Rain/Bi

[xox]

so Rain's new movie (Cyborg) just came out here in Korea
didn't watch it yet because my Korean is really limited
but apparently many people are saying it's confusing and not that funny -- but Rain is still cute.
Does that mean movies a flop?

[Fearless]

Does anyone know why his current concerts are all so expensive? It's no wonder that the tickets don't really sell. Unless there's a good reason behind it, the only plausible reason is that he's a really greedy person whose head is already up in the skies.

i agree that his tickets do cost a bomb, the most expensive one actually amounts up to $888. but neverthless, the $888 and $688 tickets are currently sold out for singapore.

[luckyvhang]

Korean pop star Rain will serve as goodwill ambassador to promote the country's tourism industry in 2007. The Korea Tourism Organization has appointed Rain to help promote Korean pop culture, tourist spots and restaurants around the world.

The tourism body is also promoting its newly-renovated Korean Wave Pavilion, part of its marketing activities centered around the Korean pop culture craze in Asia.

The organization says it hopes Rain will help Korea attract 7 million foreign visitors next year.

Meanwhile, Rain is set to kick off his world tour in Seoul on Friday.

credits to:Arirang News
and ttenovy from AF

[myedi]

I want to see his new movie.......

[basta_noh]

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[MsPowerbomb]

Everyone seems to be saying that the Rain concert tickets are expensive. What's the price for them anyways?

[kikiy916]

HES SO FINE.. I LOVE HEM...
IN FULL HOUSE THAT MOIVE IS SO HOT I MEAN THE COUPLES ARE SO MATCHIN....

[juitaku]

hii all Bi fans.
vote for Bi as an Asian Heartthrob 2006.
You can vote http://asianheartthrob.blogspot.com/
Only 1 vote per 1 IP address will be accepted by the system.
The winner will be announced tomorrow before the clock strikes 12:00 midnight.

all biers aja! aja!

[basta_noh]

juitaku, thanks for letting us know!I'll vote right away^^

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[basta_noh]

RAIN is MTV Asia's Artist of the Month!!!

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[MsPowerbomb]

YAY that's great to hear!

[luckyvhang]

Singer Rain, who is gearing up to conquer the world stage, has sold out the tickets for his Hong Kong concert as part of his world tour “Rain’s Coming.”

As a result, Lee In-kwang, the president of Star M Entertainment, which is in charge of Rain’s world tour, has expressed confidence that the tour will become successful.

“We put priority on concerts in China and the U.S. in this tour. Due to the successful concert in Las Vegas, more concerts can be planned in more U.S. cities including New York and LA, and China is one of the new markets we can explore,” Lee said. “I will do my best for the planned tour to serve as a stepping stone for Rain to rise to world stardom.”

Rain signed a partnership deal with Korean Air for his world tour on Monday. At a press conference held before the signing ceremony, the country’s largest carrier released an airplane bearing the singer’s picture, which will begin flights to coincide with his Hong Kong concert.

Having decided to sponsor Rain’s world tour as part of its win-win strategies, Korean Air will operate the flight from January to May. It will also provide free flights for some 80 tour staff members and 20 tons of concert equipment.

The “Rain’s Coming” world tour began in Seoul on Dec. 15 and 16, with the Las Vegas concert held on Dec. 23 and 24. The Hong Kong concert is scheduled for Jan. 12 and 13, followed by Singapore on Jan. 21, Malaysia on Jan. 27, Thailand on Feb.3 and Vietnam on March 10 and 11. Other nations on the tour include Taiwan, China, Japan, U.S. (LA and New York) and Canada (Toronto).


Source: KBS Global + KBS World Radio
Credit : jayce gal@bww2
Credits to AF to ciarain

[MsPowerbomb]

Does anyone know how his concerts in Vegas went? I wanted to attend but the show was sold out.

[basta_noh]

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[MsPowerbomb]

Wow haha nice to see Rain on the Korean Air plane!

[luckyvhang]

A car carrying Korea’s top pop star Rain was stopped by Hong Kong police last Thursday for violating the speed limit, according to reports.

Rain, who has become an Asian heartthrob, was in Hong Kong Jan. 12-14 for concerts. It was part of the 25-year-old’s World tour titled ``Rain’s Coming.’’ The tour started in Korea last December.

Rain’s car was chased by a horde of paparazzi, who have closely followed the star since his arrival Wednesday, reports said. In an attempt to escape the pursuers, Rain’s car sped to 100 km/h exceeding the speed limit of 80 km/h.

As police stopped Rain’s car, the following cars of the paparazzi and fans also halted, creating a major traffic disorder. The police charged the driver about 450 Hong Kong dollars, or 54,000 won ($58).

Despite the incident, Rain’s Hong Kong concerts thrilled fans with extravagant stage effects and the clean-cut singer’s flashy dance moves, reports said.

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Credits to francesca

[luckyvhang]

love the plane. hope i get to see it in person 1 day

[darknight123]

NIce plane, he's sooo famous.

[basta_noh]

RAIN in Singapore!!

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Korean pop sensation Rain has arrived in Singapore to a storm of fans that only hints at the expected turn-out on January 21st when he takes to the stage at the Singapore Indoor stadium on his world tour.

Jung Ji-Hoon which is his real name goes, is promising a mega show on a scale, never seen before in Singapore.

Speaking after touching down in Singapore which he is visiting for the first time, the singer said he's impressed at the warm welcome given by his fans adding, "this is my first concert in Singapore and I made a promise to Singapore fans, so I have to keep this promise. I will give my best to put a very good show on Sunday."

This is despite the fact that he says he's not fully recovered from his injury in Hong Kong.

The “Rain’s Coming” World Tour is the largest concert ever given by a Korean artist and is expected to be on par with the latest by American pop diva Madonna, in terms of scale.

The production crew includes famous names in the business including Jamie King, who has choreographed for Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera; lighting specialist Roy Bennett; and visual director Dago Gonzalez.

Speaking through an interpreter at a news conference in Singapore on Friday, the Korean sensation also known as 'Bi' said, "I've been practising hard for this concert (and) this concert is going to be an event mixing Asian and Western cultures. So I am really very confident Singapore fans will enjoy themselves..."

He revealed that one of his biggest challenges is the world tour where he aims to make his concerts a success, giving credit for this to his fans.

Although an Asian, Rain isn't big only in Asia, having performed at the 2005 American MTV Video Music Awards and staging sold-out concerts in Madison Square Garden, New York City and Caesars Palace Hotel, Las Vegas last year.

Voted as one of the most influential artists by Time magazine, Rain says he aims to use his high profile to bring the culture of Asia to the West.

He is also helping to raise awareness of the plight of AIDS orphans and children affected by AIDS as an ambassador for World Vision HIV/Aids.

“I agreed to take up this challenge as I heard about the HIV/AIDS reality that 8,000 children are orphaned by AIDS everyday and over 14 million children have lost parents to AIDS every year. Devastation caused by HIV epidemic in Africa during 1990’s could be revived here in Asia soon unless we intervene swiftly,” says Rain.

Rain saw a meteoric rise to fame since his self-titled debut album in 2002 and is known as much for his dance moves as his singing talent and charisma as a performer.

Off-stage, Rain is known for his acting roles in various Korean television dramas, the most successful being “Full House” which catapulted him to mega-star status particularly in South East Asia, where the series has aired.

During his tour Rain is also taking the opportunity to promote his debut movie here “I'm a Cyborg but that's OK”, which he has described as a "fantastic experience".

Tickets for Rain's one night only concert in Singapore ranges from $188 to $488, with some seats still available.

If you can't make it to the show, you can still get up close to the Korean sensation on January 22nd at 9am with an exclusive interview on Prime Time Morning with host Suzanne Jung.

[L4love]

he looks cute with the short hair. ...and the glasses!?!