Korean singer Rain selected to sing Beijing Olympics 2008 Theme Song

[GuGu]

Lol, I talk shit about that Usher-wannabe looooong before this. This is just another great opportunity for me. Doesn't matter if he was offered/asked, or whatever, he doesn't have enough talent to be even considered for this in my opinion. Which is why it's absolutely absurd for the initial news to come out.

The Chinese agency...are not as annoying and always in my face all the time, don't have enough interest to talk shit about them.

I'd rather you not have any interest in Rain.

Seriously, blame the source of the news/rumor, not the person in the news/rumor.

[GuGu]

You must be a fan?

Actually, not really. I did have my 'fullhouse' phase for a year or so, but nothing after that. Don't worry, the only guy I dream about is you.

[yearning]

I'd rather you not have any interest in Rain.

Seriously, blame the source of the news/rumor, not the person in the news/rumor.

It's not about blaming..it's about commenting. When they first say Rain is the theme song singer, I commented on the appropriateness of whether he should be playing that role. That's different from blaming. And most of my posts talking about blame deals w/ Zhang Yi Mou anyway, if he did make that stupid decision. But seems he's a bit smarter than that.

[0-0-0]

here here!

Stop stirring up trouble!!!

Whoever nominated Vicki... omg, they have GOT to be kidding I'd even rather yearning do her baby voice of You Yi Ge Gu Niang

I think there's a possibility they could choose Jane Zhang since they did have Bibi Zhou recording olympic songs. I personally prefer the former.

For anyone who remembers the spectacular year where Jay Chou rocked up on stage and started rapping at the spring festival show, let's hope there's not a repeat of that. The only worse alternative is Fahrenheit not lip syncing, and dancing

[u4ria]

Stop stirring up trouble!!!

Whoever nominated Vicki... omg, they have GOT to be kidding I'd even rather yearning do her baby voice of You Yi Ge Gu Niang

I think there's a possibility they could choose Jane Zhang since they did have Bibi Zhou recording olympic songs. I personally prefer the former.

who's causing trouble? i was agreeing with Cristal Entity. your sad haunting voice is going to stir emotions at the opening ceremony

personally, i think the singer should have some international recognition (ie Coco Lee).

[Sparky]

Omg who runs this Olympic committee?

WANG LEE HOM all the way. He can sing his version of "Long De Chuan Ren."

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Good for China's image.

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Not so good for China's image.

This is totally unrelated, but I went to the Olympic site in Beijing this summer and I saw that they misspelled "hockey" on one of the signs. Sometimes I'm so proud of my country.

[PJ]

WANG LEE HOM all the way. He can sing his version of "Long De Chuan Ren."

I see that you have recognized this great opportunity for China/Taiwan/whomever to exercise some political engagement.

[yearning]

I see that you have recognized this great opportunity for China/Taiwan/whomever to exercise some political engagement.

Ooo..don't forget, Leehom is also an American citizen! Hahaha...

[Candide]

What kind of guy names himself Rain and Bi? Is that codeword for "I love ze cock"?

[yittz]

First excuse my ignorance of Chinese singers but they could use Jane Zhang(some girl I found on youtube) And she should wear the same outfit too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AEfAVDOX8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMYFqhXIW1o

Wow, she's good. If you don't watch the video and just listen, you would never pick she's chinese. I second your nomination!!

[GuGu]

It's not about blaming..it's about commenting. When they first say Rain is the theme song singer, I commented on the appropriateness of whether he should be playing that role. That's different from blaming. And most of my posts talking about blame deals w/ Zhang Yi Mou anyway, if he did make that stupid decision. But seems he's a bit smarter than that.

Blaming, commenting... blah blah.. watever.
I'd like to see Rain actually accept this gig just to get on some people's nerves.

BTW dude, which entry was yours in the spcnet idol?

[CanDEE]

I love Rain...

I give him credit for working so hard to get where he's at...

I was one of those disappointed fan who flew to California to see him but oh well..

I wish him BIG Success!

Aja! Aja! Fighting! Fighting! Oppa Bi aka Rain aka Ji-Joon...

This thread is about Rain right?

[oGaKirA]

Wow, she's good. If you don't watch the video and just listen, you would never pick she's chinese. I second your nomination!!

I actually can notice a slight accent. But that's what makes her English all the more exotic/intriguing.

I love Rain...

I give him credit for working so hard to get where he's at...

I was one of those disappointed fan who flew to California to see him but oh well..

I wish him BIG Success!

Aja! Aja! Fighting! Fighting! Oppa Bi aka Rain aka Ji-Joon...

This thread is about Rain right?

lol....Sis, "fighting, fighting!"
Just curious if you were able to get any compensation for your plain ticket from the promoters etc?

But ya, Rain does have a good singing voice. Now only if he would try to make songs with more singing rather then sound effects and 1-3 words. hehehe

[bigbaby]

First excuse my ignorance of Chinese singers but they could use Jane Zhang(some girl I found on youtube) And she should wear the same outfit too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AEfAVDOX8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMYFqhXIW1o

This girl kicks asses.

[pemberly]

i think they should let leon sing... "I, I I I was born in Beijing!!!...."

[david_xyz]

As I know , it is a faked news realsed by some peaple who hate Korean stars.

[bigbaby]

I would rather say, a fake news released by someone that has, no job ,no life and just want to test out public reaction.

[libby96]

First excuse my ignorance of Chinese singers but they could use Jane Zhang(some girl I found on youtube) And she should wear the same outfit too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AEfAVDOX8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMYFqhXIW1o

jane zhang? ha! i've heard of her! isn't she a 2005 supergirl? i've got her album...

[sehseh]

The Beijing Olympics organizers, the BOCOG, have denied earlier reports that it had invited South Korean performer, Rain, to sing the theme song at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympiad.

An official with the organizing committee said the BOCOG is the only valid source of news related to the Beijing Games, while reports from other media outlets on the selection of artists for the opening performance are unauthentic.

The official also condemned the intention of some performers and their agents of taking advantage of the Olympics for publicity.

He said the details of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Games are top secrets that wouldn't be announced so early.

A South Korean newspaper, Chosun Ilbo, had reported that Rain, a popular singer in East Asia, has accepted the invitation from the BOCOG to sing at the Games opening gala and detailed talks are underway.

The news was later cited by a personal online blog in China, but triggered strong opposition as 76 percent of more than 10,000 surveyed netizens thought letting a foreigner sing the Olympic theme song was unacceptable.

Source: http://english.cri.cn/2886/2008/01/08/[email protected]

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I'd like to see how Rain's publicist going to explain their 'invitation declination' now...

[sehseh]

i think they should let leon sing... "I, I I I was born in Beijing!!!...."

A vote from me!