Rain announced he participated in the Ninja Assassin shooting in a ‘do or die’ manner

Rain's (Jung Ji-hoon) first leading Hollywood movie 'Ninja Assassin' Asia press conference reflected the international spotlight with press from around the world.

On the morning of the 9th, Ninja Assassin's Asia press conference was held in Lotte Hotel, Seoul.

The coverage was heated with more than 40 presses from 7 Asian countries including Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

The press conference reflected the spotlight this movie is receiving with foreign journalists asking Rain how he felt and his episodes during the 'Ninja Assassin' shooting.

-Singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) opened his mouth to tell episodes of Korea-related scenes in the movie 'Ninja Assassin'. He said "the producers became so interested in the Korean culture that they studied the history themselves."

He also indirectly announced his post-project. "It's too early to say anything and there's a lot of restrictions in the contract" he said. "But I think there will be a sequel if the response is good".

-Here, to the question how he endured the difficulties during the shooting, he answered "I wanted to go back to Korea when times were hard. I wanted to hold concerts, shoot dramas and movies in Korea. I asked myself 'why do I have to live like this' for 8 months."

Rain also, despite his busy schedule and difficult training, factors that made him stand again were the promises with his fans, pride, dissidents and his mother.

Rain said "the first was my promise with my fans. 4 years ago I promised that I will work with the best team to produce a piece for the international market, and I wanted to keep that promise."

Rain's second motive was his pride. Rain responded "the staffs made fun of me. If I raised a 100kg dumbbell, they would say 'you’ve no guts', 'we’re good at this', ' I've taught Matt Damon and Brad Pitt but you're the worst' which stimulated me."

The third reason was his dissidents and negative articles towards him. "I've scrapped every distorted articles and comments" says Rain. "Whenever I woke up I would read those and think that I'll show them what I can do. I felt like it was my obligation to show actions than words, even if it were to fail."

And his last, of course, was his mother. During the tight shooting schedule and training from 7 in the morning to 10 at night, he thought of his mother. "My mother woke up at 5 and worked all day, sleeping at 1~2 at dawn."

I thought of my family and my mother who worked like that for years for my brother and I" said Rain. "I thought that I was being lazy if I couldn’t endure this and motivated myself to go back to the beginning."

He continued "At first, even the Americans saw 10% possibility of success in an Asian, but with the Wachowskis and Joel Silver beside me, people have started to show interest in me. When the Wachowski brothers proposed Ninja Assassin to me, I felt that I shouldn’t let go of this opportunity."

Lastly, Rain commented "I could never be lazy for a moment because this situation right now is worthwhile. I will do my best until the top place in the Box Office."

-Singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) announced he participated in the shooting in a 'do or die' manner.

"(This is all) a happy moment" he said. "I've really asserted my effort. I always say I do thing sin a do or die manner, but this time was for real." Rain added "90% of the stunts were done by me. The wire action itself was more like balancing my body and I tried to make my body light. I burned all my body fat. That was the hardest part."

To the question on how difficult the Hollywood system was, Rain replied "Hollywood system at first seemed huge and frightening, but it turned out to be comfortable. It was easier to work with because it provided that environment."

There were no difficulties with the staff. "In this movie where he shifted from a support role to a leading role, Rain said that he focused on the expressions the director wanted, and the sensitive acts such as the movement of the eyebrow, instead of focusing on the lines."

By appearing in 'Speed Racer', Rain's previous piece, Rain took his first step to the American market with his first leading Hollywood movie 'Ninja Assassin'.

In the film, Rain acts as Raizo, an orphan who gets picked up by the legendary secret organization, Ozunu, and trained as a secret weapon, but vows revenge after seeing his loved one being executed.

For this piece, Rain received intensive training. Rain is known to have received 5 hours of martial arts training, 1 hour long fitness program and 6 hours of reorganizing the body and physical abilities through programmed eating for 6 months.

In the movie, he unveils his ability to use weapons such as chains, dagger, double daggered sword, shuriken and so on.

'Ninja Assassin’ was directed by James McTeigue from 'V for Vendetta' and produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers. It stars Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune, Sho Kosugi.

This movie will be released on November 26th all over the world. (by Korean time)

Source: Star news, Joy news, Osen news, Sports Joseon
Brief translation credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com