1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 2002-03: Debut
2.2 2004-05: Rise in popularity
2.3 2006-07: Expansion outside Korea
2.3.1 Asia
2.3.2 United States
2.4 2007-09: Rainism and American films
2.5 2010: Return to Korea
2.6 2011: Military service
3 Artistry and Image
Music 3.1
3.1.1 Styles, lyrics and themes
3.1.2 Voice type
Influences 3.1.3
3.2 Image
4 Legal issues and canceled concerts
5 Other activities
5.1 Six to Five
5.2 J. Tune Entertainment
5.3 Humanitarian work
6 Discography
6.1 Korean discography
6.2 Japanese discography
7 Tours
8 Filmography
9 Awards and Nominations
10 References
11 External linksEarly lifeRain spent most of his childhood living with his parents and younger sister, Jung Hanna, near Yonsei University. Despite being an introverted and shy child, he discovered he had a passion for dance when he performed in a talent show for High School. Rain initially had a difficult time balancing dance and academics and received low grades during the beginning of junior high Because of his frequent dance practices. He Decided to follow his passion and attended High School of Arts in where he received his first formal instruction in acting and Was able to continue dancing as well. Rain again found he could not focus on both dance and his studies in acting; Truant he was on several occasions.Rain lost his mother as she struggled with diabetes and died in 2000. Within that same year, Rain was recruited as a trainee for JYP Entertainment, led by recording artist and producer Park Jin-Young. In a CNN interview and also in a Discovery Channel documentary called Discovering Hip Korea, [2] however, he recalled being rejected Repeatedly Because of his looks: "In fact, I was told after one audition that my singing and dancing was great but I did not make it because i did not have double eyelids. " However, he finally got in as producer Park Jin-Young saw his drive and persistence during an audition in roomates Rain Danced for hours non-stop, unlike the usual ten minutes for an audition. [3] [not in citation given] During the early years of training, Rain was a backup dancer. [4]Career2002-03: DebutIn 2002, Jung debuted with the album Bad Guy where he was Introduced to the media through his stage name, Rain. The album's title was "Bad Guy" and was Followed by "Handshake". After his first album, in 2003, he made his television debut in the KBS drama, Sang Doo! Let's Go To School. Following the success of his debut as a singer and actor, Rain released his second album, How to Avoid The Sun, and released the title song "Ways to Avoid the Sun."2004-05: Rise in popularityRain during a performance.In 2004, he starred in the popular drama called Full House with one of Korea's most popular actresses, Song Hye Kyo. The drama had viewer ratings of over 42.7% for every episode. [4] It was broadcasted in various other countries Including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Turkey, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Israel, Cambodia and the United States. His performance in the drama won him the Best Actor Award at the KBS Acting Awards.His third album, It's Raining (2004), sold over 1 million copies in Asia. [5] According to a report by Rain's previous agency JYP Entertainment to the Korea Culture & Content Agency, It's Raining topped the charts in all of the following countries as of December 29, 2005: Japan (100,000 copies), China (500,000 copies), Taiwan (70,000 copies), Thailand (150,000 copies), Indonesia (50,000 copies), and South Korea (154,000 copies), for a combined total of 1,074,000 units sold. [5]Rain then went on his Rainy Day 2005 Tour, starting in Seoul and Followed by Tokyo and Hong Kong. The tickets sold out quickly intervening. [6] the Rainy Day global tour in 2005 sold out over 150,000 seats in 8 cities of the in Korea, China and Japan. His first solo concert in Japan, Entitled Rainy Day Japan held at the Tokyo International Forum all the tickets sold out 30 seconds after going on sale. [4]2006-07: Expansion outside KoreaRain's fourth album, Rain's World, was released in Korea on October 14, 2006.He ACTED in his first movie, I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK, directed by Park Chan-wook. The movie won the Alfred Bauer Award at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival, [7] and was selected as the opening movie for the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Also, Rain was nominated for and won Best New Actor at the 43rd Baeksang Awards. [8]AsiaRain in Bangkok 2007The "Rain's Coming" tour Began on December 15, 2006 at Seoul Olympic Stadium in Seoul and was scheduled to continue through 2007 to the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, United States, and Canada. [9] His tour incorporated the talents of producers and stage designers (such as Jamie King and Roy Bennett) who have been INVOLVED with the concert tours of other artists such as U2, Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Madonna, Britney Spears, and The Rolling Stones. Ticket sales were expected to be over U.S. $ 100 million. [10]Rain released his first Japanese album, Eternal Rain on September 13, 2006. His concert at the Tokyo Dome on May 25, 2007 Attracted nearly 40,000 people. [11] Rain was the first Korean artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome, the largest auditorium in Japan.United StatesIn April 2006, Rain was Mentioned in the Time magazine website article that named the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World." [12] [13] In 2007, Rain topped Time Magazine's online user poll although he was not in the magazine's actual list. [14] He also made it into People's 2007 list of the "Most Beautiful People" in the world.His two-day concert in the United States, Rainy Day New York was marketed and Promoted by the Asian concert production company Live Rainstone. Tickets were sold out within a matter of days and the concerts were held at Madison Square Garden. [15] Rain performed two concert Dates in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 23-24, 2006; the tickets to these concerts sold out within the first week of sales. These concerts were held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.2007-09: Rainism and American filmsRain at Sepang International Circuit F1 2011 post party concert, Malaysia.In 2007, Rain was included on People's Most Beautiful People in its "First-Time Beauties 2007" section. [16] In a press release, Rain stated that he was honored to be on the list, and also Noted that it will be a great boost to his Efforts to raise his public awareness in the United States. [17] Rain was the 2nd highest earning celebrity in Korea for 2007. Also in 2007, Rain topped Time's open online poll: he Defeated Stephen Colbert by 100,000 votes; [18] Colbert jokingly retaliated by producing a parody of Rain's music video for "Ways to Avoid the Sun" called "He's Singin 'In Korean". Stephen Colbert then challenged Rain to a dance-off "or a cuddle-off, or a spoon-off". On May 5, 2008, Rain Appeared in a surprise guest segment at the end of The Colbert Report, and proceeded to engage Colbert in a dance-off on a Dance Dance Revolution machine. [19]On October 16, 2008, Rain released his fifth Korean album, Rainism. Rain released "Love Story", as the first single from the album with the MV starring Korean Actress Ha Ji-Won, Followed shortly by the single, "Rainism". On November 24, 2008, The Commission of Youth Protection judged Rain's album, Rainism, Inappropriate for people under 19 years old Because of the song "Rainism". [20] In "Rainism", the lyrics (translated from Korean) "Trembling inside your shaking body is my magic stick / Feeling the impassable limit of the body shake "were Considered problematic due to their phallic and sexual references. [21] Rain has re-released a" clean version "of" Rainism "shortly after, [22 ] but instead of changing the original album's contents, he has labeled a sticker that deemed "Rainism" Inappropriate for those under 19 years old. [citation needed]In 2008, he ACTED in his first American movie, the Wachowski Brothers-directed Speed Racer, where he played Racer Taejo Togokahn. He made his starring role debut in Ninja Assassin (2009), as the main character Raizo. Ninja Assassin was directed by James McTeigue, and produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers. [23] The project was inspired by the ninja scenes featured from Speed Racer, in roomates Rain had impressed the Wachowskis with his portrayal as a fighter. [24 ] He won the Biggest Badass Award at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards Because of his performance in Ninja Assassin. [25]In October 2009, in support of his 5th album Rainism, Rain kicked off his Asian tour of The Legend of Rainism Tour with two shows at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul on 9 and 10 October. [26] It continued with concerts in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and concluded at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 24-25, 2009.2010: Return to KoreaOn April 6, 2010, Rain released a special mini-album titled Back to Basic Including the singles "Love Song", with the MV starring Korean actress Han Ye-seul and "Hip Song".From late September to early December 2010, Rain starred in the TV drama The Fugitive: Plan B (Korean: 도망자). It was aired on KBS2 and costarred Lee Na-young, and the supporting cast included Lee Jung-jin, Daniel Henney, Yoon Jin-seo and Japanese actors Uehara Takako and Naoto Takanaka.He is listed on the TIME 100 for the second time. [27] In October, Rain Represented Korea and performed at the 7th Asia Song Festival, organized by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange, at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. [28]2011: Military serviceRain performs at a K-pop concert at Kunsan Air Base in September 2012At a press conference for The Fugitive: Plan B on September 27, 2010, Rain stated that he Decided to hold off on his military service until 2011 to study for his masters degree. [29]On September 23, Rain Announced that he would Enlist in the military on October 11. [30] He reported for 21 months of compulsory military service at the 306th Army draft camp in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do province. [31] In 13th March 2012 , he was transferred to the Defense Media Agency of the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. In April he was appointed Honorary Ambassador of Military. [32]Rain will be discharged from the Korean military service 10 July 2013.Artistry and imageRain on the cover of June 2007 issue KoreamMusicStyles, lyrics and themesSince his debut, Rain has primarily been influenced by R & B and pop with "Bad Guy" and "How to Avoid the Sun" being categorized as the former while "Cassiopeia" and "Lack of Space" are closer to the later. By the release of It's Raining, Rain, along with Park Jin-young, Began incorporating hip-hop into his sound beginning with the title track.Early in his career, most of Rain's material was handled by JYP for many years along with other songwriters and sometimes, Rain. After departing JYP Entertainment, Rain Began writing more of his material with other songwriters on J. Tune Entertainment. Thematically, many of Rain's songs deal with the subjects of love and heartbreak in the case of "I Do" and "Love Story." On some occasions, it can be personal ("Can not Used to It", "My Way"), hedonistic ("Rainism", "Touch Ya"), or celebratory ("Hip Song", "Free Way").Voice typeRain's vocal range can be classified in the baritone range. His voice can be described as smooth yet husky [33] in songs such as "Love Story", "Love Song", "Nan" and "I Do." Having been influenced by American R & B, he uses both vibrato and falsetto in many of his songs as well as incorporating into rapping songs like "What's Love." Rain maintains strong stance against lipsyncing during his live performances. [34]InfluencesIn terms of singing and dancing, Rain has been influenced by Michael Jackson, [35] Janet Jackson, [36] Usher and Justin Timberlake. [37]ImageRain is Considered a 'world star' due to his popularity, not only in South Korea and Japan, but throughout Asia, Europe and North America with fans in countries like China, Singapore, Thailand, Canada and United States. Much of his popularity is Attributed to his various acting roles (varying from television like Full House to indie films like I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK to blockbusters like Ninja Assassin). Before landing his role in Speed Racer, he had Expressed the desire to expand beyond the Asian market when he stated in an interview, "The reason I am active in Japan, Hong Kong, China and around Asia is that I want to succeed here and then go even more international ... I would really like to see, is a top Asian artist emerge strongly from the Asian market, and then go on to succeed in the U.S. market. "[38]Rain's appeal to all demographics has made him one of Korea's highest paid celebrities by endorsers with an asking price of $ 1 - 1.5 million USD per endorsement. Over the years, he endorsed brands such as Hyundai, Lotte, KB Card, Pizza Hut, Thailand Mill Dutch dairy company, [39] Chinese pastry Fu Mu Cakes, Pantech, LG Electronics, SK Telecom and Pepsi. [40] Rain has even done songs to tie-in with endorsement deals. "Still Believe" was used as both an ad and a music video for BMW Korea's "Meet the Truth" campaign with appearances by Rain as well as JYP. [41] "Memory In My Hand" and "Any Dream" were used in campaigns for Pantech and Samsung, respectively, in China.With his booming popularity throughout the world, he has been deemed a "cultural ambassador" as he has Represented South Korea in inter-Asian musical events and has Appeared in a Thai published textbook. [42]Legal issues and canceled concertsIn February 2007, Rain and his former management agency JYP Entertainment as well as a concert organizer, Wellmade STAR M Corporation, were Sued over copyright infringement of the stage name "Rain," by the U.S. recording firm Rain Corporation. The company, roomates works with an American band also called "Rain," DEMANDED that Rain drop the English name in the United States. In June 2007, the lawsuit ended Because the Nevada District Court determined there was no evidence indicating that Rain Corporation would suffer any actual harm.On his World 2007 tour, his scheduled concerts in Shanghai, Toronto, San Francisco, and Hawaii were canceled, Followed by the last concert in Los Angeles. The last event at the Staples Center was canceled only two hours prior to opening: Rain's producer blamed the situation on financial problems of the local promoter, while the local promoter blamed Wellmade STAR M calling them too "incompetent to handle the situation." [43 ]On March 19, 2009, a federal jury in Honolulu found that Rain, his former management agency JYP Entertainment, and two other promotion companies were guilty of breaching a contract and defrauding Honolulu promoter Click Entertainment for $ 2 million (originally just over $ 1 million) after the Hawaii concert was canceled and the promoters were not refunded the $ 500,000 licensing fee. [44] Rain and JYP were ordered to pay $ 2.4 million each in punitive damages, $ 1 million for damages related to the fraud, and $ 2.3 million for breach of contract. [45]A separate lawsuit filed by promoters Wellmade STAR M was dismissed by a South Korean court on January 28, 2010. Judge Bae Kwang-Kuk ruled in favor of Rain and blamed the Plaintiff for poor preparations surrounding the canceled U.S. tour. [46]Other activitiesSix to FiveSix to Five was Rain's first clothing line, since it also was his dream up to become a fashion designer. It was Launched on December 23, 2008 and was Followed by a "fashion show-launch party-mini-concert" to introduce "Six to Five". Many stars came to support him, such as Lee Hyori, Kim Suna, Chae-Rim and Girls' Generation's Seohyun. [47] He designs and models the clothing. The label "Six To Five" is described by Rain as the idea of having an extra sense (ie from five senses to six). This label name also is said to represent his birth date, 6/25. The line was discontinued and the on-line mall closed by the end of 2010. [48]J. Tune EntertainmentIn November 2007, Rain told the Korean media that he has left JYP Entertainment and started his own entertainment company, J. Tune Entertainment (formerly known as Rainy Entertainment). He was scheduled to be CEO of the company, but told the media that he still kept in touch with his mentor and long-time trainer Park Jin Young. J. J. Tune Entertainment's subsidiary Tune Camp, MBLAQ debuted, an all-boy group, in October, 2009. Rain actively participates in MBLAQ's music, either composing, writing, producing or choreographing dance routines. [49]In December 2010, Park Jin-Young Announced that J. Tune Entertainment would be merged with JYP Entertainment. [50] It has Become the largest shareholder in J. Tune Entertainment, and it is Viewed as a strategic alliance between the two companies. [51]Humanitarian workFrom 2005 to 2007, Rain donated money to have 50 drinking water wells built and Playgrounds built in Cambodia. He Began taking up causes related to children by participating in the Love Photography Exhibition to help find adoptive parents for children in government care, Donating a percent of his 2006-2007 World Tour concert proceeds to children orphaned by AIDS and participating in the Green Ribbon Hope Walking Campaign to raise funds for prevention and to help find missing children. Due to his work, he was appointed World Vision HIV / AIDS Ambassador. [52] In recent years, Rain has been an advocate for environmental protection going as far as to volunteer in the Taean oil spill cleanup and donate 300 million won for clean water and clothing for the residents in 2008. [53] In 2009, Rain was INVOLVED with MTV EXIT, a campaign against human trafficking in Asia, [54] He presented Traffic: An MTV EXIT Special, a documentary [55] roomates gives insight into the realities of trafficking, addresses the part everyone can play in the issue, and gives information on how people can protect Themselves as well as what people can do to help end exploitation and trafficking. Over the years, he has performed at as well as put together many events and concerts for various charitable causes. [56]DiscographyFurther information: Rain discographyKorean discographyStudio albums
2002: Bad Guy
2003: How to Avoid the Sun
2004: It's Raining
2006: Rain's World
2008: RainismEPs
2010: Back to the BasicRepackaged
2007: Rain's World Repackaged
2009: Rainism RecollectionJapanese discographyStudio albums
2006: Eternal Rain
2008: RainismEPs
2012: Back to the BasicCompilations
2006: Early WorksPhysical Singles
2006: "Sad Tango"
2006: "Free Way"
2006: "Move On"
2006: "I Do"Tours
2005: Rainy Day Tour
2006/07: Rain's Coming World Tour
2009/10: The Legend of Rainism Tour
2011: The Best Show TourFilmographyFilmYear Film Role Notes2006 I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK Park Il-sun 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards
Won - Best New Actor2007 Grand Bell Awards
Won - Overseas Popularity Award59th Berlin Film Festival
Won - Alfred Bauer Prize2008 Speed Racer Taejo Togokahn2009 Ninja Assassin Raizo the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
Won - Biggest Badass Star2012 R2B: Return to Base Captain Jung Tae-YoonTelevisionYear Title Role Notes2002 The King of Disco ParodyOrange Himself Cameo role2003 Run Ma Ma Himself Cameo roleSang Doo! Let's Go to School 'Cha Sang-doo 2003 KBS Drama Awards
Won - Best Male Artist Award
Won - Best New Actor Award
Won - Netizen Actor Award Of The Year
Won - Best Couple (with Gong Hyo Jin)2004 Full House Lee Young-jae 2004 KBS Drama Awards
Won - Popularity Award
Won - Artist Of The Year
Won - Best Actor Award
Won - KBS Excellence Award
Won - Best Couple Award (with Song Hye Kyo)2004 Andre Kim Star Awards
Won - Andre Kim Star Actor Award40th Baeksang Arts Awards
Won - Popularity Award2005 Drama Banjun Himself Cameo roleA Love to Kill Kang Bok-gu 2005 KBS Drama Awards
Won - Popularity Award2006 Asian TV Awards
Won - Best Movie Style2006 RTHK International Pop Poll Awards
Won - Top New Star2010 The Fugitive: Plan B Ji-wooAwards and NominationsFurther information: List of awards received by RainReferences
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^ "Rain Gets Time Off from The Fugitive: Plan B to Deliver a Charity Performance". October 20, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2012.External linksWikimedia Commons has media related to: Rain
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Rain at the Internet Movie DatabaseAwards and achievementsPreceded byIncumbent KBS Music Awards - Best New Artist2002 Succeeded bySe7enPreceded byIncumbent SBS Music Awards - Best New Artist2002 Succeeded bySe7enPreceded byIncumbent 4th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best New Artist2002 Succeeded bySe7enPreceded byIncumbent 17th Golden Disk Awards - Best New Artist2002 Succeeded byBig MamaPreceded byIncumbent 6th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Artist of the Year2004 Succeeded byTVXQPreceded byIncumbent 6th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Album of the Year2004 Succeeded bySG WannabePreceded byIncumbent 6th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Song of the Year2004 Succeeded bySG WannabePreceded byLee Hyori 10th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Dance MusicSucceeded by 2010Hyuna
