Rain
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- Name: Rain
- Hangul: 비
- Real Name: Jung Ji-Hyun (정지훈)
- Birthdate: June 25, 1982
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 184cm
- Blood Type: O
Bio
"Rain" (Real name Ji-hyun Jeongn, born on June, 25 1982 in Seoul) is a male Korean R&B and pop singer. He has become well-known throughout East and Southeast Asia — including Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Mainland China, Vietnam and Thailand.
In April 2006, he was mentioned in the Time magazine magazine website article that named the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World." In 2007, Rain topped Time Magazine's online user poll, although he was not in the magazine's actual list. He also made it into People magazine 2007 list of the "Most Beautiful People" in the world.
Notes
- As the word for 'rain' is different in many languages, he is known by a variety of names. In the West he is known by the English word Rain. In Korea he is known as 비(Bi) (pronounced as the letter B in English), Korean for "rain." In Japan, he is known as ピ (シンガー)|ピ, pronounced pi when using Japanese phonology. In some parts in China, he is sometimes referred to as Yu ("雨"), meaning 'rain.'
- Rain will serve his 21 month military service starting on October 11, 2011.
Actor
Movies
- Soar Into The Sun | Bisang: Taeyangkakkayi (2011) - Tae-Yoon (fighter pilot)
- Awaken The Dragon (2010)
- Ninja Assassin (2009)
- Speed Racer (2008)
- I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006)
TV Dramas
- The Fugitive: Plan B | Domangja (KBS2 / 2010) - Ji Woo
- A Love to Kill | jukilnomui sarang (KBS2 / 2005) - Kang Bok-Gu
- Full House | Poolha wooseu (KBS2 / 2004) - Lee Young-Jae
- Sangdoo, Let's Go to School! | Sangduya, Hakgyogaja! (KBS2 / 2003) - Cha Sang-Doo
Musician
Album
- Vol. 5 - Rainism (2008)
- Rain's World (2006)
- It's Raining (2005)
- How To Avoid The Sun (2003)
- Bad Guy (2002)
Music Video "Rainism"
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Rain's South Korean "Ninja Assassin" Press Conference
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Sathrain Says:
Feb 14 2012 10:58 am
My Idol :)
elif Says:
Jan 18 2012 5:46 pm
i'd like him not to do anything but acting he's not a good singer or dancer. but he wants to be good in anything. that's not realistic.
putri ananda Says:
Sep 23 2011 6:24 am
i love u rain.. you are the best... you are my spirit.. :D
perly Says:
Apr 05 2011 8:53 am
hey!! I loved this one as much as every other masterpiece of Mr. Jung Ji Hoon. Hope and wish him all the very best to do better in his life and always prosper in his profession. Loads of love......
nieda Says:
Jan 18 2011 10:27 pm
Hai Rain ! you very section & Handsome.succeed Rain. Miss you ;)
shafinaz arshad Says:
Jan 18 2011 1:20 pm
Hey I m from Malaysia. I m impatient now for waiting your next album. I still training for Rainism dance routine. I love you so much and I wish all the best for your military training.
How could this writer not mention Malaysia country in this ensiclopedia aka wikipedia cuz Rain are very popular here.
Jung Ji Hoon oppa, SARANGHAEYO!!!....
sarah Says:
Jan 07 2011 3:12 am
I saw you in Guriella interview. you hug people kindly. You are the best actor. You are very nice & funny. I hadn't ever seen nice actor like you. There are many nice actors but you are the BEST. You are very kind & charming & cute. People must love you so much. How can people don't like STAR like you?
Drey Says:
Nov 27 2010 8:27 pm
hey , im a fan of you . i really love your acting on Fugitive plan b . anyway , do your best
wiwiw Says:
Oct 03 2010 1:09 am
:) cool it's you ...
p Says:
Oct 01 2010 2:33 am
I love you. You are the best. I wish you success in Fugitive & your future dramas & movies.
Alex Says:
Sep 09 2010 11:44 am
I hate this guy. Like to show off his body too much which his six pack is not even that good. I have better six pack than him and i still don't like to show if off.
It's Rain-bow! Says:
Aug 19 2010 9:57 pm
He is such a humble person!
Nopi Says:
Jan 20 2010 4:55 am
For adding Good Luck
Nopi Says:
Jan 20 2010 4:52 am
You are a good man, Charismatic, A principle one, do what you wanna do,..
if in Bahasa BERKARAKTER...
Mitzmin Says:
Jan 17 2010 4:11 am
Acts reaaaaaaaally well and is absolutely beautifuuuul. I loved him in " I'm a cyborg but that's ok"
yamapinhie Says:
Jul 09 2009 5:18 am
i LOVE Rain... especially in Full House with Song hye kyo.. the best LOVE TEAM EVER.!!
LUCIA Says:
Jul 08 2009 11:49 am
Rain is so handsome,hot and nice at the same time!! rain go to Italy. I'll awaint you. Rain vieni presto in Italia ci sono tanti fan qui da noi!! Baci!
Merribeth Says:
Jun 15 2009 9:52 pm
RAIN!! Woot! You're my favorite actor in like the whole world! XD ^^. So glad you'll be filming Full House 2 with Song! You 2 make a wonderful couple! :D
straubi Says:
Apr 16 2009 3:05 pm
i'm from germany, too.
i like it, to see him act in dramas or movies.
so i hope, i can see him more.
i have already seen "speed racer" and he was wonderful.
i'm looking forward to "ninja assassin" and hope, that someday we can see him in germany for a concert.
i really support him.
greetings from germany
=^.^=
tansche Says:
Mar 08 2009 11:24 am
hi from germany, i love him as an actor , model and singer^^ i'm looking forward to his next movie ninja assassin , lets support him together
PRIYANKA Says:
Feb 18 2009 11:47 am
HIIIIIIII,,,,,,I M PRIYANKA. I REALLY LIKE THE WAY U R. I"M YOUR'S BIGGEST FAN IN INDIA. DID YOU EVER SAW INDIA? U R SO CUTE SMART AND INTELLIGENT TOO..................GOOD LUCK .... JI-HYUN JEONGN
Emine Says:
Sep 09 2008 7:19 am
Hey!!I really wish that this is the most interesting of in the new drama Full House season 2 is very much!They are great in season one!The best Full House Couple!I can it for season 2!I really hope you find ur true love in this season!!!!Good Job
archana Says:
Aug 19 2008 3:38 am
u are too cute !!!!!!111111111