-old popular singer, whose real name is Jung Ji Hoon, reported this afternoon to the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Troop Station in Geonggi Province in South Korea for his enlistment.

Rain will receive his basic military training at the camp after which he will be in active duty.

Rain met fans and the media briefly before entering the camp. He saluted and bowed and thanked the fans for coming.

About 1,000 fans from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and China are at the site to bid Rain goodbye. Fans arrived at Uijeongbu early morning Tuesday armed with banners and streamers proclaiming their support and love for their idol, adding that they will be waiting for his comeback.

Last Sunday, Rain held his free concert dubbed as “Last for the Best” for fans in Samseong in Gangnam, Seoul. Thousands trooped to the concert to see Rain perform for the last time.

On his Twitter, Rain announced that the concert would be aired on Mnet TV station after his enlistment.

Rain also visited his mother’s grave on Monday to pay his respect.

In the last 10 years, Rain has become one of the most successful Korean artists.

Early this year, Rain won the 2011 TIME 100 Poll readers’ choice as the No. 1 most influential person in the world, edging out the likes of Beyonce (No. 6), US President Barack Obama (No. 46), and Lady Gaga (No. 12).

Rain also became successful in acting on TV and films. He starred in the Hollywood films “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin.”

Credit : Manila Bulletin

http://mb.com.ph/articles/337369/rain-enlists-korean-military

anjjo · October 12, 2011

[Oct-12-2011] Rain enlists in the military with tears in his eyes, being seen off by more than 1,000 fans.

Singer and actor Rain (his real name, 'Jung Ji Hoon') enlisted in the military as an active-duty soldier on the 11th.

Rain was called into the draft 306 in Kyungkido region's Euijungbu city, being seen off by more than 1,000 fans both at home and abroad at 1:30pm on the day.

Rain shall serve in the military as an active-duty soldier for 21 months after receiving the training of new recruits at a separately specified boot camp for 5 weeks after taking advanced courses in basic military education at the draft 306 for 3 days.

Just before being called into the drafts, Rain saluted after saying farewell to his fans waiting for him at a vacant lot, "I apologize for any inconvenience this (obtrusive) farewell may cause you. I'll be back after working hard."

When they chanted his name, he made a bow with some tears in his eyes as if he was overcome with emotion, "Thank you for coming today..I'll do my best to serve in the military well." Then some of his fans were moved to tears by seeing his tears.

Rain was accompanied by his close acquaintances such as his protege "MBLAQ," popular group's member "Baekga", actor "Jung Seok Won" and more to the front of the drafts.

"Baekga" known to be like a brother to Rain ordinarily was sobbing loudly on the spot, which attracted the attention.

The venue was crowded with a massive number of his overseas fans who came from China, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and many other places as far apart as Peru, including Korean fans, having shown up carrying signs and placards since early in the morning.

Also, the day he was called into the drafts, more than 200 reporters swarmed the front of the drafts, locally and abroad.

When the venue was getting crowded as the time had come for him to be called into the drafts, police got to the scene, installed the police line, and tried to maintain order, as well as troops from the drafts.

The scene where he was being called into the drafts was transmitted live by satellite all over the country via cable channel tvN.

Two days just before entering the army, Rain spent busy days, filming CFs, attending the Pusan International Film Festival to promote movie "Flight : Close to the Sun" starring him, and giving his last performance on the Youngdong Grand Boulevard as part of the Gangnam Hanryu Festival where there were around 20,000 people on the 9th.

Credit to http://news.nate.com/view/20111012n03012

English translation by rain bird.

willenette · October 12, 2011

*** Aish……….there were more fans than 500 who were there………..

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[TD Photo] Rain joins the army in tears

Singer Rain (Jeong Ji-hoon) joined the army on the 11th.

Rain joined the army through the 306 training base on the 11th afternoon. He will be active on duty after 5 weeks of basic military training there.

About 500 fans from all over the world gathered on site to watch him leave. tvN also reported the scene live.

Meanwhile, Rain participated in the 'Kang Nam Hallyu Festival" on the 9th and completed his last performance before military service.

Source : news.nate.com/view/20... ( Korean )

Translation : Hancinema

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October 12, 2011

Saluting fans, Rain enlists

Fans of Rain gather in front of the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Battalion in Gyeonggi, where the star will start his military service. By Yang Gwang-sam

Korean superstar Rain (whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon) entered the military yesterday afternoon to start his mandatory two-year service.

Around 1,000 people, including fans, friends and the press, gathered in front of the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Battalion in Gyeonggi, where the star will start his service.

Upon arriving at the site at around 11 a.m., the Hallyu (Korean Wave) star said to his fans, “Thank you for giving me so much love over the last 10 years.”

Looking a bit teary-eyed, he gave a firm salute to his fans before entering the training camp.

Rain will serve as an active-duty soldier in the Uijeongbu battalion and will undergo basic training there for five weeks. After the training period, the star will be informed of where he will be stationed for the duration of his service.

Rain is recognized as one of the most globally influential celebrities to come out of Korea. In 2006, Time magazine featured him as one of the “100 most influential people who shape our world” in an article on its Web site.

The 29-year-old made his debut in 2002 with the album “Bad Guy” and has since released seven albums and 19 singles. His musical career took off with the overwhelming success of the song “Ways to Avoid the Sun,” the title track from his second album.

After finding success as a singer, Rain then went on to pursue acting. After a few small parts, he starred in the popular TV drama “Sang Doo! Let’s Go to School!” in 2003, for which he received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success. In the same year, he won the KBS best new actor award for his role in the series.

He would later go on to star in other TV dramas including “Full House” in 2004, starring opposite actress Song Hye-gyo, as well as “A Love to Kill” in 2005. It was “Full House” that boosted Rain’s popularity in other Asian countries, including in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, making him a household name in this part of the world.

Ever the ambitious superstar, Rain also went on to star in films, the first of which was director Park Chan-wook’s “I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK” in 2006 opposite actress Im Su-jeong.

He then ventured in to the U.S. market, with roles in the Hollywood films “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin.”

On Sunday, the singer wrapped up his last cross-country tour before starting his military service at the Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park, eastern Seoul. The two-day concert attracted more than 20,000 fans.

By Cho Jae-eun [jainnie@joongang.co.kr]

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Top K-pop star Rain joins Army

EUIJEONGBU, South Korea, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pop singer and actor Rain entered a boot camp on Tuesday amid a barrage of camera flashes from journalists to begin his mandatory military service.

Rain, 29, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, is one of the most popular male celebrities in Korea and is widely known across Asia.

"Thank you for coming. ... I'll see you later," he said smiling brightly and bowing politely to about 1,000 journalists and his fans gathering in front of the main gate of the boot camp in Euijeongbu, 23 kilometers north of Seoul, to see him.

Some of the fans, including hundreds from Japan, Taiwan and China and other Asian nations, burst into tears when the singer walked into the camp after bidding farewell.

The singer is scheduled to go through about eight weeks of basic training at the boot camp and finish his remaining period of his 22-month-long military service in another place.

Credit : Yonhap News

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RAIN's enlistment is telecast Live on TV

Fighting back tears, Rain salutes to his fans before disappearing to camp

Korean world star Rain (29) salutes his adoring fans and looked as if he was fighting back tears in his final good-bye to fans. Over 1,200 fans turned up at the training camp at Gyeongido to bid their final good-bye before Rain enlists for the compulsory 2 year national service.

Besides Hyun Bin, Rain is the only celebrity thus far to have his enlistment telecast LIVE on television! It’s such a monumental event that Korean channels like tvN and Mnet sent their crew.

Rain says – “I’ll do my best to come back in one piece.”

The star who waited until the very last minute to enlist i.e. at the very ripe old age of 29 (every male South Korean has to serve before they turn 30), performed to his fans to the very last minute. He even performed with his military buzzcut on 9th October at the Kangnam Hallyu Festival.

Bye bye Bi, see you soon!

Lastly, check out the video here…

My link

via AllKpop / k-popped

willenette · October 12, 2011

Today's Photo: October 12, 2011

Asian fans wait to see K-pop superstar Rain as he enters the Army Training Center in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province on Tuesday to start his military service.

englishnews@chosun.com / Oct. 12, 2011 09:30 KST

anjjo · October 12, 2011

Rain's Final Words Before Entering the Military

by: dramafreak_ on Oct 11, 2011

Today, October 11, Rain has officially entered the military.

At 1:10 PM, just before entering the base, Rain quickly greeted his loyal friends and fans for the very last time. He said, “Thank you for your support, I will go and come back safely.”

He was accompanied by his dancers and friends like, the MBLAQ members, actor Jung Suk Won and Koyote’s Bbaek Ga. His loyal friends were there cheering for him, right beside the stage, shouting his name.

The actor Jung Suk Won has recently worked together with Rain for his new movie “Bisang” and was present at this event for showing his support to his colleague and friend.

The MBLAQ members as well as the dancers got emotional as soon as Rain got into the car and drove to the base.

However, Koyote’s Bbaek Ga could not hold down his tears anymore and cried when his close friend left for the base, making Rain even more emotional. Even after Rain left, Bbaek Ga stayed alone for a while, trying to get himself together.

Rain will get his basic training for the coming eight weeks before officially starting his active military duty.

See the video below for his last words before entering the base station.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGpcDA5n5lg&feature=player_embedded

credit:dramafreak_@scoop

willenette · October 12, 2011

Teardrops Fall as Rain Enlists in Army

After giving teary-eyed fans a rousing send off on Sunday with a free street concert in Gangnam, a newly-cropped Rain enlisted in the Army on Tuesday afternoon for 21 months of compulsory military service.

The "Ninja Assassin" star and Korean Wave singing sensation reported to the 306th Army draft camp in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province. He is going to take up active duty after a five-week boot camp.

The former back-up dancer who rose to international fame held a press conference at a nearby vacant lot and bade farewell to fans before he disappeared into the Army camp.

The ever-humble star said, "I'm sorry for making a fuss about my enlistment." He thanked fans for supporting him for the best part of a decade and looked emotional as he headed off for a life of drills, discipline and Army fatigues.

He was seen off by friends and acquaintances including K-pop boy band MBLAQ, which he helped create and manage.

About 1,000 fans from home and abroad, including those from the U.S., Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, gathered to see him carrying placards wishing him the best.

On Sunday night, Rain gave a free concert on Yeongdong Boulevard in Samseong-dong as part of the Gangnam Fashion Festival.

He debuted as a solo artist in 2002 and has since expanded his scope of activities to include TV dramas and films. In 2006, Time magazine named him on its list of the top 100 people who were transforming the world with their talent or power.

"Thanks to his angelic face, killer bod and Justin Timber-like dance moves, Rain … has ridden the crest of hallyu," wrote Time reporter Bryan Walsh.

Rain acted in the Hollywood movie "Speed Racer" in 2008 and starred in the action film "Ninja Assassin" one year later.

englishnews@chosun.com / Oct. 12, 2011 09:17 KST

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Rain off to military

By Yun Suh-young

Korean pop star and actor Rain joined the military Tuesday amid farewells from his devoted fans.

“Thank you for coming. I’m sorry to make such a fuss while leaving. I’ll be back from my duties soon,” said Rain, Tuesday, to fans who came to see him enter a military base in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province.

Rain, 29, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, smiled throughout the farewell event thanking his fans for the love they have given him over the past 10 years.

More than 1,000 people crowded near the base to see Rain on his last day as a civilian, waiting for two and a half hours for him to appear.

Holding placards saying, “I will wait for you, Rain,” fans waited in front of the base from 10:30 a.m.

The meeting between Rain and his fans, however, only lasted five minutes.

The star’s popularity was far reaching.

A few hundred fans were from Asia — Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan — and about 150 foreign and domestic journalists were also present at the scene, proving the star’s international popularity.

The foreign fans who came all the way to Korea to see the pop star burst into tears as the meeting ended quickly.

Rain will serve in the military for the next 22 months.

ysy@koreatimes.co.kr

anjjo · October 12, 2011

* Superstar Rain Joins Army

* [2011-10-12]

Singer Rain (real name Jeong Ji Hoon, 29) greeted his fans in front of the 306 Reserve Forces in Uijeongbu on October 11 right before he entered the training camp. He will undergo basic military training for five weeks and then he will serve as a soldier. Around 1,000 fans cried in farewell to Rain, and many news reporters from home and abroad competed to cover the story. Rain said before he entered the camp to fulfill his military obligation, “I am sorry to cause this fuss around here. I will do my best in the army. Good bye.”

▲ Rain entered the army

Rain appeared in the parking lot across the 306 Reserve Forces at around 1:10 pm in a khaki jacket and jeans. His face under a beanie was smiling all the time. He left his car and moved to the place where he was supposed to have a fan meeting. After he took off his beanie, he politely greeted his fans and news reporters and said, “I will do my best in the army.” He saluted to his fans and continued, “Thank you for your love shown to me for the past ten years.” He said goodbye to his fans. His fans had been waiting for him for more than two and half hours, but their meeting with Rain took only five minutes. Rain went back to his car and entered the training camp.

Around 1,000 fans and news reporters gathered to see Rain. When he exited his car, all of his fans yelled out and pressed the shutter of their cameras, and around 150 news reporters competed to cover the story of his joining the army. Foreign presses such as Reuters from England and TBS from Japan proved his popularity as a world star. His fans had arrived in Uijeongbu at around 10:30 in the morning, bringing a huge picture of Rain and placards saying, “I will wait for you, Rain” and they had been waiting for him in front of the Reserve Forces. Hundreds of fans came from foreign countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and they broke into tears after the short meeting with Rain. A woman named Elphin Tan from Singapore said on the verge of tears, “I have been a huge fan of Rain for a long time. I am very sad that he is joining the Korean army.” Another fan from Japan named Yamada Misami (38) also said with tears, “I feel lonely as he enters the army, but I hope that he will finish his military obligation in a good condition after two years.” A fan named Lee Jeong Sook (58) encouraged him by saying, “He has become a world superstar after overcoming various difficult situations by himself, so I strongly believe that he can do very well in the army as well.”

Rain participated in the admission ceremony along with 2,000 new soldiers who entered the training camp at the same time, and he began his military duty, which will last for 22 months, by beginning the basic military training for eight weeks.

Source:kbs.co.kr/Entertain/EntertainmentNews

willenette · October 12, 2011

Lee Min-ho, Favorite Korean Actor In Russia

Actor Lee Min-ho was picked as the number one favorite Korean actor in Russia.

According to a survey conducted by a Russian Korean drama site(http://korean-drama.ru), the "Boys Over Flowers" star came in at first place with a 50.39% majority, followed by Kim Hyun-joong, and Rain at third.

Lee most recently was in the news for shutting down popular Chinese portal sites,with his popularity in the recent drama "City Hunters". He was also awarded the Top Award and the Special Hallyu Award at the 2011 Korea Drama Awards. He's also planning on holding a special fan event to meet with his overseas fans soon.

Credit : KBS World

anjjo · October 12, 2011

[Oct-12-2011]<Eng.trans> Rain's father talks about Rain (From twitter)

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

행복하세요. 큰절올립니다 꾸~벅 비 아버지 정기춘 올림.

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Please be happy..Let me bow deeply to you..~

To all of you with best wishes from Rain's father 'Jung Ki Chun'

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

비 팬여러분 인사가 늦었습니다 비아버지 정기춘입니다. 안녕들 하시죠? 경황이없어 이제 인사드립니다 그동안 아들놈때문에 속두 상하구 즐겁기하구 놀래기두하구 참 많은일이 있어네요 긴 세월동안 아들위해 응원해주신거 너무감사드려요 제대할때까지 건강하시고

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Hi, every Rain fan, I apologize for the late greetings.

This is Rain's father 'Jung Ki Chun'.. Good afternoon..

It's been so hectic that I haven't even thanked you..

Many things have happened to my son, so I've felt miserable, I've been amused and surprised by him.

Thank you for supporting him for ages.

Please be healthy until he is discharged from the military service..

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

애들에미를 하늘로 보낼때도 이런맘은 않이였는데..., 자식놈군대보내놓고 맘속이 텅빈것같아 오늘도 아들놈방을 오르락 내리락한다 머리속이 온통 아들놈 생각뿐이다...,

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I had taken my wife’s death very hard, but not to this extent..After my son has left, my heart has felt very empty and am keeping going to his room upstairs again today. I can't stop thinking about my boy.

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

하루가 지나간다 지금 내아들 무슨생각하고있을까? 애비걱정 동생걱정에 잠못이루겠지. 걱정이다 한동안 맘고생 하겠구나

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The day is passing by..What is my son thinking now? He might lie awake at night worrying about his father and sister...I'm really worried about him..I think he'll be through a lot of heartache for a while..

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

아 무것도 해줄수없는 나는 가슴만 친다 귀하디귀한 자식놈을 군대에보내는 대한민국 모든 부모가 똑같은 마음이겠지만 나는 더 아픈것 같다 내맘이 이럴진데 정작 군대가는 아들놈은 어떠할까 애비걱정에 잘다녀온다 말하며 웃고있지만 만감에 얼굴이 어둡다

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I can't do anything for him, so I'm just beating my chest in grief..

It is natural that it's impossible to express in words what it's like for every parent to send one's beloved son off to the Army, but it's just so sad for me to see him leaving.

I know that he did cloak his grief with a smile but had a worried look on his face by worrying about his father and sister.

kichun jung

kichun4379 kichun jung

2011 년10월11일 오늘 30먹은 아들놈을 군대에 보냈다 아침9시 이층에서 아들놈이 내려와 큰 절을 한다 내 눈에서 뜨거운 눈물이 쭈루~룩 흘러내린다 나는 말없이 바라보다 아들놈을 와락 끄러안았다 아들이 주머니에서 지갑을꺼내 내민다 또 눈물이흐른다

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I feel an emptiness in my heart now that I've sent my 30-year-old son off to the Army today (on 11 October 2011)..He walked downstairs to make a deep bow to me at 9am this morning.

When he made a bow to me, tears were falling from my eyes.

I contemplated him in silence and clasped him..

When he took the wallet out of his pocket and poked out it to me, tears fell from my eyes again.

Source : http://twitter.com/#!/kichun4379

English translation by rain bird.

October 12, 2011

Hi bbly, you're so right, we don't know what the future holds for us, but as of now and I hope, forever, we'll remain as Rain fans, love support him all the way we can.

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[Oct-12-2011]<Eng.trans>Rain's friends talking to each other about how much they miss Rain via Twitter.

-Brief summary -

Most of them are offering words of encouragement to Rain, feeling an emptiness in their hearts now that they've sent him off to the army.

They handed their letters to him on the spot, so he should read the letters in the privacy of his own space by now and might be moved to tears by the letters.

After he left, there has been a big hole in their hearts and they are realizing the importance of his presence.

Source : Twitter (from gori7911, NyPark79, Oogtak, myjangun, miyeon_y, nonibiy23, Kevinra, EnyonNG2, & showdirectorCEO Tweeters)

English translation by rain bird.

I am always realistic, not claiming "I will be a Rain-fan forever", "I will love Rain forever", you never know as the heart can always change. But I just hope that I will be still a Rain-Fan after those 2 years, as he is worth it to be his fan, as his an unique artist.

It is sad to see how his friends talk about him and for sure they will miss him as well.

Rain's Final Words Before Entering the Military
by: dramafreak_ on Oct 11, 2011

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Today, October 11, Rain has officially entered the military.

*quoted image*

At 1:10 PM, just before entering the base, Rain quickly greeted his loyal friends and fans for the very last time. He said, “Thank you for your support, I will go and come back safely.”

He was accompanied by his dancers and friends like, the MBLAQ members, actor Jung Suk Won and Koyote’s Bbaek Ga. His loyal friends were there cheering for him, right beside the stage, shouting his name.

*quoted image*

The actor Jung Suk Won has recently worked together with Rain for his new movie “Bisang” and was present at this event for showing his support to his colleague and friend.

The MBLAQ members as well as the dancers got emotional as soon as Rain got into the car and drove to the base.

However, Koyote’s Bbaek Ga could not hold down his tears anymore and cried when his close friend left for the base, making Rain even more emotional. Even after Rain left, Bbaek Ga stayed alone for a while, trying to get himself together.

Rain will get his basic training for the coming eight weeks before officially starting his active military duty.

See the video below for his last words before entering the base station.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGpcDA5n5lg&feature=player_embedded

credit:dramafreak_@scoop

Ok, I know I am always harsh towards Baekga (and still I am no big fan of him), but seeing him in tears in this picture, well it is quite sad.

[Oct-12-2011]<Eng.trans> Rain's father talks about Rain (From twitter)

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kichun jung
kichun4379 kichun jung
행복하세요. 큰절올립니다 꾸~벅 비 아버지 정기춘 올림.
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Please be happy..Let me bow deeply to you..~

To all of you with best wishes from Rain's father 'Jung Ki Chun'

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kichun jung
kichun4379 kichun jung
비 팬여러분 인사가 늦었습니다 비아버지 정기춘입니다. 안녕들 하시죠? 경황이없어 이제 인사드립니다 그동안 아들놈때문에 속두 상하구 즐겁기하구 놀래기두하구 참 많은일이 있어네요 긴 세월동안 아들위해 응원해주신거 너무감사드려요 제대할때까지 건강하시고
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Hi, every Rain fan, I apologize for the late greetings.

This is Rain's father 'Jung Ki Chun'.. Good afternoon..

It's been so hectic that I haven't even thanked you..

Many things have happened to my son, so I've felt miserable, I've been amused and surprised by him.

Thank you for supporting him for ages.

Please be healthy until he is discharged from the military service..

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kichun jung
kichun4379 kichun jung
애들에미를 하늘로 보낼때도 이런맘은 않이였는데..., 자식놈군대보내놓고 맘속이 텅빈것같아 오늘도 아들놈방을 오르락 내리락한다 머리속이 온통 아들놈 생각뿐이다...,
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I had taken my wife’s death very hard, but not to this extent..After my son has left, my heart has felt very empty and am keeping going to his room upstairs again today. I can't stop thinking about my boy.

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kichun jung
kichun4379 kichun jung
하루가 지나간다 지금 내아들 무슨생각하고있을까? 애비걱정 동생걱정에 잠못이루겠지. 걱정이다 한동안 맘고생 하겠구나
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The day is passing by..What is my son thinking now? He might lie awake at night worrying about his father and sister...I'm really worried about him..I think he'll be through a lot of heartache for a while..

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kichun jung
kichun4379 kichun jung
아 무것도 해줄수없는 나는 가슴만 친다 귀하디귀한 자식놈을 군대에보내는 대한민국 모든 부모가 똑같은 마음이겠지만 나는 더 아픈것 같다 내맘이 이럴진데 정작 군대가는 아들놈은 어떠할까 애비걱정에 잘다녀온다 말하며 웃고있지만 만감에 얼굴이 어둡다
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I can't do anything for him, so I'm just beating my chest in grief..

It is natural that it's impossible to express in words what it's like for every parent to send one's beloved son off to the Army, but it's just so sad for me to see him leaving.

I know that he did cloak his grief with a smile but had a worried look on his face by worrying about his father and sister.

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kichun jung
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2011 년10월11일 오늘 30먹은 아들놈을 군대에 보냈다 아침9시 이층에서 아들놈이 내려와 큰 절을 한다 내 눈에서 뜨거운 눈물이 쭈루~룩 흘러내린다 나는 말없이 바라보다 아들놈을 와락 끄러안았다 아들이 주머니에서 지갑을꺼내 내민다 또 눈물이흐른다
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I feel an emptiness in my heart now that I've sent my 30-year-old son off to the Army today (on 11 October 2011)..He walked downstairs to make a deep bow to me at 9am this morning.

When he made a bow to me, tears were falling from my eyes.

I contemplated him in silence and clasped him..

When he took the wallet out of his pocket and poked out it to me, tears fell from my eyes again.

Source : http://twitter.com/#!/kichun4379

English translation by rain bird.

Oh boy, those tweets from Rain's father aren't very encouraging and they made me even sader. I understand though his worry and sadness as a father. But we should be staying positive for Rain!

October 12, 2011

awww. Jung Ji Hoon finally has entered the military It was such a spectacle watching all those people, how love Rain, show him support on his departure day. I was one of the many followers on Twitter waiting, with bated breath, for any tweet updates on his arrival and appearance on site. Almost 24 hours has passed, and for me, it seems like he has been gone a week. I was moved to tears when I read his father's translated tweets. At the moment, I'm trying to stay positive and enjoy the fancams from the street concert. We have a lot of Rain to look forward to, he will release the album he promised to his fans and also, we should start seeing his boot camp pictures in the next few weeks. I hope his spirit and drive are able to propel him further, when his body is ready to collapse. I have no doubt he will survive boot camp and will excel with his position in the army. Jung Ji Hoon, hwaiting!!!

anjjo · October 12, 2011

I am always realistic, not claiming "I will be a Rain-fan forever", "I will love Rain forever", you never know as the heart can always change. But I just hope that I will be still a Rain-Fan after those 2 years, as he is worth it to be his fan, as his an unique artist.

It is sad to see how his friends talk about him and for sure they will miss him as well.

Ok, I know I am always harsh towards Baekga (and still I am no big fan of him), but seeing him in tears in this picture, well it is quite sad.

Hi bbly, Rain is really worthy of our support no matter in what capacity we can, and we're truly proud to be his fans.

His friends and colleagues are sad and miss him, how much more, we, his clouds.

*quoted image* awww. Jung Ji Hoon finally has entered the military *quoted image* It was such a spectacle watching all those people, how love Rain, show him support on his departure day. I was one of the many followers on Twitter waiting, with bated breath, for any tweet updates on his arrival and appearance on site. Almost 24 hours has passed, and for me, it seems like he has been gone a week. I was moved to tears when I read his father's translated tweets. At the moment, I'm trying to stay positive and enjoy the fancams from the street concert. We have a lot of Rain to look forward to, he will release the album he promised to his fans and also, we should start seeing his boot camp pictures in the next few weeks. I hope his spirit and drive are able to propel him further, when his body is ready to collapse. I have no doubt he will survive boot camp and will excel with his position in the army. Jung Ji Hoon, hwaiting!!!

Hi 'lot_lot', you said it well, my friend. We have witnessed many trials and hardships in his life and career, but he had surpassed them all victoriously. He is a perfectionist and I feel that his stint in his MS will bring great honor to him and to his country. This is just one of those things and before we knew it, he is back here with us more powerful and a star shining so bright.

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Saluting fans, Rain enlists

2011/10/12

Fans of Rain gather in front of the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Battalion in Gyeonggi, where the star will start his military service.

y Yang Gwang-sam

Korean superstar Rain (whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon) entered the military yesterday afternoon to start his mandatory two-year service.

Around 1,000 people, including fans, friends and the press, gathered in front of the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Battalion in Gyeonggi, where the star will start his service.

Upon arriving at the site at around 11 a.m., the Hallyu (Korean Wave) star said to his fans, "Thank you for giving me so much love over the last 10 years".

Looking a bit teary-eyed, he gave a firm salute to his fans before entering the training camp.

Rain will serve as an active-duty soldier in the Uijeongbu battalion and will undergo basic training there for five weeks. After the training period, the star will be informed of where he will be stationed for the duration of his service.

Rain is recognized as one of the most globally influential celebrities to come out of Korea. In 2006, Time magazine featured him as one of the "100 most influential people who shape our world" in an article on its Web site.

The 29-year-old made his debut in 2002 with the album "Bad Guy" and has since released seven albums and 19 singles. His musical career took off with the overwhelming success of the song "Ways to Avoid the Sun", the title track from his second album.

After finding success as a singer, Rain then went on to pursue acting. After a few small parts, he starred in the popular TV drama "Sang Doo! Let's go to school" in 2003, for which he received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success. In the same year, he won the KBS best new actor award for his role in the series.

He would later go on to star in other TV dramas including "Full House" in 2004, starring opposite actress Song Hye-kyo, as well as "A Love to Kill" in 2005. It was "Full House" that boosted Rain's popularity in other Asian countries, including in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, making him a household name in this part of the world.

Ever the ambitious superstar, Rain also went on to star in films, the first of which was director Park Chan-wook's "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK" in 2006 opposite actress Im Soo-jeong.

He then ventured in to the U.S. market, with roles in the Hollywood films "Speed Racer" and "Ninja Assassin".

On Sunday, the singer wrapped up his last cross-country tour before starting his military service at the Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park, eastern Seoul. The two-day concert attracted more than 20,000 fans.

By Cho Jae-eun [jainnie@joongang.co.kr]//HanCinema

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11-10-12 Rain inside the Camp

2011-10-12

credit as tagged/ratoka@rain-cloud.co.kr

先发张截图吧，哎，各位看到大爷了么。。俺心里又开始疼了

willenette · October 13, 2011

[10-13] 11-10-07 Rain with Jang Keun Suk and Friends in Busan (farewell meeting)

credit as tagged / ratoka-rainlegend

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*** It's nice to see most celebrities able to just hang and have a drink with each other. Lucky people who were there as well. These stars are really cool And it's the place that is unusual.

Top stars spotted hanging out together after the ’16th BIFF’

On October 12th, SBS‘s ‘One Night in TV Entertainment‘ broadcasted footage of a bevy of stars meeting up and gathering together at the ‘16th Busan International Film Festival‘!

There’s a popular little town for ‘pojangmachas‘ (little street stand walk-ins) in Haewundo that even the stars can’t seem to get enough of. Jang Dong Gun and Odagiri Joe made headlines after meeting up for a round of drinks, but they weren’t the only stars sighted in the area.

The cameras of ‘One Night in TV Entertainment’ were able to catch sightings of Go Soo, Rain, Kim Sun Ah, and Jang Geun Suk sharing drinks.

Rain commented, “I met up with other actors for the first time in a while and spent some quality time with them.”

Other stars included Song Hye Gyo, Yoo Ji Tae, Ji Sung, Mun Chae Won, and Yoo In Na.

Source + Photos: Newsen via Nate / allkpop

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*** I felt my heart breaking again while watching this video. It hurts just watching this thing... I'm literally tearing up once again. This is so freaking' saaaad. Please be safe, RAIN!

Rain shares a final greeting video on his way to enlistment

To the dismay of fans everywhere, Rain officially enlisted in the Korean army on October 11th. On his way to the military training camp, he filmed a video to share a final goodbye with his fans and uploaded it through YouTube under the title, ‘Rain’s enlistment video revealed.’

The world star is seen sitting in a car, dressed casually in a hat and scarf to fit the autumn weather. Looking into the camera Rain says, “It’s an hour before my enlistment. I promise to be back soon. Over the past ten years I was able to achieve a lot of things because of your support. Thank you for all the tears and laughter throughout our time together and all the many memorable moments,” and ended his speech with a moving, “I love you.”

For his final greeting he said, “I apologize for causing such a fussy enlistment. Thank you for the ten years of love you have shown me,” and finished with a shout of allegiance.

Rain joined the military in Gyunggi-do, Korea on October 11th. Once he completes five weeks of basic military training, he will become an active duty soldier.

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Source & Photo: Newsen / allkpop

anjjo · October 13, 2011

[Oct-13-2011]<Eng.trans> Rain's interview with SBS TV "Hanbam"_ Woman's most striking features to Rain, are her personality, eyes, and teeth.

Aired on 12 October.

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/3oenZ5TcuOQ/

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Singer Bi (Rain) or actor 'Jung Ji Hoon'.

After 10 years of debuting, he has become a go-getter to dominate the world.

SBS TV's HanBam (Midnight Entertainment news) got an exclusive interview with Rain.

0:14~0:24

Rain : Hi, everyone. This is 'Jung Ji Hoon'

Long time no see.

This is the day that my everything opens to you.

Now Power Interview begins.

0:29~0:34

Reporter : I hear Rain has just arrived. I'll have an interview with him as soon as he shows up.