Rain to release new album

Singer-actor Rain will release an album in October and also take part in a comeback program with major broadcaster MBC.

Born Jeong Ji-hoon, the 26-year-old entertainer has returned to the Asian music scene after pursuing an acting career in the United States. He told Yonhap News that he is producing his new album himself.

"I have been working on the album for a long time and it's almost finished now. The album will carry songs that I wrote myself. Because it's an Asian special album, there will also be an English version", he said.

He will also appear in a comeback program on MBC, which did the same for pop music pioneer Seo Tai-ji this month.

The program on Seo had in-depth interviews and a concert, with the concept of Rain's program to be similar. Rain's program is scheduled for October but specifics will be announced soon.

Rain starred in the Hollywood movie "Speed Racer" this year and his upcoming movie "Ninja Assassin" will be released in January next year. He also made headlines by singing at the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Sunday.

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Source: The Korea Times
Credit: angelordevil@rain-america.com