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

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*** Lucky this male fan who got his picture taken  with RAIN and having an autograph at the same time.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Thailand

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*** RAIN posted these slide of photos yesterday with the caption - "Start preparing but, as soon as I got to the practice room, my legs started to feel weak and I feel thirsty and wanted to drink. It was raining outside.." -  

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxIlS8XxswD/

 

 

 

 

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New Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Taiwan

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9 K-Dramas Where The Leads Faked Their Romance Only To Make It Real

 

How often have you heard about faking it till you make it? Projecting scenarios with self-confidence and conviction, before you know it, your intent has taken shape in reality. And some of the best K-drama characters are perfect examples of this.

 

They start a fake and sometimes contractual relationship, only to find themselves down the rabbit hole of love and longing.

 

Here are nine such K-dramas where the main couples were faking their relationship, only to realize they had indeed got into what they had been avoiding all along.

 

 

“Full House”

 

 

Naive Ji Eun (Song Hye Kyo) is an aspiring scriptwriter who gets tricked into a vacation by her two so-called friends, and she ends up losing her home. Homeless and woebegone, she does not realize that the new owner is none other than the man whom she had run into on her vacation, Young Jae (Rain), a famous actor with a cocky charm and who is absolutely intolerant toward Ji Eun. Young Jae wants to win over the subject of his affection Hye Won and thinks a fake relationship with Ji Eun would serve the purpose. So the two enter into a contractual marriage, only to realize they have some serious sparks between them.

“Full House” is a fluffy and breezy rom-com. It’s a treat to watch both Song Hye Kyo and Rain so young and raw. Both the actors have a comforting screen presence, which translates into a relatable chemistry between their characters. It’s a no-fuss show, so grab the popcorn and enjoy the antics on screen!

 

 

credit : soompi news

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RAIN in "Fruit of Love" Community Chest of Korea

 

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Taiwan

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*** Community Chest of Korea is a charity organization, encouraging people to donate to those in need. They're being appointed as promotional ambassador for this organization. 

 

 

2023 FRUIT OF LOVE Year-round Ad the Making with RAIN&CHUU

(With Chinese subtitles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Taiwan

 

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[Making Film] BODYFRIEND / RAIN says, "There is no time!!"

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPyl8taIolc

 

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Taiwan

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*** RAIN will perform a solo concert in the United States for the first time in seven years titled “STILL RAINING” since “THE SQUALL” Asian tour held in 2016. Don't miss it out!  

 

2023.11.22

Atlantic City - (Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena)

2023.11.25 - (MGM Grand Garden Arena)

Las Vegas

9.26 Pre-Sale for subscriber of www.infiniteprospectsent.com

9.28 10AM (EST) / 11PM (KST) General Sale Open

www.IEMShowplace.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** RAIN posted this clip with the caption - "Hey there, Cloud! Can you believe it’s been seven years since our last concert tour? I‘m beyond excited to finally meet you in person! There are so many things I want to show you, so I’m having a tough time deciding. Our first performance will be on November 22nd, 2023, at the Hard Rock Live in Etess Arena, Atlantic City. And then, we‘ll be heading over to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for our next show on November 25th, 2023. And I’ll let you know about upcoming performances as soon as we decide on the next destination. And get ready because I will burn my heart and soul into these performances! Can‘t wait to see you there! I’ll provide information about our schedule in Korea separately, so please stay tuned!" -  

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxcTvNJxLKy/?hl=en

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*** On the episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block ‘ broadcast on September 20th, RAIN was mentioned - Kim Nam Gil appeared as a guest and met Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho. Yoo Jae Suk praised Kim Nam Gil, “In 2009, it was truly Kim Nam Gil’s era. Rain and Lee Byung Hun were also around at that time, but he was chosen as the number one sexy star by housewives, surpassing these two. He was known as the ‘national heartthrob’.” 

 

 

 

 

source : https://v.daum.net/v/20230920225456509

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From Swings to BTS Jungkook “Let’s save stars’ privacy”

 

 

The entertainment industry is grappling with stalking crimes as celebrities continue to voice their concerns about the issue

On Sep 20th, rapper Swings said through his SNS account, “Lately, there have been many people who follow me wherever I go. Just now, the police took one of them with them.”

 

Actress Kim Tae Hee and her husband Rain also suffered from stalking by sasaeng fans. In 2020, Rain’s agency revealed the CCTV footage of the woman visiting Rain and Kim Tae Hee’s house and pressing the doorbell. The agency emphasized that if sasaeng fans continue to infringe on the artist’s private life and threaten their safety, they will take all legal measures without exception. Despite their efforts, the harassment persisted. In February last year, the Seoul Yongsan Police Station arrested a 47-year-old woman, referred to as A, for the offense. A was subsequently tried in December last year.

 

 

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source : https://v.daum.net/v/20230920170019104

 

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RAIN in Chilpo Jazz Festival

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

credit : Raincloud10 / Rain Cloud Thailand

 

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*** RAIN posted this clip with the caption - "Performance practice... Acoustic version after 20 years #Handshake It was so difficult to sing back then, but now I enjoy it so much~ Practice for Las Vegas and Atlantic City 2023 THE RAIN ‘STILL RAINING’ in the US Announcement 2023.11.22 Atlantic City 2023.11.25 Las Vegas 9.26 Pre-Sale for subscribers of www.infiniteprospectsent.com 9.28 10AM (EST) / 11PM (KST) General Sale Open www.IEMShowplace.com Don’t miss it out!" -  

 

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxitej4B5uH/?hl=en

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*** Lucky girl who has been a fan of RAIN since she was 13 years old finally met him in Shanghai!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Raincloud10 / Rain Cloud Thailand

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*** RAIN flew to Shanghai yesterday morning September 24 for Asia Super Young second round shooting! Asia Super Young is a Chinese survival show that will be aired on TVB and Youku. There are total of 65 contestants from all over Asia. The final group will be made up of 7 contestants. It will premiere this month September. I guess RAIN is with one of of the contestants in the picture. (below)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

credit : Raincloud10 / Rain Cloud Thailand

 

 

 

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[Making Film] BODYFRIEND The biggest challenge in Rain’s acting life!! Ah.. it’s not easy..

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8l96UUhB5w

 

 

 

credit : Rain Cloud Taiwan

 

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*** On September 25th, YouTuber Guje released a new video where he shared the plaintiff A’s case. According to the video, A claimed to have entered a property deal with Rain, involving a building in Hwaseong Namyang New Town, Gyeonggi Province, that A owns, and Rain’s residence in Seoul’s Itaewon. A allegedly purchased Rain’s Itaewon property last May for 85 billion KRW (approx. 72.3 million USD), while Rain reciprocally acquired A’s Namyang property and land for 235 billion KRW (approx. 200.2 million USD) under his father Jung’s name in July of the same year. A asserts that he wasn’t able to see Rain’s property in person. The singer supposedly declined to show the property citing concerns over privacy. When A asked for photos and was turned down, then indicated the desire to cancel the contract, Rain allegedly sent photos of the house. However, upon completion of the contract, A claims that the photos turned out to be of an entirely different house. Last month, A submitted a formal complaint against Rain to the Seoul Yongsan Police Station. Rain’s agency hit back, dismissing A’s claims as “untrue.” Rain Company refuted, “The seller is merely nitpicking since Rain is a celebrity. Logically speaking, it’s nonsensical to buy a million-dollar property just by looking at pictures. Even if one simply looked at the land registry or the building register during real estate transactions, the buyer’s claims do not hold water. You can check the exterior of the house from the outside. And a simple internet search shows the exterior. We have plenty of evidence to prove that the buyer’s claims are false. If he continues to press charges based on untrue claims, we’ll provide evidence through the appropriate legal channels. The facts of the matter are very clear. The buyer’s claims are far removed from common sense and reality. We will take strong legal action against this exploitative action made against Rain simply because he’s a celebrity.”  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10010277588

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*** Rain is going to the US for his "STILL RAINING" Tour this November! He is making a grand comeback to the United States.  

 

 

"The STILL RAINING tour has been a labor of love. Every song, every set, every costume is a piece of my heart that I'm excited to share... I want the audience to feel the same passion and dedication that went into creating this experience."
Rain

 

 

photo source : Kpopmap

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Rain faces real estate fraud allegations; agency issues official statement

Rain is facing allegations of real estate fraud, prompting an official statement from his agency, RAIN Company

 

 

Key Highlights

• Rain has been caught up in an 8.5 billion won real estate fraud allegation
• His agency RAIN Company has denied all allegations

 

The South Korean entertainment industry has recently been shaken by allegations of a real estate scam involving the internationally renowned South Korean singer and actor, Rain. He is currently facing accusations of being involved in an 8.5 billion won real estate fraud. The singer’s agency RAIN Company released an official statement regarding the controversy.

 

Rain faces real estate fraud allegations

Rain is currently facing allegations of defrauding 8.5 billion KRW in real estate transaction fees. These claims were reported by Money Today on September 25 and are being brought forward by an individual identified as 'A.'

'A's legal representatives, Kim Du Jin and Jang Jung Hoon from the law firm Seobuk, officially filed a complaint against Rain at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul. The complaint was submitted last month.

According to the statements provided, the alleged incident occurred in May of the previous year. At that time, Rain expressed his interest in purchasing a building and plot of land owned by 'A' in Gyeonggi Hwaseong Namyang Newtown. 'A' agreed to sell the property to Rain for a price of 25 billion KRW, approximately 18.7 million USD. In order to facilitate this transaction, Rain proposed that 'A' purchase his house in Itaewon, Seoul, to raise the necessary funds. 'A' accepted this proposal without any objections. Consequently, 'A' acquired Rain's house for 8.5 billion KRW.

In the same year, just two months after the contract was signed, Rain, acting as the representative of the corporation Mega Big Entertainment, purchased 'A's building for 23.5 billion KRW, which amounts to approximately 17.5 million USD.

However, this transaction was not without its disputes. 'A' claimed that he was unable to conduct proper due diligence and inspect Rain's property. The real estate agent, Jung, cited Rain's celebrity status and the desire to keep the transaction private due to Rain's wife, Kim Tae Hee, being at home as reasons for the lack of access. It was only after 'A' complained that he was provided with photos of the property, which were sent by a staff member named Park from Rain's company.

Complications arose when 'A' discovered discrepancies between the property he acquired and the photographs he had received. In contrast to the images, the house lacked an outdoor swimming pool, and its exterior differed significantly. Inside, the condition of the property appeared dilapidated, with torn wallpaper and markings on the walls. These disparities prompted 'A' to seek clarification from Mr. Jung, the real estate agent involved in the transaction.

Legal representatives of 'A' passionately presented their side of the dispute, asserting that Rain had cited privacy concerns, refused to reveal the true state of the house, and misrepresented its value. Consequently, 'A' was deceived into purchasing the property, resulting in a fraudulent loss of 8.5 billion KRW in the real estate transaction. They also lamented the ongoing financial impact that 'A' continues to suffer as a result of this property purchase.

 

Rain's company responds

In response to the accusation, Rain's company informed Money Today that they had not officially received the complaint. They clarified that they were only notified by the police station about the complaint recently. Consequently, they have requested that the case be transferred to the Gangnam Police Station, which falls within their jurisdiction.

Rain's team strongly denied the accusations that the house was never shown to 'A.' They asserted that Rain had every intention of showing the house and even went as far as showing it twice to 'A's wife, with the involvement of Rain's father as well. They mentioned that there is correspondence to support this claim, and the staff members from the real estate agency can verify these interactions.

Furthermore, they refuted the allegations of misrepresenting the property through photographs. They explained that the accusation regarding a false photo of an outdoor swimming pool is untrue and clarified that the photo in question was actually Rain's profile picture on KakaoTalk. They encouraged people to refer to satellite images and building records, which clearly indicate the absence of a pool. They emphasized that fabricating such falsehoods when dealing with a property worth 8.5 billion KRW is illogical.

RAIN Company asserted that they possess substantial evidence to counter the allegations. They expressed that the claims made by the buyer are far removed from the actual facts of the case and defy common sense. The company vowed to pursue appropriate countermeasures against what they see as an attempt to exploit Rain's status as a public figure.

However, 'A's representatives swiftly responded to Rain's defense through YouTuber Gu Je Yeok. They strongly contested Rain's claim of showing the house, calling it entirely false and expressing their frustration with what they perceive as baseless lies. They also stated their intent to present further evidence to disprove Rain's statements they consider deceptive.

 

 

 

source : https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/rain-faces-real-estate-fraud-allegations-agency-issues-official-statement-1246042

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*** RAIN posted these slides yesterday with the caption - "New York's Times Square ad after 14 years~ My heart races to see my ad on Times Square in 14 years.  This is the 2023 THE RAIN 'STILL RAINING' in the US Announcement. "

 

2023.11.22 Atlantic City

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