Rain reveal Samsung's Olympic Theme Song

To introduce Samsung Electronics' Anycall mobile phone model for the Beijing Olympic Games, singer Rain attended the "Press Conference for Samsung Advertisement Model, Rain" held in Beijing, China on February 21. Fans also had the chance to meet the superstar in person.

At the press conference, Samsung Electronics' Olympic theme song was revealed. The spectacular advertisement in music video format began shooting on February 22. To help Chinese schools improve their gym facilities, Rain also took part in a hand-printing event which will collect proceeds to be used for public welfare by auctioning off the handprints.

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Rain Won 2008 Korea Image Stepping Stone Award!!!

The famous Korean pop star, Rain, will receive his award on February 19 where the award ceremony will be held in the Grand Ballroom of Grand InterContinental Hotel. Rain will also perform during the award ceremony.

Also joining the event will be last year’s awardee, maestro Chung Myung-Hyun, who will perform with violinist Dennis Kim, cellist Song Young Hoon and violist Hung Wei Huang.

“Rain will receive the 2008 Korea Image Stepping Stone Award in recognition of his contribution in promoting a positive image of Korea through his music and acting,” the Corea Image Communication Institute announced last Monday.

Corea Image Communication Institute is a non-profit organization who is responsible and dedicate to promoting Korea internationally.


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Singer Rain grabs leading role in Hollywood film

Rain (center) poses with William Morris Agency vice chief John Mass and his agent.

Rain, Korea’s foremost entertainer recently dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful people, has clinched a leading role in a Hollywood flick scheduled to begin shooting later this year, his U.S. promotion agency said Wednesday (Feb. 13).

"Ninja Assassin," to be directed by James McTeigue, will mark the first time for the 26-old singer and actor, whose real name is Jeong Ji-hoon, to play a leading role in a U.S. movie. He will make his official Hollywood debut in May with a smaller role in "Speed Racer."

"This is such a huge opportunity for me. It seems like a dream," he said at a press conference in Seoul.

Rain emerged as a worldwide star when South Korea’s pop culture, especially its pop music and television dramas, became hugely popular several years ago in Asia and other regions.

Riding on the "Korean Wave," known in Korea as "Hallyu," Rain was named one of the "100 Most Influential People" by Time Magazine in 2006 and one of the "100 Most Beautiful People" a year later by People Magazine.

Rain recently concluded a contract with the William Morris Agency (WMA), a New York-based talent agency that represents entertainers such as Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Russell Crowe.

"We’re a business with a number of artists who are really international artists, and we look at Rain as the same," said John Mass, a WMA vice chief. "He’s not just popular in Korea or Asia, but he’s popular throughout the world."

Rain began his singing career after releasing his first solo album, "Bad Guy," in 2002, a huge success that was followed by other popular albums. He launched his acting career when he starred in the South Korean television drama "Full House" in 2004 and the movie "I’m a Cyborg and That’s Okay" in 2006.

McTeigue co-directed the hit Hollywood film "V for Vendetta" with the Wachowski brothers, who also directed "Speed Racer."

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Is Rain trying to look like Bae Yong Jun?!?

Bae Yong Jun left and Rain(his long lost brother?) is on the right

Rain, appeared to the press at 2pm in Seoul today to announce his upcoming plans, such as being represented by the William Morris Agency (WMA) in USA.

Rain in between J.Tune Entertainment rep.(left) and WMA rep.(right)

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Rain with WMA?!?

Singer and actor Rain is set to launch his career in the United States. He recently signed a contract with William Morris Agency in Hollywood.

Rain's management agency said it has decided to join hands with an internationally renowned agency WMA. The two agencies will hold a press conference at Lotte Hotel in Seoul.

The press conference will be attended by officials from WMA and Warner Brothers and formally announce Rain's activities in the United States, including the opening of 'Speed Racer', a film featuring Rain.

WMA boasts a 100-year-old history, helping legends like Elvis Presely and Marilyn Monroe rise to stardom. It has also discovered actors, writers and directors that eventually took part in hollywood blockbuster films like 'Spiderman 3', 'X-Men' and 'Kill Bill'. In addition, the agency took part in producing and distributing popular TV shows like '24', 'Lost' and 'American Idol'.

International stars like Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Eminem also belong to the WMA.

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deym, he's in the peak of rising to his stardom..Bet he'll gain more fans even more after this especially fans from Europe..