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

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*** RAIN posted this yesterday with the caption - "We are holding a small event for a good cause this Saturday.  We hope you will be of some help #CharityEvent #Dokmak-ro 3-gil 41" -  

 

 

 

 

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*** It's not JYP but, it's RAIN.  

 

 

Rain disciplines his dancers while preparing for LA concert | Season B Season 4 EP.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** RAIN looks so COOL at the Hermes event venue.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** RAIN met a fan for 21-years during Flea Market this weekend. According to her - "We talked, took pictures, and got autographs. The day I got my favorite clothes and bags. When I heard that a flea market was opening in Hongdae, I asked my husband to go with me. Although, he told me to go alone. I barely convinced myself to go. The 2-bags & a coat I got are the ones I saw Rain's often used it when traveling abroad. My husband chose them.  It was nice to talk to RAIN oppa a lot. My husband was happy to get something good. KCM was also there. He was helping RAIN promoting goods. We are so interested that we got them as soon as we entered. Sales king, promotion king Kang Chang-mo is the best! Come to think of it, the three men I love the most are captured in one photo. "  

 

 

 

 

 

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RAIN with KCM during Flea Market

 

 

 

 

 

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*** A female fan wrote this after he met RAIN at the Flea Market. "Oppa, you signed the year 2033 in advance...? Hahahahahahaha I saw it now haha. It will be signed again in 2063.... The time I spent liking you became twice as long as the time I didn't know you... Now, when we meet, we feel comfortable and like family.. But the heart that feels like it will explode at the first appearance is still there. Finally, my wish to take a picture with a handwritten autograph came true. I  got sunglasses and clothes that still have your scent on them... Thank you so much to the production staff for creating a great opportunity and great meeting."   

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Another female fan post after she met RAIN at the Flea Market.  "I took a picture with Rain and got his autograph twice. He signed it at KCM's back." 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** RAIN posted these slide of photos yesterday with a caption - "Thank you so much to everyone who came. All proceeds will be donated and I will add more and use it for good causes." - Please have opportunities like this often. I envy those fans who could be there. Sigh..... I hope I can go to your concert once again.  

 

 

 

 

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*** Another female fan met RAIN at the Flea Market. She wrote - "After chasing Rain for 18 years, I met him unexpectedly! This is the most glorious moment in my star-chasing life♥️ You are always my best idol @rain_oppa ! Love and support you forever." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Another female fan met RAIN at the Flea Market and she wrote this - "People of the world!!! Finally, after 2 years of being a fan of RAIN Oppa!!!!!!!!!!! I took my first selfie with him... I can’t believe a day like this would come. Because it's a meaningful day, I won't post a photo of my face on Instagram, but I'll cover it and post i. The flea market was more meaningful because it was an event with a good purpose. And #kcm, I just thank you for working so hard in business. I'm sorry I told you to go away. I was blinded by RAIN's selfie... Thank you for your hard work, and I will continue to work hard to make today's memories!!" -  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Watch RAIN on November 25th to officially announce the winner of Asia Super Young. Asia Super Young is a Chinese survival show that will be aired on TVB and Youku.   

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Rain donated 100 million won (equivalent to $75,787.16 USD) to Korea’s Fruit of Love NGO. On November 10th, Rain visited the Fruit of Love Center in Jung-gu, Seoul and personally donated 100 million won to the Fruit of Love. Kim Byung-joon, Chairman of Fruit of Love, and Huang In-sik, Secretary-General, attended the donation ceremony. The relationship between Fruit of Love and Rain began in 2004. Rain, who participated in the launching ceremony of the Fruit of Love year-end sharing event and donated money and talents to participate in the sharing, also appeared as a model for the Fruit of Love year-round advertisement in September. Kim Byung-joon said, "Singer Rain has shown irreplaceable charm and talent in many fields such as singing, acting, and acting, and has established himself as a top star representing Korea. He appeared in our commercials. I'm very grateful for the donation he shared."  

 

Rain will hold a solo concert "STILL RAINING" at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City, USA on the 22nd, and at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Los Angeles, USA on the 25th.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain's donation with Fuit of Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** RAIN posted this clip 2-days ago. 

 

 

 

RAIN with Taemin doing Guiltychallenge, Taemin's song

 

 

 

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*** RAIN posted these slide of photos 2-days ago.  

 

 

 

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Bada Lee in Season B Season 4 EP.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain Donates W100 Million to Charity

 

Singer and actor Rain donated W100 million to charity organization Community Chest of Korea last Friday (US$1=W1,317).

 

Apart from merely donating money to the charity since 2004, he has also been working pro bono to help others by doing what he is good at. 

 

As part of such efforts, Rain has been promoting the charity's year-round campaigns by appearing in its ads to help drive donations since last September.

credit : Chosun Ilbo

https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2023/11/13/2023111300901.html

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Husband and wife Kim Tae Hee and Rain were spotted together with their daughters in Los Angeles

 

 

 

Kim Tae Hee and Rain have rarely appeared in the media or social media since they fell in love and got married, making people want to pry into their private lives. Unexpectedly, a lucky netizen recently met the family in Los Angeles, USA, and a photo of their daughter’s face was accidentally exposed.

 

The couple is very protective of their daughters’ privacy and has never exposed their faces. What a coincidence, this time it was captured by a netizen's camera. From the leaked picture, Rain was dressed casually and was seen carrying one of his daughters, followed closely behind by Kim Tae Hee, who was wearing an elegant outfit while holding the other daughter's hand.

 

Rain once revealed on the show that their two daughters are more like their mother because Kim Tae Hee and her daughters have double eyelids. Now, the family of four has been captured by the camera. Their eldest daughter has grown so big. Her height reaches her mother's waist. Although her face cannot be seen clearly, she is guessed to be as beautiful as her mother.

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/4492877

 

 

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低調夫妻檔金泰希、Rain 洛杉磯接女兒被野生捕獲

 

娛樂頻道／綜合報導〕韓國演藝圈低調夫妻檔金泰希與Rain，自戀愛到步入婚姻後，鮮少在媒體或社群上放閃，讓人不禁想窺探他們的私下生活。沒想到，近日有幸運的網友在美國洛杉磯巧遇他們一家人，直誇畫面美得像偶像劇，女兒正臉照也意外曝光。

 

金泰希與Rain相當保護家人，從未曝光過女兒的正臉照，好巧不巧，這次被網友的行程記錄器拍下。從流出的畫面中，見穿著休閒的Rain抱著其中一個女兒，後方緊跟著的金泰希則身穿氣質長洋裝，緊緊牽著另一個女兒。

 

事實上，Rain曾在節目透露2個女兒比較像媽媽，因為金泰希和女兒都有雙眼皮，他則沒有。如今，他們一家四口被野生捕獲，有人發現金泰希女兒原來已經長這麼大了，身高目測到媽媽的腰，雖然看不清楚臉龐，從氣質來看，猜測應該跟媽媽一樣是個大美人。

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*** 'Smoke' challenge has garnered immense attention, with popular celebrities such as BTS' V and Jungkook, IVE's Yujin, NCT's Taeyong, SEVENTEEN's Hoshi and DK, Jay Park, Kang Daniel, and more joining the challenge. When it comes to K-pop's hottest dance challenge of the year, one could arguably say it'd be the 'Smoke' challenge made by dancer Bada for 'SWF 2'. She has chosen the stars she thinks nailed the 'Smoke' challenge the best! on November 15th. Bada conducted an exclusive interview where she's asked to mention the star who left the most impression on her. Bada remarked, "It's hard to pick just one. I'd say Rain and Taeyang were the best." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rain Returns: The K-Pop Legend Discuses First U.S. Shows In A Decade, Balance As An Artist & CEO

 

In 2006, Rain staged the biggest U.S. concerts for Korean artists at the time, sang in Pepsi’s ads for the FIFA World Cup in Germany, sold over one million albums across Asia, and joined The TIME 100 list as one of the most influential people in the world. All before the term “K-pop” had found its place in the modern music lexicon, Rain was not only making mainstream inroads but standing alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment upon establishing himself as a top South Korean performer by mixing intricate hip-hop sounds with a slinky, stimulating display of showmanship.

 

 

Christina Aguilera starred alongside him in the Pepsi ads while Diddy shouted him out during his New York concert. One of Rain’s most visible moments came after Stephen Colbert playfully challenged him to an on-air dance battle when the Korean star beat him in the 2007 TIME readers’ poll and the stars filmed a skit together the following year. As Rain went on to new accolades like Hollywood movie roles, setting audience records in Japan, and performing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his star constantly shined bright at home. Rain launched and mentored boy bands under self-started labels, acted in film and television dramas across languages, and became a beloved variety TV star, particularly with 2020’s charity supergroup SSAK3 with comedian-host Yoo Jaesuk, Lee Hyori and fellow K-pop legend Lee Hyori that scored a Billboard chart hit with “Beach Again.”

 

While his reign never let up, the star’s last big moment in the U.S. was filming Lionsgate film The Prince with castmates Bruce Willis, John Cusack and 50 Cent in Alabama during the 2013 holiday season. Yet a decade later, Rain returned stateside as the most senior star performing at the 2023 KCON Los Angeles festival in August ahead of two concert dates as part of his STILL RAINING world tour in November.

 

Rain performs in Atlantic City for the first time at the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on November 22 before returning for his first show in Las Vegas since 2009 with a November 25 show at the MGM Grand Arena. With help in production from Infinite Prospects Entertainment, the production and management company that launched the We Bridge Music Festival and Expo in Vegas earlier this year, STILL RAINING is not just Rain’s first tour in seven years but a time to celebrate and honor the star’s 25 years in the game at a time of heightened awareness and appreciation in Korean music and culture.

 

And for Rain, the shows will spotlight an artist who is happier, wiser, and, finally, able to immerse himself in the moment.

“When I was much younger, I used to have this determination that I must succeed,” he shares via a translator in a casual Zoom call from Korea. “If I’m doing a concert, it must be a sold-out show. But nowadays, I just want to be able to enjoy my music with my fans.”

 

Reflecting on everything from the K-pop industry titans who mentored him then and now to his new tour, music and focuses, Rain explores the scope of his career below.

 

 

Jeff Benjamin: What’s special about this year to return to the U.S. and hold performances once again? And how are you feeling coming back to see your U.S. fans after all these years?

RAIN: It’s been over 10 years since I’m returning to perform in the States and, specifically, Las Vegas. I worked really hard over the past decade and a lot has transpired since then but it feels new again. I’m grateful to K-pop fans and my fan club for this opportunity to be able to return and perform in the States. There’s so much I want to show

Jeff Benjamin: How was making your U.S. comeback performance at KCON in Los Angeles this summer? Is that intimidating for such a big event and lineup?

I prepared a lot because it’s been a long time since I performed for a global K-pop audience and there were a lot of my juniors there watching. I wanted to give them my best. But I didn’t feel any nervousness because performing is what I do regularly and love. It just felt great being reunited with my U.S. fans; I just had a lot of fun. I used to think that, like a professional athlete, I would have to or should retire around the age of 40. But after performing at KCON LA, I thought to myself, “I think I can do this a bit longer. Perhaps, I can keep performing even at this age if I put in my best effort.”

 

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Jeff Benjamin: It sounds like KCON might have inspired you to go on this new tour? Are there differences you notice between preparing for your performances now versus years ago?

Personally, there aren’t many differences for me as in the effort I put into preparing back then for my concerts versus the effort I put in now. But I do find myself listening more to younger K-pop artists’ music and Western artists’ music now to keep up with the current trends. If that’s half of my preparation, the other half is focusing on my strengths, continuously improving upon my performance skills.

Jeff Benjamin: Are any artists catching your eye these days? Or what inspires Rain these days?

I’ve been listening to a lot of Doja Cat’s music lately, but what inspires me is listening to the music of other artists that I like. I also get inspired by the everyday sensory things like the wind blowing or the smells or first impressions while I’m walking down the street.

Jeff Benjamin: Do your senses ever blend with sound and music? It’s called synesthesia and it seems common among artists.

Sometimes when the wind is blowing pleasantly, or I smell something nice, it triggers memories as well as feelings of different beats. I’ll record these beats on my phone to take back to my studio to make into beats for a track.

Jeff Benjamin: When making new music, do you feel pressure to have similar commercial success or ensure sold-out concerts? Or do you give yourself more freedom today?

When I was much younger, I used to have this determination that I must succeed. For example, I must sell a lot of albums, or if I’m doing a concert, it must be a sold-out show. But nowadays, I just want to be able to enjoy my music with my fans. When I’m working on new music now, I don’t approach it as intensely and scrupulously as I used to, but, rather, I tend to think more about will my fans like this, will they be able to easily sing along with me. I have been working on a new album, and I realized in the process that it’s less about putting out a strong image or proving myself to the world and more about creating music my fans and I can enjoy for a long time together.

Jeff Benjamin: Will we hear any of the new music at these upcoming shows?

Originally, that was the plan. The ‘STILL RAINING’ tour is going to be about a year-long tour, starting with Atlantic City and Las Vegas next month, with plans for Europe, Asia, the and South America. I’m thinking that the new album will come out around next March, about midway through the tour, so unfortunately, it won’t be ready in time for these first two U.S. shows but maybe we can end the tour with a finale in the States?

 

 

Jeff Benjamin: As a pioneer in K-pop, do you feel ways you’ve been able to help build K-pop overseas? I think you deserve much credit.

Two of the biggest pillars of K-pop are JYP [Entertainment] and HYBE. I’m thinking that J.Y. Park and Bang Si-Hyuk’s guidance and mentorship from the start of my career played a big role in my successes. I still turn to them often for their advice for running my own company, as well as my progression as an artist, and I still learn so much from them. Since I was their first artist, and I was successful, they went on to create more generations of successful artists. So, in that sense, I suppose I played a small role in K-pop’s success?

Jeff Benjamin: Tell us what that business side is like.What conversations are you having? And what reflections do you have on that business side of your career?

In Korea, running a K-pop entertainment and management company is very competitive, but I find it to be fun. Even with hard work and success, you will still face challenges and failures. But because I love what I do, and I have my older brother hyungs whom I can lean on for help or advice, I see even the tough times as part of my company’s and my personal growth and development. I’m always challenging myself and working extremely hard so that in 10 years, the RAIN Company can proudly celebrate the successes of our artists.

Jeff Benjamin: Is there a piece of advice from either JYP or Mr. Bang that you remember or memories you go back to help lead you?

Bang Si-Hyuk has treated me to good food on multiple occasions recently, and while sharing a meal together, he also shares a lot of wisdom with me. As for JYP, we speak on the phone quite often, especially more so these days because he’s preparing a new album release. I confide in both whenever I find myself worried or stressed about something because they both have an immense wealth of experience and knowledge in the entertainment and music industries.

Jeff Benjamin: Going back to you, what do you still want to achieve in your career?

First and foremost is just living a happy and healthy life with my family. Second is, for as long as I’m running a company, for my employees and artists to be happy. Happiness, that’s really it.

 

 

 

source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2023/11/17/rain-returns-the-k-pop-legend-discuses-first-us-shows-in-a-decade-balance-as-an-artist--ceo/?sh=3d5148fa654c