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Rain: ‘I Have Improved Myself As I Overcome My Weakness’
[2010-04-07]"For eight years after my debut, I have become more mature while I am going through many hardships. I feel that I have finally grown up by experiencing those difficulties. The biggest hardship came from my weakness.”
Actor and singer Rain (Jung Ji Hoon, 28), who will release a special album entitled “Back to the Basics” on April 7, emphasized at a press conference held in Yeouido on April 5 that he is going back to the basics, just like the title of his new album says.
He said, “To live as an entertainer, there are many occasions that I have to control myself and many things that I have to hide from others. I had hard times when I had to overcome the difficulties that came from those things, so that there were some moments that I just wanted to give up my life as an entertainer. These days, I have fallen into the habit of looking at the mirror and hypnotizing myself. I have overcome my weaknesses this way and I feel that I finally become more mature and strong through these processes.”
Even though he has gone back to the mental attitude that he first had at his debut, he has tried to change his music and his image in this new album.
Instead of a splendid performance with dance music, Rain chose a ballad song entitled “Love Song,” which he composed, as the title song of this album. Also, he chose a photograph showing androgynous beauty with bobbed hair and eyelash extensions on the album jacket, instead of a photograph revealing his strong and masculine image, which he tended to use before on album jackets.
Rain said, "You might be surprised that the title song is a ballad. I used to sing dance music as the singer Rain, but I wanted to make a change because I thought that a singer has to show different images to the public as a matter of courtesy. At this time, I wanted to make a comeback with honest music without any decoration. I composed the title song two years ago and I actually have been raring to release this song.”
Rain also chose another of his own songs entitled “Hip Song” as the second single for many fans who are anticipating and looking forward to his dance performances, which have been his trademark. By releasing these two different types of songs in this album, he has a plan to entertain his fans by providing both music and dance performances.
Rain was asked about whether he felt any pressure coming from the K pop industry, which is now dominated by many Idol groups, and he answered, “I think I am right at the center of the Korean pop music industry. I have many senior singers such as Park Jin Young, Yang Hyun Seok, Shin Seung Hoon, and Kim Kun Mo above me and I also do have junior Idol groups behind me. I think that the markets are different. I have to advance to the Asian and American markets and pave the way for many excellent Idol groups to follow my way. I rather want to enjoy this time with other singers and musicians together.”
This year, he will alternately perform both as a singer and an actor. Now, he is seriously considering the right script for a possible drama role this coming autumn among several scripts, including a drama tentatively named “Runaway” written by Chun Sung Il.
In this way, he will actively perform in Korea and at the same time, he also plans to go on overseas tours in Asian countries, including Japan in June. He thinks that Asia is the center of the world and Korea is the very center of Asian culture.
Rain has a more cautious attitude about advancing to the American pop music industry. He said, “When I visited countries in Europe, America, and Asia to promote my movie ‘Ninja Assassin,’ I realized that the world is wide and there are many things to do. Even though it was very painful for me when I had to go on a severe diet for eight months to film the movie, I could earn the new title of action star and introduce myself to many people due to those painful efforts.”
Also, he said, “I am gaining popularity as an actor in America right now, so I think that I have to release an album in America right after I establish my title as an actor when I become more popular in America. If I just release album in the American market without consideration, I would pay dearly. The American market is not a bed of roses. Success is more important than the timing. First of all, I want to establish myself in America as an actor.”
He commented about the current depressed social atmosphere due to the sinking of the combat corvette Cheonan and the late Choi Jin Young’s suicide. He expressed his concerns, “I feel sorry that there are many accidents in society. I hope that everybody tries their best to deliver good news to the families who are waiting for good news.”
Hip Song
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Love Song (English Version)
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<UPDATED>Rain BI back to the basic
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[Apr-07-2010] The Return of the King. All the sound sources in Rain's special album are unveiled
All the sound sources of the songs included in Rain's special album 'Back To The Basic' was unveiled at 12 am on the 7th.
This
album which includes a total of 5 songs, 'The Song To Make You Want To
Stay (another name is 'Love Song'), Hip Song, One, Same, and Love Song
(English ver.), has been made to celebrate his 8th year since his debut,
and has attracted a lot of attention even before the release because it
includes his first ballad song as the title track.
During
a press conference earlier on the 5th, Rain expressed, "My ballad song
'The Song To Make You Want To Stay' has been arranged as the title track
for a major attempt. This song was already made at that time when I was
active with Ranism song."
His powerful dance song 'Hip Song' has been confirmed as his second single, the intense chorus of which is impressive. 'Hip Song' is expected to become as popular as The Song To Make You Want To Stay'.
'One' is the song that has a comfortable melody which is a catchy tune with piano accompaniment of light feeling. 'Same' is a sort of a sweet hip hop song with a medium tempo.
It
feels terrific to enjoy Rain using his different voices, melodies, and
his rhythms, every time he sings each of all the songs. Since
he's had the audience in the palm of his hand with his intense
charisma, expectations are high for what will be his live appearance on
the stage.
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<Info><Eng.trans> The lyric of 'Hip Song' which is Rain's second single for his special album
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Yeah This is hip song right here
ha ha I mean hip song Here we go.
I'll blow my own horn from head to toe.
I'd say I'm due for a change.
I'm a superman who enjoys life.
(I've never done anything like this before)
Everybody sometimes follows along with what I do.
They say I'm not at liberty to decide all the things.
They say I have such a reputation.
(However, there's no problem for me)
This is hip song rock tonight.
Swing your hips.
Regardless of what I do, I'm free from care.
Trust me and follow me as I swing my hips.
(hip song hip song hip song hip song)
This is hip song rock tonight.
Swing your hips.
Regardless of what I do, I'm free from care.
Trust me and follow me as I swing my hips.
(hip song hip song hip song hip song)
Lay back, and clap.
To your heart, clap.
To your hips, clap.
To the left, clap.
Leave the right as it is.
To your lips, clap (this lady)
(I've never done anything like this before)
It's my own heart, It's my own body.
I won't let the sexy girl go so I get a half nelson on her hand.
(However, there's no problem for me)
This is hip song rock tonight.
Swing your hips.
Regardless of what I do, I'm free from care.
Trust me and follow me as I swing my hips.
(hip song hip song hip song hip song)
wow ha ha This is hip song right here
How was it yeah yeah everybody like this.
This is hip song rock tonight.
Swing your hips.
Regardless of what I do, I'm free from care.
Trust me and follow me as I swing my hips.
(hip song hip song hip song hip song)
This is hip song rock tonight.
Swing your hips.
Regardless of what I do, I'm free from care.
Trust me and follow me as I swing my hips.
(hip song hip song hip song hip song)
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[Apr-07-2010]All the songs in Rain's special album are ready to sweep all the online music charts
All the songs included in Rain's special album are ready to sweep all the online music chats.
As
of now, among them, 'Hip Song' is number one, 'The Song To Make You
Want To Stay' (Love Song) is second, 'One' is third, 'Same' is sixth on
Monkey3 music charts. These songs have entered the top 10 even on
Cyworld music charts.
All
but 'The Song To Make You Top Want To Stay' are bringing Rain a great
deal of popularity again after this song hit the number one on all of
the online music charts, being prereleased last 30.
Rain said currently, "My fans might like 'Hip Song' better than others."
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Rain Bi Back To the Basic
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[Apr-07-2010] Rain'll stage his comeback through Mnet's 'Mcountdown' on the 8th
Singer
Rain whose special album 'Back To The Basic' has recently been
released, will stage his comeback as a singer through Mnet TV's music
program 'Mcountdown' on April 8th.
Rain
was originally going to come back to the musical stage through
'Mcountdown' last 1st, but it came to be delayed due to an incident
where the Navy warship sank.
Rain
first staged his comeback through the pre-recording of MBC's 'Show!
Music Core' that was progressed in MBC Dream Center, Ilsan last 3rd, but
since this program will actually be aired on the 10th, one week after
the pre-recording, he'll formally stage his comeback through
'Mcountdown'.
Rain ever
showed his title track 'The Song To Make You Want To Stay' and second
single 'Hip Song' through 'Show! Music Core'. The two songs will be shown even through 'Mcountdown'.
Meanwhile, all the songs in his new album were opened to the public on the online music charts at 12am on the 7th. As
of now, He is showing off his popularity, making all the songs in his
new album get to a top ranking on all of the music charts.
credit to Newsen http://news.nate.com/view/20100407n11419?mid=e0101
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<Info> 2010 Dream Concert on May 22, 2010
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Rain's scheduled to attend 2010 Dream Concert.
Date : at 19:00, on May 22, 2010.
Location : Seoul World Cup Stadium (Sangahm-dong)
Singers : The top singers in Korea, including 20 teams.
Rain, MBLAQ, 'Lee Hyo-Ri', 2PM, Dahbichi, Beast, Wonder Girls, Four Minutes, Kara, Tiara, JeAh, Rainbow an so on.
Tickets will be reserved exclusively through G Market around the middle of April.
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비, 컴백곡에 고등학생 코러스 눈길 (동영상)
컴백 비, '스페셜 앨범' 전곡 10위권 '장악'
타임지 선정 ‘영향력있는 100인’ 투표에 김연아 비 2,3위 질주
비, “‘라디오 스타’ 출연하는 이유는
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07-Apr-10][benamoo]Rain's THANKS TO in his special album, "I dedicate this album to my Cloud who will be with me forever and to the memory of my late mother."
(Rain's THANKS TO printed on the manual inside Rain's special album.)
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THANKS TO
Thank
my father and my sister and my late mother, who are my one and only
family and have silently looked after me. I love all of you.
'Jo Dong-Won' Hyung who has helped me and been my friend since my debut. I love you, Hyung!
President 'Hong Seung-Seong' who has always treated me like his own son.
Director 'Goo Tae-Won' who has been ever the same since my boyhood.
Thank both of you.
'Ock Kuen' Hyung who is a big shot in the advertising world. Thank you.
'Cheol Hoon' Hyung who always understands my mind. I feel safe as long as you stay with me.
'Tae Wan' Hyung, sorry to eat up your time, even though you are enjoying your newly married life. Thank you.
'Seong Tack' Hyung, thank you as always for standing by me in joy and sorrow.
And, our choreography team!
'Soo Bong' Hyung, 'Kyung Ryul' Hyung, 'Jae Hong' Hyung, 'Kyu Sang' Hyung, 'Yong Deock' Hyung, 'Yong Hyun' Hyung. Thank you for your hard work last year, and I appreciate your help and encouragement again this year.
Dear 'Dong Joon' Hyung, I acknowledge that you are better than everyone else as a paparazzi!
Miss 'Young Shil', you've been up at night working. It would be a lot worse if I didn't have the support of friends like you. Thank you!
Miss 'Hyun Young', you're always very busy. I know you have a lot of work.
I want to do you to right your favor somehow.
Cute 'Bo Ram', lets just be friends. Thank you.
'Kyung Ho', let's work together forever, OK? I'm telling you.
Mr. 'Jung Ho' who has left J.Tune Entertainment. Thank you for your helping and your good work during your time with J.Tune Entertainment.
And, thank all the workers for J.Tune Entertainment.
Dear, 'Lee Jae-Yun', thank you again for helping writing whenever I need help.
Director 'Lee Sang-Kyu',
thank you for your doing a good job even though you went to a lot of
trouble to plan music video because my schedule was unexpectedly
changed.
Miss 'Seon Howa', you finally come to get married. I hope you to bring a pretty baby into the world, and thank you.
Dear 'Hye Jeong' who are the same age as I am. I love you. I love 'Yun Jeong' too.
Mr. 'Deock Young' and Mr. 'Han Kyu' who ensure my safety. Thank you.
My friend 'Kwang Min' who will become a super star. Thank you as always for being with me.
I want to thank all of my friends, especially Mr. 'Je Dong', who likes to go climbing and has helped me every time I need a hand.
'Tae Hyun' Hyung who is my emotional anchor,
'Kye Sang' Hyung who has treated me as his own brother,
'Tae Woo' Hyung who just rattles on and on,
'Il Kwon' Hyung and cute 'Yong Bae' Hyung who are far away from me,
'Seung Won' Hyung who hurts too, as if my suffering was his own,
Miss 'Woo Hyun' and Miss 'Yang Young-Sim', both of you had better get married soon,
Nice guy 'Seung Hwi' Hyung,
Miss 'Myung Joo' who is like our mom,
'Seong Hyun' Hyung who is older than I, but seems to be my friend.
'Ho Sang' Hyung who had spent so much time with me.
Please be healthy!
I'd like to see 'Seong Hyun' Hyung, 'Kyo Min' Hyung, 'Sang Jin' Hyung, and Frankie.
Miss 'Yu Jin' who has always asked me to mention her name,
Director 'Park Chan-Wook' who always gives advice about work to me,
My best assistant 'Kim Kyung-Hee' who is a dramatist,
Director 'Pyo Min-Soo' who teaches me an important lesson,
Producer 'Noh Seong-Il' and director 'Jang Jae-Hyuk' and many other staffs who organized the best performances for me last year,
'Yong Se' Hyung and Miss 'Yu Jin' who have been my strength when I'm weak,
and Team leader 'Kim Bo-Joon' who has worked with me over the past four years.
Thank all of you.
Finally, MBLAQ who has been hard at work on your next album, I count on you so don't let me down.
VIP THANKS TO
Vice president 'Lee Mi-Kyung' who treats and loves me like her own son, thank you.
President 'Lee Jae-Hyun' who always looks good, thank you.
President 'Sin Young-Ja' who always watches from the sidelines as my assistant and helps me, thank you.
Dear Mr. 'Choi Young-Soo', thank you for your kindness, and I want to extend my congratulations on the marriage of your daughter.
Miss 'Seong Joo' who always helps me as my assistant, thank you.
'Kye Sang' Hyung, thank you as always for helping me.
Dear 'Han Ye-Seul', thanks to your help, I'm happy to see this MV being completed to my satisfaction. I'm gratedful from the bottom of my heart.
Finally, I dedicate this album to my Cloud who will be with me forever and to the memory of my late mother.
credit to benamoo
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