[Concept Korea] It's Raining (Full) & Talk

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Rain releases the welcome rain of Hanryu in New York Fashion Week

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Rain lent his support to promote Korea's fashion in New York Fashion Week, one of the world's three fashion shows.

Rain appeared on the stage as an invited singer for the opening party of Concept Korea held in NY Public Library last 12th, and his performance with his hit songs, 'It's Raining' and 'Bad Guy', heightened the attendees' excitement.

Hanryu (the Korean Wave) star Rain has been getting high name recognition in USA due to Hollywood movie Ninja Assassin starring him.

During the opening party, there was continuing to cheer from the female attendees whose faces glowed with excitement when Rain showed his typically powerful dance performances.

Source: Daily Hankook
Brief translation credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com

An episode told of Rain during 'Concept Korea' in New York Public Library Aster Hall last 12th

Last Feb.12th, around 640 of the fashion officials were gathered in New York Public Library Aster Hall in order to celebrate 'Concept Korea' which is an event which helps extending the domestic fashion industry's business abroad.

'Concept Korea' where the Korean government showed their will to become a powerful nation in cultures, spending around $1.14 million of the substantial budget, has succeeded in attracting the attention of the public about Korean fashion, however, some more time seems to be needed to reach their intrinsic destination of appearing on the fashion industry and promoting fashion collection features.

Around four fifth of the attendance got out of the hall in only 20 minutes when Rain's performance was finished after a speech for the opening celebration.

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Meanwhile, to this event, New York Times reported, "'Concept Korea' showed that the creativity of Asians is important for the diversity of America."

Source: Joseon.com
Brief translation credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain who attended the opening party of 2010 Concept Korea

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The opening ceremony in New York Public Library Aster Hall on the first day (Feb.12th) of 2010 Concept Korea, was held on a grand scale where there were a lot of celebrities such as prominent members of the US political establishment, the fashion officials, actor Keanu Reeves, model Eva Mendes, soccer player Nakata Hidetosi, Duri Jeong and so on in addition to more than 650 major figures in the art community starting with Chuck Close.

During this opening party, HanRyu Star (the Korean Wave Star) Rain who has been well known even in USA due to movie Ninja Assassin starring him, sang his hit songs 'Bad Guy' and 'It's Raining' with his powerful performance, which made the attendance go absolutely wild.

Source: Yonhap news
Brief translation credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com

[Fan Acct] Rain performed for Concept Korea NY Fashion Week

Rain shown up quite late, around 8:50pm. He didn't like other designers or celebrities coming through red carpet. I believed that this is his choice. I heard that his manager requested the back entrance from security. In fact, this arrangement disappointed a lot of press, such as Channel 4 WNBC and one Chinese channel. (Personally, I don’t get it. This is a very good chance to have more American know you, Rain. Why? JTune, why you have such arrangement)

He didn't see the exhibition which was located on the 1t floor (The Celeste Bartos Forum) at first. He only attended the cocktail party on the 2nd floor. Like the prior news, he performed for all guests. He brought 4 dancers with him (surprised! I guess they came New York one day after than Rain).

The first he sang was "It's Raining", and then danced part of "I'm Coming" steps. After that, he held simple speech, he said "Hello guys, this is Rain, thanks for inviting me and enjoy your party, thanks." Music started again, he sang "Bad Guy". Although I screamed "Rainism", he probably didn't hear me though. He only sang 2 songs. He wore black suit with vest, red striped shirt, light brown with white dots tie, brown shoes, brown belt and sunglasses. He finished the performance, and then left the stage from the back exit immediately.

Then, I think he probably went to see exhibition in secret. So, I went to the exhibition hall on the 1st floor. Hahaha! I was right. Yes, he was there. He took off the jacket and sunglasses. He had a few minutes conversation with the key person. At the time, I wanted to take a picture, he got ready to leave. He turned back and exited in back door again.

At that time, I looked at the front entrance; I found 4 cars waiting outside. So, I think Rain would leave soon. So, I stayed near the front entrance. I heard English Teacher talking to the security. He said "I need a driver waiting for Rain outside". After 2 minutes, Rain came out without sunglasses. He jumped into a white car and left. When he passed by me, I said "BYE Rain". He moved his head but he couldn't find me…haha…It was around 9:30pm.

Rain, I am very happy to you in New York. You performed very well tonight. Happy Lunar New Year!

Fan Account by Cuckoo@NY

Rain performing on stage for Concept Korea

With his splendid performance Rain, who has a lot of hardcore fans even in USA, is capturing the audiences.

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7 young designers (6 teams) who are representatives of Korea made dazzling debuts on the stage of fashion in New York, the fashion capital of the world.

Concept Korea, the Korea Fashion Culture Showroom project arranged by the Korea Ministry of Culture&Sports and the Korea Contents Center, was held in NY Public Library on the night of the 12th. (the local time)

During the opening party to celebrate the event on the day, Rain who is well known in USA due to movie Ninja Assassin starring him, gave a 12 minute performance and was received with enthusiasm by the fashion industry officials.

Source: EDaily & news.nate.com
Brief translation credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com

Korean fashion culture makes a brilliant debut in New York, where Rain has a special performance

Korean fashion culture made a brilliant debut in New York on Feb.12, 2010.

There was Rain's performance to celebrate the opening party of Concept Korea.

Source: Yonhap news
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com