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willenette

03-06-2008, 03:15 PM

Rain falls on 'Ninja Assassin'
Korean pop star set for Wachowski bros. film
By DARCY PAQUET
Posted: Wed., Feb. 13, 2008, 10:00am PT

Larry and Andy Wachowski have set South Korean pop star-turned-thesp Rain, aka Jung Ji-hoon, to star in their next pic, “Ninja Assassin.”
Tentatively skedded to shoot in Berlin from March to July, the Warner Bros. pic will be produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowskis, with “V for Vendetta” helmer James McTeigue likely to direct.

Casting was unveiled at a Wednesday press conference in Seoul with William Morris Agency exec veep John Mass and Rain’s agency J.Tune Entertainment.

Rain plays a supporting role in the Wachowskis’ upcoming “Speed Racer.” He also starred in Park Chan-wook’s 2007 Berlin Competition entry “I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK.”

WMA and J.Tune have announced a special partnership to guide Rain’s emergence as an international star.

The singer’s other upcoming activities include recording a new version of ‘70s hit “Kung Fu Fighting” for this summer’s release of DreamWorks animation “Kung Fu Panda” and various music events tied to the Beijing Olympics.

Source: http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=fe...1117980866&cs=1 (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1117980866&cs=1)
Credit: janejz@bi's kingdom/sexybi/JJHTH

*** I’m so excited for this man & you know, I can’t wait to hear him sing “Kung Fu Fighting” . I somehow like this song & curious how it will sound when he sings it. :D

tarong

03-11-2008, 01:26 AM

Anyeong Biers!!!:)

naku, share ko lang to commercial ng Lays sa Thailand, natutuwa lang ako kc yung mga favourite ko ang ginaya nila sa commercial. [/url] it really shows how popular they r in Asia [url="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC"]http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_218.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC)manseee!!!!hehehe

[CF] Lays Potato Chips (Imitating RAIN & TVXQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrFwF0SXIWs)

willenette

03-11-2008, 03:21 PM

"Cyborg" To Be Shown at 26th San Francisco Int'l Asian American Film Festival

The movie "I'm A Cyborg But That's OK" will be one of the few Korean movies to be featured at the 26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival starting March 13 to 23, 2008.

For show time and ticket info, here's the link:
http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmed...A&ShowShorts=Y& (http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmedia.org/tixSYS/2008/filmguide/title.php/detail/?Category=ALL&FilterVenue=ALL&Genre=KOREA&ShowShorts=Y&)

Source: http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org/2008/ (http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org/2008/)
Credit: tea@Rain-USA

credits : dsl99a / Sexy Bi

*** This is great news. :D

willenette

03-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Top star Rain plans to debut a solo female artist and male group by year's end, making his own debut as a producer. In February, he revealed at a press conference his intention to debut 2 new teams within the year. According to Rain's reps, these artists are a solo female and a male group. Though teens, they're exceptional singers and dancers and the bearers of much expectation. Rain also recently made news for being awarded the "Korean Image Stepping Stone Award" on the 19th for elevating Korea's image.

source:
http://rukorean.com/rain_to_present_new_ar...t_as_a_producer (http://rukorean.com/rain_to_present_new_artist_by_years_end_and_debut_as_a_producer)

Credits : Nii.K.Ki

***This man is really so busy this year. I don’t think it’s the money that motivates him to enter another kind of aspect in this industry but I think it’s the interest in finding other things he’s good at while he’ still here on top. :D

willenette

03-11-2008, 03:24 PM

Korean films have been receiving accolades at international film festivals.

'Girl of the Himalayas' directed by Jeon Soo-il received the best cinematography and the audience's choice awards at the 9th annual Las Palmas International Film Festival. Prior to the Las Palmas film festival, the film received three awards at the 22nd annual Swiss International Film Festival.

'I'm a Cyborg but That's OK' directed by Park Chan-wook received special honors in the fantasy category of the main competition section at the 28th annual FantasPorto International Film Festival. Meanwhile, director Kim Ki-duk's 'Breath' took home the Special Jury Prize in the Orient Express category exclusively for Asian films.

KBS Global (http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1512463_11858.html)

Credits : ttenovy

docirene

03-11-2008, 08:37 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!:)

naku, share ko lang to commercial ng Lays sa Thailand, natutuwa lang ako kc yung mga favourite ko ang ginaya nila sa commercial. it really shows how popular they r in Asia [/url]http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_218.gifmanseee!!!!hehehe

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrFwF0SXIWs"][CF] Lays Potato Chips (Imitating RAIN & TVXQ) (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC)

cute naman but not quite as sweet than our BiKyo.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_39.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000) thx for sharing.

cfc

03-12-2008, 01:43 AM

KENeticGurl

03-13-2008, 09:00 PM

Speedracer Movie:

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2703/speedracermovieimageemiya6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO2jcwgIi8o

docirene

03-14-2008, 12:54 AM

Hi tarong, docirene & willenette

http://fanrain2005.cafe24.com/stoneboard/data/rain_pds/quty_hip.jpg
credit:fanrain

CF shooting
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credit:rainkum@ahaba.net/

hello to you, my friend. hello na din kina willinette and tarong and to all Biers here.

thx sa surprise mo ha? i love it. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_126.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_11.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)

leiyah

03-14-2008, 02:05 PM

willenette

03-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Isn't Rain gonna be in "Speed Racer"? Nakita ko kasi mukha niya sa trailer.. Unless namalikmata ako.. And may nabasa ako.. I think he's gonna be in "Tekken the movie" He's gonna be Lee ata.. Or someone.. Nakalimutan ko na name.. Pagnatandaan ko, post ko dito

Ye, leiyah, he's in SR, which will be premiered on May 8. He also has an upcoming movie, Ninja Assassin, which he'll be playing the lead role. Actually, he's in Berlin right now to shoot this movie.

His message his cute before leaving for Berlin last March 7.
Here’s the translation of his message (There's a video of this but I don't have the link with me right now) :

English translation

Hello everybody!
Now, I'm at Incheon airport, going to depart to Berlin for filming of movie.
Please take care of your health.
Hope everybody supports Speed Racer movie!

original clip source : www.rain-jihoon.com (http://www.rain-jihoon.com/)
reuped on youtube & Etrans by asheslino@youtubeEnglish translation

Credits : arkad / Sexy Bi

tarong

03-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Anyeong Biers:)

i watched arirangtv on the internet last night, and RAIN was featured @ showbiz extra:p he talked abt his recently concert in korea and his upcoming movie SPEED RACER as well. visit www.arirangtv.com (http://www.arirangtv.com)

docirene, unnine syempre wala talaga makaktalo sa bikyo luvteam;)

cfc, hi sis, thanks for the pix, kahit payat sya maganda p rin sya magdala ng damit!!! sana magpataba uli sya after ng shooting ng movie nya.

hi leiyah, tama ka sya nga ang nakita mo,hehehe siguro naman sa poster nandon din ang mukha ni RAIN???

willenette, thanks for the info sis.

hi KENeticGurl

docirene

03-18-2008, 01:50 AM

Anyeong Biers:)

docirene, unnine syempre wala talaga makaktalo sa bikyo luvteam;)

hay naku, kelangan pa bang imemorize yan? siyempre naman bikyo rules!!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_11.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_75.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)

willenette

03-18-2008, 03:37 PM

RAIN asked help from fans

Rain has asked his fans, through J Tune Entertainment’s homepage, to help him find photographs of him that are illegally distributed.

The Korea singer had a world tour in 2007 and before his concert in Thailand, he signed a contract with MAMA, a Thai company, to allow it to use his picture for the packaging of it cup noodles. Under the terms of this contract, the cup noodles with Rain’s picture on it can only be sold within a given period but unfortunately, that term was not followed and is still on sale up to this day. Pictures of the cup noodles can actually be found in the Internet.

Because of this, Rain requested his Korean and overseas fans to help him fight against his pictures being used illegally.

Source: Empas
translated: krnloop

*** A contract is a contract & if this is over you have to re-package your product. But according to some people in Thailand, this Mama Noodles with his image is no longer in the market. ;)

willenette

03-19-2008, 02:38 PM

WHO HAS THE HOTTEST BODY?

Source: http://krfilm.net/f/t-15354-1-1-ai-la-nguo...nh-hap-dan-nhat (http://krfilm.net/f/t-15354-1-1-ai-la-nguoi-co-than-hinh-hap-dan-nhat)
Etrans: Jess@KST_Cichlid
Please give us proper credits if you copy it to the other sites. Thank you!

From March 10 to March 17, website Dcinside of Korean did a public poll with the subject "Who has the hottest body?". It had 29.322 people voted in this poll.

The result as follow:
The first place is Hyun Bin with 7563 votes (25,8%)
The second place is Bae Yong Joon with 7489 votes (25,5%)
The third place is Kwon Sang Woo with 6521 votes (22,2%)
Number four is Bi (Rain) with 4867 votes (16,6%)
So Ji Sub got the fifth place with 1243 votes (4,2%)

Besides, Seven, Cha In Pyo and Eric are all in the top 10.

**************************************************************************************
A lot of K-male stars have nice frame but having a firm 6-pack abs only a handful of them. HyunBin’s body is great but not HOT for me. I like Se7en’s music but not as much as his body. RAIN’s #4? – it never happens in my mind. :rolleyes:

willenette

03-19-2008, 02:42 PM

Here's one more Hollywood-level actor who will be in <Ninja Assassin>...

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/malaydebster/choucollin_matrix_tn.jpg

Chou Stars In Wachowski Ninja Film

Matrix cast member Collin Chou told SCI FI Wire that he will be one of four leads in a new fantasy ninja film from Matrix creators Larry and Andy Wachowski, who will produce but not direct. Variety has reported that the film will be called Ninja Assassin, a title Chou couldn't confirm.

"I don't think I'm supposed to talk about it, but I am working with the Wachowski brothers next month, and I look forward to working with them again on a major movie," Chou said in an interview at the Wizard World convention in Los Angeles over the weekend. "It will be in Berlin." As for the film's title, Chou said: "I don't know if that's the final name yet." Chou played Seraph in all three of the Wachowskis' Matrix films.

Chou also confirmed a longstanding rumor that he is playing a role that Jet Li turned down. "I have to say that I'm constantly grateful to Jet Li, and I thank him all the time, but that is personal," Chou joked. (Chou co-stars with Li and Jackie Chan in the upcoming fantasy martial-arts film The Forbidden Kingdom.)

Chou said that the Wachowskis' ninja movie starts production in late April or early May. "And this is a part that is built around me," he said. "They have wanted to have me in a larger part, and I was waiting and waiting for a long time for it to happen. I am one of four of the main characters in this movie. It is a great honor to be on board."

Korean pop star Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, is also part of the project and one of the four main characters. Rain, who is in the upcoming Speed Racer film, was also in last year's Korean film I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK.

Variety earlier reported that the film will be produced by Matrix producer Joel Silver and most likely will be directed by James McTeigue, who also helmed the Wachowski-produced V for Vendetta.

Lionsgate's Forbidden Kingdom opens April 18. --Mike Szymanski

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=50471 (http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=50471)
Credit : benamoo
Posted by karman1668@RainHK (karman1668@RainHK)

michsolo

03-23-2008, 08:03 AM

More Than Just The Money, It's Realizing A Dream

During the time of confirmation for world star Rain's pay rate for his second Hollywood movie <Ninja Assassin>, which stands at about $500,000 US dollars, Rain's side said, "Rather than looking at the compensation, we hope that everyone will be able to see the process of the realization of a bigger dream."

His representative company J.TUNE pointed out that Rain's American agent WMA (WILLIAM MORRIS AGENCY, L.L.C) and England's Rocklock Films Ltd. had signed on Rain's related compensation for his role in <Ninja Assassin> to be at US$500,000, and upon the screening of the movie the profits from the box office will be divided based on the "Running Guarantee" contract.

Rain's $500,000 compensation does not count as much considering he is acting the leading role in a movie that cost hundreds of millions of dollars to produce. Regarding this, Rain's side said, "As of now we are not considering money income, stages of compensation of the contract and so on. We are just approaching this from an attitude of a newbie as a good form of work. Rain is in the middle of the process of realizing a dream."

Although it is only $500,000 in the beginning, trust that it will be a market of $5,000,000 or $50,000,000 US dollars later. Rain hopes that his own march towards Hollywood will broaden the industry for South Korean actors as well.

Rain went abroad to Berlin on March 7th for the filming of <Ninja Assassin>. He will be there for approximately 3 months, concentrating on the movie shoot.

Link : http://isplus.joins.com/enter/star/200803/...0002010401.html

Credit :
karman1668@RainHK
English Translation & Edited by dsl99a@Rain-USA

picaipay

03-23-2008, 11:33 AM

hello mga sis! excited na ko sa speed racer!!! Ü

tarong

03-23-2008, 02:11 PM

HAPPY EASTER BIERS!!!

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1838/greeting3eg7.gif

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/2207/pgifs5xx1.gif

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8323/pgifs7zx8.gif

yes lapit na Speed Racer!!!

willenette & michsolo, thanks for the info.

docirene

03-24-2008, 01:15 AM

08.03.22 Taejo-SpeedRacer Poster [Eng Ver']--UK
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7397/12061488599gw3k5pzpd2wpxc6.jpg
source : hankooki
credit : RainWorld [Daum]
reposted:fongarkad_onlyrain

08.03.22 Taejo-SpeedRacer Poster [TW edition]

http://www.soompi.com/forums/style_images/1/img-resized.png Reduced: 79% of original size [ 641 x 1024 ] - Click to view full image
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5381/a6443580113vg2.jpg
credit : chr0310@cloud-taiwan
reposted:fongarkad_onlyrain

docirene

03-24-2008, 01:16 AM

MT Movie Time Magazine
20-29 March,2008
credit:khunnaiphan_onlyrain

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http://upload.pingbook.com/upload3/1206191925qrtlrc0dkoh28629.jpg (http://upload.pingbook.com/?view=1206191925qrtlrc0dkoh28629)

docirene

03-24-2008, 01:17 AM

Rain_Samsung Olympic theme song "AnyDream" complete version of MTV http://www.soompi.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif

http://it.sohu.com/20080322/n255853765.shtml (http://it.sohu.com/20080322/n255853765.shtml)
source:it.sohu.com
credit:rainhk

http://upload.pingbook.com/upload3/1206201301jyd371uk76ew0gng.jpg (http://upload.pingbook.com/?view=1206201301jyd371uk76ew0gng)

tarong

03-24-2008, 09:39 PM

MT Movie Time Magazine
20-29 March,2008
credit:khunnaiphan_onlyrain

(http://upload.pingbook.com/?view=1206191925qrtlrc0dkoh28629)
http://upload.pingbook.com/upload3/1206191925qrtlrc0dkoh28629.jpg</a>

yay unnie, i like this one!!!:cool:

docirene

03-25-2008, 12:20 AM

yay unnie, i like this one!!!:cool:

yup ako din. cute nya jan kc.;)

azuvilla

03-25-2008, 03:53 PM

March 25, 2008

Samsung Unveils Promotional Music Video Starring Rain

http://english.kbs.co.kr/ICSFiles/artimage/2008/03/25/c_ent_nws/080325_ent_2.jpg

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the 2008 Beijing Olympics theme song and the music video that will be used for advertising its Anycall mobile phones. Singer and actor Rain, who is one of the hottest celebrities in Asia, stars in the music video.

Samsung Electronics, one of the official sponsors of the 2008 summer Olympic games, launched the music video starring Rain at a recent event announcing the participants of the Olympic Flame relay. The music video is about working hard and achieving one's dreams. Rain conveys the message by dancing throughout the music video.

Rain took active part in choreographing the dance moves for the music video, which boasts blockbuster-level cinematography. In the video, Rain battles it out with talented B-Boys and shows off his sexy charm to the fullest. Rain's physique in the music video reportedly looks very impressive, as he underwent months of hard training to prepare for the shooting of the film 'Ninja Assassin,' a new Hollywood action movie.

Director Jang Jae-hyuk, who made the music video for 'It's Raining,' the title song of Rain's 3rd studio album, took charge once again. Samsung Anycall's promotional music video starring Rain will be played throughout the Olympic Flame relay as well as the summer Olympic games for a total of 97 days. The video will also be edited into a 15-second commercial clip that will go on air nationwide in China and Hong Kong starting in early April.

Once he finishes shooting 'Ninja Assassin,' Rain will visit China in mid-August to take part in events related to the Summer Olympics.

Source: KBS Global Entertainment News

willenette

03-25-2008, 04:30 PM

08 Mar 24 [innolife] Maggie Q: Hopes Rain Will Not Lose Focus In Hollywood

Deb's note: Maggie Q is currently in Seoul together with Andy Lau promoting their new movie "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon". She and Rain were co-presenters of an award at last year's Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

As one of the seniors stepping very early into Hollywood, Maggie Q proposed the following suggestion to Asian actors, "For those Asian actors wanting to develop in Hollywood, the most important thing is that you do not lose your own focus."

(Skipping)

Maggie Q, who can portray both a moving performance matched with the ability to do acrobatic fighting movements, indicated this, "In order to survive in Hollywood, the most important thing is that you don't lose your focus. Although South Korean actors have left a profound impression on me, I can only remember several names, but I have heard the news of Rain stepping into Hollywood." Maggie Q as a senior gave Rain such an advice to him upon hearing the news that he was

heading to Hollywood through <The Matrix>'s directors the Wachowski Brother's new movie <Speed Racer>.

"The most important thing is not to forget why you're doing this in the first place. However, staying focus in Hollywood is extremely important yet a very difficult thing to do. And given what is assigned to us, Asian actors should be more diligent in making prior preparations. Otherwise, we'd only be actors stuck with roles such as an angry dry-cleaning shop owner."

(Skipping other unrelated)

Source: Innolife
Credit: azafighting@RainHK
Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

willenette

03-25-2008, 04:32 PM

08 Mar 23 [ShenZhen Business Times] Rain Sings Chinese Olympic Song For The First Time

On March 21, the Samsung Olympic Games theme song "Anydream" that was done in Chinese for the first time by Rain was released in Beijing. The entire song follows his movements, dynamic hip-hop style; and through various forms of expressions, Rain's optimistic self-confidence and spirit of persistent dreaming are portrayed. Moreover there has been a great improvement in Rain's enunciation and pronunciation in parts where he sings in Chinese. Based on introductions, this Olympic Games theme song will be broadcast during the process of the passing of the torch as well as during the sporting events.

The production of this MV highlights the strong element of the Beijing Olympic Games; cultural scenes representing the people of Beijing such as Wangfujing, the Forbidden City and Hutong can be see through the video. Meanwhile, the basketball court and dance-off scenes portraying unceasing Olympic spirits of self-challenge and self-transcending go perfectly well with the song's artistic conception and theme. Also worth mentioning is that the MV's leading lady in the 'hot' dance with Rain is an ordinary, unknown Beijing girl named Song Qian Jing. She has been dancing for about 10 years, and is still currently training at the Beijing Dance Academy. A fresh new look as well as the incompatibly graceful dance postures of Rain are the main attractions in this MV.

Source: ShenZhen Business Times (Chinese)
Credit: biwithrain/咕咕
Posted by mickeyb@RainHK
Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

cfc

03-29-2008, 02:40 AM

TEAJO poster in Thailand

credit as tagged

cfc

03-29-2008, 02:45 AM

credit: baidu and benamoo

cfc

03-29-2008, 02:59 AM

Rain Samsung CF

cfc

03-29-2008, 03:06 AM

Lotte CF

thanks to hongta/fanrain

cfc

03-29-2008, 03:10 AM

Samsung_making
source: mydaily/fanrain

cfc

03-29-2008, 03:22 AM

credit:fanrain.com

azuvilla

03-29-2008, 07:45 AM

credit:fanrain.com

cfc, thanks for all the Rain pix and also heartfelt thanks for everything. You made me so happy!

tarong

03-30-2008, 10:16 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!

cfc, hi sis, wow ang ganda ng katawan ni BI!!!:p mukha lang nya ang payat... thanks sa pix, and willinette for the info.

RAIN - SAMSUNG ANYCALL CF (ANYDREAM) MV (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=c9om1Ho6jZc)
credit: rqal @ youtube

willenette

04-01-2008, 06:02 PM

Rain & BoA’s voice insurance
April 1, 2008

How much are Rain and BoA’s voices insured?

The value of the two stars’ voices were examined in MBC Every1’s “Magazine One,” which will be aired on April 2 at 6:55 pm.

Insurance in Korea is unlike in Hollywood where each part of a celebrity’s body are separately insured. Voice insurance is given a special provision in the insurance policy and an appropriate tag price.

“When Rain’s performing, his voice is insured for 10 billion won. In the case of BoA, she gets 5 billion won,” a “Magazine One” crew member said.

Meanwhile, Sung Si Kyung’s voice was evaluated to be also worth 5 billion won.

Source: Newsen + krnloop

*** Hi tarong - :cool:

alecs

04-02-2008, 08:29 PM

hello po... ano pong update ke rain? dami kong news na namiss...

michsolo

04-03-2008, 03:38 PM

Danny Ahn never thought that Rain would make it big

Life is really unpredictable, isn’t it? Former G.O.D member, Danny Ahn revealed recently on a program that he had never thought that Rain would cut it in the industry and never dreamt that that he would become a global popstar today.

Danny Ahn mention in the program, “Rain was only a trainee at that time while the group I was in, G.O.D was the most popular group then. I often pointed out to Rain that he should learn how to control where he is looking at when facing the cameras. I will always add a sentence saying, “You can’t cut it.” Kim Tae Woo was worst than me, he often says to Rain, “You aren’t star material.”

But after listening to Rain’s second album, “How to Avoid the Sun”, it totally changed Danny Ahn’s perspective of him. He said, “Many reporters often asked for my opinion on Rain back then since I was his senior. I will always say that he is very cool.” He added, “We often keep in contact through the phone but now I don’t because I’m afraid of disturbing him. I keep up to date with his development through the internet just like many of his fans.”

“Not long ago, he sent a group sms to his contacts saying that this was his new mobile number. This already made me very contented.”

full credits: coolsmurf.wordpress
source/credit: soompi/nicolewsf

willenette

04-03-2008, 04:01 PM

Danny Ahn never thought that Rain would make it big

Life is really unpredictable, isn’t it? Former G.O.D member, Danny Ahn revealed recently on a program that he had never thought that Rain would cut it in the industry and never dreamt that that he would become a global popstar today.

Danny Ahn mention in the program, “Rain was only a trainee at that time while the group I was in, G.O.D was the most popular group then. I often pointed out to Rain that he should learn how to control where he is looking at when facing the cameras. I will always add a sentence saying, “You can’t cut it.” Kim Tae Woo was worst than me, he often says to Rain, “You aren’t star material.”

source/credit: soompi/nicolewsf

*** Awww… the last part is so cute – he gave him a short note, informing him of his new phone number. How things change. He’s so honest about his opinions on RAIN & those weren’t encouraging words, huh? Well, RAIN showed them differently. :)

willenette

04-04-2008, 05:52 PM

03-Apr-08][Korea Times]Pop Star Rain to Promote New Film in World Tour

Pop star Rain will take part in an international tour to promote his Hollywood debut ``Speed Racer,'' All That Cinema ― the film's PR agency here, announced Thursday. Directed by the Wachowski brothers (``Matrix'' trilogy), the action movie also stars Emile Hirsch, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Christina Ricci. It is slated for release May 3.

Also known as Bi or Jung Ji-hoon, the 26-year-old will visit six countries, beginning with Korea followed by Hong Kong, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan. He will arrive in Seoul April 20 to meet with the press. On the 23rd, he will fly to Hong Kong before joining his co-stars for the Los Angles premiere. Afterward, he will visit Berlin and London and finally Japan in June, said All That Cinema.

Rain's hallyu superstardom in Asia is expected to hype up the region's interest in ``Speed Racer.'' The star became well known through his roles in hit TV dramas such as ``Full House'' opposite actress Song Hye-kyo. He made his big screen debut in renowned director Park Chan-wook's ``I am a Cyborg, but That's Ok'' (2006), and is currently preparing for his next role in Germany.

By Lee Hyo-won//Staff Reporter

source:Korea Times
cr:all4U@rainasia

hodgepodge

04-07-2008, 06:03 PM

Hi, mga sis. I'm a newbie here and just like all Biers, I'm a fanatic.

Anyway, I'm just wondering if Bi is done with his military training. If not, do you have any idea kung kailan?

I just want to be prepared kasi I don't want to go on withdrawal symptoms in case he leaves the entertainment scene for 2 years. that would be unbearable.

TIA for the replies.

tarong

04-09-2008, 03:18 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!!

Hi hodgepodge, sis welcome sa bahay ng mga OSO!!!heheh

wala pa namang news kung kelan sya papasok ng military service/training. he still young and could do that 4 years from now:( , he's currently shooting his 2nd movie for his hollywood debut. Lapit na ang "SPEED RACER" MAY 9 na ba?:o

hodgepodge

04-10-2008, 01:31 AM

Mga sis, thanks for the update on Bi. I can't wait for Speed Racer and Ninja Assassin.

azuvilla

04-11-2008, 04:43 PM

Rain in "TIME" Magazine for 3rd Consecutive Year

http://english.kbs.co.kr/ICSFiles/artimage/2008/04/11/c_ent_nws/080411_ent_1.jpg

Actor and singer Rain was asked for an interview with the weekly U.S. journal "TIME," according to J. Tune Entertainment.

Every year, "TIME" magazine presents a select list of "100 of the World's Most Influential People" and currently, Rain has surpassed Britney Spears on the online voting site, "2008 Time 100." The request for an interview comes from the "TIME" video web coverage segment, "10 Questions."

This is the third consecutive year that Rain has been linked to "TIME." The Hallyu star was chosen for the "TIME 100" list in 2006 and walked the red carpet with powerful figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and movie mogul Jerry Bruckheimer.

In 2007, he was ranked number one on the online voting system set up for the "TIME 100" and introduced to "TIME" readers as "Asia's Prince of Pop." Once again he is ranked first on the online poll this year along with an interview that can be viewed by a global audience.

The "TIME" editor-in-chief will select ten questions from the countless number sent in to the website (http://www.time.com/10questions) by netizens all over the world.

Source: KBS Global Entertainment News

ngetpa22

04-11-2008, 06:30 PM

Actor and singing sensation, Rain, recently won the Korean Image Didimdol Award for being at the forefront of Korean pop-culture and introducing it to the world.

The 26-year-old, who’s real name is Jeong Ji-Hoon, attended the ceremony dressed very stylishly, with his long hair tied pinned under a felt hat. Rain received the Korean Image Didimdol Award the ‘CICI Korea 2008’ event that was held on February 19th at the Intercontinental Hotel’s grand ballroom in Samseong-dong, Seoul.

This year marked ‘CICI Korea’s’ 4th awards ceremony and Rain said, ‘I think of my mom every time I win an award. The award I received today means more to me than any international award that I have won. This is a great honor, and I am grateful."

CICI’s chief director Choi Jeong-Hwa stated on behalf of Rain’s award winning saying, “Rain rightfully won the award. He appeared as one of ‘TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People’ and entered the heart of America’s pop-culture as the top Asian star, introducing the Korean pop-culture to the world.”

ngetpa22

04-11-2008, 06:31 PM

Korean pop idol Rain has snagged his first leading role in a Hollywood film. The singer and actor told a press conference at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Wednesday that he has been cast as the hero in the action movie "Ninja Assassin".
The movie is to be produced by Joel Silver, the producer of "V for Vendetta," and the Wachowski Brothers, the directors of "The Matrix."

"It's such a huge opportunity that I feel like I'm dreaming," Rain said. "I'm not only working out to lose weight and training to build the perfect body, I'm also studying English hard."

This won't be Rain's first Hollywood movie. He recently shot a supporting role in the Wachowski Brothers' "Speed Racer", which is scheduled to open in theaters in May.

"You'll see Korean characters appear in some scenes in the movie," Rain said with a grin. "That's because I lobbied and sometimes pressured the producers to feature the Korean language."

ngetpa22

04-11-2008, 06:32 PM

Korean pop idol Rain has been tapped to sing the theme song of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Rain, who is a star across much of Asia, will be the first Korean to sing an Olympic theme song since quartet Koreana sang "Hand in Hand" for the Seoul Olympics in 1988. He was apparently asked to sing the song last year and gladly accepted. Working under a tight schedule as he promotes his new movie "Speed Racer," he is now discussing details of the song with the Chinese Olympic organization

The selection of a Korean star over Chinese singers is surprising, but Rain has an exceptional relationship with China. Since making his international debut there in 2004 he has worked as a spokesperson for companies like Pepsi, Pantec and Puma, enjoying popularity as great as that of any Chinese star.

Performing at the Olympics is expected to further boost Rain's international stature, as should his Hollywood debut in "Speed Racer," which is directed by the Wachowski brothers.

Rain also has plans to appear in another Hollywood movie this year. In sports he has been appointed as a PR ambassador for the 2011 Daegu World Athletics Championships.

cfc

04-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Hi to all Biers,

azuvilla, tarong, willinette, hodgepodge, michsolo, ngetpa22 and alecs

docirene get well soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LtoAN2aN2Y

Stephen Colbert mentioning Rain again in his interview with Matt Lauer in NBC talk show. It starts at around 4:50.

cfc

04-11-2008, 11:38 PM

Rain - the spokesperson of the Fair Election Campaign (with Jang Nara)

cfc

04-11-2008, 11:45 PM

Lotte Duty Free Shop

cfc

04-11-2008, 11:49 PM

Rain's 24 Hours "The Day" DVD

cfc

04-11-2008, 11:59 PM

Rain, “10 Questions” video interview
April 10, 2008

On the 21st, Rain will be interviewed for Time Magazine’s interview corner “10 Questions.”

The questions for “10 Questions” are sent in by Netizens through Time’s homepage and later, 10 are chosen by the Time staff.

Time has already interviewed showbiz celebrities from George Clooney, Al Pacino, Susan Sarandon, Jennifer Lopez and Natalie Portman for “10 Questions” and Rain will be the first Asian entertainer in its long list of interviewees.

On the other hand, Rain is still in 1st place in the poll for Time’s “100 Most Influential People,” followed by Britney Spears. Whether Rain can win this poll for 2 consecutive years is yet to be known.

credits: chosun // krnloop // adikkeluangman@soompi

cfc

04-12-2008, 12:05 AM

thanks to Rain website (www.rain-jihoon.com (http://www.rain-jihoon.com))

cfc

04-12-2008, 12:06 AM

thanks to Rain website (www.rain-jihoon.com (http://www.rain-jihoon.com/))

cfc

04-12-2008, 12:18 AM

Movie Week No.322

thanks to hongta/fainrain/benamoo

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http://fanrain2005.cafe24.com/stoneboard/data/rain_pds/movie_week2.jpg
http://fanrain2005.cafe24.com/stoneboard/data/rain_pds/movie_week3.jpg
http://fanrain2005.cafe24.com/stoneboard/data/rain_pds/movie_week4.jpg

cfc

04-12-2008, 12:25 AM

Samsung bus

source: rainhk/hongta/fanrain

ibel

04-12-2008, 01:51 PM

willenette

04-14-2008, 05:51 PM

waaahhh...c oppa may bagong endorsement na naman...

ang cute ng bus...for sure mahal na naman ang bayad sa kanya niyan..

hello sa lahat...

any drama ni oppa ngayon?

miz ko na siya makita sa tv ulit...hehehhee..

No drama since he's so busy with his Hollywood movies. Like you, I also prefer him to do another drama so more time to see him. :D

Hi cfc - :)

willenette

04-14-2008, 05:57 PM

*** I hope him more success on things that he wants to accomplish. He always aims so high, high expectations. I think the headline of this article isn’t proper – “take revenge” (?)

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08 Apr 11 [Sina] Rain Wants To "Take Revenge" For World-Class Asian Entertainers

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When singer-actor Rain accepted an interview with a Japanese media, he said that he wanted to "take revenge" on behalf of world-class stars. In a special-edition interview on April 10th by one of Japan's weekly best-selling distributions, he said, "From the very beginning when I released my album, I had the strong hope that my music would rank up the charts at first place; after which I also had the hope that I would become South Korea's best singer. Later down the line I then thought I'd be an actor, and then extravagantly hoped for an award in Asia. Now it looks like I'm in this world to win awards." (Deb's note: This last statement was confusing to translate from Chinese, so sorry if it doesn't make much sense.)

In response to the question of the essential conditions for Asian actors to step into Hollywood, Rain then said, "Actors playing the role also have to experience restrictions on their outward appearance. In actuality an Asian's single-eye-lid appearance is considered very essential in the eyes of the Westerners. However, outside of the appearance alone, if one does not have his/her own unique charm, it wouldn't work either. By diligently paying attention to these kinds of details, one can eliminate the restriction that Hollywood has on Asian entertainers, thus paving a brand new direction for Asia. Until the day when this restriction is eliminated, I will work hard continuously and become the world's best actor."

Source: MyDaily & Sina Entertainment 2008年04月11日21:54 新浪娛樂
Posted by dada@RainHK
Translation & edited by dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

willenette

04-14-2008, 06:00 PM

*** I do envy this teacher, being with him 24-hours a day in 4-months. But why only 4-months? If I only know so much Korean language I want that job, too! I would give my heart & soul for him. Wondering how much does she get from RAIN being a teacher, huh? She’s pretty, though.

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Lee Yoon Jin: Rain’s English teacher

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1268/leeyoonjinrainenglishxe4.jpg

It has been recently known that Lee Yoon Jin, the main host of the OBS show “Dream U,” became Rain’s English teacher for 4 months.

“For 4 months, 24 hours a day, I translated and taught him English. I was surprised because Rain studied hard,” Lee Yoon Jin said about being Rain’s English teacher. The host also added that it is impressive that Rain does his best in everything he does.

According to Lee Yoon Jin, Rain sometimes contact her and working with him was a great experience.

Lee Yoon Jin lived in Jakarta, Indonesia from Grade 2 to 3rd year in high school.

Source: Edaily (http://spn.edaily.co.kr/entertain/newsRead.asp?sub_cd=EA31&newsid=01298886586375136&DirCode=0010301&curtype=read)
Credits: Krnloop (http://krnloop.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/lee-yoon-jin-rains-english-teacher/)

willenette

04-14-2008, 06:02 PM

*** Gosh, looking at his schedule this man is going to be a busy man. I hope a lot of his fans will go wherever he is to support him. I’m so excited for the movie. So, he won’t be at the Berlin premier, huh?

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“Speed Racer” races to the cinemas
by Sabine Schicketanz / PNN (http://archiv.pnn.de/archiv/11.04.2008/3959404.pnn)
translation: german to engl by freya1507/sexybi & rainEurope

At the 28th of April 2008 the action moive “Speed Racer” has it’s premiere in Berlin – for the first time Babelsberger invites together with US-Studio

This premiere is a premiere: For the first time, Studio Bablesberg presents together with a huge Hollywood Studio a premiere of a million-budget moive. Since yesterday (10th of april) the invitations are sent: “Speed Racer” the newest work from the maker of the Matrix Triologie, Andy und Larry Wachowski will be shown at the Potzdamer Platz in Berlin for the first time.

[...] skipped old infos

For the premiere event at the Potsdamer Platz at the 28th of April are expected the Wachowski – Brotheres, (skript & directing) – and also the leading actors like Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman and Susan Sarandon.
[...] skipped old infos
At the movie you will see more as 100 cars racing with 600 km/h on the race track, but just 2 of them are really built at the Babelsberger studios, “Mach5” and “RacerX” the others are digital animated.

[…] skipped unrelated

For the “2,5 D” technologie (don’t ask me how you can do 0,5 when it comes to dimentions?) the Wachowski-brothers shoot real actors infront of a green screen, and later combine the shots with virtuall sets, for this sets, they shoot landscapes of Italy, Marokko, Austria, Turkey and Death Valley in 360°C radius.

[…] skipped unrelated

According to the informations of „Potsdamer Neuste Nachrichten“the shooting for the new moive „Ninja Assassin“ of the Wachowski/Silver team will start at the begin of the next week. (~14th of april)

credits : freya / Sexy Bi

willenette

04-14-2008, 06:04 PM

*** That’s good for him. Congratulations to him! It’s really a big accomplishment for a star to be acknowledged by Time Magazine. I’m happy for him. He deserves it. It’s a good publicity for him so that people especially in the US will get to know who he is & what’s special about him.

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RAIN IN TIME MAGAZINE IN 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Actor and singer Rain was asked for an interview with the weekly U.S. journal "TIME," according to J. Tune Entertainment.Every year, "TIME" magazine presents a select list of "100 of the World's Most Influential People" and currently, Rain has surpassed Britney Spears on the online voting site, "2008 Time 100." The request for an interview comes from the "TIME" video web coverage segment, "10 Questions."

This is the third consecutive year that Rain has been linked to "TIME." The Hallyu star was chosen for the "TIME 100" list in 2006 and walked the red carpet with powerful figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and movie mogul Jerry Bruckheimer.

In 2007, he was ranked number one on the online voting system set up for the "TIME 100" and introduced to "TIME" readers as "Asia's Prince of Pop." Once again he is ranked first on the online poll this year along with an interview that can be viewed by a global audience.

The "TIME" editor-in-chief will select ten questions from the countless number sent in to the website (http://www.time.com/10questions) by netizens all over the world.

http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/enterta...8310_11692.html (http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1518310_11692.html)

tarong

04-15-2008, 11:37 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!

*** That’s good for him. Congratulations to him! It’s really a big accomplishment for a star to be acknowledged by Time Magazine. I’m happy for him. He deserves it. It’s a good publicity for him so that people especially in the US will get to know who he is & what’s special about him.

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RAIN IN TIME MAGAZINE IN 3RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

I totally agree w/ u sis, Last year talga namang namutaktak ng katanungan sa Time Poll "kung sino sya?":D ayan masasagot na ang katanungan nila,hehehe

hi cfc, thanks sa pics sis, ang sipag mo p rin magpost, lam mo ba tinamad akong magpost ng pix d2 sa personalities mula ng tanggalin nila yung image bar, bakit nga ba???:confused:

docirene, may sakit ka raw? naku get well soon sis, miss k na nmin d2 sa thread:)

hi azuvilla, hodgepodge, michsolo, ibel, ngetpa22, Fabiola

alecs, welcome back sis!!!tagal mong nawala... musta n? papalabas na ang SPEED RACER!!! dalasan mo n ang pagdalaw d2

igniz

04-16-2008, 03:13 PM

I like black.

Black looks good.

Looking good means no dandruff.

Clear means no dandruff.

lakas ng endorser.

liphaie

04-17-2008, 05:23 PM

New announcement from CloudPhilippines regarding SpeedRacer PH screening:

http://www.cloudphilippines.com/posts/SRinvite.jpg

*click on link to view image

visit www.cloudphilippines.com (http://www.cloudphilippines.com/) for more info

docirene

04-18-2008, 12:28 AM

Anyeong Biers!!!

I totally agree w/ u sis, Last year talga namang namutaktak ng katanungan sa Time Poll "kung sino sya?":D ayan masasagot na ang katanungan nila,hehehe

hi cfc, thanks sa pics sis, ang sipag mo p rin magpost, lam mo ba tinamad akong magpost ng pix d2 sa personalities mula ng tanggalin nila yung image bar, bakit nga ba???:confused:

docirene, may sakit ka raw? naku get well soon sis, miss k na nmin d2 sa thread:)

hi azuvilla, hodgepodge, michsolo, ibel, ngetpa22, Fabiola

alecs, welcome back sis!!!tagal mong nawala... musta n? papalabas na ang SPEED RACER!!! dalasan mo n ang pagdalaw d2

thx, tarong. mejo ok na ko except for the occasional cough and colds.
hello to all the biers in the thread.

i just want to congratulate and commend rain for all the projects he's been getting. his efforts and hard work are truly paying off. way to go, BI. you make us proud.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g219/docirene/Misc_crowd.gif

willenette

04-18-2008, 12:51 PM

IMAGINASIAN CENTER WILL BE HAVING A SPECIAL ADVANCED SCREENING OF THE UPCOMING MOVIE "SPEED RACER" WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR, RAIN.

DATE:April 25, 2008

TIME: Red carpet starts at 7pm
Open to the public at 7:30pm
Film starts at 8pm
LOCATION: ImaginAsian Center , 251 S. Main St. , Los Angeles , CA 90012

THIS IS A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS EVENT.

NO CAMERAS/CELL PHONES ALLOWED INSIDE. BAGS WILL BE CHECKED.

www.iatv.tv

Win a chance to meet Rain at the event! http://www.iatv.tv/speedracer/ (http://www.iatv.tv/speedracer/)

elaine_marie

04-19-2008, 09:34 PM

Rain, 10 hours of training, lost 13 kilograms (2008/04/17)
The road to getting a leading role in Hollywood is difficult. Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php), who was cast in "Ninja Assassin", is trying hard.

Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) went to Germany on March 7, and he has been training hard since 6 am for ten hours for the action scenes in the movie. The movie production company said that he also has to watch what he eats. A representative of J-Tune, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php)'s company, said, "It hasn't been long since he started training officially. But he started dieting from the end of last year and has stopped intake of carbohydrates. He hasn't eaten a grain of rice. He is eating chicken breast, raw fish, sweet potatoes, and salad, and he receiving hard training". Because of his diet and training, he has lost about 12 kilograms.

Despite the harshness, he doesn't miss training and is eager for his first main role.

"Ninja Assassin" is an action movie produced by the Wachowski brothers and famous producer Joel Silver. Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) acts as a murderer who attacks the ninjas.

Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) entered Hollywood through "Speed Racer", a remake of a Japanese animation. He will be promoting the movie starting on the 21st in Korea, Hong Kong, America, England, Germany, and Japan.

Source : media.daum.net/entert... (http://media.daum.net/entertain/broadcast/view.html?cateid=1032&newsid=20080415203307099&cp=khan&RIGHT_ENTER=R3)

elaine_marie

04-19-2008, 09:37 PM

Racy Rain shifts into top gear (2008/04/16)

Role in Wachowski brothers' movie leads to other Hollywood jobs

Pop star Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) has leapt into the Hollywood limelight. He's been cast in "Speed Racer", a live action film by the Wachowski brothers, the creators of "The Matrix" (1999).
Speed Racer, which will be released worldwide on May 8, is based on "Mach Go Go Go", the 1960s Japanese animation series by cartoonist Tatsuo Yoshida.
The main character, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch), is a veteran motorist whose whole family is involved in the cross-country racing business.
Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php), real name Jeong Ji-hun, plays rookie racer Taejo Togokhan.
"He [Togokhan] has a forceful personality", Jeong said, noting that Togokhan is cast as the villain because he has such an overpowering urge to win.
The rookie teams up with Speed Racer and Racer X (Matthew Fox) and gives his all to win races for his family's honor.
"No actor would have turned down this role, especially when the movie is directed by Hollywood directors [Andy and Larry Wachowski]", Jeong said.
He also said that the upcoming film portrays hopes and dreams, feelings and emotions he is experiencing as he embarks upon his Hollywood debut.
As an actor representing Korea, Jeong has tried to think of ways to reveal his nationality in the film.
The production team agreed to support his patriotism, and chose the name of Jeong's character carefully.
They came up with Taejo Togokhan — Taejo referring to Taejo Wang Geon, the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty.
Jeong's scenes also feature many Hangul letters, which indirectly introduce Korea and its culture.
"I asked the production crew to portray Hangul characters in the scenes", Jeong said. "As you will see in the film, Togokhan is written in Hangul. Many Westerners who saw the film said the letters were pretty".
In the film, Jeong didn't actually get behind the wheel of a speeding racing car.
Those scenes were shot on a green screen using a three-dimensional video-editing technique.
"It would have been nice to have had the chance to barrel along", Jeong said.
Jeong was impressed by the advanced equipment and technology that the team worked with.
At times he was acting alone on a blank screen, when he looked at the monitor later, there were buildings and cars in the background.
While filming extra scenes for Speed Racer, the Wachowski brothers asked Jeong to star as the main character in their next project, "Ninja Assassin".
The directors had just finished planning the film and were closely observing the Korean actor.
"People say luck brings luck but in this case, I'm sure it was my hard work that won me this new role".

Currently, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) is training in Berlin for his Ninja Assassin scenes.
"From 6 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, I receive hard-core training", Jeong said.
He works out every day to lose weight and he practices martial arts.
Jeong is not giving up his music for acting, though.
He contributed a song to the original soundtrack for the animated film "Kung Fu Panda" (2008).
DreamWorks invited Jeong to perform on the film as a singer.
He had enjoyed listening to the original song of "Kung Fu Fighting", so when he was invited by Carl Douglas to take part, he didn't hesitate.
Jeong never imagined himself working with big Hollywood stars.
"I'm not the guy who thoroughly calculates before planning a career or work", Jeong said. "If I had calculated, I wouldn't be who I am at the moment".
But he is not letting his success go to his head. He knows he has to continue to work hard.
"The key to success is not to stop challenging yourself, try new fields, remain focused and consider what you want", he said.

By Hong Soo-kyoung Movie Week
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Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) in "Speed Racer". By Claudio Carpi/Warner Brothers Korea

Source : joongangdaily.joins.c... (http://joongangdaily.joins.com/)

elaine_marie

04-19-2008, 09:39 PM

Rain in "TIME" Magazine for 3rd Consecutive Year (2008/04/11)

http://www.hancinema.net/images/rain_08_time.gif (http://www.hancinema.net/link.php?id=13341)Actor and singer Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) was asked for an interview with the weekly U.S. journal "TIME", according to J. Tune Entertainment.

Every year, "TIME" magazine presents a select list of "100 of the World's Most Influential People" and currently, Rain has surpassed Britney Spears on the online voting site, "2008 Time 100". The request for an interview comes from the "TIME" video web coverage segment, "10 Questions".

This is the third consecutive year that Rain has been linked to "TIME". The Hallyu star was chosen for the "TIME 100" list in 2006 and walked the red carpet with powerful figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and movie mogul Jerry Bruckheimer.

In 2007, he was ranked number one on the online voting system set up for the "TIME 100" and introduced to "TIME" readers as "Asia's Prince of Pop". Once again he is ranked first on the online poll this year along with an interview that can be viewed by a global audience.

The "TIME" editor-in-chief will select ten questions from the countless number sent in to the website (http://www.time.com/10questions) by netizens all over the world.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr... (http://english.kbs.co.kr/)

elaine_marie

04-19-2008, 09:42 PM

... hello BIERS ...

... proud ako kay rain!! ... in demand na tlga xa!! ... waahh ... at nxt project nya pa ang speed racers ... na cguro mgnda din ... GO RAIN !!!

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:30 PM

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7113/20080419134623766f31415lt6.jpg

He’s finally back temporarily. He looks very good & HOT! His skin is so fair & white. And he looks so happy back home. I’m so happy, too seeing him healthy & fine. Wondering why he didn’t remove his headphone while he’s being interviewed, can he hear the question well or might be the headphone is off. And the straw hat, who gave this to him? He looks much better as I expected. Oh, he’s on pony-tailed hair. I’ve been so nervous of all the reports of the weight he lost. When I saw his pix last weekend, the moment I opened my laptop, I almost had a heart attack – lol. :cool:

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:32 PM

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4498/bibuildingmf6.jpg

Wow, it’s a huge building & his office is located at the 2nd floor.

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New Address For J.Tune Entertainment

This is effective April 21st, the office will be moving to a new location and here's the new address (where fans can send mail and gifts to Rain as well):

J-Tune Entertainment Co., Ltd.
2Floor(office # 201), M Building.
#221-5 bunji, Nonhyeon 2-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul S.KOREA
(post #.: 135-829)

서울시 강남구 논현2동 221-5번지, 엠 빌딩 201호.
(우편번호: 135-829)

Posted by Nicole@RainHK

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:34 PM

*** Thinking of the sequel when this movie has not even started yet? :cool:

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Joel Silver talks NINJA ASSASSIN (not Assassins)
4/19/2008
Posted by Frosty

Just a few hours ago I was in Long Beach attending the “Speed Racer” junket. To answer your immediate question…I loved the movie. In the coming days I’ll write a lot more than that, but for now, let’s get to the reason you’re here.

While I got to participate in roundtable interviews with most of the cast and super producer Joel Silver, I also managed to talk with Joel after the junket had ended and got a few interesting bits of info as an exclusive.

What I found out was the Wachowski’s have already figured out an idea for a sequel to “Speed Racer,” and even better than that…they’ve already come up with an idea for a sequel to a movie that’s not even begun to film yet…“Ninja Assassin!”

If you don’t know about "Ninja Assassin," it’s being directed by James McTeigue (“V for Vendetta”) and it was written by the Wachowski’s. According to Joel, production begins in a few weeks and he confirmed my Collin Chou story from earlier this week as he didn’t mention him when I asked about the cast.

Oh, and for the record, it’s not “Ninja Assassins,” because when I said the name he corrected me with “Assassin.”

Expect a lot more on “Speed Racer” in the coming days.

Collider: I spoke with you at ShoWest and you gave me a little bit of an update on Shane Black. Is it any closer?

Joel Silver: Hopefully this May. I hope May. (I think he means he’ll be getting the script?)

Collider: And then we have Ninja Assassins.

Joel Silver: Ninja Assassin.

Collider: So how is that progressing?

Joel Silver: Fantastic. We start shooting in 3 weeks.

Collider: There was a little story online about casting. What’s going on with casting on that?

Joel Silver: Rain. We’ve got Naomie Harris is going to be in the movie. I don’t think we announced her yet. She’s the girl in the movie – Mika. And the other parts are coming together – we’re making it happen…we’re working on it now.

Collider: And how has it been working with James on this? Is he excited to get started?

Joel Silver: Oh God yeah. He’s got his hands full. It’s a big movie.. it’s not an expensive movie but it’s a lot of work. A lot of visual effects, it’s not like this (he’s talking about Speed Racer) but like we did on The Matrix movies.

Collider: What else do you have coming up besides Ninja Assassin? Is there any other project that’s getting ready to go?

Joel Silver: RocknRolla will come out next.

Collider: I actually spoke to someone who said it’s very good.

Joel Silver: It’s very good.

Collider: Are they making a trilogy?

Joel Silver: Maybe…if it works. It’s really good and it’s a lot of fun. I think it’s the best movie Guy ever made.

Collider: I want to follow up with a question from the roundtables. I asked you if Larry and Andy had come to you and made you smile with a new idea.

Joel Silver: Look, they have a great story idea for a sequel to this movie (Speed Racer), we have a great idea for a sequel if it makes sense to make it. They have a great idea for a sequel to Ninja if they want to make it. We’re having a good time. I love working with them and it’s a great joy to have them in my life. They’re smart and funny and they love the kind of movies I love and they know how to make them like no one else. I look at this movie and can’t believe we created it. I can’t believe it exists.

Collider: I know you have to go, but one last question for you…with The Matrix you guys raised the bar with action and you did things that no one had ever done. Is Ninja Assassin in that kind of light?

Joel Silver: I hope so. But it’s fighting, it’s kung-fu. We did other things in The Matrix that we’re not really doing in this one as much…like car chases and helicopters and all that stuff. This is a martial arts movie.

source: Collider

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:36 PM

***This is a good article. Always good to read something like this about him. It’s so nice to hear that RAIN hasn’t changed a bit as a person. Still the same as before. Good to know that he’s still in-touch with his bodyguard. I hope he’ll always stay the same. I’m so proud of him. :cool:

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08 Apr 18 [Fan Account] Ji-hoon--From The Eyes of His Bodyguard

(Korean fan accidentally had the opportunity to see "Uncle", there was probably some event, saw several female entertainers...）

Ji hoon is very honest and kind-hearted^^
Even when remotely busy overseas,
he makes phone calls to Uncle to send regards, hoping that he's well and healthy~~~

Also during this time's visit to Korea, he had hoped that he will be with Uncle in Seoul,
So he is his bodyguard this time around,
Will also be going to Hong Kong with him~~~

Towards elders he is respectful and submissive,
Towards people with "principal and subsidiary causes" (Deb's note: not sure what this means) he personally sends his best regards~~~

Uncle added, "Ji-hoon has not changed from the very first time I saw him until present day,
among entertainers this is rare~~~"

"Being a bodyguard for more than 10 years now,
I've seen that as entertainers become stars, it is not an easy matter to avoid changes.
Seeing how he constantly looks after his staff, it is truly not a simple task."
So Uncle has pushed aside other services (because spring time has recently arrived, there are more outdoor activities and broadcast programs going on, Uncle's face looks very dark)
He will first and foremost be of service to Ji-hoon~
(Even though Ji-hoon is young in age, he is Uncle's most favorite client, and from everyone's perspective, he is also someone whom Uncle highly respects, so whenever he calls Ji-hoon, he adds "sshi" to his name, i.e. as in Ji-hoon-sshi)
He is very happy that Ji-hoon is able to look after himself.

Although this was very short, it is exciting whenever we hear about matters regarding Ji-hoon from someone else other than fans ^^
And because we're fans of Rain, we are very very proud of this~~~~~

Source: From benamoo by 주영맘
Kor to Chi Translation by wwrain
Chi to Eng Translation & edited by dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:37 PM

Fanaccount Bi at the airport in Korea

Jst got a call from Ling (aka speed_devil)..

She just saw Rain at Korea airport! He was wearing a black pinstripe suit with green tee inside with white shoes. He didnt look tat skinny but then he was wearin the suit so cant really tell. A dark yellow band holding up his ponytail along with the straw hat that he wore in Berlin b4.

He was carryin a big LV bag and didnt have any shades on. He just came back from Frankfurt on KE906 which arrive abt 1hour ago (1pm, korea time).

There were abt less than 50 fans but there r media there so we might b able to see Ling inside... hahahahaha

Ling manage to pass to him a caricature of him in Speed Racer outfit... WoohoO!!

Tis woman is dxmn lucky to get so close to him... tink she is over the moon now...
credit: Rgal@soompi.com/ miki/pantip/onlyrain

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:38 PM

08 Apr 20 [Eastern Daily]Rain Returns Home To Drum Up Support For New Movie

South Korean "Son of Heaven" Rain, who has been in Berlin, Germany shooting his movie <Ninja Assassin>, will be coming to Hong Kong this Tuesday as his Hollywood movie <Speed Racer> prepares for its premier on May 8th, and last afternoon he took the lead to fly back to his home country South Korea to drum up support. With a Louis Vuitton bag on hand, he was escorted out of the arrival gate by several bodyguards, and when inquired by the media regarding his feelings of entering Hollywood, he displayed slight embarrassment and fear.

According to his management company, as Rain recuperates from travel fatigue, he will strive for time within these 2 days to rest at home and meet up with his family members. And if time permits, he could watch in advance the complete version of <Seed Racer> today. Tomorrow he will be back in the public eye accepting visits with the local media and "Time" Magazine.

Source: Eastern Daily (Hong Kong)
Posted by wsd@RainHK
Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

willenette

04-21-2008, 06:39 PM

RAIN SPENT LAST WEEKEND AT HOME

Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) returned from Berlin (where he's filming Ninja Assassin) and arrived at Incheon International Airport last Saturday. The South Korean actor and singer was seen arriving wearing a pin striped suit, green shirt and straw hat. He was listening to his iPod and carried a Louis Vuitton bag at the arrival hall.

Fans of the 26 year-old World Star was there to greet him. Korean fans are really proud of their star as he will be in TIMES Magazine's coveted 100 of the World's Most Influential People list once again this year! Rain spent last weekend at home recuperating from his long flight and also spent some precious time meeting his family and friends. With his hectic schedule and numerous projects, i'll bet he hardly gets time off to do these things.

Bi will fly to Hong Kong to promote Speed Racer on Tuesday (22 April). He will also be attending the Speed Racer screening in Los Angeles on the 25 April 2008 at The ImaginAsian Center at 7:30pm.

Read more about the LA Speed Racer screening (http://myjungjihoon.blogspot.com/2008/04/rain-attending-advanced-screening-of.html) and how you can win a chance to meet with Rain himself at the screening on ImaginAsianTV! (http://www.iatv.tv/speedracer/)

k-popped (http://k-popped.com/2008/04/rain-spent-last-weekend-at-home.html)

tarong

04-22-2008, 02:39 PM

willenette

04-22-2008, 05:02 PM

wow RAIN is back!!!:p yan ba ang sinuot nya sa isang scene sa Fullhouse?hehehe

Rain promoting SPEED RACER in English,and he's improving a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKY82hbNVc
posted by coOoOol @soompi

Hi tarong - hindi yan ang sinuot nya sa FH - this is black while in that drama he was wearing a blue one. :D

*** Been waiting to hear him talk in English. Wooowww… he speaks it very clear, I understood it very well. His English is good. But I need to hear him speak an impromptu one, like find his own words to sound it better. The hair in the video isn’t that cool. :D

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Rain talk in English promote "Speed Racer"

This is what he said :

Hi, This is Rain.
While you're here, Ah..enter for a chance to win movie memorabilia
from my new movie "Speed Racer"
in theaters ...May 9th.~

cfc

04-23-2008, 12:55 AM

Incheon International Airport - April 22, 2008

source: benamoo/yahoo korea

cfc

04-23-2008, 01:02 AM

Incheon International Airport - April 22, 2008

source: benamoo/yahoo korea

shobe_show

04-23-2008, 09:28 AM

huhuh...parang de ganun kabagy yung long hair ni rain sa kanya.

silvershadow

04-23-2008, 05:05 PM

huhuh...parang de ganun kabagy yung long hair ni rain sa kanya.

yeah, prang di nga bagay..!! anyway, it gives him an aura of being authoritative and brave!! ahaha!!:D

docirene

04-23-2008, 09:35 PM

huhuh...parang de ganun kabagy yung long hair ni rain sa kanya.

hindi tlga pero wla din syang magagawa cuz he needs to do another movie where donning a long hair is probably necessary. alam ko mahahaba ang buhok ng mga ninjas altho sabi ng anak ko pwede yatang hindi masyado.

ang impt pagbalik nya sa korea after all his projects in the states, balik nya yung magandang haircut nya noon sa rain world tour showcase with blonde streaks.

tarong

04-24-2008, 11:45 PM

RAIN vs. COLBERT

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XMhM9O-G_68
he's challenging RAIN for a dance off,hahaha sana nga magpunta sya:p

cfc

04-24-2008, 11:56 PM

RAIN vs. COLBERT

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XMhM9O-G_68
he's challenging RAIN for a dance off,hahaha sana nga magpunta sya:p

Hi Tarong, nakakatuwa talaga si Stephen Colbert and he's helping Rain talaga dahil three times nafeature si Rain sa Colbert Report and even sa interview with Matt Lauer ay sinabi nyang natalo sya ni Rain sa Time 100 most influential People last year. Sana nga magguest si Rain sa show ni Stephen Colbert.

tarong

04-25-2008, 12:17 AM

Hi cfc sis, oo nga nakakatuwa si Stephen Colbert, ng dahil sa kanya nakikilala na si BI sa America,hahaha natawa pa ko after nyang kutyain biglang sasabihin "Rain knows who i am!!! he's so adorable! how am i gonna meet him?" :D
nakakatuwa siguro yan pag nagharap na sila,hahaha

willenette

04-25-2008, 06:24 PM

*** Yaaayyy….omg – very close moment with RAIN! I do envy you – so very lucky girl! I know this isn’t the first time that you saw him. :)

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Credits : MissMonika / Sexy Bi

This is my fan account of this morning!! Enjoy!!

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Ok, so there were a total of 8 fans at LAX this morning to greet Rain. Considering that this was such short notice and the middle of the week, I’m glad that some fans showed up. I bought him flowers (red roses) and JeanY made a present for him.

He didn’t come out of Bradley Terminal this time. LAX directed all the flights from Cathay Pacific to Terminal 4. Initially, there were 6 of us waiting for him to come out. 2 Chinese fans who were on the same flight as him, and the 4 of us from Rain-USA (me, JeanY, Lluvia, and mmeng).

Like the HK Clouds said, he wore a black beanie, a long black t-shirt with a wing design on it, sunglasses, and jeans. I didn’t get a good look at his shoes. His entourage consisted of 5 people I think. 4 men and 1 woman. Unlike the last airport thing in November, we didn’t really scream. We called out his name but there was no screaming. I think all of us were just in awe of his presence. And we didn’t want to scare him.

We followed him out of the terminal and tried to give our presents to him. One of his staff took it from us so I’m happy. We thought there was going to be a car waiting for him outside but surprisingly, they crossed the street and headed towards the parking structure. They cross the crosswalk and we followed a few feet behind. Well, the light turned red so they had to stop at the gap in the middle of the connecting crosswalks. Thank goodness for that red light because we got to stare at him for a little longer. Many of us kept talking to him, saying stuff like “Welcome back to LA” or “Congratulations on Speed Racer.” JeanY was a little hyper and kept asking if she could get a picture of him but that one staff said no pictures.

Bi acknowledged us and turned around to look at everyone, and smiled a little. Then I don’t know if it was him or a fan who started it, but he went around and shook all of our hands! (Fangirly moment: I got to touch Rain! I shook his hand!! *SQUEEEE*) I was holding Lluvia’s son, Kai, in my arms because he’s so small and couldn’t see Bi. Lluvia then asked Bi if he could shake Kai’s hand too, because Kai was reaching out his hand to him also. Of course Bi complied and took Kai’s hand. Omgosh, it was the cutest thing! Bi’s smile got bigger as he looked at Kai and made this noise, almost reminding me of a giggle and an ‘awwww’ sound combined. You can totally tell this guy loves kids.

The light turned green and they crossed the crosswalk and entered the parking structure. At this point, the 4 of us from Rain-USA stop following him and Bi and his staff took the elevator up to the 2nd floor. A few minutes later, Jodie and her friend show up with a fruit basket or something like that. She told me later that she was successful in giving it to him. So the 4 of us were standing in the parking lot, in shock and totally hyper. We were talking for a few minutes when a black suburban turns the corner and stops a few feet away from us. The car door opens and we see Bi in the backseat. Even from a distance he looks good. They exit the parking lot and drive away.

So, this was the best experience EVER! We got to be so close to him and everyone was relatively calm and polite. I’m so proud of everyone! As a result, he shook our hands!! (Fangirly momen: I GOT TO TOUCH RAIN!!!) By the way, his hands are really soft, especially for a guy. I was surprised. He doesn’t look as thin as he does in pictures. I think it’s because his shoulders are so broad. But his waist line is kind of slender. But it’s ok, he looks soooooo good in person. Very hot!

I’m sorry, I didn’t take pictures. I forgot my camera. But other people did and I’m sure they’ll be posted up soon. Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this.

In other words: Mission Accomplished. XDDD

willenette

04-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Four stingy questions about Rain's Hollywood entrance

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Top star Rain is starring in Hollywood blockbuster "Speed Racer", which cost 300 billion won ($US 300 million), and will reveal his face to the whole world. He plays a handsome character with a big part, not distorted because he's Asian.

Rain, who rose as a singer and actor in Korea, came close to being a world star after a world tour, including a performance in America. With this movie, he will establish a foundation. With his sincerity and effort, he came out earlier than expected. He also has the lead role for "Ninja Assassin", the next work of the Wachowski brothers, the directors of "Speed Racer". The directors did not hesitate to put Rain in the leading role of their big project, ten years in the making.

At this point, it's hard not to be curious about the chemistry between Rain and "Speed Racer". The answers come from the world premiere on the 18th and an interview with Rain. Of course, most of the answers are not disappointing.

Does Rain speak English well?

When Rain, who was born, raised, and worked in Korea, said he would come out in a Hollywood movie, everyone was doubtful about his English skills. Would he be able to show his talent when he had to focus on accomplishing his English lines?

But after the premiere, there were many in the audience who applauded Rain's natural recitation of his lines. There weren't any long and difficult lines, but there was no indication that it was his first English movie.

Rain said that the secret for these results were 'honestly'. He said, "From the beginning, I truthfully admitted that I was learning English and to tell me if I pronounced something wrong. My fellow actors also corrected my usage, and monitored my scenes especially with care".

His way of studying English is to talk to himself. He revealed, "It's become a habit to sit at a coffee shop and ask questions and answer them by myself. My English is still at a conversation level, but by next year, I hope to speak comfortable even in a formal setting".

Taejo Togokhan? Isn't he Japanese?

Asian roles in Hollywood movies are usually Japanese or Chinese. This movie was a remake of the Japanese comic "Mahha GoGoGo" and there was speculation that Rain's haracter Taejo Togokhan was Japanese. It's not a big problem of what nationality he is, but there was the desire that it would be known as a Korean.

The movie approached his nationality vaguely, and took a step back from the problem. Togokhan's father seems Chinese, and his younger sister seems Japanese. The company name at the office is in Korean. Rain's opinion greatly influenced the Korean in the movie. Rain took care of the problem by saying "Taejo Togokhan is just Asian American".

Easy to adjust to Hollywood actors and system?

He wasn't absolutely alone, but there were a lot of things he had to do alone in that unfamiliar place. Rain said he was worried at first. "It seemed Hollywood top stars wouldn't be as kind to Asians".

But the results were opposite. Rain was amazed at the set, directors, and actors, but he was determined not to make it obvious. So he had no NGs or faults. The actors were nice and they got along well.

Rain revealed his ability to adapt. "Almost everything was filmed with a green screen. It was embarrassing to stare into space and recite lines with nothing there, but after the second time, I got used to it and it was fun".

He also got along with the actors. "There is a scene where I punch Emile Hirsch. I still remember people monitoring in front of the camera and telling me that I did really well. And Susan Sarandon, who I liked when I was young, complimented my acting and it seemed like a dream. Later, she took a signed CD, saying that she saw my performance on YouTube. She sent a letter congratulating my Hollywood debut, and I have it safe at home".

"I watched 'Lost', 'Prison Break', and 'Entourage" to study English, and it was nice to meet Matthew Fox, the main character of 'Lost'. He is handsome, and I tried hard to get close to them".

As the directors, Rain, who didn't have a single NG, seemed to be a logical choice for their next work. Rain wanted to treat them to Korean food, and invited them to Korean restaurant in Berlin for bulgogi and kimchi. The Wachoski brothers then asked, "You work very hard. There's something we've been preparing for ten years. Do you want to do it?"

Rain said, "Sure. Who's the main character?" And the directors answered, "It's you". And so, "Ninja Assassin", filming from next month, will allow Rain to do the action and sad acting that he wanted.

Is there a big emphasis?

Taejo Togokhan is an important character who controls the main character's situation. He is not simply a sweet friend or an evil character, but a role whose mystery grows towards the end of the movie. Rain acted out scenes when he was angry, nervous about a competition, and cheering innocently.

Initially, the emphasis was small, but it grew with Rain's efforts. How hard he must have worked for the directors to expand his role. But if you know Rain's sincerity, it is easy to understand. Afraid that he would be pushed around by the actors, he didn't sleep right, wore the racing uniform in 35 degree Celsius weather, not asking for water or rest, and showed that 'Koreans are always like this'.

It is a custom for blockbusters, but there may be a third "Speed Racer", and Rain may have the opportunity to reveal the mystery behind Taejo Togokhan. He said, "I'm curious about some scenes toward the end. There seems to be something after that, but they won't tell me".

If anyone has been into the online game "Kart Rider" (http://kart.nexon.com/), the movie will seem exciting. You can see Rain holding a steering wheel in the midst of great computer graphics on May 8.

Original Korean Article: Newsva 2008-04-22 11:08 (http://www.newsva.co.kr/uhtml/read.php?idxno=2008042207543389893)
English Translation Credit: HanCinema (http://www.hancinema.net/)

picaipay

04-27-2008, 01:16 AM

hello everyone!!! na-miss ko kayong lahat!!

ang payat na ni rain!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70/pipay_1818/bilonghair.jpg

picaipay

04-27-2008, 01:26 AM

question po.. kelan showing satin ang speed racer? this may na ba??

docirene

04-28-2008, 02:08 AM

RAIN vs. COLBERT

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XMhM9O-G_68
he's challenging RAIN for a dance off,hahaha sana nga magpunta sya:p

sounds scary yet exciting:). i hope colbert will treat rain kindly. colbert, dont you take our rain for a fool.:mad:

hello to all the tsinoy Biers in the thread.

hodgepodge

04-29-2008, 02:10 AM

I didn't like that Colbert guy. How can I even respect somebody who makes fun of other people for a living? But after watching his latest tirade on Rain, well, he is soooo hilarious.

Colbert talking about Rain means that Rain has gotten so big. I hope Rain actually appears on the show.

Getting really exciting...

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:37 PM

question po.. kelan showing satin ang speed racer? this may na ba??

May 8, 2008 - malapit na!:D

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:39 PM

***The interview is cool & such nice one.

[April-28-2008] Interview with Rain(exclusive) by YeinJee
Interview with Rain(exclusive) by YeinJee

Interview with Rain (exclusive)
April 28, 2008

I was given the chance to talk (on phone) with Korean star Rain last Friday (April 25). The phone interview was arranged by the Warner Bros as part of their promotion activity for movie “Speed Racer”.

The interview was done with the help of an interpreter. The only English words Rain had said were “Hi, I am Rain” and “Thank you, thank you. Nice to be hearing from you”… but I’ll take it as an honour regardless.

So here it is, my interview with Rain…

Interview with Rain

Hi, I am Rain.

Anneohaseyo, thanks for accepting the interview.

Anneohaseyo.

What is your biggest attraction to appeal to the western audiences?

I think being an Asian itself is a big attraction for the audience over here.

What is the biggest different working in Korea and working in a Hollywood production?

Actually there is not much different between working in America and Korea; maybe the language is different, but most of all it’s similar.

What is the biggest challenge while filming the Speed Racer, is English still a barrier?

Actually it hasn’t been a year yet that I started to learn English; I am trying to do my best to get this language overcome. By next year I think I will be much better and free from this English barrier.
For now I don’t want to make any mistakes in public, so I am using an interpreter.

Is Rain a fan of the original anime?

Actually, Speed Racer was before I was born. I didn’t have the chance to watch what it is, but now I am a huge fan of it, definitely.

Who is your best friend among the cast? Did you make any good friends while filming the movie?

Actually for our cast, it was like a family to me; but amongst them, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox are my best friends… if I have to pick somebody.

Tell me more about the directors.

The Wachowski brothers were really really nice and they are very great person to work with.

Do you share any similarities with Taejo, your character in the movie? I mean your own real personality and the character in the movie.

There is nothing really in common between my character and his, but me being a bit dry… and quiet… might be a bit similar.

I read that you are disguising as a woman in the movie, mind sharing more about the story?

This is my first time dressing like a woman, and it’s the first time I knew my legs are actually very pretty.

There are a few Korean stars that are making their Hollywood debut this year, what do you think about the rising popularity of Korean artists in US?

Right now I don’t think that there is much popularity of Korean stars in America yet, but as along the way if there is more… good. I think the popularity of Korean actors will increase together with other Asian actors as well.

Is this the proudest moment throughout your career, or is there any other thing else?

Yes, for me right now it is the proudest moment, but I wish there will be more proud moments in future in my life as well.

Best wishes to you too. Thanks for the interview, kamsahamnida.

Thank you, thank you. Nice to be hearing from you.

(Rain’s ‘words’ are in Italic; minor editing was done for the completeness of the conversation)

The interview was conducted on behalf of Stareastasia.com, which I am one of the editors. We got the invitation in March to cover Rain’s promotion in Los Angeles, but none of the editors could make it to LA, so we had to resort to a phone interview instead… which was not bad at all.

To be frank there wasn’t much direct conversation with Rain. I was a bit surprise that he didn’t use his English for the interview; I have watched some of his English interviews on Youtube, and I think he did pretty well with those. He sounds humble and polite during the interview, a bit more of confidence with his English is what he need to exile in the west.

I know some of Rain’s fans are eager to see some saucy and more private questions, but do mind that this is a promotion event for Speed Racer after all… I should keep the questions related to the movie as much as possible.

Speed Racer will hit the theaters on May 9. You can watch some trailers and get more information about the movie as its official website. Thanks to Rain, Warner Bros, and the coordinators for the interview.

Link: http://yeinjee.com/2008/interview-with-rain/ (http://yeinjee.com/2008/interview-with-rain/)

source:rainhk

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:44 PM

*** This is informative & such nice interview.

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08 Apr 28 [WenHuiDaily] Rain Submits Willingly To Supporting Role (Synthesis)

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South Korean "Son of Heaven" Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) has been in the scene for 6 years, stealing the hearts of tens of thousands of young girls in Asia. Last year, he laid aside the Asian market during its peak of power, and rushed over to film his first Hollywood movie <Speed Racer>. He not only willingly took on the supporting role, but in the movie he also dressed up as a woman. His ability to put himself aside to act in this movie, is all because of the directors of <The Matrix>, the Wachowski Brothers. For his first Hollywood movie, Rain gives himself the perfect score of 100.

Last week, Rain swept through Hong Kong for 3 days for his first Hollywood movie. He has recently been busy filming another Hollywood movie and he looked like he had lost a lot of weight. Rain, who always had special sentiments for Hong Kong, was under the protection of more than 10 bodyguards; accepting interviews from reporters all around Asia at the Peninsula Hotel. In <Speed Racer>, apart from race car driving and the showing off of muscles, Rain also played an out-of-character role of a woman. When asked how he felt at that time? He was not bashful when he said that he greatly approved his legs.

"The scene of playing the role of a woman is very much unforgettable. At first I was worried that the part of me disguising as a woman would not turn out great, but after putting on white 'coveralls' (not sure what this means) and seeing myself made-up as a woman, I discovered that even my legs looked good." Since this is his first Hollywood movie, how would Rain rate himself? "Each time I work I put forth 100% of my effort, so for every single time I achieve the same, and this is no exception."

LOOKING OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER IN THE MOVIE

In the movie, fast-actor Rain puts on thick race car driver clothes, and speeds quickly through a race course that is filled with surprises, passing through various regions. In reality, during the official filming, Rain only simulated his performance in a cab; whenever sitted he would be in it for more than half an hour at a time, causing him much backache. Rain expressed that it was an unforgettable experience simulating the scenes of the car race, but what was even more unforgettable was how the staff were so good to him. "As an Asian actor, I expressed very honestly with the other actors that I am not US-born, and therefore my spoken English is not necessarily very fluent, so I hope that everyone will be patient with me. Of course during the initial period of filming it was quite difficult, but there was much help from many of the actors, like from Susan Sarandon who plays Speed's mom in the movie. We got along really well; not only did we become very open and honest friends (everything was discussed), I also gave her an autographed concert DVD as well as wrote her a letter, thanking her for taking care of me."

PUTTING HIMSELF ASIDE TO LEARN

Filming this Hollywood movie is different from his past movie project; his role does not come to play until 30 minutes after the start of the movie. Although it is a supporting role, the salary for it is quite substantial. And yet after receiving the role, he did not even consider the question of his pay for it; all he could think of was to start studying and preparing well for the role.

"Before accepting this movie, there were 3, 4 movie invitations for me to take on lead roles, but I declined them. I thought that for my first Hollywood performance, taking on the lead role as a start would not be appropriate, By starting off with a supporting role, I can learn first and adapt slowly thereafter, then consider taking a lead role for my next work. On the other hand, I really like this fast-paced character. I know that this is based off one of a historical Japanese cartoon, so basically it doesn't matter too much if it's the lead or supporting role."

As his first Hollywood work, did Rain not feel any pressure? Is there a difference in movie-making between Hollywood and Korea?

"The reality is that during the process of filming, there is really not much difference between Hollywood and Korea. Everyone is just as enthusiastic. I'd say the only distinction is I will study harder when I go to a foreign place." But earlier on producer Joel Silver had given high approvals of Rain, he said, "I think that people will be charmed by Rain's performance, he has great attraction on the big screen." After his Hollywood film shoot, are there any intentions to return to South Korea to film any movies? "I will be paying attention to scripts and characters, as long as there is a good role, I will consider."

Source: Wen Hui Daily
Posted by RainHK
Translation & edited by dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:46 PM

*** I love the part where Colbert said farewell to RAIN from the 3F. I love reading this fan account – I always love fan accounts. Can’t wait to see the program to be aired soon. I know Colbert is always giving a hard time to all his guests but I hope he was good to RAIN. I just hate seeing people being mean to RAIN.

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Fan Account from cuckoo@Rain-USA (very cute)

Yesterday, it was definitely a rainy day...

I arrived Colbert building at 1pm, it was a quiet street. I saw the door was opened and two camera men were sitting there. Then, I asked them if they came for filming Rain. They said "yes" and advised me to line up for stand by tickets if I wanted to watch the show. Then, they closed the door. I turned around and found a black "Excurion" across the street. Also, 2 teenager fans (one of them wore Rainy Day T-shirt) stood behind the car. I guessed Rain was here already. Suddenly, those 2 fans walked towards me. They were local NY chinese fans and we introduced to each other. One girl asked me if that car was Rain's. I said "I believe so". Few seconds, the door opened and Rain got off the car. He wore sunglasses, light color suit and tied up the hair. He walked slowly towards Colbert building. One fan screamed loud "Rain...Rain...I love you...Rain". Rain looked at us and we waved to him. Of course, our prince looked so happy and waved back to us. Then he walked up the staircase and went inside the studio.

We, 3 Clouds, were still waiting in front of building. The weather was really bad and this may be the reason why Rain changed his schedule an hour early. This was Monday afternoon, many fans could not make it and probably would arrive later afternoon. Around 2:30pm, Jay and Mike arrived, they stayed with us 30 minutes and went to coffee break. Right after they left us, Rain walked out from studio. He made some phone calls. We looked at his back...oh! it was a perfect figure. Yes, he lost some weight but his shoulder was still strong. He took off the jacket and wore white T-shirt with dressed vest and pant with white sneakers. It's cool

Around 3:30pm, Jay and Mike came back. Suddenly, Colbert's staff jumped in front of us. They needed some fans' shots for Rain and asked if we were okay to be "temporaily" stars...haaa....Certainly, I was there for Rain... We all okay for filming. Then, Jay and Mike held on the big poster as background, I and other 2 fans screamed and jumped up and down "I love Rain"....[so funny, hopefully, it came out nice...my funny face]

At 4pm, our portion was done. Rain has already stood in front of building and ready to leave. He walked down from building. I and other fans were screaming, "Rain...Rain.." He waved back with very very sweet happy smile. He had wonderful mood. Then, he jumped into the car. I walked towards his car. He rolled down the window. Those 2 fans gave me DVD and he signed for them. I got my autograph in Berlin and I wanted to shake hands with him. I said ¼Ò°íÇÏ¼Ì½À´Ï´Ù (English means "working hard, thanks"). He smiled.

Oh! Suddenly, there was a loud voice came from upstair. "Rain, bye" I looked up. Stephen Colbert was up there on the 3rd floor. Then, Rain looked up and screamed back "Bye, Stephen".....haaa...

Then, Rain left with his staffs. One teenager fan cried after Rain left...it reminds me that Our Prince will leave us soon. He needed to fly to London for Speed Racer PR and will begin filming in Berlin for "Nanja Assassin"...

Missing you, Rain, our Ji Hoon...please take care!

Source & credit: cuckoo@Rain-USA

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:48 PM

Talking about the TIME 100 Poll, the poll is over & he’s on the 2nd place. This is fine – before Colbert – lol. Congratulations to all his fans for working so hard, bringing him on this spot.

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:49 PM

*** Can’t wait to see the video. I hope they both had fun together. I’m excited of their meeting but worried at the same time because I know the only problem would be the language barrier. This Colbert is a character. He’s hilarious. But I hope people & fans won’t take Colbert seriously. It’s a friendly feud. His show is always funny with a lot of political bashing on prominent personalities in the world. For me, it’s a good press release for RAIN’s Hollywood invasion. I saw the video - he’s imitating RAIN’s dance – so funny. GO, RAIN! Funny how he actually wants RAIN to guest on his show for a dance-off, if this would happen, that would make my day! At least Colbert knows who RAIN is!

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One of America's most popular comedians, Steven Colbert, is fighting Korean singer-turned-actor Rain, for his number one spot on the Time "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World" poll.

Last year, the 43-year-old comedian, who is best known for his show "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central, made a parody video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=dZ9EVN5iPVA)of Rain's music video "How to Avoid the Sun," (http://youtube.com/watch?v=T2p6uzk_VO8)after he found out that the singer was named "the most influential" person of 2007.

Although this year's online poll has already been open to the public to vote, the rivals are just beginning their face off.

"I will not have this Korean war end like the last one... with a sitcom starring Alan Alda," Colbert said on his show April 23.

On the show, Colbert also showed a video clip of Rain "trash talking" him in an interview with Time.

"I saw your Korean pop video on your show, and I have to say you look almost as good as me," Rain, 25, said. "But, as for the singing, lets just say... please don't quit your day job."

Colbert responded by saying that his day job was being the president of his hate club, and that he would like to have Rain come on his show for a dance off.

source: allkpop (http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/news_rumors_full/comedian_steven_colbert_is_president_of_rains_anti_fanclub/)

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:51 PM

*** I enjoyed reading this. He's quite thin now but you can still see that huge muscles & biceps - his body is still toned. I do envy you - you're such a lucky person that you were able to see him. His get-up wearing that suit makes him so dashing. It's just too bad that he was parting his hair at the middle again. So happy to know that he's so nice & sweet to his fans there by waving them back every time they screamed & signing autographs for them. I noticed that he usually walk very fast every time there are fans running after him. I'm sure his co-stars have realized & know now how popular RAIN is worldwide, how his fans support & love him. He looks so happy all the time inspite of the fatigue probably that he's feeling recently because of traveling from one place to another. So happy to know that so many fans were there to support him inspite of the rains. :)

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My experience at London Leicester Square Premier (SR)

It was raining almost the whole day. He brought RAIN with him...
It was fun and exciting (with a little bit of disappointment and pretty much embarrassment) ..... you will see as you read on.

Before his arrival
I arrived there about 3:30pm and greeted Shaf(soompier) and other fans. All of them are so nice and friendly. When I saw his huge Taejo poster along with other 4 actors, I was so happy for him. His role couldn't be minor.right? I tried to search some other fans but seems like fans are all over the place... here and there. So I gave up.
Anyway, I had to leave the place for a while to meet my friends who love to see Ji Hoon too...
When I came back, I was a bit late to get the good spot but not far... I was still pretty close to the red carpet area right in front of Empire.
There're many more fans than I thought there would be... which is suprising and amazing. I was so happy for Ji Hoon...

During walking through red carpet
I saw him on the big screen first ( I think it was about 6:15... I'm not sure) and my heart was beating so fast. It's crazy... I still couldn't see him though... cause he was stopping and signing autographs for fans and a bit far from where we were... after a few minutes, we saw him walking towards the part where we were and we're screaming our heads off. He stopped for press for quite a while. I think He spent the longest time among actors and stars on red carpet before he went into the cinema. He stopped everywhere BUT he didn't come to us .... he just smiled and waved from afar. He's so sweet and charming when he smiles... 100% *thumb up*

I think the scream coming from the crowd (our side) must be the loudest... Press, media and stars were staring and keep looking at our crowd. They might think we are super nut.
Well, here is embarrassing part... I think Ji Hoon doesn't like us shouting out loud his name... Our intention was to get his attention and to let press know that there're so many of us there for Ji Hoon.But I think we scared him...
I'm very embarrassed after thinking about the premier and why he didn't stop near our crowd but other places. It must be the scream...

After this event, I will try not to scream his name again IF I ever see him again... I was so out of control there. I hope that won't happen again.
I'm so sorry about my behaviour... eventhough our intention was all for him, it didn't turn out that way. I don't blame him. He's still smiled and waved. He seems nice and adorable.

By the way, I saw Emile Hirsh as well and crowd was screaming "Rain... Jung Ji Hoon". I felt a bit bad. Well, I was there for Ji Hoon... so, sorry Emile.

Departure
I was having a coffee in Burger King and looking over the premier and saw people started gathering there. I went there again and asked some people. They said casts will leave from the same entrance. So I waited there. After a few minutes (around 8pm), Joel Silver came out first and gave autograph to a few fans. Then I saw Ji Hoon coming out and I called out "Ji Hoon Shi" (this time was not scream... I just raised my voice a little... ) . He turned around smiling and waved again walking toward the car... I think he did that to the crowd . I don't think he heard me. I and a few fans run along to get a last glance but...oh Gosh!!! He walked amazingly quick, we're literally ranning but when we got there, he was already in the car. Blind me.
Well,... anyway, I'm happy. My wish to see him in person is fulfilled...
It was not a perfect moment but it was so much worthwhile for sure.

His appearance
He looks quite thin and has such a nice skin. He wore black suit... he looks smart. His hair doesn't look bad in real life but when I check his photos that my friend took, He doesn't look as good as in person. The problem is definitely hair. He still had his hair parted in the middle.
(I'll try to upload the picture as soon as I can)

I hope to see him again...

Thar

willenette

04-30-2008, 04:52 PM

ibel

05-01-2008, 07:14 PM

[Apr-29-2008] Update UK-Berlin flight - Rain's flight schedules

4/30/08London, British Airway BA988 18:00 --> Berlin 4/30 20:50
http://www.berlin-airport.de/DE/index.html (http://www.berlin-airport.de/DE/index.html)

credit to Wanda@Rain-America.com (Wanda@Rain-America.com)

willnette thnx s ainfo..
kung agnoon iinvade na din pala niya ang europe..
una sa berlin germany then sa london..hehheee..
masydaong busy c oppa
ni tv series d na siya makagawa
masyadong hectic ang kanyang sched...

cfc

05-03-2008, 02:58 AM

The three who made Rain an actor

Who are three people that receive the credit for making Rain an actor?

Writer Lee Kyeong-hee added the title of 'actor' to 'singer Rain'. This writer wrote KBS "Sang Doo! Let's go to school", Rain's debut drama in fall 2003. At this time, Rain was on the verge of releasing his second album. This writer took a new face with only one album who had no acting experience and made him into a star. She also worked with him in 2005 in KBS "A Love to Kill". She even gave him tonic medicine and treated him like a son. In every album, Rain mentions her in his thanks.

Director Park Chan-wook appointed Rain for the lead role of "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK". Rain, who was already 'Asia's star', was in high demand from many movie makers, but Rain revealed that he wanted to work with Director Park. Rain, thanks to Director Park, had the honor of stepping on the red carpet at Berlin International Movie Festival with his first movie. Director Park of "Old Boy" played a big role in getting Rain's name out into the movie industry. Rain said, "I want to show "Speed Racer" to Director Park".

The Wachowski brothers of "Speed Racer" encouraged Rain, who took his first step in Hollywood. They increased Rain's role. Even before the opening of "Speed Racer", they asked Rain to be the main role in their movie "Ninja Assassin", and they are supporting his Hollywood career.

Original Korean article at news.empas.com
English translation from www.hancinema.net

tarong

05-03-2008, 10:00 PM

Hello mga sis,

wow, nagguest n pla sya sa show ni Colbert!!! kelan kaya eto ipapalabas?

uyy ilang araw na lang ipapalabas na ang Speed Racer!!!:p

picaipay

05-04-2008, 10:02 PM

May 8, 2008 - malapit na!:D

thanks! Ü malapit na nakita ko nga sa tv! hay kaka excite!

cfc

05-04-2008, 11:25 PM

Rain's Clear Shampoo Billboard in Boni, Mandaluyong

cfc

05-05-2008, 02:14 PM

Close Up - Rain's billboard in Boni

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/lavyrle/rainclearbillboard.jpg
HQ version

docirene

05-05-2008, 06:50 PM

Close Up - Rain's billboard in Boni

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/lavyrle/rainclearbillboard.jpg
HQ version

ang ganda ng giant billboard ha? answered prayer tlga ko kahit natagalan and im so happy to see rain on local tv again. it brings so much joy.

hi, cfc, kumusta ka na? buti ka pa nakita mo na itong tarp. hindi kc ako nakakalayo ng alabang. you know why.

docirene

05-05-2008, 06:52 PM

4 May 2008 - New CLEAR for Men CF feat. RAIN (Philippines version)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/fatgrrlslim/ClearCF-new.jpg

Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qs2fgnZUC0

Credits: fatgrrl_slim for Cloud Philippines (please keep all credits when re-posting. Thanks!)

docirene

05-05-2008, 06:53 PM

wow, i love rain here. he is sporting this long hair yet appears so cool and neat. thx for sharing. am really digging this now

credit:manike80@rain-usa

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docirene

05-05-2008, 06:57 PM

Rain's 6th debut anniversary on TV

credits: soorain

Flashback
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYM2wiFHRwo

azuvilla

05-08-2008, 09:55 AM

May 8, 2008

Rain Appears on Colbert Show

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Pop singer and actor Rain

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Top Korean singer Rain met his match during his visit to Los Angeles for the promotion of his movie, ``Speed Racer.'' The 25-year-old singer appeared on top comedian Stephen Colbert's show ``The Colbert Report.''

Many Korean fans are familiar with the 43-year-old host who once imitated Rain on one of his shows.

In 2007, Rain topped the ``Time 100 Poll,'' the Time magazine's online poll of the 100 most influential people of the year, with Stephen Colbert tailing him as runner up. Colbert mentioned his defeat by the Korean pop sensation and imitated a scene from Rain's music videos as well as singing a Korean song.

This year saw yet another defeat for Colbert, who was placed number three with Rain taking second place. Colbert once again mentioned the results during his show, saying that ``Rain keeps on knocking me down.''

Rain actually had a moment to defend himself during an interview with Time.com.

``I have to say you almost look as good as I am. But as far for the singing, let's just say, please don't quit your day job,'' Rain laughed.

Colbert replied in jest that his day job was the president of the ``I Hate Rain Fan Club.''

He then said that he found it hard to believe Rain knew who he was and challenged the singer to come on his show for a dance match.

Taking up the challenge, Rain finally decided to make an appearance on Colbert's show, where the two stars showed their dance moves back and forth.
The episode showing the two ambitious stars dance match was aired on May 5 around the U.S.

According to Rain's agency, J.Tune Entertainment, Colbert became one of Rain's biggest fans after their event and also appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival to watch ``Speed Racer.''

sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr

michsolo

05-09-2008, 08:00 AM

[Cloud Notice] from J.Tune Entertainment

The J.Tune Entertainment official homepage in English, Japanese, and Chinese will be open at

4 p.m. On May 9, 2008

Hello, this is J.Tune Entertainment.

At 4 p.m. On May 9, 2008, we open the official homepage

in English, Japanese, and Chinese for Rain’s international fans.

We hope your support and love throughout your frequent visit and participation,

and this place would be your sweet and happy place which you can always be with Rain.

Thank you.

Source:rain-jihoon.com

docirene

05-11-2008, 12:02 AM

http://img11.glitterfy.com/graphics/127/Mothers_Day5.gif to all the wonderful tsinoy moms in this thread.

tarong

05-11-2008, 01:56 AM

docirene, unnie HAPPY MOTHER's DAY to U and to all the mother's in this thread.

musta ang Speed Racer? may nakanood n ba sa inyo?

docirene

05-11-2008, 02:05 AM

docirene, unnie HAPPY MOTHER's DAY to U and to all the mother's in this thread.

musta ang Speed Racer? may nakanood n ba sa inyo?

thx a lot.ako hindi pa. malamang, i just have to buy the orig. dvd once it's released.

big master

05-11-2008, 11:10 AM

may i know whats rains role in speed racer? di sya ung bida diba? nagulat nga ako ksama sya sa cast eh..pero natutuwa ako para k rain;)

Nairyn

05-11-2008, 11:18 AM

thx a lot.ako hindi pa. malamang, i just have to buy the orig. dvd once it's released.
I've seen it already with my family at the CP Special Screening. Congratulations ke Rain ... maganda ang exposure nya. Napakita nya both his acting ability and charm . He is more than a pretty boy there! A good to see movie.

docirene

05-11-2008, 05:12 PM

I've seen it already with my family at the CP Special Screening. Congratulations ke Rain ... maganda ang exposure nya. Napakita nya both his acting ability and charm . He is more than a pretty boy there! A good to see movie.

hi linda. glad to have you here. sige pagkalabas ng orig dvd, i'll buy one. di kc ako makagala ng matagal;)

virghem

05-12-2008, 07:41 PM

I already watched Speed Racer last saturday with my friends at Shang.

wehehhe... okis ang exposure nya i cant wait for his next hollywood movie. :)

docirene

05-12-2008, 11:44 PM

080508 Rain Hopes To End 3-Year Lapse By Returning To Local Drama Series

On the 8th of this month, South Korean young "Son of Heaven" Rain's maiden Hollywood piece <Speed Racer> hits screens globally, and it has been receiving quite the attention and anticipation in South Korea. Recently, there also has been the passing of news that Rain will hopefully return this autumn to develop his acting career domestically; playing in a drama series to end his own time of separation of 3 years.

According to Rain's management company, in October of this year, Rain will be comprehensively restoring himself in his domestic acting career, and apart from returning to the world of singing, Rain is currently communicating and consulting with local drama series producers, with the hope of returning to the screen this autumn. This will be Rain's first resurfacing work after 3 years of lapse since <A Love To Kill> in 2005.

After acting a supporting role of a race car driver in Wachowski Brothers' <Speed Racer>, Rain is speeding up in his footsteps to march into the international film circle--playing a very important lead role in their next new movie <Ninja Assassin>. As Rain's influence gradually increases in the international film circle, his local fans are anticipating even more for their idol to return to his hometown someday to see him act in a leading role for a drama series. 2004's <Full House> enabled Rain and Song Hye-kyo to sweep the whole of Asia overnight, and although Rain had filmed another drama piece afterwards, the influence was never as superior as it was for <Full House>. Therefore, Rain's resurfacing work on screen this year has specially been receiving much attention and anticipation. Based on what is understood, Rain has already been receiving many invitations for various drama series, and at present time he has basically already set his work in place and is in the communication/negotiation stage. Because this is his first return after 3 years, his work of choice is especially prudent. If Rain can go as planned and return this October to resume his profession domestically, then after 2 months he estimates that by December he will temporarily separate from the domestic entertainment world to continue developing his international performance once more.

Source: Leap News Entertainment // StarNews
Posted by karman1668@RainHK
Translation & edited by dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA
reposted : ksurangk@onlyrain
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my reply:
geez, isnt it about time? if we sorely miss seeing him in korean dramas, how much more of his korean fans? im sure this is good news for all Biers.thx for sharing

tarong

05-14-2008, 04:40 AM

OMG!!! nakanood na rin ako ng SPEED RACER!!! yeheyyy maganda naman ang story, gus2 ko yung mga funny scenes at yung ending ang ganda, pero syempre natutuwa ako dahil ang ganda at laki talaga ng exposure ng ating si BI:p way 2 go!!!

willenette

05-14-2008, 03:32 PM

*** Hahaha – lol – no GF yet & he’ll be introduced by Susan S to someone? I saw her daughter's pix & she's so pretty just like her mom but still prefer an Asian/oriental woman for RAIN. Just think it over RAIN – you just can’t be tied-up with any English girl so your English will be better. :)

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Korea Elle PREMIERE Magazine : May Issue [Interview (English Translation)]

[color=cornflowerblue]Why are you so thin?[/color]
I am under training for my new movie, Ninja Assassin. It's test shooting right now, on April 28th actual filming will take place.

[size=3]What? So is not next week?[/size]
I will go to Hong Kong for Speed Racer promotion, then I will meet with Speed Racer group in America, and then go to London, last go to Berlin start filming for the movie, Ninja.

[color=cornflowerblue]It's [/color][color=cornflowerblue]Berlin[/color][color=cornflowerblue] again.[/color]
Seems like Berlin and I have fate. I can even become Berlin tourism leader. If you want to eat Korean food then contact me. Even though I may be a high class (expensive) tourism leader......Berlin food tasted very good at the first time, but if you eat it often you will feel it's salty. It tasted similar to our country's pig liked food, at first it taste good, now because I feel is salty so I don't eat it often.

[color=cornflowerblue]Actually, [/color][color=cornflowerblue]Korea[/color][color=cornflowerblue] food fits more your appetite, working in [/color][color=cornflowerblue]Korea[/color][color=cornflowerblue] is more suitable compared to the salty food and unfamiliar language, so what's your reason for staying [/color][color=cornflowerblue]Berlin[/color][color=cornflowerblue]?[/color]
You said it right, actually I really wants to live as normal people.

[size=3]Really? This is the answer I never thought of.[/size]
I said IF, right now I better produce a good album, use Japanese, Chinese and Korean language for recording, then go to Japan, China and Korea to promote, have a concert once a year, film a drama, if there is a good movie then shoot one. If like this, I won't have an headache. But I never thought I would come here either. I didn't look back at time, because the chance already in my hand, I can only run forward. If I don't run then I feel I cannot beat myself.

[size=3]The author of "SangDoo, Let's go to School" previously said "Rain is endless energetic friend, he never rest."[/size]
Is ambitious? is energize? If someone said "He cannot", then in my heart I will say, "yes, yes, right, right, I will use reality to answer." I used this attitude to proceed forward.

[color=cornflowerblue]Who said you cannot before? Say their names.[/color]
At the very beginning they said, "Bi, Jihoon, how can he become singer? will he become famous? how can he act? how can he get award? wants to go to American market?" because these, is more need to use reality to answer. Lastly they cannot think of anything else to say then they said "he is good with everything but he looks ugly." I faced this I have no help.

[size=3]This is too mean....[/size]
There are people no matter what they must critize me, no reasons. When there are rumors, sometimes I would think there are someone trying to play trick with me. But even though I had been suffered with rumors, I didn't waste time to hold a meeting and solve that issue. Instead, I spend time to think how to move forward. I want to start fashion brand, manage entertainment business, develop new artists, these I cannot give up. If I hear any bad news or rumors now I just treat it as nonsense, I won't put it in my heart anymore.

[size=3]Feels like very confident.[/size]
Because I learnt many things. I realized if I give return to the people who recognize me, then how much I return, the other party will return back the same. If I received but did not return then that's lying. I use results to show my return. People who goes to America say this right? My album will release in XXX date, my movie will be in theatres in XXX date, just wait, just wait, can't be like this. After is released then is result, do this is the right way. Since my English pronunciation is not good, when it came out there were only couple scenes, look at the trailer only 2 scenes. If I feel appreciate, then I know I may have more scenes, I hold on to the movie's climax. Really, how is Speed Racer? how do I first appear?

[color=cornflowerblue]Wachowski brothers seems to like you a lot, Taejo is easily been thought as a bad guy. But in the last scene, Taejo's happy expression for Speed scene really can see they treat you good.[/color]
They really treat me very good. I think may be because my new movie as a main actor.

[color=cornflowerblue]First time encounter Wachowski brothers, can you think will be like this now?[/color]
Never. I am already like in the baseball game's final run. My movie have chance to become box office's number one. If Speed Racer movie box office become number one then will be the first time for Koreans right? Even though I am a support actor, but other than this, I got a new chance.

[color=cornflowerblue]How do you grab this chance? Lucky? Hard work?[/color]
In Speed Racer, most of the racing scenes are made with CGI computer technology. Sitting in the small model car you can hear the loud shaking noise, if sitting there for like 30 minutes, my back feels like breaking. The machine turns to different directions, you don't act with other actors, is acting alone. I wear headphone under the helmet, the director will signal, 1 for dialog, 2 for dialog, right turn, left turn, good, then 3 for dialog, Hey. Where have u been? What're u doing? I must understand these signals and act under the shaking machine. Other actors will rest after 30 minutes of shooting, some went smoking. When they said "Rain, come out to rest," I answered, "it's okay, no problem."

[size=3]So your back feels like breaking?[/size]
Yes my back really feels like breaking, because of dancing, my joints already not in good condition, I don't want to NG, everyone already feel tired.

[color=cornflowerblue]"I'm a Cyborg, but it's ok" is your first time to be in the movie, that time feel like you are very cautious, want to shoot a good movie. But now feel like you have confidence, seems like you feel very good.[/color]
Is not specially hard, I can do it. I feel it. People said "in the movie see you look very handsome." After the press movie screening, I received a familiar reporter's SMS, "Your English pronunciation is very good, after you appeared in the movie it become more interesting." Actually the press rarely say good things.

[size=3]During your concerts in [/size][color=cornflowerblue]New York[/color][color=cornflowerblue] it was serious, about half of the Koreans said, "Bi's popularity in [/color][color=cornflowerblue]America[/color][color=cornflowerblue] are like bubbles." Later when the concerts got cancelled in LA it became more serious.[/color]
Say like this is right. I don't have any activities in America, how can Americans know me? There are some south Americans, 70% Asian and 30% know me from youtube. From that time, I feel negative about the attitude of have not make the action yet but already say it to the public. My heart always think no matter is album or concert, say it only when there are results.

[size=3]So now it represent your results after?[/size]
Did they say only appear in one scene? let's see. Did they say your English cannot? let's see.

End.

English translation by Rain-America.com
Please credit when transferring post, thanks!!

Sources : Elle.co.kr + Premiere.co.kr // Rain-America.com
English translation by Rain-America.com
Pic-Source : [Korea] Elle / PREMIERE
Credit : kkpark@Rain-America.com

willenette

05-14-2008, 03:35 PM

*** This is cool. :D

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Rain has ambitious plans for 2008

Korean media is reporting Rain’s tentative plans for this year as if it will definitely happen, but we know better. Let’s see if Rain’s ambitious plans actually play out the way Magic Feet wants them to. Check out what he wants to accomplish this year.

Fan Meeting with Japanese Clouds on June 30th
Speed Racer will open in Japan on June 29th, so after the premiere, Rain will hold a fan meeting with 35,000 Clouds at Tokyo Dome on June 30th. And this event is gratis. How generous of Rain.

Fan Meeting with Korean Clouds sometime in July
Magic Feet’s Team is planning another mega fan event for the Korean Clouds after Rain completes filming "Ninga Assasin."

5th Album Release in October
The Asian Superstar is finally thinking of releasing an album this year, since his last album in 2006. According to J.Tune the dancing machine will concentrate on only recording and producing his album when he returns home in July.

Another acting gig end of the year
Details of this is not out yet, but it looks like Rain will participate in some local production after his album release.
On a second thought, considering that these plans are mostly for Korea, it could possibly work out, but what do you think?

Source: Indulge rain's world

Pongah

05-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Wow galing ni Bi Hollywood na cia :)

willenette

05-14-2008, 03:38 PM

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6924/a65955411321xy3py9.jpg

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2568/a65955411331gx1eq8.jpg

OMG - I’m completely speechless of these photos seeing his body. Looking at those big muscles is scaring me a little bit. (he has so much of this now) Ye, reminds me of BYJ’s body during his US days. I love the one where he’s blow drying his hair – I’ve seen also those strawberries on his table & is that an apple he’s holding? It always feels so good to see him in candid shots like this. My mouth just dropped to the floor. He’s so HOT! I just died a little inside. This is what you call the real six-packs!

docirene

05-15-2008, 12:17 AM

willenette

05-15-2008, 01:53 PM

*** Just can’t wait to watch this movie. Oh, this news is just part of the movie. ;)

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Flail-attack in Kreuzberg

german to engl: freya1507/sexybi/RainEurope

Strange scene at the Oberbaum Bridge. A VW(Brand of a car) littered with flails, and on side of the car: dents and scratches. This was no attack of a terrorists, it happened while the shooting for Ninja Assassin produced by the Wachowski brothers. In the leading role: the korean singer Rain.

Pic text:
The VW littered with flails. The korean pop-star (above) Rain acting as the main character.

willenette

05-15-2008, 01:55 PM

*** Muaaahhh………. They praised him. Susan S is madly in love with him – lol. :D

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08 May 06 John Goodman & Susan Sarandon Interview, SR (Praised Rain)

MoviesOnline had the pleasure of talking with John Goodman and Susan Sarandon at the Los Angeles press day for their new movie, Speed Racer, a high-octane family adventure directed by the Wachowski brothers. The film adaptation of the classic cartoon focuses on Speed Racer¡¯s (Emile Hirsch) journey to become the best race car driver in the World Racing League. John Goodman plays Pops Racer, a brilliant car designer and engineer who builds Speed¡¯s race cars. Susan Sarandon plays Mom Racer whom she describes as the glue that holds everybody together. Christina Ricci and Matthew Fox co-star.

Our interview takes place against the exhilarating backdrop of the 34th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach where more than 180,000 racing fans have packed Long Beach¡¯s famed seaside street circuit to enjoy the speed, sound, sunshine and unparalleled excitement of open-wheel racing.

Here's what John Goodman and Susan Sarandon had to tell us about working together on Speed Racer:
Susan Sarandon: (remarking on the cool weather in Los Angeles) I'm glad I brought my coat. It was 78 in New York when I left yesterday. 78, it was so nice.

Q: Susan, do you have any recipes like those pancakes that your kids would kill if you didn't make them for them everyday?

SUSAN SARANDON: I do make pancakes and Tim makes crepes and sometimes I put little blue berries or bananas. I don't think there is anything too secret, but I get ¡ What¡¯s the store? There¡¯s one that is Jack's. It¡¯s called Jack's. I get mixes. I make them from the mix, you know, and you add your eggs and water. And waffles.

Q: As a New Yorker you probably aren't much of a car person, but what was the attraction for you to make this film?

SUSAN SARANDON: The Wachowskis and I'm a huge fan of The Matrix and my youngest son, well all my kids were, but especially my youngest. I just thought they were brilliant. When they called me, after a few phone calls I said "I don't even understand what you are talking about, but [I'll do it]." They were telling me all the things they were doing technically ¨C I mean I just learned to text like a month ago. [laughs] I'm way behind the learning curve. I can't even wear a watch, it stops on my body so I'm like so not good with inanimate objects. Inanimate objects have never been my thing. What they said was also very seductive. Besides, I just thought, "If you are going to do a big film, these are the guys to do it with. Right? If you are going to do something really cutting edge instead of some old green screen movie, you should do it with the Wachowskis and Berlin's not a bad place to spend the summer. They said though it¡¯s really important the family in this movie and we want to try to find a way so that emotional core survives the surrounding things that are going to be happening and that's why they chose us honey (turning to John Goodman).

Q: Had you known each other before?

JOHN GOODMAN: No

SUSAN SARANDON: No

JOHN GOODMAN: We met each other.

SUSAN SARANDON: Bonding under pressure.

JOHN GOODMAN: I met Tim once.

SUSAN SARANDON: All the big guys.

JOHN GOODMAN: [laughs] Yeah.

Q: What was it like working with the green screen?

JOHN GOODMAN: It hearkened back to a time for me without money, without throwing a lot of money in a set, you know, off off Broadway. When I first got into college, I did a play in a church basement by Thorton Wilder and the directions were ¡®There are no props. There are chairs, tables.¡¯ You use whatever you can ¨C just not hone in on whatever the props that are supposed to be there and people will start paying attention to the actors and after awhile you don't care. So that was what it was like for me. It was like going back to off, off Broadway and you concentrate more on the person you are working with.

SUSAN SARANDON: If you are going to be working for like a week in a green screen situation, you want a good group with you ¡

JOHN GOODMAN: ¡and a chimp ¡

SUSAN SARANDON: We laughed a lot and the chimp helped because he is so unpredictable and funny and cute so that kept us on our toes, but it was a good group. Everybody was real professional and really funny and it was also so cool to be able to be on a set where there are so many fine actors from different countries that you never would have met like Hiro. I'd seen Hiro in so many movies and he was one of my favorite people and then Rain, of course, I'm madly in love with Rain.

JOHN GOODMAN: Rain is insane. He is so talented and he works so hard.

SUSAN SARANDON: Such a strong work ethic.

JOHN GOODMAN: He is like the hardest working man in show business now that brother James is gone.

Q: When you are on the green screen, do you get a chance to see what's around you?

SUSAN SARANDON: They would show us ¨I mean not while we¯re on the thing -- but the first day when we showed up we had a tour of pictures of things and what they were trying to do. These guys are so incredible and you want to be like them because they've created a world that they¡¯re in complete control of and they just do anything they want. They were like ¡°Yeah. We built this big window. We saw that on that set and then we thought well what if there were big fishes in that big window? We love Flight of the Penguins so some penguins are going to walk through that shot." This is so crazy and sort of trippy.

JOHN GOODMAN: And then a hamster and a gerbil on a wheel.

SUSAN SARANDON: Yeah. ¡°And then we¡¯re going to dress the gal who is like the gerbil and they¡¯re going to be on the wheel together. You are like "Okay, that's cool." [laughs]

JOHN GOODMAN: It is like they are drawing a comic strip while they¡¯re¡

SUSAN SARANDON: It¡¯s so the opposite as an actor. You are constantly being asked to try to customize what you do to someone else's vision and to try to deal with the fact that you can't move out of this line or you¡¯ll be off camera. These guys are just like whatever they want and plus they have arranged their lives in such a way that they shoot where they want to shoot. Their families are always there, they hire their friends over and over, they don't do press. They've got like the perfect set up. You just have to say "God, you are so cool."

JOHN GOODMAN: Yeah.

SUSAN SARANDON: They¡¯re cool.
[...]

reposted by rainstorm@rain-america.com & strawberry@RainIndonesia

Credits : dsl / SexyBi

michsolo

05-18-2008, 09:04 AM

08 June Ceci Magazine (Chinese) -- Oh! It's Rain (Part 3)

"HIS CHALLENGES"

Ceci: Apart from domestic appearances, the world tour, and your entering Hollywood, you even launched your own fashion line. As fas as you are concerned, don't you feel that it's difficult to take on the challenges of a new territory and work? We know that even though challenges can bring much pleasure, they can also bring much burden.

Rain: I'm one who likes challenges. In order to achieve my target, I will surge forward with all my strength, not wasting a single minute or second. That's why I'm constantly testing out new territories. Even though there are difficult times in my work, it is because of the thrill that comes from the achievement of success that I continue to press forward. Entering Hollywood is not easy, but <Speed Racer> is a good piece of work, I feel very fortunate.

Ceci: I hope that you can frankly discuss some honest feelings, like during the filming process were there situations where you weren't satisfied or felt especially difficult...particularly uncomfortable feelings that you might have felt while in Germany. Hope that you won't merely give me instant answers like "For me this was a good experience" and so on...

Rain: For me, a person's taste for food is very hard to harmonize. One can work hard on nurturing his performance, but you can't just impose on his taste buds. Chinese food, Korean food, Japanese food, no matter how I eat them I can't get enough of them. Even though Western food is good, but for a Korean, eating it everyday can become unbearable. The inability to adapt to the food and the feeling of loneliness from being by myself in Germany were very painful things.

Ceci: Compare to Korean women, Korean men don't have that much of a high appeal overseas. But yet you've become the top male choice for overseas movies! What is your secret formula? As an actor, what is charming and fascinating about you?

Rain: Moviedirectors hope to choose from a worldwide range of actors, so as an Asian actor I am fortunate to be chosen. Having the chance to reveal my acting in Hollywood is not an easy task, of course, there is also very aggressive competition. But what can be felt is that these days Hollywood is gradually passing on the glory to Asian actors. I really hope to be one of those influential ones.

Ceci: Your performance in the 2003 KBS drama series <Sang Doo! Let's Go To School> was superb and convincing; one moment people could break into laughter while the next they were shedding tears alongside the story. But the pity is that ever since then there has yet to be a piece of your work that can simply stir up people's emotions from deep within. Why is this so?

Rain: This could mean that I am gradually maturing. I can't always be acting that kind of role. Based on different characters, sometimes you must speak less, sometimes you must be depressing and burdensome, and sometimes you must be lovable by all.If I were to come across a character like "Sang Doo" again, I think I will still act out the kind of feeling that will stir people's emotions from within.

Source: Ceci Magazine (China)
Posted by RainHK & kairu@SexyBi
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

michsolo

05-18-2008, 09:07 AM

08 June Ceci Magazine (Chinese) -- Oh! It's Rain (Part 2)

"HIS HOLLYWOOD"

Ceci: Congratulations to you for being the lead character in the Hollywood movie <Ninja Assassin>. Heard that this is a martial arts film. Talk a little bit about the movie.

Rain: Thank you. For the filming of this movie, I'm undergoing training, doing physical exercises to build up the appropriate kind of physique for this character. Am also going through some martial arts training. Filming hasn't begun yet, the daily training has been strenuous. The training program formulated for me is done by the group of acrobatic fighting choreographers for the movie <300>. In short, I hope to be able to present a better appearance of myself to everyone.

Ceci: The movie <Speed Racer> in which you participated is about to hit the screens. Was the English dialogue in it hard for you? Was there anything specific that was difficult to pronounce?

Rain: It was difficult, for me acting out a role in English is certainly not an easy challenge, but there were many foreign actors and staff around me at that time, so the talking environment was very natural. During the filming process, my English standards were enhanced, it will probably be even better in the next movie.

CecI; Heard that you sang "Kung Fu Fighting" for the OST of Dreamworks' movie <Kung Fu Panda>. This is a movie that consists of the collaboration of many international stars such as Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jacky Chan, Lucy Liu and others. You are the first Korean singer to ever sing a Hollywood movie theme song. Does this indicate that your being in Hollywood has opened up a smooth road ahead? Do you personally feel satisfied?

Rain: I hope that every kind of work that I do would be like my first, and I hope that it will be the best one yet. As I hold on to the present, the future is even more important. As for the end result, I'll just leave that to the fans to evaluate.

Ceci: What is your impression of Hollywood? Have you adapted to a completely unfamiliar environment?

Rain: The movie was filmed in Berlin, and then there were some additional shooting done in L.A. I think regardless of who it is, adapting to an unfamiliar place is not an easy task. I wasn't used to the kind of eating and drinking, even sleeping was a problem. Especially because of the time difference I ate non-stop as the time in Korea and in the US are completely reversed. Fortunately the production company went through great lengths to take care of me, enabling me to work in peace.

Ceci: Please allow me to ask you this bold question: how do you feel about becoming an international star?

Rain: Thank you for viewing me as an international star even though I personally am not deeply convinced if I am qualified to be one. Stars continuously work hard to be liked by people, and this process is accompanied by many painful periods because there is always the need for new actions and new projects.

Source: Ceci Magazine (China)
Posted by RainHK & kairu@SexyBi
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

michsolo

05-18-2008, 09:12 AM

08 June Ceci Magazine (Chinese) -- Oh! It's Rain (Part 1)

HIS SOUL

Ceci: I really would like to break away from the identity of a reporter and pretend to be a close sister or a friend to have this open conversation with you. Frankly how do you think of yourself as being so fortunate?
Rain: Even though there has been many difficult and painful things in between, when I look back, I am overall a very fortunate person. The achievement that I have now is the result of years of effort, but in the world of entertainment there are many others who put forth so much effort and yet are unable to achieve anything. I'm very fortunate, what I've imagined and planned has been realized in every step of the process.

Ceci: Do you still get to eat fried Korean rice cakes by the roadside these days?
Rain: Recently because of the training for <Ninja Assassin>, I've had to regulate my diet, I can only eat things such as chicken breast meat and raw fish. Even after becoming famous, I'd still eat fried Korean rice cakes often, just not by the roadside.

Ceci: During such moments, do you suddenly get envious of regular people?
Rain: I would really like to learn from the experience of an "on-campus romance", but for me now, that is just impossible.

Ceci: We can say that there will be paparazzi in the future in Korea. I am not in favor that the personal lives of stars be thoroughly exposed. What do you think? What if in the future, or even now, you are pursued by American paparazzi, what would you do?
Rain: The intrusion of one's personal life is very miserable. But if that is really the case, I'm still just like how I've always been, there won't be much changes. It's because I want to show my most natural and honest side to the fans.

Ceci: Do you have any bad habits, for example habits that you'd personally like to change?
Rain: My brain is always filled with different idears, there are also a lot of matters to think through. I constantly wish that I'm not this way, but no matter how much I try, it still doesn't help. Perhaps I'm destined to be this way.

Ceci: Through so many years, you've experienced many moments of glory as well as memories of hardships. Is there something that you'd specifically like to forget?
Rain: People can't just have sweet memories. With bitterness then comes sweetness. When there is pain to compare, one can only then appreciate even more those happy moments. I don't have any specific painful thing that I'd want to forget. I won't worry about those things that are painful because the path ahead of me is still long, there is still much that I want to do; if I worry about such things it would just be a waste of time.

Ceci: In your mind, how does the future "Rain" look like?
Rain: Continuing to work hard to be a very good singer and actor. Guiding and supporting newcomers, managing business matters well; but aside from all that, I don't have any definite plans for the time being. However if I have the opportunity in the future, I'd like to give myself freedom. Even though at that time I'd still be working hard, I will put my main energy and affection towards family matters, just like my father. He is my role model.

Ceci: What kind of man do you hate the most, for example the kind that you specifically do not want to become?
Rain: The kind of man who cannot be responsible for himself!

Source: Ceci Magazine (China)
Posted by RainHK & kairu@SexyBi
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@SexyBi & Rain-USA

picaipay

05-18-2008, 05:31 PM

hi everyone!!!! yey! napanood ko na din ang Speed Racer!!!! Hay ang ganda!!! Kasi syempre andun si Rain!!!!! Ü I'm so proud of him! Success and movie!!!!

willenette

05-19-2008, 05:04 PM

08 June Ceci Magazine (Chinese) -- Oh! It's Rain (Part 1)

*** Another great & long interview. I always love reading RAIN’s interviews. I did read a lot of them already by now. He hopes to be one of those influential ones, huh? You are already one of them, RAIN. And he’s really good in answering questions. “With bitterness then comes sweetness” – I love this line. ;)

willenette

05-19-2008, 05:05 PM

From : Phil. Daily Inquirer

Exciting comers topbill new productions
By Nestor Torre
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:08:00 05/16/2008

MANILA, Philippines—New films coming to our screens confirm the global movie industry’s shift from big stars to new talents as headliners of upcoming productions. Leading off, “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” fields not one, but five young comers in key roles.

Playing the film’s title character, Prince Caspian, is the charismatic young British actor, Ben Barnes. How did he clinch the plum role? A casting assistant had seen Barnes in the West End play, “The History Boys,” and arranged for an audition—which the young man passed with flying colors.

Audition

Barnes then did a personal audition for director Andrew Adamson, who found him “charming, fun and comfortable—he won us over! You could see how much he wanted the role.”

That was because, as Barnes confesses, he had been a “massive Narnia fan since I was a kid.” When he was told that he had gotten the part, Barnes looked through his bookshelves “and found my copy of ‘Prince Caspian’ with a 1989 copyright, when I was 8 years old.”

Aside from Barnes, four other relative newcomers play the Pevensie siblings in the sequel. In the sequel’s story, the Pevensies help Prince Caspian reclaim the throne of the kingdom of Narnia, which has been usurped by his evil uncle.

In the current movie, “Speed Racer,” lead star Emile Hirsch is joined by Korean pop sensation, Rain, in his Hollywood film debut. Rain plays Taejo Togokahn, a top race car driver who teams up with Hirsch’s character, Speed Racer, and a mysterious driver known as Racer X (Matthew Fox) to win a death-defying cross-country race called The Crucible.

Great presence

The film’s creative staff tapped Rain to play his significant role, because they saw that he had “great presence onscreen that commands your attention,” as producer Joel Silver puts it.

Rain’s character is compelled to defend his family when it is threatened by the evil Royalton Industries. The Korean star loved performing in his first Hollywood movie because he admired the Wachowski brothers, the film’s directors, and “its story about hopes and dreams is inspiring, particularly to our target audience—the youth.”

Back in Korea, Rain achieved superstar status by way of the 2004 TV drama series, “Full House,” which enjoyed record ratings and was also telecast in other countries. In the recording field, Rain has also done well, with his third album, “It’s Raining,” selling over one million copies in Asia.

Silver and the Wachowski brothers are so happy with Rain’s performance in “Speed Racer” that they have offered him a followup project, the action film, “Ninja Assassin,” which is currently being shot.

Stellar ascent

Finally, on “21,” British actor Jim Sturgess sustains his stellar ascent, initiated in the recent hits, “Across the Universe” and “The Other Boleyn Girl.” Director Robert Luketic confidently declares that Sturgess is “on the cusp of a breakthrough as a major star.”

He attributes the actor’s bright future to his versatility: “He’s both dramatically spot-on and comedically gifted—which is a rare combination.”

In “21,” Sturgess plays a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who, needing to pay tuition, joins schoolmates who head for Las Vegas to use their knack for crunching numbers to turn the odds of blackjack in their favor.

Also playing a significant role in “21” is Fil-Am comer Liza Lapira, who plays Kianna, a key member of the group of whiz math students that seeks to break the bank at Las Vegas casinos by counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals.

Lapira first made her mark on TV with a recurring role on the Emmy award-winning show, “Nuff.” She played Maggie del Rosario, Oliver Platt’s long-suffering assistant. She also has recurring roles on “Law & Order: SVU” and “NCIS.”

Her film credits include “Domino,” “Brown Sugar” and “LA Blues.” She will next costar with Jude Law and Forest Whitaker in “Repossession Mambo.”

willenette

05-19-2008, 05:07 PM

***What the hell? This publication really annoys me for all the bashing it does to RAIN. They should get it right. They should learn. For a magazine of this caliber, I hope they realize that this could hurt their sales because RAIN is the megastar in the Asian circle. :rolleyes:

PEOPLE MAGAZINE RESTORES RAIN’S IDENTITY

After confusing Rain with Karl Yune, People Magazine has given Rain what little identity he has in America, back.

As usual, Korean fans, in this case The Clouds, over-reacted and sent the publication thousands of angry e-mails. Although The Clouds feel they made a difference, they really didn't. People Magazine merely added a little snippet to their regular corrections list, which will be seen by very few.

It's sad to see that America still can't tell Asians apart, but Rain's failure of a debut in America via Speed Racer, doesn't really help the cause.

Rain is currently filming in Germany, for the upcoming Hollywood flick, Ninja Assassin.

credits / source: johnnydorama @ allkpop (http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/news_rumors_full/people_magazine_barely_restores_rains_identity/)

willenette

05-19-2008, 05:09 PM

May-15-2008] 為雨鼓掌 Applause for the hardworking Rain (English Translation)

Rain who is a singer and an actor always been like a senior student in high school taking college entrance exam. Actually, the preparation time which he prepared for the entrance exam is quite short, he started 102 days before the exam. Moreover, is because JYP said if he doesn't pass the exam then no album will be release for him so Rain started to study really hard for the exam. Even until now, his non-stop work 24 hours everyday, his tightened nerves just like his "examinee" life back in high school and this has been 10 years already.

10 years could be like nothing, but one year of life as a senior in high school was already enough to many people, because you have to study 24 hours everyday and this tightens all your nerves, you cannot even fall asleep. Although Rain went through this hardship in order to do something he enjoys but often people who saw him handling this matter feels sorry for him.

Rain who debuted in the year 2002 at a age of 20 years old, his popularity is like a racer car. He became an Asian super star after debuted 3 years, finished a world tour after debuted 4 years, and then selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Year 2006, he stepped into the Korea movie industry by shooting his first movie "I'm a Cyborg, but it's okay". Year 2007, filmed his first Hollywood movie "Speed Racer".

As a Korean singer who debuted only 6 years but already entered Hollywood must said is a miracle. These cannot be view as all by luck. It's because Rain always prepared well so he can grab the luck. It's obvious that his preparation period is similar to his life as a senior in high school, very difficult: he observed people pass by carefully, then memorized all the related dance ideas and brought all back home. The bodyguard who always followed Rain later became his English teacher said, 24 hours a day is not enough time for Rain to use. Rain is competing with himself everyday.

Rain also worry Speed Racer's box office is not good as expected. But no matter what, his character acted very well compared to his previous anticipation. Even though is a support actor, but he won the audition from the directors you can see he already hold a space in Hollywood as an actor, he can participate in a Hollywood movie deserve our applause.

Within all Korean actors, who has participated in a Hollywood film that's over 3000 million wons? Who has been in Hollywood box office 3rd ranking? Who worked so hard in Hollywood to demonstrate themselves to impress the directors to display Korean writings on Hollywood movie screen? Not only that, during Speed Racer promotion period, couple famous Hong Kong producer wanted to invite Rain to shoot new movies. It included a movie film with Hollywood and a 100 million wons budgeted world-wide production movie.

Before Speed Racer premiere, Rain already been selected to act in a new movie "Ninja Assassin" as the main actor. He is currently filming this movie in Berlin. Rain who always has a good appetite lost 10 kilograms within 5 months of intense body training. Although sometimes Rain will complain saying "he wants to eat pork and drink", but he afraid this will affect his movie filming so he endured it very hard.

He is already 26 years old now, soon he will step into his 7th year after debuted, this is the time for us to applause for him!

Credit: English Translation by Summer @ Rain-America.com

credit to jjstar@sportshankook.co.kr (jjstar@sportshankook.co.kr)

tarong

05-20-2008, 05:35 AM

willenette

05-20-2008, 03:48 PM

[Junior Herald] Korean stars taking over Hollywood

It seems like Korean stars are now not *satisfied with the *fame that they are receiving from Asian fans. They are now *striving for a bigger goal and world named Hollywood, whether in the film or music industry.

Film industry

The first Korean entertainer to *catch the eyes of people around the world is Rain, a Korean *heartthrob who turned into a world star. He made his first debut in Hollywood through the movie "Speed Racer," released in Korea on May 8. He will also be playing an important role in the movie "Ninja Assassin" which is currently being filmed and will be released in 2009.

Another Korean celebrity, Jang Hyuk, will star in the movie "Dance of the Dragon" together with Singapore artiste Fann Woong as student and mentor.

Jun Ji-hyun took the *lead role of Saya in "Blood: The Last Vampire," which is an English-language, live-action *adaptation of the popular Japanese anime of the same name. And she will be using the name "Gianna Jun" in Hollywood.

Other Korean movie stars that have challenged Hollywood are Lee Byung-hun, Jang Dong-gun, and Song Hye-kyo. They have been selected to play the leading roles in "I Come with the Rain," "The Laundry Warrior" and "Fetish," respectively.

(skipped unrelated)..........

Music industry

On May 5 Korean pop artist Seven showed his talent to various American music industry officials at a *preview party held at a club in Hollywood. Seven performed three songs including "Girls" produced by well-known producer Dark Child and *mesmerized the audience. His first Hollywood album will be released this summer.

JYP, the producer of Wonder Girls, is also going to debut three of his well-trained artists. They are J-Lim, G-Soul and Min. Min will be the first to release an album and is working with Lil Jon on a first single album. Compared to the movie industry, the music industry seems less active in embracing Korean artists but let us hope that these artists will make it big and pave the way for those who will follow next.

By Yeom Mi-na (minayeom@empal.com)

Source: The Korea Herald (http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/)
Credits : kdramafanusa / news thread

*** Hi tarong - :D

willenette

05-21-2008, 02:38 PM

*** Wondering for the month of August, is he going to Beijing for the Olympics? Because I thought he can't make it since he apologized to all his Chinese fans that he can't be with them during this event. And about the December work in Korea, I hope this would be the drama that we've been waiting for a long time. Can't wait for next year to listen for his English album. :)

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JUNE
Hollywood film "Kung Fu Panda" opening
Rain will visit Berlin, London and Japan

June 6
"Speed Racer" Opening in Norway

June 18
"Speed Racer" Opening in France

June 29
"Speed Racer" Opening in Japan
Rain will go to Japan for premiere.

June 30
Rain will hold a fan meeting with 3,500 Clouds at Tokyo Dome.
This event is gratis.

JULY
"Ninja Asassin" filming ends
Lotte concert
Korea fan meeting

AUGUST
Rain will visit Beijing in mid-August for Samsung Anycall advertisements
for the promotion of 2008 Beijing Olympics

SEPTEMBER or OCTOBER
J.Tune Entertainment press conference for new singer
Special Korean Album Production / Korean Drama

DECEMBER
New film in Korea

2009
English Album Production
credit: aoyyy/pantip/onlyrain

willenette

05-21-2008, 02:39 PM

Box Office [Friday 2008.05.16 ~ Sunday 2008.05.18]

1. The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian (http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/) (U.S.)
3-day Adm / Total Adm : 558,755 / 641,289
Gross / Total Gross (won) : 3,561,401,000 / 4,063,081,000
Screen : 670
Opening Date : 2008/05/15
Director : Andrew Adamson
Main Cast : Peter Dinklage, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes

2. Iron Man (http://www.ironmanmovie.com/) (U.S.)
3-day Adm / Total Adm : 428,968 / 3,732,470
Gross / Total Gross (won) : 2,810,892,500 / 24,044,422,500
Screen : 511
Opening Date : 2008/04/30
Director : Jon Favreau
Main Cast : Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb, Gwyneth Paltrow

3. Speed Racer (http://www.speedracerthemovie.com/) (U.S.)
3-day Adm / Total Adm : 112,274 / 745,822
Gross / Total Gross (won) : 745,007,500 / 4,841,482,000
Screen : 366
Opening Date : 2008/05/08
Director : The Wachowski Brothers
Main Cast : Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Benno Furmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rain, Richard Roundtree

4. Taken (http://www.taken2008.co.kr/) (France)
3-day Adm / Total Adm : 102,851 / 2,236,801
Gross / Total Gross (won) : 708,061,500 / 15,045,660,000
Screen : 238
Opening Date : 2008/04/09
Director : Pierre Morel
Main Cast : Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Anjul Nigam, Goran Kostic, Holly Valance

5. Penelope (http://www.penelopethemovie.com/) (U.S.)
3-day Adm / Total Adm : 92,800 / 124,818
Gross / Total Gross (won) : 628,058,000 / 801,653,000
Screen : 159
Opening Date : 2008/05/15
Director : Mark Palansky
Main Cast : Christina Ricci, Reese Witherspoon, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage

Source: KOBIS (http://www.kobis.or.kr/) (Figures represent 97% of nationwide box office)

docirene

05-24-2008, 12:45 AM

Anyeong Biers!!!:)

Thanks willenette & michsolo for keeping us updated w/ ur info.

docirene, hi unnie, oo nga i was so excited and happy to see him on the big screen this time, though his first movie did not turn that well, it's still ok, "they're always a next time";) at least now he's known in the west.

hi cfc, picaipay, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, Virghem, azuvilla at sa lahat

buti ka pa nga nakanood na kahit nasa UAE ka (tama ba?). malakas naman kc yung IRON MAN na nakasabay ng SPEED RACER altho 1 wk ahead yata ito dito sa SR. tska mas marami ng following pag DC/MARVEL comics film.mas marami nang nakakakilala sa mga character compared pag anime.di ko lang sure, pero malay natin mas kumita ng malaki ang NINJA ASSASSIN since it would be rain's 1st hollywood starring role.yung tipong hindi sya supporting role lang. baka mas abangan ng mga fans.

cfc

05-25-2008, 12:38 AM

Hi tarong, docirene, willinette, azuvilla, picaipay,michsolo

Hindi ko pa rin napapanuod ang SR.

docirene

05-25-2008, 11:30 PM

Hi tarong, docirene, willinette, azuvilla, picaipay,michsolo

Hindi ko pa rin napapanuod ang SR.

annyeong haseyo, chingoo and dong saeng. bc ka sa work,ano? ako tlga bibili ng orig dvd. maski nga sana yung Caregiver maganda tlga trailer pa lang,di rin ako makakanood. hay buhay. hope all's well with you.

hello to all the BiErs in the house.:)

willenette

05-28-2008, 10:41 AM

Hi tarong, docirene, willinette, azuvilla, picaipay,michsolo

Hindi ko pa rin napapanuod ang SR.

Hi cfc - What? bakit hindi mo pa napapanood? If you're in Makati, I don't think this is still showing on cinemas. :)

Hi docirene - you, too di mo rin napanood........ why, both of you are busy? Anyway, if you'll wait for the DVD copy (the orig one, huh) this may take a long while - just not sure. :cool:

Hi tarong - ;)

docirene

05-31-2008, 12:09 AM

Hi cfc - What? bakit hindi mo pa napapanood? If you're in Makati, I don't think this is still showing on cinemas.

Hi docirene - you, too di mo rin napanood........ why, both of you are busy? Anyway, if you'll wait for the DVD copy (the orig one, huh) this may take a long while - just not sure.

Hi tarong -

you're right. me pinagkakabusyhan nga. yup, no worries, i'll get the orig. dvd so it will be laden with special features:)

willenette

06-03-2008, 06:37 PM

*** It’s a great idea. Aaaawww…….. I miss him. :cool:

*****************************************************************

Jun-1-2008 on.cc - Rain's KB card CF clothings are being put in auction for helping children.

While ago, Korean super star Rain and Lee Hyo Ri's credit card commercial advertisement gained the high praise. Now those clothings which Rain and Lee Hyo Ri wore for the commercial advertisement are being put in auction on G Market's website. All profits will be donated to Hong Kong UNICEF.

source:rain-america
English translation by MustRain @ rain-america.com

cueshe008

06-04-2008, 08:42 PM

May gf na ba ngaun si Rain? Kasi may nabasa ako.. pero matagal na ata yun..sabi nya.. inlove daw sya pero di nya cnasabi

willenette

06-06-2008, 05:53 PM

*** Oh, poor her…….. But wow, RAIN had that big impact, huh? She must have really loved RAIN deep inside. Imagine her 1st words after not talking for a long time, “this is RAIN, my idol”. :cool:

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Rain made a female athlete in deep coma, open her mouth to speak
by rain2b@asianfanatics.net

Yesterday, I was watching a TV programme on CCTV-2.

They mentioned about a speed skating contestant from Heilongjiang team, named Wang Shuang.

She’s a very outstanding new athlete & had won several prizes in the country.

Unfortunately, she suffered from virulent encephalitis (not sure this is correctly translated) and was in critical condition.

She was in deep coma & might only survive for only a few days.

After the treatments by the Beijing professionals, she slowly regained conscious.

But, because her brain was badly damaged by the viral attack, she had lost her verbal skill and almost 2 years of her memories.

Her parents had brought many things to stimulate her memory and verbal skill.

Her teammates & nurses knew that she likes Korean Superstar Rain, and hence, they brought a few photographs and showed them to her.

Upon seeing it, her first sentence after regaining conscious from the deep coma was, “This is Rain, my idol!”

Our Rain had made a girl in deep coma to open her mouth to talk again!

I feel proud of our Rain, I love Rain!

willenette

06-06-2008, 05:55 PM

*** RAIN is a good guy willing to spend a little bit of his time making other people happy. :D

**************************************************************
An So-Bong’s Message for Rain.
by rain2b@asianfanatics.net
During my wife's funeral, Rain (Jeong Ji Hoon) sent over a flower garland,
he also called my wife occasionally.

Though Rain is a well-known artiste,
but he has the most compassionate heart than anyone else.
I've been thinking of what I can do for him,
hence, I went to Jihoon's concert together with my mother-in-law.

Even though we did not contact him before going for the concert,
but Jihoon still squeezed out some time,
and met up with us after the concert.

He warmly greeted my mother-in-law & I,
and sincerely hope for happiness for my wife in the next world.

Though I got to know him through my wife's incident,
but he's indeed a very outstanding person.

In the past, I like him as an artiste,
now, I think he's not only good-looking on the outside but also in terms of his character.

Upon receiving Jihoon’s warm consolation,
my mother-in-law & I returned back to 마산 (their hometown).

Looking at Jihoon & I wonder,
if Jihoon’s late mother was able to see the present Jihoon,
she would be so contented and happy.

I think I also want to be a husband like this,
although I can’t be like Jihoon,
but I can be a husband that my wife would not feel embarrass about.

Jihoon’s message to my wife:

To Su Feng ssi!
I pray that you would rest in peace in heaven,
you must definitely stay healthy and happy there.
Protect 소윤 (child) well,
and protect me as well!!

tarong

06-07-2008, 05:18 AM

willenette

06-11-2008, 06:00 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!:p

Hi mga sis!!!

hayy.... it's good to hear such kind of stories... :) thanks willenette

di ko napapanood yung guesting nya kay colbert, meron na ba non sa youtube? parang wla pa kong nkikita.

Hi tarong, no problem......... sayang di mo napanood yung guesting nya sa Colbert show - very funny. Meron sa youtube noon but I read wala na ngayon but you can try......... :)

willenette

06-11-2008, 06:02 PM

*** Wow, it’s confirmed that there’s a new drama for him. This news is cool. I’m a sucker for happy-ending stories, hope this drama is one. ;)

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[Jun-10-2008] StarNews - Rain will return to Korea on July, drama will push back

Rain's management, J.Tune said because of schedule conflict, Rain's korean drama starring with Jun Ji-hyun will be push back.

Rain is considering to act in the drama called "½ÎÀÌ´õ½ºHQ", this is about an orphan who became French mercenary soldier in love with a news reporter lady in the arm force. Rain and Jun Ji-hyun are chosen to be the candidates. The author of this story is the one from "Sang Doo, let's go to school" and "A Love to Kill" so Rain trusted her.

According to J.Tune, Rain will finish Ninja Assassin shooting and will be back to Korea in the beginning of July, then he will start preparing for his new album. There's a time conflict between Ninja Assassin's promotion period and the drama shooting, therefore the drama will be reconsidered. Jun Ji-hyun side also has schedule conflict as well. More planning about this drama will be discussed later this year.

English translation credit to Rain-America.com

willenette

06-12-2008, 06:47 PM

*** It’s obvious why RAIN deserves this. It’s not surprising at all.

Video clip of Korean singer Rain popular
Date: June 11, 2008

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3634/200861117515243785im4.th.jpg

A video clip in which the famous Korean singer and actor Rain answers questions for an interview with the weekly U.S. magazine TIME has clinched the top stop in the "Most Popular Videos" on the magazine's website.

As of June 10, the video web coverage segment, 10 Questions for Rain, where the 25-year-old star of Hallyu (referring to popularity of Korean pop culture overseas) answers 10 questions chosen from a pool of user submitted questions is ranked first on the most popular video clips from the magazine.

For the interview, TIME's editor-in-chief selected ten questions from the countless number sent in to the website (http://www.time.com/10questions) by Internet users all over the world.

This is the third consecutive year that Rain has been linked to TIME.

The star, who recently appeared in the Hollywood movie Speed Racer< was chosen for the "TIME 100" list in 2006 becoming the first Korean entertainer to make the annual list and walked the red carpet with powerful figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and movie mogul Jerry Bruckheimer.

In 2007, Rain was ranked number one on the online voting system set up for the "TIME 100" and introduced as "Asia's Prince of Pop."

Thanks to his well-toned body and dynamic dance moves, which exude masculine charm, Rain has ridden the crest of the Hallyu, or Korean wave.

By Han Aran
Korea.net Staff Writer

picaipay

06-12-2008, 10:53 PM

Anyeong Biers!!!:)

hi cfc, picaipay, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, Virghem, azuvilla at sa lahat

HELLO to TARONG! CFC! FABIOLA! PRETTYSARA! DOCIRENE! AZUVILLA! at sa iba!!!!

Sana pumunta naman si Rain dito... Mag promote ng movie, ng album, mag concert, kahit ano! Basta pumunta lang sya dito.. Tayo na lang ata ang Asian country na di nya napupuntahan... SIKAT naman sya satin diba?? Every night ko nga sya nakikita sa tv because of Clear eh.. Pati erpats ko pag wala na sya masabi bigla na lang hihirit, "My name is Rain" funny kaya! :D

tarong

06-13-2008, 04:38 AM

azuvilla

06-14-2008, 09:10 AM

June 14, 2008

Hi tarong, eto pa ang isang news na ikaliligaya ng mga Biers:

Rain chosen top "30 Most Influential Public Fig"

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Rain listed as one of the Most Influential Public Figure in Media

Korea MagazinesMagazine ttrecently invited 20 entertainment business public figures to select their "Most Influential Artist". The magazine announced the result of their recent poll "30 Most Influential Public Figure in Korea Media". Rain ranked No.17 and he is the only actor on the top 20 list. Rain defeated Bae Yong Jun who has his own company just like Rain, Bae Yong Jun ranked No.21. Rain and Bae Yong Jun are the only two actors entered the "30 Most Influential Public Figure in Media". There were only 4 artists in the list of "30 Most Influential Public Figure in Media", rest of them are producers, directors and management company boss. The comedian MC, Kang Ho Dong ranked No.5.
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English Translation by Rain-America.com
Source: Apple Daily credit:rain-america
As shown on Soompi

willenette

06-16-2008, 03:50 PM

08 Jun 13 [MyDaily] "Female Version" of Rain Will Be Performing <It's Raining>

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A "female version" of Rain, singer Son Dam-bi will be performing Rain's <It's Raining> on a program broadcasted by SBS television on the 15th.

SDB expressed that having the nickname of the "female version" of Rain as she is making her debut has rapidly fired up popularity, therefore the preparation for Rain's dance this time is specially to show respect for him.

To give <It's Raining> a perfect 'reappearance', SDB has also specially invited the same dancers who performed the song with him. They are the dance team that belongs to Rain's former management company JYPE, and SDB is the first non-JYPE entertainer under which they will be allowed to dance with.

SDB's management company indicated, "For this special performance much preparation has been made, we hope that everyone will give your full attention to SDB's <It's Raining>".

Source: MyDaily
Posted by karman1668@RainHK
Translation & edited by dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

docirene

06-16-2008, 03:51 PM

HELLO to TARONG! CFC! FABIOLA! PRETTYSARA! DOCIRENE! AZUVILLA! at sa iba!!!!

Sana pumunta naman si Rain dito... Mag promote ng movie, ng album, mag concert, kahit ano! Basta pumunta lang sya dito.. Tayo na lang ata ang Asian country na di nya napupuntahan... SIKAT naman sya satin diba?? Every night ko nga sya nakikita sa tv because of Clear eh.. Pati erpats ko pag wala na sya masabi bigla na lang hihirit, "My name is Rain" funny kaya! :D

hello picaipay!

oo nga para makita naman natin siya. ang consolation na lang natin yung clear TVC nya, giant billboards and standee sa mga supermarkets. hayan, parang andito na din talaga sya;)

willenette

06-16-2008, 03:52 PM

*** Oh, kissing scene………I’m excited to see that – lol and his hair is shorter now? Gosh, can’t wait to see it. ;)

[Fan Account] My Boyfriend Is A Stand-in For Rain in <Ninja Assassin>

I study in Berlin, and when I knew that Rain was coming to Berlin to make a movie, I grabbed my BF to respond to a call for recruitment of group actors (I'm guessing extras?). BF originally was not willing to go, and I went alone on my own, but in the end because they wanted men, I was not hired, and BF was called in as a stand-in for Rain, possibly because among the recruitments for Asian extras in Berlin, BF's appearance looks like Rain. In any case it's only for evening or low-lighting shooting of scenes.

I heard BF talk about Rain-related situations, so I'll share with everyone!

BF said the first time he saw Rain, he couldn't recognize him initially. In a passageway at the shooting site, Rain had just finished a scene where he had just taken a bath without putting on clothes (Deb's note: now now ladies, I'm just translating what it says, don't know whether it means clothes in general or shirt, but I'll leave it to your own imagination, haha...), he walked out quickly, and Rain greeted him. He said Rain is much taller, but his body is very strong, very energetic, probably the type of men that women fancy. At that time he had long hair, guessing it shouldn't be a wig, otherwise how could he have brought a wig to bath! Later BF reflected back when I got him to watch <A Love To Kill> last summer with me. BF afterwards said that the biggest feeling he felt was that he was more confident because Rain's eyes were actually smaller than his! (haha...)

After several days BF saw Rain again and this time he had short hair. In Germany Rain is not famous, he and the other actors always eat together, nobody speaks to him. He doesn't know German, BF's English is not good, thinking that there's possibly not much to say, so he did not initiate any conversation with Rain. But after looking several times at Rain, Rain also looked at him often because they were the only 2 Asians eating a meal together at that time. And probably because he saw BF often looking at him, his expression was unfriendly. Afterwards BF tried to say a sentence in English to Rain while they were moving stage props, but Rain didn't say anything and was expressionless, made BF unhappy, and since then he did not initiate conversations, did not look at Rain shooting his scenes and went on to find others to chat with. But today BF said while they were connecting stage props, Rain smiled at him, his eyes squinted together to be really small. Rain's skin is very good, don't know if it's because of make-up. Tomorrow BF will be on location at Potsdam's Square, it is said that tomorrow Rain will be shooting a kiss scene. This movie will be filmed until the end of June, the leading lady is English.

Source: Baidu Rainbar
Posted by rainalice@Rain-HK
Translation & edited by dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

docirene

06-16-2008, 03:55 PM

willenette, hi sis eto nakita ko rin sa wakas ang link sa youtube... tama ka nakakatawa talaga, lalo na pag binabanggit ni stephen ang pangalan ni RAIN,hahaha at ang dance off grabe dinaan sa dance revo?!!:D
Dance Battle: Rain vs. Stephen Colbert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoOvvBKshQU)

wow talaga? gagawa uli sya ng series, grabe miss na miss na siguro nya ang paggawa ng series sa korea, omg i can imagine how he'll look, syempre time na for haircut at ang role niya as a soldier tamang tama sa laki at ganda ng katawan nya ngayon!!!:p

lapit na Birthday nya!!!

hi mga sis docirene, cfc, picaipay, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, Virghem, azuvilla at sa lahat

annyeong haseyo, tarong. wow, cant wait to see a new drama series of rain. and a soldier at that? wow na wow talaga. i have been wishing for a historical drama like jumong para mahaba haba and that means matagal tagal natin syang mapapanood sa tv. but if not, ok na din cuz ALTK was made 2K5 pa. ang tagal na nun. it's abt time we see him again. btw. oppa if rain has been making a name in the hollywood film industry, guess what? si omma song hye kyo din. she is doing a project with no less than john woo as director, yung magaling sa slow motion shots in films like MI2, FACE OFF, BROKEN ARROW to name a few. ang galing din nya.

willenette

06-19-2008, 02:44 PM

*** The fan meeting in Japan will be on June 30 & not end of July. And looking forward for his new drama this year, I hope…….. So happy that inspite of his busy schedule he still can find time to watch any programs & shows that he wants. Gosh, he must have missed Korea so much! I’m sure having him as guest would be interesting. :)

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08 Jun 18 [MyDaily] Rain Loves Watching <1 Day 2 Nights> While In Berlin

Rain is a faithful viewer of <1 Day 2 Nights>. According to a close friend of Rain, he disclosed that "Rain has sentiments for this program, while in Germany he does not miss a single episode. He's also cracked a joke saying that he'd certainly have to participate in the show after he returns to Korea later".

<1 Day 2 Nights> is one of the entertainment programs of KBS 2TV's <Happy Sunday>. The program that is participated by those such as Kang Ho-dong, Eun Ji-won, MC Mong, Lee Seung-gi and others are quite popular in South Korea. Such a popular series has also made Rain, who is continuing to film <Ninja Assassin> in Germany, a faithful fan of it.

Rain, who must complete his movie shoot by July, has no room to breathe with his packed schedule, and it is just enough for him to watch <1 Day 2 Nights> to alleviate his own stress. This particular friend of his also expressed, "Based on his shooting schedule lately, it's very difficult for him to get a day's rest in a week. Even if Rain was forced to, he still likes to watch <1 Day 2 Nights> and other Korean entertainment programs over the internet to relax."

Rain will hold a birthday meeting at the end of July in Japan. And during the second half of the year he will return to South Korea to the entertainment world with a new album and a new drama series. Article all rights reserved//Mydaily

Source: MyDaily
Posted by nicolech76@RainHK
Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

cfc

06-20-2008, 12:08 AM

Rain's Life in Berlin

source: Naver news //Starnews
credit:rain-america

tarong

06-22-2008, 04:56 AM

willenette sis waat???? kissing scene??!!!! naku ano ba yan ha, may kaabang abang pala dyan sa ninja assassin na yan,hahaha

docirene, oo nga sis no sana mahaba haba ang mga episodes para masaya tayo,hahaha teka kelan ba sya gagawa ng korean album?

posted by azuvilla
Hi tarong, eto pa ang isang news na ikaliligaya ng mga Biers:
Rain chosen top "30 Most Influential Public Fig"
Rain listed as one of the Most Influential Public Figure in Media

azuvilla, naku sis nakakatuwa talaga yan, sa narating nya sa ngayon talagang no doubt na mapili sya diyan!!! he deserves it!!!

cfc, wow thank u sis sa pix, ang tagal na rin nya nagstay abroad ano, parang sanay na talaga sya.

hi mga picaipay, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, evenstar7377, Virghem.

willenette

06-24-2008, 06:50 PM

willenette sis waat???? kissing scene??!!!! naku ano ba yan ha, may kaabang abang pala dyan sa ninja assassin na yan,hahaha

docirene, oo nga sis no sana mahaba haba ang mga episodes para masaya tayo,hahaha teka kelan ba sya gagawa ng korean album?

Hi tarong - ye, kissing scenes again kaya excited ka na anoh? BTW, will wait for his Kor album this October - he'll be preparing for this one. :)

willenette

06-24-2008, 06:51 PM

08 Jun 23 [Sohu] Rain Hopes To Help Disaster Areas; Rallying Fans For Donation

Recently there has been a few countries in Asia that have suffered serious catastrophes from natural disasters. Rain, who has been continuously filming his movie in Germany, wants to give help to the disaster areas upon his return to Asia. With his Japan fan meeting a week away, Rain sent out a proposal to the fans for a donation to help these disaster areas.

According to the news, Rain is rallying his fans to help out those affected areas with however much they can, and on the day of the Japan and Korea fan meeting there will be donation boxes set up.

Rain expressed that no matter how much the amount of donations are, he hopes that they can help the disaster areas. Rain also indicated that the amount of donations received and where the funds will be allocated to will be posted on his homepage. Hope that the small help from Rain and the fans will be able to bring warm wishes to all those who have been affected.

Source: Sohu Entertainment
Credit: azafighting@RainHK
Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

docirene

06-25-2008, 07:51 PM

Hi tarong - ye, kissing scenes again kaya excited ka na anoh? BTW, will wait for his Kor album this October - he'll be preparing for this one. :)

that is a good thing to know. thx for the info, willenette.

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HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY, RAIN

barron

06-26-2008, 09:41 AM

grabe its been a long time since huli kong visiit d2...

musta na po ang biers?

anong balita sa kanya?

napanuod ko sa MYX ung MV ni Rain sa kung fu panda xa ba ang kumanta ng OST nun?

cute ni rain dun...

korean album, siries? anong meron??

tarong

06-26-2008, 08:00 PM

OMG!!! di ako makapaniwala nahuli ako sa pagbati kay BI,waaaaa
anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY My beloved BI!!!
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willenette, tama ka sis lalo pa kong naexcite!!!hehehe

hi mga sis, docirene, cfc, picaipay, azuvilla, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, evenstar7377, barron.

peachlilee

06-26-2008, 09:25 PM

Uh oh! late din ako sa pagbati ng HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAIN! I was in Oman three days ago at wala namang internet cafe sa pinuntahan ko so sorry Bi. Hope you had a great day . Wish to see you on tv soon. From your fan here in Dubai!

docirene

06-27-2008, 12:02 AM

OMG!!! di ako makapaniwala nahuli ako sa pagbati kay BI,waaaaa
anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY My beloved BI!!!
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/340/bisr0.gif

willenette, tama ka sis lalo pa kong naexcite!!!hehehe

hi mga sis, docirene, cfc, picaipay, Fabiola, prettysara, Nairyn, evenstar7377.

annyeong haseyo to you, tarong. and to all the Biers in the thread na din.

prettysara

06-27-2008, 02:52 AM

belated happy birthday BI!!

annyeong BIERS!

cfc

06-30-2008, 11:45 PM

Belated Happy Birthday Rain

Excerpt from Rain's 24 Hours DVD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0LTsBVnekA

azuvilla

07-02-2008, 08:50 AM

July 2, 2008

[Jun-30-2008] Japan Fan Meeting Full Report

Although the fan meeting began at 7:00 p.m., all fans were busy from morning till night, from airport, hotel, getting tickets to waiting to enter the venues. We did all these things together and felt like in a big family, very warm and exciting !

The fans are all experts now. They know everything about Rain and love him deeply. It's the reckless love. They are all lovely.

I made lots of new friends this time. I felt sorry to my daughter that I made her lose the chance to see Rain. Luckily, I got a good seat in the fan meeting, the sixth row in the ground floor, right hand side of the stage. It's about 20 meters from Rain. This time, I can see Rain clearly !

At the very beginning, they played the video from Rain which we watched it before but with Rain's song "Friends". Everyone were so excited to wait for Rain. Today's topic is Rain's gift, Rain's gift to us. At the end of the video, Rain came out from a big gift box. We were all screaming. The video screen was pulled up and Rain came out to the stage !

Rain then began to sing "I do !". He was so lovely and always passed the microphone to us and let us sing together with him. He even purposely shaked his pp and turned his head back to us to see our reactions ... haha !

His hair style was almost the same as we saw him in airport, wearing white T-shirt and patch jeans. He wore black T-shirt and jeans at airport ! Next the MC came out and began the Q and A section.

Q1. How do you feel about this fan meeting?

Rain: I felt such a long time did not have close contact with my fans, I wanted to have a free space with my fans, like interaction, today I belonged to the fans, you guys can come to sing and dance, haha! Just kidding!

Q2. How do you think of writing a letter to fans on the plane?

Rain: Sometimes I don’t understand why I couldn’t lay back and give up on breaking into Hollywood, give up singing and dancing for fans, give up my earned results, and going into a new world to start a new path. Later when I thought about it, it is because I have fans support so I got all the power. I felt very grateful to fans and the staffs at J.Tune. Therefore, I wrote a letter to everyone on the plane.

Q3. If you have one month vacation, what do you want to do the most?

Rain: I wanted to have a concert, a concert that belongs to me and my fans. A type of concert that full of interactions, free and relaxed.

Q4: How do you wish everybody call you? Bi? Rain? Jihoon?

Rain: Rain! (everybody was calling “Rain”, he was so happy!)

Q5: If you go to karaoke, what song do you want to sing the most?

Rain: I rarely go to karaoke, but if I go, I will sing my favorite song, “I believe I can fly” (He sung part of the song live with his magnetic vocal cord which killed everybody)

Q6: You have been away from Korea for awhile, now you are back, what do you want to eat the most?

Rain: Spicy cabbage! Then Sushi! And ramen! I am not picky on food, I like all kinds of food….everybody know I love eating so whoever snatch my food I will be unhappy. I won’t treat them well, haha! So the people around me never take my food.

Q7: What do you think what everybody’s thought are about your cutest part?

Rain: (fans first shout the eyes) someone said shoulder, another said lip, everybody helped me to answer this question.

Q8: If you have a girlfriend, what would you cook for her?

Rain: Fried lunar new year cake. It depends on my mood, when I’m mad the taste will be spicy and salty. When I’m happy the taste will be perfect. So if you want to eat the food that I make, you better find me when I have a good mood, haha! Really salty!

Q9: What are some of your habits when you are recording?

Rain: haha, I like to use body languages and hand gestures to express my feelings, my hands would move like grasp and my body would sway, haha, so you can’t look at me when I’m recording…

Fans: We want to see!

Rain: alright you can see a bit!
(Then Rain showed how he was when he recorded the song "I do"….his hand start the grasp gesture and then he laughed nonstop)

Rain: When I am on stage I don’t feel nervous, I have confidence because I prepared well so I can show myself 100%. But when I am off the stage, I become shy and I don’t know how to show off myself, this could be a problem.

Q10: Do you like to drink? How is your drinking? What kind of alcohol do you like?

Rain: I like to drink Korean rice wine, then I like bomb drinks. I told this before, I have once drank with the brother of G.O.D., we were beating with drinks, I didn’t want to lose to him so I kept on drinking, when I reached my 36th drink I lose my memory. I guessed same as a whisky, haha!

Q11: Where do you want to go with your girlfriend?

Rain: To the hot spring! Haha, we can go together!
(Fans start screaming, MC said in the hot spring cannot stay in the soak together)

Rain: no problem we can do it together, hahahaha, just kidding!

Q12: You are so busy now, usually how many hours do you sleep?

Rain: I don’t sleep much, like yesterday I only slept for 3 hours. When I’m finished with my busy schedule I flied back to Korea, rested a little then rushed to here. (Fans felt sad and all sighed)

Q13: But how can your skin be so good?

Rain: haha, those are make-up.

MC: I also put on make-up but how come mine does not work?!

Rain: I’m young, haha...

Q14: Recently what things made you feel happy?

Rain: From the moment that the movie “Ninja Assassin” shooting ends, got back my freedom, from actor Jung Ji Hoon came back as singer Rain, came back to everybody, these made me feel so happy!

Q15. Do you like the gifts that fans gave you? How do you use them?

Rain: My house already full of gifts and couldn’t put anymore clothes, haha, but sometime I will specially use fans gifts so they can see it and feel happy. Fans really understood me, the gifts they brought me are the things that I like. Those gifts fit me, haha, thank you everyone! But in the future don’t buy anymore expensive gifts, haha!

Q16. Fans always wait for you at your office, do you feel happy about this? How do you feel about it?

Rain: I hope you guys don’t come in the winter, is too cold to wait outside, it gave me a lot of pressure, it made me don’t know what to do. But how come there were many fans come visit during winter? You guys should come during spring and summer, these seasons Korea is pretty and my heart will feel better!
(This part Rain was really cute, he felt helpless but happy at the same time, filled with love to fans!)

Q17. Why do you want to hold a fan meeting?

Rain: Yes, I worked hard to earn money, I saved up my money in order to hold this fan meeting for everyone.

After answering the questions, the organizer brought out a cake for Rain. The candles seemed not able to blow it out, Rain tried to blow many times, he was so cute at that time. Everybody sung the Korean happy birthday song to him.

Next, Rain gave away gifts to the fans, most of the gifts are the official goods from his website. There were a pair of unique sun glasses designed by Rain and necklaces that he worn from his drama, also the blue apron that he worn from the 24 hours DVD. He gave away the 24 hours DVD as well. All gifts had Rain’s autograph on it. After Rain gave away the gifts, he hugged the fans and shook hands with them.

Last, he sung “How to avoid the sun” then he disappeared. Everybody screamed encore. They waited for a moment then the music started, silver color balloons fell down from the ceiling, Rain then sung “Instead of saying goodbye”, he was very happy. He threw a towel to the fans. At the end, he bowed to everyone and the fan meeting ended.

END.

Source & Credit:soompi/jinijung

docirene

07-04-2008, 04:00 AM

[08-07-03] 4:30 p.m. arrived at the Incheon International Airport.

source: sportsseoul
credit:khunnaiphan@onlyrain

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my oppa jung ji hoon is way too busy to even wear his shoes. he owns a lot of pairs of expensive brands. hala ka, baka magalit si manay lolit solis. sabihin gaya gaya ka.http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gifshe has travelled in so many parts of the world with her favorite pairs of tsinelas.http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif

willenette

07-04-2008, 07:14 PM

docirene

07-07-2008, 08:48 PM

Hi docirene - so sexy & HOT, right even wearing a sandal........ or you call it flip-flop........ I remember he wore this also when he was in BKK. :cool:

korek. galing nya at kering keri nya kahit naka flip-flops lang. iba na sikat, di ba? any update when he is going back to korea to shoot/tape for his new koreanovela.?? ito yata yung soldier ang role nya. and guess what? sobrang excited ako to learn from a pexer na super ultimate crush pala ni Lee Da Hae (jasmine of MG) si Bi. grabe. ang ganda din noon. sana nga matupad ang wish nya makatrabaho si Bi. dream ko for bi is for him to be able to work with all the beautiful and great korean actresses.

willenette

07-09-2008, 12:27 PM

korek. galing nya at kering keri nya kahit naka flip-flops lang. iba na sikat, di ba? any update when he is going back to korea to shoot/tape for his new koreanovela.?? ito yata yung soldier ang role nya. and guess what? sobrang excited ako to learn from a pexer na super ultimate crush pala ni Lee Da Hae (jasmine of MG) si Bi. grabe. ang ganda din noon. sana nga matupad ang wish nya makatrabaho si Bi. dream ko for bi is for him to be able to work with all the beautiful and great korean actresses.

Hi docirene - he's back now in Korea from his japan meet. The supposed drama has been pushed back because of his special album & promo for his movie, NA, which is showing early next year. No idea kung soldier role cya rito. Really, crush ni LDH si RAIN, I didn't know it. Sorry, but what's pexer? I hope his next drama will be teamed-up with her, kung ganoon. :cool:

willenette

07-09-2008, 12:28 PM

RAIN PROMISES SPECIAL ALBUM FOR ASIAN FANS BY YEAR END

After wrapping up filming Ninja Assassin in Berlin, Germany, the 26-year-old singer/actor/workaholic announces on an OBS network program that he'll be releasing an "Asia special album" by year end.

Rain's upcoming album will be scrutinised as it will be his first without super-producer/mentor JYP, who is also known as the The Asian Soul.

Bi has been away from his fans for a long time to pursue his ambition of over to the United States.

However, some lucky fans will be seeing Rain very soon since he will be holding a fan meeting in South Korea on July 27.

Source: edaily
translations: kpopped (http://k-popped.com/2008/07/rain-promises-special-album-for-asian.html)

docirene

07-10-2008, 02:19 AM

Hi docirene - he's back now in Korea from his japan meet. The supposed drama has been pushed back because of his special album & promo for his movie, NA, which is showing early next year. No idea kung soldier role cya rito. Really, crush ni LDH si RAIN, I didn't know it. Sorry, but what's pexer? I hope his next drama will be teamed-up with her, kung ganoon. :cool:

talaga napush back na naman? naku super miss ko na nga makita si rain sa isang new korean drama. sandamutaktak na ang napanood ko at siyempre iba pa din kung si bi. btw, fyi, me FH ahjumma version highly recommended sa mga internet forums: LAST SCANDAL. wala pa kong mabili. would really love to see that. the 1st person who informed me abt it is our friend and fellow Bier, clarissa (cfc). yup sabi mismo ng #1 fan ni LDH na si amber. Pexer means someone who posts or lurks at www.pinoyexchange.com (PEX) for short. grabe, maganda at great drama actress din si LDH pero ayoko lang sya talaga sa comedy kc a lot of times, slapstick and corny ang dating nya. dati nga mejo ayoko sya kc ba naman yung mga fans nya pinintasan si SHK. but now na nalaman ko na crush nya si bi to the max, labs ko na din sya;)

docirene

07-10-2008, 02:22 AM

willenette

07-10-2008, 02:38 PM

wow, this is truly worth waiting for. i have all of his albums. i have uploaded them to my ipod and never erased them since then.

Hi docirene - I couldn't agree with you more - really worth-waiting for. Like you, I also have all of his albums, all his songs in my ipod. Ang laman ng ipod ko ay songs lang nya. I also have them in my laptop. ;)

willenette

07-10-2008, 02:41 PM

*** This is great & terrific news indeed! :)

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08 Jul 09 Rain Will Promote Ninja Assassin in LA & San Diego 07/23 - 07/24

from Jay@rain-usa

Rain will be arriving on 23rd, LAX and we need ppl to greet Rain at the airport.
And convention is 24th in San Diego
Comic Con is at San Diego Convention Center and Ninja Assassin will display at Hall H.
San Diego convention center address is 111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego CA 92101.

you can find Comic Con info at http://www.comic-con.org/cci/ (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/)

Might need to purchase the ticket in advance. 4 days pass has been sold out and one day pass still available through online.

Anyone who would like to participate either or both, please send e-mail to rain-usa@comcast.net and copy to jodieng@hotmail.com. If you need transportation, there would be carpool available. Please don't let transportation become your stopper.

willenette

07-10-2008, 02:43 PM

RAIN’s SCHEDULE

July 23rd -- Arrival in Los Angeles, California (flight info TBD)

July 24th -- <Ninja Assassin> Promo @ Comic Con @ San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California

July 27th -- Fan Meeting in Seoul, Korea

Credit: Jay@Rain-USA

willenette

07-10-2008, 02:48 PM

*** I'm sure this is most-anticipated by all of his Korean fans. He deserves to be on the top spot for this poll. He's been missed by people for a long while now. He concentrated himself on the acting side for the rest of the time recently & it's time now that he returns into singing again. Can't wait to watch this program on July 12 - I miss him so much! I'm sure he misses his friends, loved-ones & his fans after being away for a while in Korea. looking forward also to listen to his upcoming album, which will be released this September/October. Asia Special Album - I hope I could hear some English songs here so he could reach out more to his fans globally.

I will always support you, RAIN! And oh, there's a Ninja Assassin The Making? Wow, can't wait for it. I always love watching The makings especially when it's about him. I'm crazy of all his The Makings videos. I love it so much! This is terrific news from him.

[Jul-09-2008] Rain is the No.1 singer most to anticipate activities for in Korea

source: OSEN News

English Translation credit to Rain-America.com

There was a survey held by dcinside website in Korea voting for- Which singer you are most to anticipate activities for in the second half of this year? The voting period was from July 1st to the 8th and total 14,568 votes were collected. 6,127 (42% of the people) voted for Rain. Therefore, Rain became the No.1 singer of most to anticipate activities for in the second half of this year.

The other day Rain recorded a program with OBS TV, he said, "long time I didn't see my friends (& fans) in Korea, I am done with the movie shooting in Berlin and now I came back safely." Rain revealed at the end of this year he will release an "Asia Special Album". He asked everyone to show support. Rain also mentioned during the movie shooting in Berlin, he met some fans. He said maybe in the making of.. you will see yourself! This program will be show on July 12th.

tarong

07-16-2008, 04:37 AM

Anyeong Biers:)

musta mga sis? wow busy na naman ang sched. ni BI, dami n naman tayong aabangan.

abt ky LDH, di ko rin alam na crush nya si BI, ganda non,

willenette

07-18-2008, 07:00 PM

*** This article makes me smile. We all know how food can make him happy. :cool:

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[Jul-17-2008] Innolife - Rain joked, I became chubby again

English Translation credit to Rain-America.com

Innolife News - Rain's company indicated, after Rain had finished Ninja Assassin movie shooting, his fan club brought buffet lunch for J.Tune staffs and Rain. The person in charge in Rain fan club said, "because of the busy schedule of J.Tune and Rain, it is important to adjust their diet, we felt happy to be able to prepare food for the staffs and Rain."

Therefore, Rain left a message on his homepage indicated, "during the past 7 months while shooting movie Ninja Assassin, I only ate chicken breast and veggie, I felt happy because my fans prepared food for me, I became chubby again. In order to thanks to my fans for supporting me, I will hold a fan meeting in Korea on July 27th and I hope everyone show support to my Asian special album that will be release soon."

At the same time, Rain had finished fan meeting in Japan on June 30th and now preparing for the fan meeting in Korea. Rain also expressed his future plan, he will concentrate on producing the Asian special album to repay his Korean and Asian fans for their support.

willenette

07-18-2008, 07:01 PM

Rain's Kung Fu Fighting is at 2nd!!!
To 1st~ GoGoGo!!

~ HONG KONG TOP TEN ~
(08.07.12 - 07.18 )

1. VIOLET HILL---COLDPLAY
2. KUNG FU FIGHTING---RAIN ^.^
3. THAT'S NOT MY NAME---THE TING TINGS
4. FOREVER---CHRIS BROWN
5. GIVE IT 2 ME---MADONNA
6. CLOSER---NE-YO
7. IF I NEVER SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN---MAROON 5 FEAT. RIHANNA
8. TO SURVIVE---JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN
9. CRIMEWAVE---CRYSTAL CASTLES
10. CALL ME---ALICE & CECILE

source : benamoo // Rain-USA
credit : Jay@Rain-USA / pantip/onlyrain

willenette

07-18-2008, 07:03 PM

*** Yes, yes, KSW is no. 3 & RAIN is no. 4. Both are really sweet with kids. I’m sure their dream is to be a good dad. :)

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WHO WILL BECOME THE KINDEST FATHER?
An online poll asks Netizens to predict who in the Korean music world would make the kindest father.
404,839 voted and here are the results.

01 JunJin - 134890 votes 33.31%
02 Jang Gun Sok - 129310 votes 31.94%
03 Kwon Sang Woo - 56353 votes 12.71%
04 RAIN - 37467 votes 8.45%
05 Kim Sung Min - 19486 votes 4.4%
06 Shin Hye Sung - 11673 votes 2.63%
07 Ahn Jae Won - 10562 votes 2.38%
08 ANDY - 6492 votes 1.46%
09 Kim Dong Wan - 5935 votes 1.34%
10 ERIC - 5599 votes 1.26%
11 Lee Min Woo - 4734 votes 1.07%
12 Lee Jun Ki - 4185 votes 0.94%
13 hangeng- 2879 votes 0.65%
14 Jung Yun Ho - 1315 votes 0.3%
15 siwon - 1000 votes 0.23%
16 Jang Dong Gun - 982 votes 0.22%
17 heechul- 929 votes 0.21%
18 Kim Jae Joong - 896 votes 0.2%
19 Kim Jong Kook - 846 votes 0.19%
20 Park Yoo Chun - 757 votes 0.17%
21 Yon Jong Hoon - 711 votes 0.16%
22 Kim Jun Su - 591 votes 0.13%
23 Kim Rae Won - 572 votes 0.13%
24 leeteuk- 539 votes 0.12%
25 Shim Chang Min - 487 votes 0.11%
26 hyukjae - 468 votes 0.11%
27 An Chil Hyun/Kang Ta - 445 votes 0.1%
28 Lee Hwan - 382 votes 0.09%
29 Won Bin 378 votes 0.09%
30 Jo In Sung - 357 votes 0.08%

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Credits : SJ HK FANS CLUB l CASSIOPEIA HK l hanwoncherr@sapphire-sg l i_am*@yunho-sshi.com l sele_kara@cyxionforums
Trans : hanwoncherr@sapphire-sg
*PLEASE TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS*

docirene

07-18-2008, 09:46 PM

Hi docirene - I couldn't agree with you more - really worth-waiting for. Like you, I also have all of his albums, all his songs in my ipod. Ang laman ng ipod ko ay songs lang nya. I also have them in my laptop. ;)

hehe, me common denominator tayo. pero sis, eh di ang laki pa ng memory ng ipod mo? kc kahit andun na lahat ng albums ni rain, pwede ka pa maglagay ng iba, ako i included the OSTs of all his dramas: FH. Sangdoo, ALTK. tapos pwede pa din talaga mas madami.;) dream ko nga i-hand me down sa kin ng sis ko yung ipod video nya para meron din ako clips of his concerts and music videos

cfc

07-18-2008, 11:39 PM

docirene

07-19-2008, 12:37 AM

willenette

07-21-2008, 05:22 PM

hehe, me common denominator tayo. pero sis, eh di ang laki pa ng memory ng ipod mo? kc kahit andun na lahat ng albums ni rain, pwede ka pa maglagay ng iba, ako i included the OSTs of all his dramas: FH. Sangdoo, ALTK. tapos pwede pa din talaga mas madami.;) dream ko nga i-hand me down sa kin ng sis ko yung ipod video nya para meron din ako clips of his concerts and music videos

Hi docirene - All songs in his Eternal RAIN Album are in my ipod while selected songs lang from other albums. Aside from my ipod, I just bought a new Nokia XpressMusic Phone where I also put some of his songs & videos because ipod ko has no video. Ye, I also included some of OSTs of his dramas & movie Cyborg. :D

willenette

07-21-2008, 05:32 PM

willenette

07-21-2008, 05:54 PM

*** I hope this would be available in all countries so everyone could have it. The design is beautiful. Awww…… I love it although I don’t wear sneakers. But this is cool as a birthday present for him by Nike-Korea. :cool:

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One-of-a-kind Rain Air Force 1 Sneakers

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/malaydebster/rain_nike_air_force1.jpg

Nike custom made sneaker especially for Rain.
This is just preview, actual model will have Rain name in them.

http://tvzonebbs1.media.daum.net/griffin/d...y=&searchValue= (http://tvzonebbs1.media.daum.net/griffin/do/photophoto/read?bbsId=A000004&articleId=332310&pageIndex=1&searchKey=&searchValue=)

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source: daum telzone
Credit: Jay@Rain-USA

[Jul-20-2008] Innolife-World's unique design sneaker for Rain

Receive world's unique design sneaker as Birthday present

Innolife News - Rain had recently celebrated his birthday, his popularity in the world is not bad. World's biggest athletic shoe company, NIKE Korea corporation specially manufactured a custom made sneaker given to Rain as a present for his birthday on June 25th.

Custom means that, the company manufacture a sneaker with unique design for the customer and it is a limited commodity. The sneaker that NIKE manufactured for Rain contain NIKE gold-plated symbols and at the sneaker's forefront had Rain's name "RAIN" engraved.

The NIKE Korea corporation sponsor department expressed that, "Rain likes our sneakers, he is our loyal customers. Therefore, we thought about his birthday present for a very long time, finally we decided to made a custom design sneaker for him. The sneaker is already completed manufacturing. But since Rain had a very busy schedule, we still have not give this present directly to him."

On June 30th Japan fan meeting, fans prepared cake for Rain and sung birthday song to him. Rain celebrated his birthday with the fans.

English Translation credit to Rain-America.com
credit : FollowRian @ Rain-America

Credits : MissMonika / Sexy Bi

willenette

07-21-2008, 05:57 PM

[Jul-20-2008] Rain play water sports with his friends

source
http://yoonfans.ifensi.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=2584 (http://yoonfans.ifensi.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=2584)

Looks like on July 12th, KS and his best friend, Rain went on a trip. They went to dinner and to the gym.

(Translated by rain-america base on baidu's information)
from baidu rainbar
credit: alicerain@rain-america

*KS - Yoon Kye-Sang (ex g.o.d. member now actor)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/Monika05mtt/Rain/20080717210239_29922686.jpg

docirene

07-21-2008, 11:55 PM

Hi docirene - All songs in his Eternal RAIN Album are in my ipod while selected songs lang from other albums. Aside from my ipod, I just bought a new Nokia XpressMusic Phone where I also put some of his songs & videos because ipod ko has no video. Ye, I also included some of OSTs of his dramas & movie Cyborg. :D

oh yes, same here. my ipod mini is somewhat old now but still in very good condition. i have some of his mvs in my cf, N6131. but i would have loved it if it were in a big lcd like that of psp. sarap magwatch dun kc malaki. i have all of his albums in my ipod talaga. i just love his perfect baritone.

willenette

07-22-2008, 06:28 PM

*** He really deserves some time for himself. :)

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08 Jul 21 [Fan Account] I Saw Rain Yesterday

Translated from a non-Cloud's post in Benamoo "I saw Rain yesterday".

Rain bought a beverage from a cold drink shop over at Apgujeong-dong.
He had on a black short-sleeve T-shirt,
with khaki or light tan colored shorts, taking his time.
He was in the shop for about probably 5 minutes,
after buying the drink then he came out.

The companion with him was a guy(don't know who)
The shop's name is called "A Twosome Place"

Source: Benamoo
Kor to Chi Translation: 李微笑@韓社
Posted by ymt_amanda@RainHK
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

07-22-2008, 06:30 PM

*** I like her - she said nice things about him. - lol - I believe her when she said that he's easy to get along with. We all can see that he's just a simple person when off-cam. :cool:

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08 Jul 21 [Sina] On Record: Yu Nan Chats About <Speed Racer>; Praises Rain As Someone Who's Easy to Get Along With

Only parts related to Yu Nan and Rain have been picked out. This was an interview she did as part of her promotion for <SR> in China.
(Skipping the beginning of this because it basically talks about the <Speed Racer> and how it’s like working in such a movie)

Facilitator: I think this is difficult too. The actors depend on external objects or the environment to stimulate themselves, but you just depend completely on imagination. All of the sudden I think it’s like we’re in a classroom.

Yu Nan: When I first started I was worried, but then I thought there shouldn’t be a problem. The moment I got out there I thought there were many things to take under consideration, for instance firing a gun, above is a vehicle, below is a person hanging. This case included scenes with Rain as well. For instance the gun battle scene, I took a pole to shoulder a gun (not sure what this means…), he didn’t catch it, stroking with his hands (??). He said, “Where’s your gun?” and I said, “It dropped on the ground.” He said, “How can this be? You can also pick it up.” Oh, he’s very pure; he wouldn’t say such things first.

“Rain Is An Especially Charming Person”

Facilitator: Was this Rain’s first movie?

Yu Nan: No

Facilitator: What about his experience?

Yu Nan: I think he is different from us, because he is a famous singer, a famous dance performer, as well as a big star, he has his own kind of experiences, that kind of thing has been generalized. I feel that by generalizing it will help him, no experience in performing, but he has other experiences that can supplement. I feel that he is one of those who have a special charm.

“Rain Is An Especially Pure Person”

Facilitator: Many people are paying attention to the fact that Rain will come to Beijing, coming into China to promote. Wondering if you have more information about this than we do?

Yu Nan: I really do not know.

Facilitator: When the time comes we’ll look forward to it together.

Sichuan internet ‘friend’ here would like to criticize for a moment, asking a bold question. It is said that you’ve discovered how very smart and graceful Rain is during your cooperation with him this time, is this your standard for choosing a boyfriend?

Yu Nan: He is one who once you’ve met him you quickly become friends with him. After talking for awhile things became easier and we became more comfortable. Before, I watched his movie, and he watched mine. He likes black music, while conversing he can hit it off very well with others, moreover he’s very relaxed. He’s an especially pure person, whatever it is he’ll say to you. Whatever he likes to eat, whatever he brings, he doesn’t stop talking to you, makes you feel that he is a really pure person.

Facilitator: In the movie, you and Rain are sibling-related. As his elder sister, what is the story behind your character?

Yu Nan: If I say it’d slip out.

Facilitator: Just describe a little, no need for the story.

Yu Nan: This sister appears to be very solemn, and once stirred up gets a little fiercer. But she is a good person; in the end I help Rain get the entry ticket into the race. Rain is a race car driver, wanting to win continuously.

****END****

Source: Sina Entertainment News
From Baidu Rainbar
Posted by nina@RainHK
Rough Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

07-22-2008, 06:33 PM

Rain to Make Comeback Through Fan Meeting

By Karen Song
Korea Times Intern

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/news/080722_p18_rain.jpg

Pop singer Rain

Top Korean actor and singer Rain is returning to local and Asian music fans with a fan meeting this coming Sunday.

"Rain will hold the meeting at the Olympic Hall, Olympic Park this Sunday at 3 p.m. and meet his Asian fans. This event will be the start of his comeback here in Korea and other Asian regions," J. Tune Entertainment, the 26-year old singer's agency, announced Tuesday.

About 3,000 seats of the venue are expected to be packed with not only local fans, but also those from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

The fan meeting, dubbed as "Summer Vacation with Rain," will be hosted by famous Korean host Kim Jae-dong.

Rain recently finished shooting the U.S. film "Ninja Assassin" in Berlin. He also appeared in the Wachowski brothers' movie "Speed Racer" last May. Now he is back in Korea busy recording songs in a studio in Gangnam, Seoul. Rain will also be producing his new album, which is expected to be released this fall.

Credits: karen1689@gmail.com (karen1689@gmail.com)

tarong

07-22-2008, 07:02 PM

Hi Biers!!!

Curious lang ako bakit si Junjin ang number one. I'm currently watching Let's go to the Beach because of Junjin (para syang younger brother ni Song Il Guk).

hi sis, oo nga tama ka, magkamukha talaga yung dalawa, nagkita na kaya sila in person?ano kayang reaction nila,:D pero ako rin nagtataka ha,bakit sya ang no. 1 anong meron?hehehe maganda ba yang let's go the beach?

docirene & willinette, wow kainggit naman kayong dalawa, well since wala akong ipod sa mobile ko lang nilagay mga vidz nya, and then i converted some of his songs to mp3.

posted by willinette
[Jul-20-2008] Rain play water sports with his friends

wow ang saya naman finally nakasama na rin nya ang mga friends nya, he seemed to be enjoying himself there.

docirene

07-22-2008, 08:44 PM

Hi Biers!!!

hi sis, oo nga tama ka, magkamukha talaga yung dalawa, nagkita na kaya sila in person?ano kayang reaction nila,:D pero ako rin nagtataka ha,bakit sya ang no. 1 anong meron?hehehe maganda ba yang let's go the beach?

docirene & willinette, wow kainggit naman kayong dalawa, well since wala akong ipod sa mobile ko lang nilagay mga vidz nya, and then i converted some of his songs to mp3.

wow ang saya naman finally nakasama na rin nya ang mga friends nya, he seemed to be enjoying himself there.

hello tarong. ang humble mo naman. im sure kayang kaya mo bumili ng ipod video kc mas mura pa yata yan kesa dun sa N95 na malalaki pareho mga lcd, di ba? nasa UAE ka pa din? dami gadgets dyan di ba?

willenette

07-23-2008, 02:59 PM

Hi Biers!!!

hi sis, oo nga tama ka, magkamukha talaga yung dalawa, nagkita na kaya sila in person?ano kayang reaction nila,:D pero ako rin nagtataka ha,bakit sya ang no. 1 anong meron?hehehe maganda ba yang let's go the beach?

docirene & willinette, wow kainggit naman kayong dalawa, well since wala akong ipod sa mobile ko lang nilagay mga vidz nya, and then i converted some of his songs to mp3.

wow ang saya naman finally nakasama na rin nya ang mga friends nya, he seemed to be enjoying himself there.

Hi tarong - ngayon ko lang na-realize na magkamukha pala talaga sila, no? Not until I didn't read your post. BTW, my ipod is already old.......... :o

willenette

07-23-2008, 03:01 PM

[Jul-19-2008] (Rain finally can enjoy hot spring bath)

English Translation by Rain-America.com
Source: Oriental Daily News

Rain, who always says he wants to go to hot springs in Japan, finally made his dreams come true after he held his fan meeting in Tokyo. Rain and his best friends went to Hakone Onsen for vacation at the end of last month.

Rain, with casual clothes and carrying a LV backpack, visited Hakone Onsen and took pictures with his friends. Also, Rain's official fan club 「 The Cloud 」made one set of T-Shirts with new logo in black and white color for Rain's upcoming fan meeting in Korea on the 27th day of this month. They want Rain's fans to wear the new T-shirts in the fan meeting in order to cheer for Rain together.

credit:MustRain@rainamerica / jinijung/pantip/onlyrain

credits : aznaddict / Cloud Philippines

willenette

07-23-2008, 03:03 PM

Rain to Make Comeback Through Fan Meeting

By Karen Song
Korea Times Intern

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/news/080722_p18_rain.jpg

Credits: karen1689@gmail.com (karen1689@gmail.com)

***I miss RAIN……..so happy if I can be there.

willenette

07-24-2008, 03:35 PM

[Jun-02-2008] Fan Acct - Rain in Berlin at Hackischer Markt

Posted by mauni at Rain Germany

credit rain-america

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"When my korean friend arived, we got something cool to drink, because it was a way too warm in Berlin that day. But somehow my friend Sina got really nervous about this skinny boy.
She keeps talking that this "man" could be Rain Bi.

For those who don´t know, he´s a famose korean singer who´s also popular all over Asia. I also didn´t know until today ^^ I was like "yeah for sure a asian super star will sit 2 tables ahead of us at a starbucks coffee shop in Berlin. you are soooo going to make me laugh.

Nevertheless the girls didn´t give up about speculating and finaly Sina went to the other table to ask. And well what should I say ..... I was wrong and the girls were right."

my friend got her 120 euro top signed at the back ^^°

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She asked why he´s in Berlin at all and he said hes doing a movie over here righ now
*lol*
Do you know what kind of movie it will be"

willenette

07-24-2008, 03:37 PM

Jul-23-2008]727 Fan Meeting Seat Plan

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Brief English translation by Rain-America.com

Black color - No seats assigned
Purple color - Japan Cloud
Pink color - Korean Cloud
Light green color - World Cloud
Blue color - Stuff
Yellow color - Press

Korean Cloud's section will be as follows:
[F-2] ¨ [F-5] ¨ [A-2] ¨ [C-7 + C-6 + C-5] ¨ [C-4] ¨ [C-16 + C-15 ] ¨ [R-7 + R-6 ]

source: http://cafe.rain-jihoon.com/test/ (http://cafe.rain-jihoon.com/test/)

willenette

07-25-2008, 05:14 PM

*** Debbie, you’re so luckyyyyyyyy….. & MissMonika, too. I’m so happy for both of you. Awesome story. :cool:

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Hey guys!

Just wanted to give you a brief update on Rain's arrival in LA. It's been a whirlwind morning and I'm having limited access to getting my pictures and videos off my camera to show you now, but I wanted to let you know how things went.

Rain's plane arrived a little earlier than scheduled, but it still took about an hour for him to appear. He looked wonderful: short hair, white and red striped T-shirt, black skinny jeans, flip flops and sunglasses. When he got to his car, he even put on a black jacket....he just looked dashing! (Monika also said that he smelled so good..hehe) There were between 30 or 40 of us there, and needless to say Rain seemed rather stunned by the reception that he received. There was the MBC crew there who documented his arrival, and some of the girls overhead him say to one of the MBC guys that he was surprised to see all of us there. We thought that he was rather tired from traveling too. Anyway, he was still very nice by saying thank you, shaking a hand or 2 and signing a bunch of autographs for the girls. He even waved and blew kisses from inside the car as it was pulling away leaving the garage. It was great!
I don't have much time to write anymore except to give you the facts for now. Will definitely share later about my 1st time experience. I'm anxious to share my pics and videos too because I think I got some really good snapshots and angles of him, but that's gonna have to wait, unfortunately. Comic Con is tomorrow, and there's going to be more Rain chasing to do!!

~~Deb, Monika and the rest of the Rain-USA Peeps

willenette

07-25-2008, 05:20 PM

. Wow, nice sunglasses. Look at him - he's so HOT wearing that JTune glasses, huh? :cool:

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[Jul-24-2008] Rain Sunglass Limited Edition by J.Tune Creative
J.Tune Creative sunglasses on sale,
Rain as model

Sale website at http://www.1300k.com/chance/chanceView.htm...&bid=MM0001 (http://www.1300k.com/chance/chanceView.html?eno=7771&bid=MM0001)

source: Benamoo
credit:rain-america //onlyrain

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willenette

07-25-2008, 05:22 PM

*** Ahhh…..finally……. I’m glad he cut his hair shorter. A nicer hair now. :D

RAIN GETS A NEW AND CUTE HAIRCUT
The world star Rain (Bi) is definitely hot in any hairstyle or outfit.. right?

Rain was seen at LAX on the 25th and the fans who saw him love his new hairtcut from his long and unkept hair which he had to grow out for the movie.

Now that he is finished with the movie he is trying a new look.

Rain will return to Korea working on a new album in October and a drama.

Source : cynews.cyworld.com (http://cynews.cyworld.com/service/news/ShellView.asp?ArticleID=2008072420303491162&LinkID=2)
translations: hancinema (http://www.hancinema.net/%5Bchanmi-s-star-news%5D-rain-gets-a-new-and-cute-haircut-14750.html)

RAIN GETS A NEW AND CUTE HAIRCUT

The world star Rain (Bi) is definitely hot in any hairstyle or outfit.. right?

Rain was seen at LAX on the 25th and the fans who saw him love his new hairtcut from his long and unkept hair which he had to grow out for the movie.

Now that he is finished with the movie he is trying a new look.

Rain will return to Korea working on a new album in October and a drama.

Source : cynews.cyworld.com (http://cynews.cyworld.com/service/news/ShellView.asp?ArticleID=2008072420303491162&LinkID=2)
translations: hancinema (http://www.hancinema.net/%5Bchanmi-s-star-news%5D-rain-gets-a-new-and-cute-haircut-14750.html)

docirene

07-27-2008, 12:29 AM

docirene

07-27-2008, 12:30 AM

cfc

07-27-2008, 03:29 AM

Rain's new haircut (parang hair style ni Richard Carpenter))

docirene

07-27-2008, 10:30 PM

Rain's new haircut (parang hair style ni Richard Carpenter))

hehehe. oo nga ano, bakit parang bunot or kurtina ngayon samantalang parang ok naman ang tingin ko kahapon nung nakayuko sya?:p

yang nasa siggy mo ba yung andy-solbi na sikat sa WE GOT MARRIED ba yun? sikat kc sya sa pex. pero ang type ko dun si flawless. SS502 kim hyun joong name nya.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/michsann/khj-wink-cute-200.gif

hindi pa ko nakanood nyan pero super dami naloloko sa show na yan. sana si BiKyo anjan din no? para masaya

docirene

07-27-2008, 10:40 PM

parang kelan lang when we saw rain and kwon sang woo guesting on ha shi man man show. pareho silang idealistic sa mga girls, dapat daw wlang ibang male friends, kumbaga committed fully and exclusively for them lang. sino ba makapagsasabi na ikakasal na si ksw this year. si rain kaya kelan at kanino? ni wala nga kong kabali balita na yung bride pala ni ksw ay yung dating ms korea 2001 na artista din (nakasama ni rain sa banjun drama, 3rd episode). sana pag ginulat tayo ni rain ay kayanin natin. madaming mga ksw fans ang di tanggap ang situation and ksw already issued a statement defending his choice. tama, prerogative naman ng kahit sino man (ke celebrity pa yan) ang pillin ang mamahalin nila.dapat naman talaga maintindihan ng mga fans na me personal na buhay ang mga celebrities na hinahangaan nila.

docirene

07-27-2008, 11:04 PM

Rain's new haircut (parang hair style ni Richard Carpenter))

wah, sana ganito na lang haircut ni rain para pogi.

http://pds8.egloos.com/pds/200804/24/85/e0072385_481025141c87c.jpg

tarong

07-28-2008, 04:01 AM

Anyeong Biers!!!

Rain's new haircut (parang hair style ni Richard Carpenter)
nakana mo sis,hahaha syang sya...natawa nga ako nung una kong makita excited pa naman ako malaman at natuwa ako sa airport pics.

hehehe. oo nga ano, bakit parang bunot or kurtina ngayon samantalang parang ok naman ang tingin ko kahapon nung nakayuko sya?:p

bwahahahahhah ano ba yan sis natawa talaga ako sa sinabi mo:D pero sa totoo lang di ko rin type yang ayos nya, kahit naman parang mahaba p rin ang hair nya pwede namang style ng maganda, bat naman ginawang bunot, susme,hahaha

oo nga sis dami d2ng mga gadgets, may mga mura din, pero di kc ako mahilig sa mga ganyan, tama na sa kin ang cp at pc ok na ko don,hehehe

OMG!!! ang dami ko ng namiss, ikakasal na pala si ksw!!! mabuti naman 32 na rin sya.. naku sis gulantang talaga ang aabutin natin pag nagpakasal si BI, wish ko lang yung nasa isip ko ang pakasalan ni BI,hehe pero syempre masaya ako kahit sino pa sya...

willenette, hi sis everytime i read a fan accnt, it reminds me of F4 days... iba talaga ang feeling... makita ko lang mga nasa siggy ko ok na ko,lol thanks sis

mga sis ano yang kay andy-solbi series? gus2 ko panoorin sa mysoju ako nanood

cfc

07-28-2008, 10:35 PM

tarong - nung first time ko ngang nakita yung bagong hair style nya yun ang naisip ko pero baka may new hairstyle si Rain pag nag launch na sya ng new album this coming October (not sure)

docirene - oo si Andy and Solbi ang nasa siggy ko pero Bikyo pa rin ang number one fave love team ko. Last week ay nanood naman ako ng original love team na fave ko sina Mulder and Scully.

OT: cute kasi ang Anbi couple parang totoo pero sina Hwang Bo and Kim Hyun Joong ay parang mag ate pero nakakatuwa si Kim Hyun Joong super cute talaga.

Hindi ata naging Miss Korea si Sohn Tae Young, 3rd runner up ng Miss Korea 2001.

cfc

07-28-2008, 10:56 PM

[Jul-28-2008] YTN Star - Rain's Fan Meeting in Korea & Interview
source: YTN Star
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x69lqz_08...ea-fmt-3_people

credit:rain-america

Interesting question
Q: hair style?
A: this style that I am doing now is like what my father did back in 20 years ago

Q: like it?
A: I like it

thanks to jinijung/soompi

willenette

07-29-2008, 04:01 PM

will you be in the light green color section? hay naku hanggang wish na lang yata ako, sis.
Hi docirene - wish ko rin I was there but saving this year for something else. It's OK - anyway, I've seen him in person for 3x. But of course, I hope I could get to see him again. :D

docirene

07-30-2008, 01:47 AM

Anyeong Biers!!!

nakana mo sis,hahaha syang sya...natawa nga ako nung una kong makita excited pa naman ako malaman at natuwa ako sa airport pics.

bwahahahahhah ano ba yan sis natawa talaga ako sa sinabi mo:D pero sa totoo lang di ko rin type yang ayos nya, kahit naman parang mahaba p rin ang hair nya pwede namang style ng maganda, bat naman ginawang bunot, susme,hahaha

oo nga sis dami d2ng mga gadgets, may mga mura din, pero di kc ako mahilig sa mga ganyan, tama na sa kin ang cp at pc ok na ko don,hehehe

OMG!!! ang dami ko ng namiss, ikakasal na pala si ksw!!! mabuti naman 32 na rin sya.. naku sis gulantang talaga ang aabutin natin pag nagpakasal si BI, wish ko lang yung nasa isip ko ang pakasalan ni BI,hehe pero syempre masaya ako kahit sino pa sya...

willenette, hi sis everytime i read a fan accnt, it reminds me of F4 days... iba talaga ang feeling... makita ko lang mga nasa siggy ko ok na ko,lol thanks sis

mga sis ano yang kay andy-solbi series? gus2 ko panoorin sa mysoju ako nanood

at least napapasaya kita, o di ba?:D
papasok siguro muna si Bi sa military. sina Jae Hee and Jo Hyun Jae (both from 3 Dads and 1 Mom) ay sabay nang papasok. kelan kaya si Bi? baka magaasawa na sya paglabas ng army. ang lungkot din naman kung iiwan nya at newlyweds pa lang sila.

yung WE GOT MARRIED, parang reality tv daw yun, kaya malabo siguro sa dvd9. fan ka ba ng andy-solbi? ako di naman, natuwa lang ako sa dami ng pogi pics ni kim hyun joong.

docirene

07-30-2008, 01:51 AM

docirene

07-30-2008, 01:52 AM

Hi docirene - wish ko rin I was there but saving this year for something else. It's OK - anyway, I've seen him in person for 3x. But of course, I hope I could get to see him again. :D

wow, imagine that. 3x? how fortunate. i would love to see him in person too, given the chance, even once.

cfc

07-30-2008, 02:23 AM

[b]mga sis ano yang kay andy-solbi series? gus2 ko panoorin sa mysoju ako nanood

OT: here's the link ng We Got Married

http://www.koreansubutd.com/wejustmarried.html

willenette

07-30-2008, 03:41 PM

*** Yahhh……congratulations to RAIN & Jang Dong Gun. :)

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08 Jul 26 Rain & Lee Hyori Ranked Number 1 In Brand Power

Rain and Lee Hyori rank number 1 in terms of brand power. An industry policy research center polled about 1,500 consumers in their 20s through 60s on the brand that first comes to mind. Rain and Lee Hyori ranked first in the male and female artist category. Jang Dong-geun and Lee Young-ae ranked first in the actor/actress category, Uhm Ki-young and Kim Ju-a ranked first in the anchor/anchorwoman category, Yoo Jae-seok and Kim Mi-hwa were chosen among comedians and Kim Yeon-a and Park Ji-sung were selected in the athletes division.

source: Rukorean
posted: hongtha

willenette

07-30-2008, 03:43 PM

*** Wow……this is great & exciting! :D

08 Jul 23 [Innolife] Rain's Sculpture To Be Displayed In Beijing

Everybody will be able to see 'World Star' Rain's sculpture.

The sculpture maker name Zhao Zhen Hua will bring Rain's sculpture to Beijing on September. The sculptures will be display in Beijing where the maker hold her art show case. In 2007 while Hua working with Giordano, she indicated she wanted to make a sculpture of Rain and Jang Dong Gun look-alike. At that time it stirred up people's attention.

In this day, the first sculpture Hua made was the one that showed Rain's upper body with red roses around him. The second sculpture style is totally different, it showed Rain wearing head band with Hip-Hop hair style. Also, on these two sculptures, Rain's left arm engraved the words, ºñ and the expression "Endless Efforts, Endless Endurance and Endless Modesty." It attracted many people.

Hua said, "I recently discussed with Rain's company about this related matters and we already compromised, will demonstrate my work through mass media using celebrity style as a theme." On the day of my show case, other than Rain, there will be sculptures of Mao Zedong and other famous stars.

Source: Innolife
Credit: Rain-America
Posted by hongtha@Rain-Indonesia

docirene

07-31-2008, 03:16 PM

OT: here's the link ng We Got Married

http://www.koreansubutd.com/wejustmarried.html
me mga rumors that andy will be pursuing a solo career daw kaya baka di na nya matapos itong WGM. pano na si solbi? wala ng partner.

sige try ko magd/l ng epi 1. pero ang layo na pala. ang dami ko hahabulin. sa pex, busog ako sa mga WGM pics doon. ang dami.

docirene

07-31-2008, 03:20 PM

docirene

07-31-2008, 03:21 PM

cfc

07-31-2008, 10:04 PM

me mga rumors that andy will be pursuing a solo career daw kaya baka di na nya matapos itong WGM. pano na si solbi? wala ng partner.

OT:Actually nagsolo na si Andy kasi nga yung 3 Shinhwa members ay mag military service na this year and si Andy next year. Hindi naman credible ang AllKpop kasi blog lang yun like Popseoul (almost twice or every week may writeup/bashing about Rain, Sheunyue, Kpopped (fave nila si Rain tawag pa nga nila energizer bunny). At saka sa We Got Married sya sumikat as solo artist.

docirene

07-31-2008, 11:21 PM

OT:Actually nagsolo na si Andy kasi nga yung 3 Shinhwa members ay mag military service na this year and si Andy next year. Hindi naman credible ang AllKpop kasi blog lang yun like Popseoul (almost twice or every week may writeup/bashing about Rain, Sheunyue, Kpopped (fave nila si Rain tawag pa nga nila energizer bunny). At saka sa We Got Married sya sumikat as solo artist.

malamang nga. i was actually going through the veoh vids of WGM, puro andy-solbi nga nababasa ko. mukhang most fave and most famous couple sila sa reality tv series na yan.

hala, yung mala kurtinang haircut ni rain ang siggy mo. i miss the david beckham hair of yesteryears. yung sa rain's world tour dvd showcase na itsura. ang pogi nya dun. or kahit sana yung bok goo haircut from ALTK.

tarong

08-01-2008, 05:59 AM

Hi docirene - wish ko rin I was there but saving this year for something else. It's OK - anyway, I've seen him in person for 3x. But of course, I hope I could get to see him again. :D

wattttttt??? sis nakita mo n sya sa personal? saan? grabe ang swerte mo!!! nakakainggit ka naman!!!!waaaaaaaaaaa

wow meron na naman palang sculpture si Bi? di ba meron na rin syang ganon dati? sa korea din yon di ba? hanep naman!!

docirene, ay oo sis gus2 ko si Andy, siya pinakagus2 ko sa Shinhwa, nagsearch nga agad ako n2 dahil nacurious ako sa kwentuhan nyo ni sis cfc. nagstart na ko ngayon. Naku ganyang pinasok na ni BI ang hollywood baka pag trenta na nya siya makapasok sa military. Bakit naman kc uso pa rin sa kanila yan, sayang tuloy mga artistang pumapasok don, lalo na pag nasa peak na ng career.hay....

OT: here's the link ng We Got Married

http://www.koreansubutd.com/wejustmarried.html

naku thank u sa link sis, lam mo ba bago mo pa to nabigay nagsearch na agad ako sa youtube at swerte merong naguupload don, maganda sya nakakatuwa, pati sister ko nanonood na rin, pero favourite ko sina Andy at Solbi, may kilig factor, pero yung iba OA ang dating sa kin. Natatawa nga ako sa nood ko paatras, hala pati sa crunchyroll meron din pala.

willenette

08-01-2008, 10:42 AM

wattttttt??? sis nakita mo n sya sa personal? saan? grabe ang swerte mo!!! nakakainggit ka naman!!!!waaaaaaaaaaa

wow meron na naman palang sculpture si Bi? di ba meron na rin syang ganon dati? sa korea din yon di ba? hanep naman!!

Hi tarong - ye, I've seen him up close & personal. First was 2004, FullHouse shoot in Korea, 2nd was his SIN concert, then 3rd was in HK. 2007 & this year, hindi na, mahirap na mag-save. hahaha - :(

willenette

08-04-2008, 04:36 PM

[Aug-02-2008] Rain will be promoting in Beijing

China Morning Newspaper

Speed Racer in theatres in China on August 10th, Rain wanted to come to Beijing to watch Liu Xiang

"Speed Racer" starring China actress, Yu Nan and popular Korean star, Rain, it will be in theatres in China on August 10th. Before the opening, Rain will come to China to attend promotion activities. Before this China trip, Rain recently accepted reporters' e-mail interview. He indicated this trip to Beijing is for the movie and the most excited thing is, it just catches up with the Olympic games. Rain said, "Last November, I met Liu Xiang in one of the event, after that time I became interested in his competition. If there is chance this time I wanted to go to the Olympic games to watch Liu Xiang's competition."

Played race driver role

"The feeling of sweating after exercise feels very good"

"Speed Racer" is directed by the Wachowski brothers. Rain played a race driver role who is very fond of driving. Although in living, Rain have not drive a race car but he expressed that he is crazy about driving, he likes the feeling of driving around because there are not many chance to drive in Korea so when he was shooting movies in America or Berlin, he droved outside by himself.

Since debut Rain had kept his very fit body shape, he expressed he is a "exercise superman", he likes almost all kinds of exercises. Other than driving he likes more riding bike. However compared to using gym equipments, he likes the most is running and working out at the gym, he said "the feeling of sweating after exercise feels very good".

Since Rain doesn't have race car driving experience, he expressed that there were some difficulties, even though most of the racing movements were done in front of the green screen, but to show face expressions in over speed thrilling moments were not easy. Rain said, "the racing scenes that the audience saw in the movie were actually produced through special computer effects, in order to act in the racing scenes I already done my best in front of the green screen." Rain expressed the most unforgettable thing was the high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius in the shooting place, he worn the thick racer costume, this made him dead-tired because he sweated nonstop. Rain said, "Lucky the director helped me a lot, one take I passed, finally they added more action scenes for me, I felt grateful for the director's trust on me."

Enters Hollywood

"Give up on difficulties then I will not arrive today"

From a Korean singer promoted as a Hollywood actor, this time Rain acted in "Speed Racer" was a big transformation. Rain said, "During my debut period, my biggest goal was to receive No.1 in music, after I received the grand award I started to enter Asia and obtained certain popularity in Asia, as a result I started to dream of entering America. One goal achieved will look forward to the next goal."

Rain told the reporter, when he was deciding to act in "Speed Racer" he worried his English, so he had been practicing with his assistant, later in the actual shooting place, he acted with Matthew Fox and they spoke the scripts together and he finally passed the lines. This Hollywood collaboration experience let him strengthen his continuation towards his dream of develop in Hollywood. Rain said, "when I was little I like to watch "Scarface", I was greatly touched on Al Pacino's performance in the movie. I hope my acting skills can be close up to him, if there is chance I would like to work with him."

Although "Speed Racer" is a Hollywood movie and directed by famous director, Wachowski brothers, but the box office in North America have not received the anticipated result. Regarding this Rain replied, "if I give up on difficulties then I will not arrive today."

According to Rain's introduction, his second movie "Ninja Assassin" ended shooting at the end of June, this is another Hollywood movie. He played an orphan, adopted by secret ninja organization and transformed as assassin, afterward witnessed his friends killed by some organization then he changed to a warrior who wish to revenge. Rain said, "for this movie I controlled my body shape strictly, everyday I had to train with the martial arts group, finally I had my body trained into fighting level and satisfactory shape, this movie planned to be shown in the beginning of next year."

English Translation credit to Rain-America.com
source:rain-america

docirene

08-05-2008, 01:05 PM

wattttttt??? sis nakita mo n sya sa personal? saan? grabe ang swerte mo!!! nakakainggit ka naman!!!!waaaaaaaaaaa

wow meron na naman palang sculpture si Bi? di ba meron na rin syang ganon dati? sa korea din yon di ba? hanep naman!!

docirene, ay oo sis gus2 ko si Andy, siya pinakagus2 ko sa Shinhwa, nagsearch nga agad ako n2 dahil nacurious ako sa kwentuhan nyo ni sis cfc. nagstart na ko ngayon. Naku ganyang pinasok na ni BI ang hollywood baka pag trenta na nya siya makapasok sa military. Bakit naman kc uso pa rin sa kanila yan, sayang tuloy mga artistang pumapasok don, lalo na pag nasa peak na ng career.hay....

naku thank u sa link sis, lam mo ba bago mo pa to nabigay nagsearch na agad ako sa youtube at swerte merong naguupload don, maganda sya nakakatuwa, pati sister ko nanonood na rin, pero favourite ko sina Andy at Solbi, may kilig factor, pero yung iba OA ang dating sa kin. Natatawa nga ako sa nood ko paatras, hala pati sa crunchyroll meron din pala.

buti ka pa successful nakad/l ng WGM. ako malabo kcsuper bagal mala pagong na ang dsl connection ko.mga 1wk na ganito.pati sa YT hirap na manood. pati nga sa mga forums pachamba tsamba lang na makapagpost ako kc minsan nagta time out na sa bagal

willenette

08-07-2008, 11:57 AM

08 Aug 06 [Hankook Daily] Singer Rain Gives Well Wishes To Olympians

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"4 years have passed. I'm even happier that the Olympic Games is being held in my neighboring country of China. I personally like swimming very much. I also enjoy it quite a bit. Therefore in my heart I sincerely want swimming competitor Park Tae-hwan* to obtain a gold medal at the Olympics.

Whether I can personal go there to cheer, I still do not know. But regardless of where I am I will cheer enthusiastically. Therefore on behalf of all the national competitors of every sporting event, including Park Tae-hwan, I sincerely wish that everyone can obtain great results. Join me, Rain, in cheering together. To every 'warrior', please put forth your strength!"

Source: Hankook Daily
Kor to Chi Translation: 黑愛白@cloudchina
Posted by azafighting@RainHK
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

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*Deb's Note: Park Tae-hwan is Korea's biggest hopeful at the swimming events at the Olympics. He's a rising star not only among his countrymen but also in the world of swimming. He's done very well in many international swimming championships this past year leading up to the Olympics. He was also at the CICI Korea Image award this year in which Rain was honored. Definitely someone to look out and cheer for next week!! (Can't you tell that I'm his fan too? )
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Park Tae-hwan is the young guy on the far left.

Picture Source: as tagged // SexyBi

willenette

08-08-2008, 04:42 PM

*** Gosh, this is quite serious & sensitive information that the responsible party should really take better care of. This is personal info stuff . :rolleyes:

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08 Aug 07 [DaGongBao] BYJ, Rain's Personal Information Openly Distributed

Korean entertainer's personal information are frequently spread out illegally by people, but recently the Grand National Party was recently informed by the Korean National Health Insurance when they brought up the attention of the entertainers' personal information being distributed; those involved include Bae Young-jun, Rain, Ko Hyun-jung, Kim Tae-hee, Moon Geun-young and others. Those entertainers affected by this event have temporarily not made any response, but the Grand National Party has pledged to follow up on the situation.

Source: Da Gong Bao
Posted by karman1668@RainHK

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Another source: More than 10 or so entertainers' personal information (Lee Hyori and Yoon Eun-hye were also mentioned as the many victims here) have been distributed illegally, information such as health records and even information on an entertainer's girlfriend's abortion. Since 2002 to May of this year, thousands of similar situations have occurred and among which are more than 1,800 personal information and personal secrets of entertainers being distributed. 77 different staff members have been receiving warnings thus far, and the Korean National Health Insurance Group released a statement yesterday that the widespread of illegal information has been put to a stop since last September.

Source: Eastern Daily
Posted by karman1668@RainHK

All Translations: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

08-08-2008, 04:43 PM

**** I’m getting excited about this. Really can’t wait for this album. :)

Aug-07-2008] Rain soon will start his solo activities

Sina/MyDaily News

Rain became independent from JYP entertainment had set up his own company, J.Tune entertainment, in this upcoming fifth special album he will be able to walk out from JYP's shadow. In Rain's previous albums, all the song production and dance choreography were done under JYP's direction. In this fifth special album which will be release on October will be the first album release after he left JYPE, therefore it attracts many attention.

The person in charge in Rain's company, J.Tune said, "Rain who is facing with the fifth album's release already started the preparation work. Rain will do song selection and production, also will be choreograph for the songs." The person in charge also said, "This album's music and theme will be very different than his previous albums, Rain also started to contact professionals in the related fields and started his album production work."

Rain's fifth special album will be release on October.

English Translation credit to Rain-America.com
source:rain-america

willenette

08-08-2008, 04:45 PM

. FOOD really can make this man very happy aside from everything - even a woman or money can't make him happy as much as food, huh? A very simple man - he experienced starving so many years ago that's why he craves for food so much until now. - lol - :)

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[Jul-31-2008] YTN - What things do Rain feel happy about?[/color]

World star Rain's happy thing

What things do Rain feel happy about?

(During Ninja Assassin movie shooting) Other than my body, my heart also felt pain. This movie will be shown around the World next year.

(Caption) In a tense schedule, what instance do Rain feel happy?

"I think the happiest thing is not girlfriend, not all the above and not money. The happiest thing to me is 'FOOD', other than food there's nothing else. I wasn't allow to eat my favorite fried food, hamburgers or sandwiches, I felt painful. This pain cannot be describe with words."

credit:amanda @rainhk

English Translation by Rain-America.com

willenette

08-11-2008, 02:33 PM

He looks cool on these new NIKON photos but don’t dig that hair so much. Wishing I have that camera. :)

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4145/a6860810184mt0.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4407/a6860810185mi6.jpg

willenette

08-11-2008, 02:34 PM

*** Wondering what clothing brand is this. Wow, he’s worth the money. This is great news. :D

08 Aug 08 Singer Rain Signs On For Advertisement Worth 2.2 Billion Won

2008/08/08 19:31 KST

Rain's management company J.Tune Entertainment announced on August 8th that he has signed on a large amount to advertise for a fashionable clothing brand. The advertisement contract is amounted to about 2.2 billion Won, equaling to the sales volume of this company at 29.12%. (End)

kexin@yna.co.kr
Credit: 鄭在傲雲@rain-china吧
Reposted by dada@RainHK
Brief Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

08-12-2008, 01:54 PM

*** Oh, go back & forth on the streets to find a Korean restaurant…. :)

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08 Aug 11 [Tou Tiao Wang] Rain & Yu Nan Supported One Another In Germany

<Speed Racer>, the first Hollywood movie for South Korean "Son of Heaven" Rain, had its premiere event the day before in Beijing. Yu Nan, who acts as Rain's older sister in the movie, spoke greatly about how she spent time touring Germany and going on dinners with her male counterpart.

According to reports of South Korean media, when Yu Nan accepted reporters' interviews during the premiere last Wednesday (on August 6th), she mentioned how her friendship with Rain had improved a step further, and also talked greatly about how easy he was to get along with. "During the time of filming Rain and I had gotten really close, I discovered that he is a very pure person, extremely cute." Then she started talking even greater about her dinners with Rain. "When filming on location in Germany, Rain and I used to go back and forth on the streets just so we could find a Korean restaurant."

Source: Tou Tiao Wang (Chinese)
Posted by azafighing@RainHK
Brief Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

08-12-2008, 02:23 PM

*** I love the title : The Distance Between a Boy & a Man – True, he’s really like this – most of the time, he’s a boy but not yet a man! RAIN has always a kid in him but when he talks things seriously he’s so matured like an old man. Innocent face, a killer body – the very right description on him. When it’s time to be simple, he can be simple, when it’s time for him to be sexy, he’s the sexiest. :)

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08 August [Entertainment Shanghai Television] Rain's Big Hollywood Risk (Part 1)

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*The Distance Between A Boy And A Man*

An innocent face, a killer body. This statement looks like it was meant for Rain. With a body stature standing at 1.84 meters and a desirable boyish face, it’s no wonder that the character of the big star Lee Young-jae in <Full House> was brought to life, including making his jaw-clenching appearances look less fierce, just lovable. Even though such a chauvinistic male always made such childish mistakes, it just left people with a favorable impression.

Usually if a man can simultaneously carry out two or more kinds of contradicting appearances, then that would just make him an extraordinary idol/star, for example the natural hot body Yosuke Kubozuka, or the innocent yet vicious Johnny Depp. What women want, is the kind of person that stands between a boy and a man. Rain takes the two and fuses them both into one in a strange sort of way. He can jump right into the dance for the “3 Little Bears” nursery rhyme, as well as be Asia’s 2nd-to-none dancing king, and at concerts, he wells up audiences till their noses bleed.

When it’s time to be simple he’s simple, when it’s time to be sexy he’s sexy. This is the enchanting power of Rain.

With <Speed Racer> hitting the screens on mainland, it is only because of Rain’s supporting role in it that has made him the biggest promotional image for advertising; in this movie he is the star whom we are most familiar with. But in Hollywood, he chose such a role--a melancholy, talented Asian race car driver called “Taejo”, to meet with audiences for the first time.

Last year Rain’s US concerts were canceled, and presently <Speed Racer> has by no means achieved its anticipated success in the American and European box offices. In actuality, it is not that Rain is unlucky, but it is only because there is not enough time.

*Huge Hollywood Risk* Q&A

Q: In the movie you are a racecar driver, in real life have you ever driven racing cars?
A: I have not driven racing cars in real life, but I am a speed demon. Whenever I’m in the US or Germany, I will drive on my own to get around.

Q: What was the biggest difficulty that you experienced while filming <Speed Racer>?
A: During actual film shooting, speaking in English, for me, was not an easy matter. I have a manager beside me who speaks English, he is a very good study partner. Apart from that having to film a race car sequence in front of the green screen without any other images was very difficult. There were times when the film site would reach temperatures of as high as 40°C, the race car driver’s attire was so thick, I was sweating a lot.

Q: What kind of impression did car racing give you? Besides car racing, what other ‘movements’ do you like?
A: I have not attempted to race cars in real life, but I can use “fantastic”, “thrill” and other terms to describe it. I usually like jogging as well as other activities that require using muscles, sweating after a good workout feels really good.

Q: Were you very nervous when you used English during your audition before your idols the Wachowski Brothers?
A: Because I practiced a lot beforehand, I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be. In fact, I was even more nervous when I filmed my first scene of the movie in front of them.

Q: What your fans are concerned about, is whether you’ll hold your own individual concert or fan meeting here in China in the near future?
A: This year I plan to have a big activity in Asia. Meanwhile we are discussing over an active plan for a music record there. I ask that everyone please look forward to my activities in China.

Q: This movie is a Hollywood production, what do you think are the differences between this and Korean movie making? And after this do you plan to continue forward towards Hollywood or stay in Asia to develop?
A: I think in the aspect of the system of filming, Hollywood has more organizational strength compared to Korean movies, and moreover the treatments given to actors are very good, perhaps this is because there is a larger amount of fund support. But for Korean movies, there is a sense of a big family atmosphere at the film site, after filming you can still get-together very closely with everyone from the drama crew. No matter where it is, as long as there is a good opportunity I will want to be a part of it.

Q: In this international movie production, what did you do when you and other actors of different nationalities communicate? Also please comment on your partners.
A: 80% or more of this movie was done through computer-generated special effects, so the opportunity to work with other actors was few. I’ve always been a fan of Susan Sarandon, so I was always earnestly trying to communicate with her. Matthew Fox also helped a lot with my English lines.

Q: You are now acting in <Ninja Assassin>, can you chat a bit about the kind of preparation you did for this movie?
A: For this movie I’ve had to control the built of my own body in a strict manner, it’s been very difficult. I’ve trained with the fighting stunt team from the movie <300> as well. After which I have also worked to the point where I’m personally satisfied with my own acrobatic fighting levels and stature. This movie is estimated to hit the screens at the beginning of next year.

Q: Which actor has the biggest influence on you? What part of you do you admit that is most like him?
A: When I was young, I was deeply touched by Al Pacino’s performance when I watched him in <Scar face>. I do not dare to say that I’m like him, I just hope to learn his art of acting, and from now on I hope very much for the opportunity to work with him.

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Credit: 轉自：http://bbs.raincn.com/
[雨中的笛音@心靈自雨吧]
Posted by dada@RainHK
Translated & edited by dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi

willenette

08-13-2008, 03:55 PM

*** Hahaha – lol – he called his dancers the “beggars”……….. His black hat was pulled down to cover his face that’s why nobody in the shop recognized him. He’s so funny when he said that he would have asked an autograph if he was just a little younger…….. You see, he’s a man still he’s a fan of RAIN – not only girls fall for him…….. I don’t think there’s nothing wrong how old or young you are being a fan…….. And of all the parts of RAIN’s body, he mentioned his butt…….. lol – Wow, this guy really has such nice shapely-butt. So happy reading this story because I know that he’s doing fine & enjoying himself by strolling around with his friends. Thank you Debbie for posting this.:)

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08 Aug 11 [Fan Account] I Saw Rain Today At Apgujeong

Writer of the post script said she was getting ready to watch a movie, was waiting on a girlfriend at the "Coffee Bean" coffee shop.
Just like the wind, in blew a crowd of muscular men wearing hats and sleeveless T-shirts.
This person thought. "Where did these beggars come from..."
The last person had on a black, sleeveless T-shirt, pulling his black hat down low (it was our dear Rain)
Rain brushed past this other person,
And the "beggars" who were with him looked like the back-up dancers.

But it was as if the other people in the shop didn't recognize him... Because nobody really paid attention to this group of people...It was just Rain and I who looked at each other probably twice...
If I was slightly younger, perhaps I'd have gone up to ask for an autograph.
I feel like seeing him in person is the same as seeing him on TV.
Heard that he had to work out his muscles to film <Ninja Assassin>, I thought his physical built was very good, not even a pinch of fat.
Also, compared to what I see on TV he looks a lot younger...

Source: Benamoo
Credit: 翻譯by李微笑@韓社
Posted by ymt_amanda@RainHK
Eng Translation & edited by dsl99a@Rain-USA @ SexyBi

willenette

08-20-2008, 03:57 PM

*** I hope it's confirmed this time. It was also previously reported that he'll be there last August 10 for SR promo but we didn't hear about it anymore what happened. :cool:

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17 Aug 2008 - The public relations officer of Samsung is gaining in popularity.

Samsung, unique sponsor company for The Beijing Olympic world wide in the country, is preparing for the place of harmony&festival and doing publicity activities for Korea through their information booth set up.

Meanwhile, the 'Chinese national athletes', 'Korea popstar Rain' (on August 21), 'Super Junior'(on August 20), and also Olympic Flame-bearer 'Dongming' are to make visit there.

source: The Asia Economic News
brief translation by rain bird-rain-eu
reposted: RAIN Germany

willenette

08-20-2008, 03:58 PM

*** Oh, this sounds exciting. I think it’s the best idea that they would start for casual clothing since many people are into this. Besides, RAIN looks very good when in casuals than in formal ones like suits. I hope his business venture will be a big hit – Wow, looking forward to the launching of his new business. I’m sure RAIN will promote this all the way! :cool:

[Aug-04-2008]Singer Rain goes for "casual" for his fashion business

J-Tune entertainment (representative Cho, Dong Won, www-jtune.co.kr) is establishing J-tune creative and entering the fashion business.

After getting ready until this season, they are planning to start from next S/S season and chose casual for their category. They are still deciding on the brand names among the several candidates, and it is expected to come up with a name and symbol that can symbolize "Rain". There were some predictions that they would launch male character brand that uses Rain's character or jean brand that emphasizes his sexuality, but they made final decision to casual category lately, making domestic casual industry nervous.

It is planning to work with the perfect three categories of planning, sales, and design as it has fashion people from the major large companies in domestic to be involved. In the mist of busy preparation for the next year S/S season, it is causing more curiosity for people about its unknown brand color and it is expected to introduce strategic items for differentiation with other brands and design concepts.

The official brand launching event has not been decided yet but it is said that they are planning diverse performances and events.

original source : www.fashionbiz.co.kr
English-Translation source & credit : rain-eu.com
translation by rain bird
credit: pantip/onlyrain

willenette

08-20-2008, 04:00 PM

*** I like her – she said nice & sweet things about RAIN. It’s really true that from the outside, you could see the very manly & sexy body but looking at through the inside he’s always like a kid. He’s always a very simple person when with he’s with friends. He has this unassuming ways, which endeared him to many. :cool:

08 Jul 31 [Shenjiang Service Review] Jung Ji-hoon, From The Eyes of Yu Nan

*Jung Ji-hoon, From The Eyes of Yu Nan: Rain, Just Like A Kid*

Before filming <SR>, it was while I was at the Berlin Film Festival in February of that year when I started appreciating the charm of Rain. This big kid who just filmed his very first movie seemed to gain more public attention than the famous Korean director Park Chan-wook; he even became a part of the circle of the best actors around. Rain came to Berlin to promote for a few days and left shortly after because of his preparation for the Shanghai concert. After he left on the 2nd day I bumped into Song Hye-kyo; while we chit-chatted we even talked about him.

Half a year later when we met at the movie studio in Berlin, the reserved Asian side of me caused an awkward moment between me and Rain, not knowing how to greet one another, just a simple "Hi".

It wasn't until break time after the shooting of the 1st match scene when I 'launched an attack upon my own initiative'. "Hi, I'm Yu Nan." I never thought that the single-eyelid, boyish-faced person before me would reply so sincerely, "Hi, I'm Rain, I recognize you! Mr. Park (Park Chan-wook) always told me how amazing <Tuya's Wedding> is, where can I see that movie?"

Rain's speaking voice is very cute, very lively, unlike when he sings and it sounds so manly. Before going to Berlin I got one of my friends to download some songs onto my i-Pod. Don't know whether my friend did it intentionally or not, but there were a few songs that were of Rain. So when I was getting my make-up done I hooked my music up to a portable player and played the music aloud. As the play list went on, pretty soon it came to a track with a prelude of "I'm Back, It's Rain...". At this point Rain, who was sitting nearby me getting his make-up done, suddenly turned around and shyly pointed to the portable player and said to me, "That voice is me." And there I was, originally being playful but then started feeling slightly uneasy, I started laughing hard.

*He Acts Like Leslie Cheung*

When I look at Rain act I can then understand what is called 'self-confidence'. His experience in movies are not bountiful but he is rich in on-stage performances, so even when his acting would not turn out too smoothly, he still did it very well. Based on our impressions big stars who are singers can also act rather well, just like how Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui were, isn't that so? (Deb's note: they were big stars in HK particularly in the 80s and 90s)

When rehearsing with Rain, it doesn't matter who's leading who, it just feels like family, no sense of distance. Sometimes before we begin shooting, the lines instructor whom Rain and I 'share' would say to me, "I noticed just now that Rain's a little nervous." As soon as he stands in front of the green screen, his performance is absolutely 1st-class, he uses self-confidence to conceal any anxiety. But this does not hinder his earnestness. In between shooting you will see him sitting in the corner by himself, repeating and memorizing his English lines word-for-word.

For both of us this was our first Hollywood movie, even with so many big-name stars on location like Susan Sarandon, John Goodman and Christina Ricci, there were no assistants. Everyone served themselves during meals, even shooting scenes on the streets required no bodyguards. Sometimes in the afternoons everyone would sit by the river eating pizza. It was just me and Rain who each had a single-staff entourage to handle contractual businesses.

*He Is A Superstar As Well As A Kid*

Rain is really a big kid! He always said how much he thought of Asia, how much he wanted to eat Korean food. I told him that there was a Korean family-style restaurant in Berlin that wasn't too bad. A few days later in the hotel lobby he said to me, "I went to eat at that place you recommended, the kimchi there is not made in its original way, today I found an even better place!"

One time I asked him, "Do you know how to speak Chinese?" What I eventually heard was "Hi everyone, I'm Rain, hope everyone likes me!" (Deb's note: he's speaking in Mandarin at this point) I laughed as these were things that he had to learn for the concert. Suddenly he just looked at me intently, "Do people actually like me in China?" I quickly answered him, "You are HUGE in China!" He smiled with great satisfaction, just like a kid.

I have an 'intimate' understanding of just how huge Rain is. Before going to Berlin, the girls from my company urged me not to forget to ask for his autograph. I had an unconventional idea of bringing along 3 camisoles with me. When I first got to the crew I was anxious, not knowing what Rain would've thought if he saw me with these things. On the 3rd day, I braced myself and knocked on his trailer door, "I've a few 'sisters' who would like your autograph..." "Sure, anything, just give them to me!" I handed over those camisoles, he had a surprised expression on his face, "What do I do with this..."

The superstar that's on my mind doesn't let people around him feel that he's a star; warm, lovable, gifted...the Rain in my eyes is this kind of Superstar.

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Source: Shenjiang Service Review
Credit: Cloud China & Baidu Rainbar
Translation: dsl99a@Rain-USA & SexyBi