Kim: Rain More Wealthy than JYP

Singer Kim Tae-wu, a close friend of singer Rain, has disclosed the everyday personality of the world renowned superstar.
On the KBS 2TV talk show "Win Win" on Tuesday, Kim was featured guest Rain's "secret guest."

Rain was telling MC Kim Seung-wu that he's strict on himself but generous to others. Kim then asked if he often buy meals for others. Rain said "Yes" but Kim came out onstage at that moment, saying, "I raise objection."

The truth unraveled. Kim, who even skipped greetings, went on to say, "In fact, Rain is wealthier than PD Park Jin-young and Park is always generous to his juniors. He urged Rain to follow suit."

Rain admitted that he is used to people older than him buying him meals. He revealed that Kim never bought him a single meal since the years when he was a member of the band G.O.D.

The MCs then sided with Rain, saying that Kim has nothing to boast about, but the tables turned immediately. Kim explained that he joined the military just after his first solo album failed and his monthly salary was W87,000 at the time and so he really didn't have the money.

Kim said that he tried to curry favor with Rain, calling him "older bro," but Rain in the meantime did not talk to him as he would to a senior (Rain is a year younger than Kim).

Rain defended himself, "I speak comfortably even to a person senior by 15 years. I just follow what others do." The mutual attacks continued.

During the talk show, Rain also talked about how he was acutely depressed when preparing for his Hollywood debut in the U.S. He said he thought of extreme ways out, such as dying in a plane crash. He expressed hidden pain and struggles which built up his world star status.

Writer: Honorary reporter Kim Min-ha
Source: KBS Global