HIP Korea on Discovery Channel

Big credit & thanks to Emma from Australia in giving her feedback after watching Rain in 'HIP Korea'. ;)

Emma: I WISH IT WAS LONGER!!!!!!

I don't think squeezing 8 years of his hard work into an hour show was enough... or am I being biased?? Hehehehehe...

I enjoyed it even though most of the information we already know. It started from his Fan Club band days (cute photos). Then it showed his old school and neighbourhood. I like the commentary by JYP (in English). The show talked about his hard life including the death of his Mum. And his determination to succeed and keep his promise to his Mum. It showed his journey from his first album (Bad Guy) till Rainism as well as his Six to Five project. And of course, the 'competition' with Steven Colbert.

The ending gave me the impression that Rain will never quench his thirst for success. The narrator stated that in order for Rain to keep up with the changing generation he has to come up with ideas that will appeal to the general public.

And my golly, I didn't realize the impact of winning the Mnet (?) had for the success of Rainism. The documentary pretty much said that leaving JYP was a gamble he took and luckily won. But this is only the beginning... He still has a lot to 'conquer'.

Of course, lots and lots of Rain interview *wink*

In conclusion... I think it was well done and covered the most important factors in Rain's life.