The Rain phenomena to take over Jakarta

December will begin with an Asian flavor for concert goers, as Korean superstar Rain is coming to town for what is promised to be a spectacular concert.

Yes, music lovers – or more precisely, K-Pop enthusiasts – book in Dec. 3 for the concert. We're talking about the phenomenal Jeong "Rain" Ji-hoon. There are many reasons to see this show. The first reason, well, as mentioned above, it's going to be spectacular.

"There will be no lip-synching," promises managing director of promoter W Productions Sean Sudwikatmono. "It won't be like some regular concerts."

And no lip-synching is not the only thing. A two-storey stage measuring 20 times 40 meters, along with giant twin LCD monitors and sophisticated lighting from Korea, promise the audience a great concert. There will also be a water fountain for a unique effect.

"The concert will run for some 2.5 hours – it's quite long," Sean says, hinting that fans won't be disappointed.

Furthermore, he says, there will be no supporting acts. The concert is focused on the 27-year-old entertainer, who rocketed to international fame after starring in the Korean TV series, Full House, in 2004.

"Full House was also very popular in Indonesia, as Rain was."

"That's why we decided to bring him to Jakarta," says Sean, whose company has already brought Taiwanese girl band S.H.E and R&B star David Tao to Jakarta. Besides, he says, "Korean culture is booming in Indonesia."

So, that's another reason for you to enjoy the show. After all, what better way is there to experience "Korean fever" than enjoy a Korean superstar perform live?

According to Sean, Jakarta is the only city in Southeast Asia that Rain will visit on his 2009 Asian tour titled, "Legend of Rainism." Before he arrives in Jakarta, Rain will perform in Seoul, Hong Kong and Japan.

"Rain has performed in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam," Sean explains. "But he has never been to Jakarta."

So, Rain choosing Indonesia as the only country in Southeast Asia he will perform is perhaps another reason to come.

According to Sean, Rain will sing around 20 songs at the concert, which will take place at the Jakarta International Convention Exhibition, Mangga Dua Square, in North Jakarta.

However, he declines to reveal the number of tickets available for sale.

Sean says his company expects audience members aged 15-55 years old from Indonesia and abroad, as Rain has many loyal fans in Korea, Japan and Singapore who attend his concerts.

Rain, who is listed in the TIME Magazine as "The People Who Shape Our World" in 2006, has released five albums in Korea and one in Japan.

Within the next few months, Rain, who is also one of the "Most Beautiful People" according to PEOPLE Magazine in 2007, will expand his career by starring in upcoming movie Ninja Assassin to be screened worldwide.

Are you interested in enjoying this Korean phenomenon?

Festival tickets cost Rp 750,000 or you can pay Rp 1.5 million for a Gold ticket. If you want the best seat and view, the Rp 2 million Platinum ticket, or VIP ticket, costs Rp 3 million.

Source: www.thejakartapost.com
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