Rain
Rain is one of Korea’s most popular pop stars. Rain is popular with his muscular figure and sizzling dance moves. Besides his successful music career, Rain has achieved decent results in acting as well.
Real name: Jung Ji-Hoon (Jeong Ji-hoon)
English artist name: Rain (translation from Bi)
Korean artist name: Bi (비)
Also known as: Rain
English artist name: Rain (translation from Bi)
Korean artist name: Bi (비)
Also known as: Rain
Nickname Woodi
Date of Birth: June 25, 1982
Place of birth: Seoul (South Korea)
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75kg
Bloodtype: RH+O
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Occupation: Singer, dancer, actor and model, business man
Favorite Maxim: Endless Efforts, Endless endurance, Endless modesty
Specialities: Music, Dance & Peformance are everything in my life
Favorite Genre: R & B, Hip hop, Punky
Favorite Color: White & Black
Close Stars: Gong hyo-jin(actress), Kim tae-woo of god (boy band), Lee gi-chan (singer)
Colours of eyes: Brown
Colours of hairs: Black
Brothers and sisters: younger sister (Hana)
Languages: Korean, English
Education - Currently attending Graduate School at Dan-Kook (Total Art Major)
- Graduated Post modern Art Major, Kyung Hee University
- (private university in Seoul - South Korea)
- Seoul Changseocho -> Sungmunjung -> Anyangyego -> Gyanghidae Poseuteumodeon Eumakgwa Hyuhakjung
Debut with: "Fan Club" 1998
Debut as singer: Rain 24 April, 2002 "Show Music Tank"
Debut music album Bad Guy (2002)
Debut tv series (as actor): Sang Doo! Let's Go To School (2003)
Debut film (as actor): I'm A Cyborg, But That's OK (2006)
First lead role in an Hollywood movie: Ninja Assassin (as Raizo) (2009)
Favorite Sport: Basketball, swimming
Favorite Actor : Charlie Chaplin, Han Seok-Kyu
Favorite Singer/Artist: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Usher, JT, Omarion
Hobbies: Movies, music, collecting shoes and clothes, eating, dancing, singing
Official Homepage: QQ.com http://www.rain.qq.com/ (a official website in China)
Official Mini Homepage: www.cyworld.com/2008rainism (Mini HP on Cyworld)
Rain Biography
Rain started his entertainment career in teenage with boyband Fanclub, but the group didn’t achieve good results and was disbanded.
Rain didn’t want to give up on his music career, and went for lots of auditions before being accepted as a trainee with JYP Entertainment. Rain worked as a backup dancer while learning the skills to become a pop star under the guidance of his singer-boss Park Jin-young.
Rain made his solo debut in 2002 with album “Bad Guy” by using his stage name ‘Rain”. The album was a hit and Rain was rising in fame. It was also in 2002 that he made his acting debut in TV drama “Orange”.
Rain released his 2nd album, “How to Avoid the Sun” in 2003, which was a great hit as well.
Rain’s international breakthrough came in 2004 with popular drama “Full House”, co-starring famous Korean actress Song Hye-kyo. The drama achieved great ratings not just in Korea, but across Asia as well… making Rain an Asia superstar
Following his international fame, Rain held a concert tour in 2005 in Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and ended in New York in early 2006. His exposure in USA has gained notice from Times magazine, which named him as one of the “100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World” for 2006.
Rain made his movie debut in 2006 with “I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK” (co-starring Im Soo-jung) Rain’s performance was well received by critics, but the movie was a box office disappointment.
Rain started his 2nd world tour later in 2006. The tour started well in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and Australia etc. before facing problems in Shanghai; the Shanghai concert has to be postponed indefinitely due to unpredicted circumstances.
Rain’s real trouble however, was in USA and Canada. 5 concerts were planned initially but all of the concerts have to been cancelled for various issues. The worst case happened in Los Angeles where the concert was cancelled just hours before its schedule. Rain and his agencies are currently facing lawsuit from Hawaii’s local promoter over various accusations for cancelling the tour.
Autograph / Signature
Discography
Korean studio albums
Bad Guy (2002)
How to Avoid the Sun (2003)
It's Raining (2004)
Rain's World (2006)
Rainism (2008)
Korean EPs
Back to the Basic (2010)
Japanese studio albums
Eternal Rain (2006)
Collaborations/duets
Perfect interaction/Perfect collaboration with Wang Lee Hom and Lim Jeong Hee
"Cassiopeia" with Lim Jeong Hee
"Man Up" with Omarion
"I Do (Thai version)" with Panadda
"What I Do Once I Have a Lover" with G.NA
2010
MAMA - Best Solo Dance (for Love Song)
MTV Movie Awards: Biggest Badass StarKorea Achievement Award given by the Korean Culture & Content Agency
Green Growth Life Ambassador of South Korea (Lee Da Hae)
Green Planet Movie Awards: Best International Entertainer (Asia), Asian Cultural Ambassador of The Year, One of The Top 10 Most Outstanding Asians in Hollywood
2009
Goodwill Ambassador by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture
Global Publicity Ambassador: City of Seoul[41]
KBS Hit Chart - Top Albums (Top 1) Rainism Recollection
HITO Music Awards Tokyo: Best Asian Pop Song "Rainism"
Asian Television Awards: Hip Korea Discovery Channel (Best Music Program, Best Infotainment Program, Best Cross-Platform Content)
2008
Bonsang Golden Disk Award
Style Icon of the Year
SBS Mutizen Award (Top Song: Rainism)
Korea Image Stepping Stone Award 2008 given by the Korea Image Communication Institute
2007
MTV Asia's 'Artist of the Month' (January)
43rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor for (I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK)
The 59th Berlin Film Festival: Alfred Bauer Prize (I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK)
Berlin Red Carpet Festival: Best Dressed Artist in the Red Carpet
4th Netizen Entertainment Awards: Best Male Singer Award
Hallyu Grand Award
44th DaeJong Film Awards: Overseas Popularity Award
Best Asian Male Artist in Macau, China[50]
People's Most Beautiful People list "First-Time Beauties 2007"
Korean Entertainment Business Association: Star (Music) Award
2007
Mobile Entertainment Awards: Best Male Singer1st Korean Film Awards: Best Actor Award
2006
Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People Who Shape the World Award
Mnet Male Artist Award
Asia TV Awards: Best Movie Style (A Love To Kill)
MKMF Mnet Awards: Best Male Artist Award
SBS Gayo Daejun 2006: Bonsang
RTHK International Pop Poll Award: Top New Actor & Most Sold Asian Albums
IFPI Hong Kong Music Sale Awards: Korea and Japan Music Award
HITO Pop Music Awards: HITO Asian Music Awards
2005
MTV Asia Awards: Favorite Artist Korea
MTV Korea B Awards: Best Single Award
MTV China Awards: CCTV Mandarin Music Honors Award
MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best buzz Asia from Korea
Channel V Best Single Award
Channel V Music Video Awards: Popular Asian Artist
Andre Kim Awards: Best Star
KBS Drama (A Love To Kill) (이 죽일놈의 사랑)
KBS Netizen Award
Korea Cultural Content Grand Prize - Music Section
Virgin Radio Hits 40 Awards: Best Asian Artist Award
Hong Kong Universal Records: Golden Record Award
LA City Hall - Cultural Exchange between Korea and US Awards
2004
KBS Artist of the Year
KBS Best Actor Award
KBS Excellence Award (Full House)
KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award
MBC Top 10 Artist Award
SBS Male Performer of the Year Award
SBS Music Awards: Bonsang & Netizen's Best Popularity Award
SBS Seoul Gayo Award: Bonsang
The Korean Music Awards 2004 - Best Artist of the Year Award
Popularity Award of TV Part (The Baek Sang Arts Grand Award)
KBS Best Couple Award (Song Hye Kyo)
Mnet Music Video Festival: Artist of the Year Award
Mnet Music Video Festival: Song of The Year Award (It's Raining)
Golden Disc Award: Bonsang
Andre Kim Star Awards: Actor Section
The 40th Baek Sang Arts Grand Awards: Popularity Award
2002
MBC Top 10 Artist Award
KBS Music Award: New Artist, Most popular Singer Award by producers
SBS Music Award: New Artist
SBS Seoul Gayo Award: New Artist
Mnet Music Video Festival: New Artist
KMTV Korea Music Award: New Artist
Golden Disc Award: New Artist
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