Rain's contract with JYP Ent. expires this October, and he'll enter the army later this year

According to associates of singer Rain, "Rain's contract with his agent JYP Entertainment 'Park Jin Young' (JYP) operates, expires this October before he joins the military. This is to be observed as a result of the first agreement. Rain hasn't yet decided whether to renew or change the agent. He is to enter the army by December at the latest."

Meanwhile, Rain's currently been filming his next movie, and his side says it has not yet decided when he will release his new album or to do artistic work.

Source: Money Today
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain's Flight information today

Rain will return to Korea today, he will take the KE692 Flight to leave Taiwan to korea, and then he will fly to Germany.

Flight time: 2011.05.16
13:25 pm
Korean Air KE 692 - Seoul / Incheon Terminal 1

Rain says that the status of Asian entertainment market compares quite well with that of USA's

Singer Rain has intimated he intends to take Asia for his turf by saying that the status of Asian entertainment market compares quite well with that of USA's.

Through a press conference before his Macau concert as part of his Asia tour on the 14th, Rain said, "Now America is no longer dominant. Many Asian movies and musics have gained incredible popularity in recent years. Asia is even with USA in cultural status now."

After introducing his new movie being shot "Flight : Close up to the Sun", Rain mentioned that he wanted to take action films much more and play romantic roles in TV dramas. But he had no comment on his entering the military reported to be scheduled for the end of this year.

At this press conference which started approximately two and a half hours behind schedule, questions were only subject to advance arrangements by his manager. That's why reporters couldn't ask him about his absence due to his compulsory two-year military service.

His fans who visited the Venetian Macao casino-hotel where his concert was held, expected that Rain could surely keep his position even after leaving the military.

University student Zhao Wenwei said, "His two-year military service could help him become stronger, more manly, making him better, more mature."

Another fan who came over from Shanghai, said, "Though we shall be far apart for two years, he'll be always in my heart. I'll remember him, watching his movies and his past works."

Source: Daily Economy
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain takes civil action against tenant in building

Singer and actor Rain (Jeong Ji-hoon) is taking civil action against the tenant in his building.

He filed for action on the 18th of January against the tenant Mr. Park in his building and the first trial will take place on the 18th of May.

A spokesperson said, "The tenant has not once paid additional taxes and hasn't paid the rent at all since last September". Apparently the contract has also been up since the 31st of March but he hasn't vacated the building.

The tenant moved into Rain's building in 2009 but hasn't been paying the rent, refusing eviction and demanding compensation for his work that got destroyed due to a leak in the building in 2010.

Source: Hancinema

Actor 'Lee Sun Gyun' mentions Rain @ MBC Golden Fishery

★ www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9
-Aired on 5 May, 2011-
-Brief summary-

On MBC TV show program 'Golden fishery' aired on last 4th, actor 'Lee Sun Gyun' gave regular panel members a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what happened in the marriage between actor 'Jang Dong Gun' and actress 'Goh So Young' last time.

'Lee' felt so small when he was in the presence of other famous guests at their wedding ceremony, and it was Rain who caught his attention. He was inwardly excited to see Rain even while a group of guests was being photographed. Lee's entourage of actors whose entrees were served so late that they decided to go to eat pork hocks near the wedding hall.

On the program, Lee said that driving to a restaurant, he had shouted at his colleagues, "Oh, Bi Bi Bi! (Rain).. Did you happen to see Bi greeting me?". At that time, every panelist burst out laughing, including himself.

Source: DC
Video credit: ratoka@youtube.com
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain is mentioned in an interview with 'Chung Myung-whun' who is one of the most famous conductors in the world

** 'Chung Myung-whun' from South Korea is one of the most famous conductors in the world.
-Rain part-
Q: Do you happen to know Korea's trot music and famous singer?
(In this part, the reporter asked him if he knew the most famous singer in Korea, introducing *** called as a national singer)

A: 'Chung Myung-whun' said,

▶ I'm computer-illiterate. I don't even want to do it.
I'm not interested in how the world works.
I read only one English newspaper every day, I like to read the sports and comics.
My day-to-day life is very simple, so my music, family, and my children, have only been a huge part of my life for over 30 years. That's it.
What is the trot? I don't know the famous 'national singer' at all.
However, I know singer Rain.
His relentless practice and persistence is somewhere to the right of classic music.
Becoming the best of all does not happen just by itself.

Source: Daily Economy
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

[Fan Acct] Rain Seen this eveing at Apgujeong MCM Store on 28 April

Rain 刚才出现在狎鸥亭的MCM，在里面选了套衣服，估计晚上会有私人party...

Rain seen earlier at Apgujeong's MCM, he selected sets of clothes inside, he scheduled to attend a private party tonight.

Credit: charlottelulu / rainlegend

The Many Hairstyles of Rain, South Korea's Biggest Pop Star

He has topped the Time 100 "Most Influential" poll for the better part of six years (beating out the Obamas and Kanye West along the way). So who is Rain, and what gives this South Korean actor-singer-model-dancer-designer his secret edge? Turns out it's his hair! Here are his best signature styles.

The Forward Swoosh

While promoting his film, Ninja Assassin, in November 2009, the actor opts for a reverse-windswept look. We like the extra texture and shiny sideburns.

Source: www.realbeauty.com

Rain to give a guest lecture at an university soon

우리 비느 대학교 초청 강의하나봐..그 학생 말로는 교수님 친분으로 부탁해서 온다는데산업경제세미나 라고 학교는 관악구에 있다네..그럼 서울대학?진짜일까? ..우리비느 얼마나 멋지게 강의하는지 보고싶다

It is said Rain is scheduled to give a guest lecture at an university at the invitation of the university's professor he's known for a very long time.

The subject of the seminar is industrial economy.

Given that the university is located in Kowanahck-gu (관악구), I think it's just Seoul National University.

But does it really? Anyway, I can't wait to see what an attractive speaker he is!

Source: 게잡 / DC@gall.dcinside.com
English translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

[Info] Celebrate the 9th anniversary of Rain's debut

We are making a special book to celebrate the 9th anniversary of Rain's debut. Please send cheering messages for "Rain" via raingall twitter (140 characters or less) by April 21th.

Source: twtkr.olleh.com

[Y Star Star news] UAM to which Aisa's top stars including Rain belong, is established

UAM (United Asia Management) has been set up jointly with funding from 6 domestic big management agents such as Kist, SM, JYP and so on where Aisa's top stars belong.

Based on Asia, UAM will play a role as a global agent for artists, managing the production of a business to create the content as well as the systems of online news sources about entertainers.

UAM will be established during April 2011 and will be composed of Asia's top stars such as actor 'Jang Dong Gun', actor 'Hyun Bin', singer 'Boa' and so on, including Rain.

Video Credit: ystarchannel1@youtube.com
English translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain in front of a shop in Apgujung-dong

압구정 러블리 옆 가게 에서 나온 비. 그는 내 남자다.....
Rain who has come out of a shop called 'Lovely' next to ours in Apgujung-dong. He is my man...

Source: http://yfrog.com/h2p43qjj
English translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

KeyEast, SM, YG, JYP & more join forces to establish a new global agency, "United Asia Management"

KeyEast, AMENT, Star J Entertainment, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment will be joining forces to create a huge Asian management agency named 'United Asia Management'!

This joint investment corporate body was created out of an effort to develop an industry that will push 'Hallyu' to 'Asianlyu'. United Asia Management aims to pioneer a global market, and all artists under the six agencies will be under a database system that manages intellectual property rights. A new contents production system will be utilized as well for movies, dramas, and other media. UAM will also be acting as the global agency for artists planning to advance, or currently promoting in, overseas.

On April 8th, the CEO of KeyEast Entertainment, Yang Geun Hwan, stated, "Using the experience each company has in advancing overseas, we will be bringing together each company's business know-hows and network systems as the base for our new agency. We are looking forward to this collaboration in creating a synergistic effect for the advancement of not only Korea's entertainment industry, but Asia as well."

UAM will be officially established as of April 2011, and will be the new home to artists such as Jang Dong Gun, Hyun Bin, Shin Min Ah, Bae Yong Joon, Kim Hyun Joong, BoA, Lee Yeon Hee, Goo Hye Sun, Big Bang, Rain, 2PM, miss A, the Wonder Girls, and many others.

Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver
Credit: Allkpop

[Benamoo fan site Notice] [A special event to celebrate the 9th anniversary of Rain's debut]

Benamoo is now accepting your [fan letters] as gifts for Rain to celebrate the 9 th anniversary of his debut.

The period of your participation in the event will be until 15 April, and please participate in it through benamoo's [공모방 (♤ 나무~이벵/공모(중)): Open Recruitment Room] or through director's email coolparkss@hanmail.net

It would be possible even to participate in it by making a mention through Twitter.

♤ The details of the fan letters - The day when you were utterly infatuated with him / What's he like to you? / Something you want to talk to him about.

♤ The length of the letters - Simple sentence / Long sentence / Poetry / Fan Art (no limit on the materials)

♤ Background on your page - Your pictures / Rain's pictures / Character-driven pictures / Pictures in landscape. (Particularly, high-definition pictures are welcome)

Source: http://twtkr.olleh.com/view.php?long_id=LSYGf
Credit: rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain's old picture is released on Twitter with his posting, "I feel so sorry for what I was such a very determined type of person at an early age."

Singer Rain's picture of the past has been opened to the public.

On his Twitter on April 3rd, Rain posted a picture of himself by saying, "The precious memory in my writing at the age of 16 that I happened to find while I was tidying my room..The writing says, 'There is no way !! Let me try to do my best today.' I feel so sorry for what I was such a very determined type of person at an early age."

This picture arouses netizens' interest because it shows Rain looking so young and fresh and cute while posing for a picture with his friend. They words of encouragement to Rain who strived for his dream of becoming a singer even at the age of 16.

There were their enthusiastic responses to the picture, "I really respect him. What did I do at that age?" "Thank you so much for showing us your old picture." “Please don't be so sad ..Your hard work of the past has made you who you are." "After hatching, you have finally replaced your profile picture!"

Meanwhile, Rain is gearing up to shoot movie 'Red Muffler' with actress 'Shin Se Kyung', 'Lee Jong Seok', 'Lee Ha Na', 'Kim Sung Soo'.

Source: Korean Economy
English translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Ne-Yo lists the K-pop artists he wants to work with

Ne-Yo, the American R&B sensation with a smooth voice, recently came to Korea for a concert. On March 30th, he revealed through his Twitter that he wanted to work with a few Korean artists.

A fan had asked him, "What [sic] are some Asian artists you would like to collaborate with?"

Ne-yo replied, tweeting, "JYP, 2PM, 2AM, RAIN, Jay Park..."

The singer had already met up with Jay Park, since the latter was a special guest for his March 30th concert in Seoul. They also got to hang out together as role models for children who dreamed of becoming musicians.

Who's ready for a collaboration?

Source: Ne-yo's Twitter (@NeYoCompound)
Photo: shockya.com
Credit: Allkpop

[tvN Ent News] Rain comes first place as the star who could bring his future wife great luck, in a survey

-Brief summary-

The reason is, Of course, Rain has a handsome face, and is such a fascinating star actress Megan Fox has also praised, but if there is one quality people love about him, it is just that : He is a real man who has performed good deeds without the knowledge of people, for instance, he had volunteered to make oil spilt Taean come back to life, he had visited his female fan whose days were limited in the hospital to cheer her up, and he's helped identify those who would lose their sights, allowing them to seek treatment, establishing ties with an ophthalmology.

Rain is a global star who has careers in performing at the closing ceremonies of both the Beijing and the Guangzho Olympic Games, and in being honored with the award for Best Badass performer for his role in Ninja assassin at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, so someone who will be his spouse can be the envy of women all over the world.

As a singer and actor, Rain is one of entertainers who get the fattest paychecks in the showbiz, including the advertising world, and his schedules for the year 2014 and 2015 after leaving the military have been set already, so his spouse can feel secure about her future.

Source: 지훈그리기@benamoo
Video Credit: ratoka@.youtube.com
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

Rain ranks first as a muscular idol star from Korea, in a poll of Chinese netizens

Rain ranks first as a muscular idol star from Korea, in a poll of Chinese netizens.

In a poll of Chinese netizens, Rain has ranked first as a muscular idol star from Korea, receiving 374335 votes.

Source: http://www.vdfly.com/article-1573-1.html
Credit: benamoo

Rain's environmental concert hosted by the Chinese Communist Youth Party, was very successful

Video: imnews.imbc.com

Korean singer Rain has been named as an honorary ambassador for a campaign to help prevent desertification arranged by The Chinese Communist Youth Party.

Rain ever appeared on stage to perform even at the closing ceremonies of both the Beijing and the Guangzhou Olympic Games last time.

In China's Beijing on the evening of last Saturday, the temperature was rising for Rain's concert amidst hearty cheers from millions of Chinese young people.

Starting in Beijing, Singer Rain who became an honorary ambassador last March 1st for a movement to help protect the environment by The Chinese Communist Youth Party that has a membership of over 80,000,000, kicked off a Chinese city concert tour, the motor of which is to help the environment, where CJ company has participated in this concert tour as an official sponsor.

One official from the Chinese Communist Youth Party that is leading the drive to keep the Yellow River clean and to prevent desertification all over China, said, "We are so glad Rain has made it at the right time when we've started taking care of the environment. And we believe that many young people from both Korea and China will share the need to protect the environment due to the vibrant image of youth Rain has, that is, so to speak, a morning dew.

As an honorary ambassador for the movement, Rain also performed a campaign song 'Treasure' which embraces the importance of a clean environment during this concert.

The event where Korean people has been chosen as the first honorary ambassador among foreigners, is expected to serve more to solidify the relationship and to expand on cultural interchange between the two countries.

Source: MBC TV
Brief translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com

[Notice from rain-cloud] The recruitment of 8th Cloud membership members has closed +There will be an additional recruitment soon

Hi, we're the 7th term Cloud executive board.

The recruitment of 8th Cloud membership members has closed.

But, there will be an additional recruitment after the ranks of the listed members are upgraded (the work takes a couple of weeks to complete) when the list is checked out.

So if those who didn't join the 8th term Cloud fan club, wait for just a little longer, they can apply for 8th term Cloud membership members during that time.

(We've heard there are many of 7th term Cloud membership members who have lost opportunities of becoming members of the 8th Cloud fan club, so we'll send them text messages in a lump. If there is anyone who hasn't yet joined the 8th Cloud fan club, please let him or her know the information.)

And, we try to start the recruitment of the 8th term fan club's election commission and the election of the 8th term executive board as soon as the ranks are upgraded unless something major comes up.

So, only those who have joined the 8th term fan club within the period of the scheduled time, have the opportunity to elect the 8th term executive board or to run in the election.

But as of yet the schedule for the additional recruitment is unclear, so please frequently visit this site, and check the schedule.

Source: rain-cloud.co.kr
English translation by rain bird@rain-eu.com