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The Chosen One (January 2009)

 

Exclusive Rain Interview

 

Showering his greatness upon the world is Korean pop sensation, Rain. A cross-cultural icon, Time magazine named him one of 2007’s “Most Influential People in the World” while People magazine included him in its “Most Beautiful People” issue. Rain is one of the few artists to generate just as much buzz in Asia as he does in Western markets.

 

With the launch of his latest album, Rainism, Rain is thundering back. With Rain flooding the airwaves, the chart-topping icon is [V]’s Chosen One for the month.

 

In this tell-all chat, the Korean idol opens up about his new album and upcoming projects.

 

You recently released your fifth album, Rainism. What can you tell us about it?

RAIN: Rainism was released two years after my last album, Rain’s World. On this album, I explore many different genres of music with songs like ‘Rainism,’ ‘Love Story,’ and ‘Fresh Woman.’ I hope people will enjoy it!

 

Why did you take so long to release this album?

For the past two years, I was shooting movies such as Ninja Assassin and Speed Racer [directed by The Matrix’s Wachowski Brothers]. So I haven't been around much since I was abroad. Now I'm going to focus on my career as a singer.

 

What was your main goal in making this album?

Above all, I wanted to make cheerful songs. In terms of choreography, I tried to make the performances full of fun. When you watch songs from Rainism through my music videos or my performances, you'll have a much better idea of what went into making this album. I'm sure you’ll enjoy it.

 

The hit single, ‘Love Story,’ has a very dramatic storyline. Can you tell us about this song?

‘Love Story’ is my personal love story. The melody is familiar and easy to listen to. It’s the kind of song that you can sing along to as well. The music video for ‘Love Story’ is a hot topic these days.

 

Why is that?

It’s mainly because the famous Korean actress, Ha Ji-won, who plays the leading lady, draws a lot of attention. I’m so glad that she was part of this music video. She was great to work with. The total length was originally 45 minutes. But you can see the final shorter version on CHANNEL [V] now.

 

We've heard that you're preparing for the Rainism Tour. Where will you be touring and what can we expect?

The title of the tour is ‘The Legend of Rainism.’ I will tour all over Asia starting with Korea next March. Then I will go to all the major Asian cities. Watch out for it in your city. It'll be great!

 

In Ninja Assassin, you play ‘one of the world’s deadliest assassins.’ Tell us about the film.

It was amazing working with the Wachowski Brothers again [directors of the Matrix films and Speed Racer]. You'll experience a whole new dimension of action scenes. The interesting thing about it was that we used Chinese martial arts like Kung Fu because the stunt people trained with Jet Li and Jackie Chan. You'll see a lot of cool action sequences. It’s a lot of fun and it's going to be released this summer [in July].

 

What are your New Year's resolutions for 2009?

In 2009, I'd like to see many new talents emerge from my company. I'm personally training some of them now. When these new artists come out, please show them your love. Ninja Assassin will also be released this year so I hope it'll be successful worldwide. If you guys enjoy the movie, spread the word! And my new album will come out in August, which is around the same time as Ninja Assassin’s release. The new album is a big project so I’m really looking forward to it.

 

Any last words for your Asian fans?

Hi, guys! I love you all, thank you for your support and best wishes, everyone!

 

 

Comments

  • Thank you

    Thanks, channel [V] The Killers rocks my world ;)

    By hstmd Posted Dec 8, 2008, 07:05 PM.

  • ♡_♡

    I love Rain♡

    By yunhwa han Posted Jan 3, 2009, 09:18 AM.

  • thaNk u so much

    yeyy,,tHank Channel V.. i'm Big fans of rain n K-pop.. after Waiting 4 a long time now i can C rain Bcome the chosen 1 in Channel V kamSamida.. Channel [V] Fighting!!

    By milow low Posted Jan 4, 2009, 02:12 AM.

  • Thank Channel V

    World star Rain!! we love ya ^^

    By Ngan Bui Posted Jan 5, 2009, 10:07 PM.

  • Thank you Channel [V]

    Yes! Thank you channel [V] for making RAIN the Chosen One Artist for this month! He is such a multi-talented artist! Love RAIN so much!

    By Ella Sangalang Posted Jan 17, 2009, 06:06 PM.

  • Can it be T-Pain or others?! 0,0

    I love T-Pain,Ne-Yo,Akon, Rihanna n much more. could it be them to be da chosen one?!

    By TyRon Posted Jan 17, 2009, 10:54 PM.

  • Thanks Channel V so much ^^

    Rain is my idol. I'm feel happy when I hear he sing & dance

    By misstram Posted Jan 19, 2009, 05:01 PM.

  • Thanks Channel V so much

    Rain is my idol.I'm feel happy when I hear he sing & see he dance

    By misstram Posted Jan 19, 2009, 05:10 PM.

  • Thanks Channel V

    Rain, you make me crazy~~~ I love Rain sssssssssssooooooo much!!

    By Seulah Posted Jan 20, 2009, 05:47 AM.

  • fantastic fain~

    rain~~ love u~

    By lee hyun hui Posted Jan 20, 2009, 03:34 PM.

  • Thanks Channel V-- Love Rain Fovever

    Hope every month is " Rain- The Chosen One"!! Rain is wonderful in singing, dancing and acting!

    By Ling Posted Jan 20, 2009, 04:48 PM.

  • Thanks Channel V

    I love Rain

    By janee Posted Jan 20, 2009, 10:36 PM.

  • Great news! Rain's come back with V chosen.

    Thank channel V for posting such great his videos, specially Rainism which I have been in love with it ever since that first I heard. I can't wait for the Legend of Rainism and love him.

    By becky loner Posted Jan 21, 2009, 04:23 AM.

  • Great news! Rain's come back with V's chosen

    Thank channel V for posting such great his videos, specially Rainism which I have been in love with it since ever that first I heard. Just Wait for The Legend of Rainism.

    By becky loner Posted Jan 21, 2009, 04:35 AM.

  • Great! Rain's come back with V's chosen.

    Wait for The Legend of Rainism ♥

    By becky loner Posted Jan 21, 2009, 04:37 AM.

  • Rain is the best!! Great!!!!

    I hope to see more about Rain in channel [v]

    By joyce Posted Jan 21, 2009, 01:22 PM.

  • i love rainism

    i bought the korean and asia version and i love both of them . i really love his style in rainism . i watched all his performance for rainismrecently and they're all great . now i'm so exciting for his legend of rainism . finally thanks for channel V chose rain for this month .

    By kay Posted Jan 21, 2009, 03:58 PM.

  • RAIN!!! komawo CHANNEL [V]!!!

    omo...RAIN!!!! kyaaaa....i love him<3 kamsahamnida channel [v]!!!!!

    By najwa camalia heideena Posted Jan 22, 2009, 03:14 PM.

  • Great Great Great Channel [V}

    We always love Rain and channel[V] too. Thanks for choose him the No.1 I thinks you make the best chioce.

    By kanoktip Posted Jan 22, 2009, 08:28 PM.

  • Rainism!!

    You have got to buy this album..it rocks!!!...aja aja BI!!

    By Lupe Posted Jan 25, 2009, 10:36 AM.

  • Rain!!i love ya!!

    Channel V,thank you very muuuccchhh!thanks for choose him the no 1!! I hope to see more about Bi Rain on your channel...!!!=)))

    By Aidana Posted Jan 25, 2009, 08:17 PM.

  • CHANNEL [V] THE BEST CHANNEL EVER

    thanks channel [v] for choosing him as the chosen 1. i'm so glad to see him. it's like he'll debuting soon! it'll be better if u make a documentary for his next world tour concert kamsahamnida!!

    By Sabrina Posted Jan 27, 2009, 10:20 PM.

  • RAin aaaaahhhhkkkkkkk~~

    super HOT , dance so welL ,amazing singer & actor LOVE you!!!best album ever RAiNiSM~

    By Lie Natalia Posted Jan 29, 2009, 01:29 AM.

  • ITS A GOOD CATCH!!

    RAIN IS HOT AT THE MOMENT......BUT I THINK THERE ARE OTHER ASIAN UPCOMING HOTTIES TOO....BIG BANG AND WONDER GIRLS ARE ALSO HOT AT THE MOMENT!!I LURVE WHEN IT POURS(RAIN)!!!!HAHAHA

    By net Posted Feb 9, 2009, 03:40 PM.

  • GO RAINNNN

    <3 <3 <3

    By lucy Posted Mar 26, 2009, 05:05 PM.

  • RAINNNN

    RAIN FIGHTING!!!!

    By double eyy Posted Mar 26, 2009, 09:48 PM.

  • I BELIEVE IN YOU

    Go Rain, I love you! You are the Best!! Be Strong!! Fighting!!

    By Dora Rangel Posted Mar 27, 2009, 03:36 AM.

  • Rain....!!!

    OMG, I LOVE HIM...!!!!!!!! is the perfect boy, cute and handsome, charm and super sweet..!!!! *love* amazing singer and actor AJA AJA FIGHTING! good luck rain!!! (i love you! ^o^)

    By Anna Posted Mar 27, 2009, 09:07 AM.

  • RIAN IS THE BEST~~

    RIAN IS THE BEST~~

    By airain097 Posted Mar 27, 2009, 10:51 AM.

  • Perfect young people

    Yes! Thank you channel [V] for making RAIN the Chosen One Artist for this month! He is such a multi-talented artist! Love RAIN so much! --------------------------------------------- Totally agree with above!

    By mengt Posted Mar 27, 2009, 10:53 AM.

  • Rain , fighting!

    Rain, surport you! Your MV is wonderful. Thanks for Channel V!

    By tonny Posted Mar 27, 2009, 10:59 AM.

  • Rain, ALLEZ! ALLEZ!

    Hi,Rain! Lov e story MV is really wonderful! You are best actor and singer in my eyes! Thanks for Channel V!

    By nsntyy Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:05 AM.

  • Channel V, Thanks!

    THANKS again for Channel V!

    By nsntyy Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:06 AM.

  • Suport you! Rain!

    Long time no hello to Rain. This 5th allum is very good. I like your singing ,dance and play!

    By dfgh Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:11 AM.

  • Thank you channel [V]

    Also say: Thank you channel [V] for making RAIN the Chosen One Artist for this month!

    By tonny Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:14 AM.

  • Rain, Best!

    Rain! Crazy Young People! Magic Young People! Excellent Young People!

    By tonny Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:17 AM.

  • Asia Star, Best WIshes to You!

    Rain, I knew your name only one year ago. But today I want to say, you are the best asia star. Best wishes to you.

    By mengt Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:23 AM.

  • THANKS Channel V!

    THANKS Channel V!

    By mengt Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:25 AM.

  • Rain, Like you very much!

    Rain, good Guy! good MV! good Job!. I like "love story" , "I do", "It's rainning" best!

    By renttyy Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:32 AM.

  • Rain, Like you very much!

    Rain, good Guy! good MV! good Job!. I like "love story" , "I do", "It's rainning" best!

    By renttyy Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:32 AM.

  • THANKS again for Channel V!

    THANKS again for Channel V! Perhaps continue put on " Fresh woman" and 9.12" . THANKS again !

    By renttyy Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:34 AM.

  • Rain, love you!

    Thank you channel [V] for making RAIN the Chosen One Artist for this month! He is such a multi-talented artist! Love RAIN so much! ------------------------------------------------------------- Agree with a bove!

    By reenng Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:39 AM.

  • THANKS Channel V!

    THANKS Channel V!

    By reenng Posted Mar 27, 2009, 11:40 AM.

  • Asia Star, Best WIshes to You!

    Hope every month is " Rain- The Chosen One"!! Rain is wonderful in singing, dancing and acting!

    By 152 Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:20 PM.

  • Asia Star, Best WIshes to You

    I BELIEVE IN YOU Go Rain, I love you! You are the Best!! Be Strong!! Fighting

    By gryty Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:25 PM.

  • THANKS CHANNEL V!!

    Rain, Rain, Rain soaking everything. love this guy...the best artist out there today.

    By kathleen stocker Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:29 PM.

  • RAIN!YOU ARE THE BEST!

    RAIN!YOU ARE THE BEST!

    By Leung Carmen Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:32 PM.

  • Rain, love you

    RAIN!YOU ARE THE BEST

    By 166 Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:43 PM.

  • Rain, love you

    THANKS Channel V!

    By 365 Posted Mar 27, 2009, 12:45 PM.

  • love RAIN!

    Rain's the BEST celebrity ever! full packaged with great dance moves, music, looks, body, personality, acting, dramas, movies and everything about him! aja aja hwaitting! - meri, philippines

    By Mary Padilla Posted Mar 27, 2009, 04:25 PM.

  • VOTE for RAIN!

    Please vote for RAIN in 2009 TIMES Most Influential Persons in EARTH! Go here and click the link: musiclover0394 . multiply . com/journal/item/18 Make sure to put it to 100, and as many as you can! THANK YOU! aja aja hwaitting! please pass!

    By Mary Padilla Posted Mar 27, 2009, 04:26 PM.

  • Rain, we support you forever!

    Rain is the best~~~

    By grace yeh Posted Mar 27, 2009, 06:44 PM.

  • Rain, love you forever!

    Rain, we believe in you.

    By cloud yeh Posted Mar 27, 2009, 06:47 PM.

  • RAIN is back!!!

    thank channel V!!! rain!!! you rock my world!! keep it up oppa! saranghae~! <3

    By maisarah Posted Mar 27, 2009, 07:58 PM.

  • Rain, love you!!

    Rain is best

    By ahnjs Posted Mar 28, 2009, 01:48 AM.

  • Rain is the best

    We believe in Rain and thanks Channel V for supporting Rain to be the best.

    By dghj Posted Mar 28, 2009, 07:04 AM.

  • Rainism, Top-Notch Album! Must Have.

    With Rainism, Rain once again proves he's the king of pop in Asia. And I am sure pretty soon he'll conquer other continents, too. Fighting, Rain!

    By Nicole Win Posted Mar 28, 2009, 07:45 AM.

  • Rain,Keep fighting

    Dear Rain.. You're The Best....I love you ^___________^

    By Jeannie Teng Posted Mar 28, 2009, 09:09 AM.

  • Rain... Keep fighting

    Dear Rain.. You are the best..love you forever !!!

    By Jeannie Teng Posted Mar 28, 2009, 09:12 AM.

  • Rain..Keep fighting

    Rain...I love you forever ^_____^

    By Shine Teng Posted Mar 28, 2009, 10:15 AM.

  • Baby, we still support you 加油!

    I love to see your MV, your show can touching me. 喜歡你的表演, 喜歡你所有 Thanks to all staff of Channel V!! I come from Taiwan

    By kuei-yun, chia Posted Mar 28, 2009, 11:23 AM.

  • Love you ~ RAIN

    We believe in RAIN

    By man Posted Mar 28, 2009, 12:16 PM.

  • Rain, love you

    it enchants to me. Excellent singer and actor

    By rosana garcia Posted Mar 28, 2009, 01:08 PM.

  • I'm your no.1 fan Rain here in Philippines

    I'm thankful to channel v because there to update me about Rain in fact I have picture collections of him and when you've choose him as the chosen one I'm so much happy I got more things to know about him. Thank u very much channel v you rockz

    By jocelyn Posted Mar 28, 2009, 05:17 PM.

  • rain is no.1

    i love rain 4evah!!! i love rain more than any1else!!! i love rain ti'l death!!!! tnx 4 featuring rain!!!!

    By lyka dela cruz Posted Mar 28, 2009, 06:37 PM.

  • Sarang he!!!

    Go Rain Go!!!

    By Aimee Mangondato Posted Mar 29, 2009, 01:26 AM.

  • RAIN!!!

    Sarangheyo!!!

    By Aimee Mangondato Posted Mar 29, 2009, 01:28 AM.

  • Forever ur fan RAINNN!

    Rain , ur theeee besttt! Thanks channel V for making rain The Choosen One! :D <3

    By Yee Yi Xuan Posted Mar 29, 2009, 10:32 AM.

  • THANKS CHANNEL V

    RAIN are the best. By Fiona Leung Posted Mar 29, 2009. 12:50 AM.

    By Fiona Leung Posted Mar 29, 2009, 10:56 AM.

  • i love RAIN..

    rain is so cute...

    By jennilyn Posted Mar 29, 2009, 02:20 PM.

  • MORE POWER!!

    MORE POWER RAIN (BI)!! NEVER LOOSE HOPE!!:D WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU RAIN!!:D ~thanks channelV!!:D

    By Marcelle Posted Mar 29, 2009, 06:18 PM.

  • Rainism is AWESOME!!!

    RAINN!!! I am your new fan from US!! Your album RAINISM is AWeSome!! I LOVE IT!!

    By Kathleen Mercado Posted Mar 29, 2009, 11:36 PM.

  • RAIN!!!!!

    rain!sarangeyo!!!fighting!^_^

    By norhafini shafie Posted Mar 30, 2009, 10:15 AM.

  • Hi !

    you're my idol, Rain

    By hoalon Posted Mar 30, 2009, 11:18 PM.

  • hi rain..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hey i am da from thailand so i like u so much because u my idol rain i looking at u in MV now.....!!!!!!!!

    By yuwathida Posted Mar 31, 2009, 11:34 PM.

  • ola rain

    damn ur so cute rain

    By nicole gene lopez Posted Apr 2, 2009, 06:47 PM.

  • RAIN!!! <3

    thank you!!! i love rain! so hot <3 and his music is always lovely

    By Naomi Pan Posted Apr 2, 2009, 07:19 PM.

  • only Rain

    Thanks for Channel that let Rain be the NO.1. I have loved Rain for five years.He is always my sunshine.Bi,A ZA A ZA FIGHTING!!!

    By liushengtong Posted Apr 4, 2009, 11:15 AM.

  • jung ji hoon

    love rain!

    By sdf Posted Apr 6, 2009, 01:31 PM.

  • please pick whee sung as chosen 1 afte rain

    please play rain's Rainism and please play whee sung's cover song INSomNia ,a cover of Craig David's INsomNia, please please please.......

    By CaSsIoPEia 동아시아 별 Posted Apr 11, 2009, 01:14 PM.

  • RAIN

    l love you

    By sarahey Posted Apr 11, 2009, 03:09 PM.

  • rain

    hope u always play rainism

    By lalaine Posted May 1, 2009, 10:58 AM.

  • RAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

    I'm a Rainsm............................

    By nadya zagita Posted May 3, 2009, 09:36 AM.

  • RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I'M GLAD that rain is the chosen ONE!!! GO RAIN I REALLY LOVE YOU! 

    By mikee Posted May 14, 2009, 09:09 PM.

  • Rain!

    You're dancing very well. I believe in you. I'm come from VIet Nam.

    By phuong Posted May 15, 2009, 08:12 PM.

  • RAIINNN

    SAranghae YO !!! RAIN HWAITINGG

    By _x0xTchoo Posted May 16, 2009, 09:10 AM.

  • ChaneL V

    please...Play korean Music always in CHANEL V coz i like KOREAN Music...T_T"

    By enzaofery Posted May 20, 2009, 08:40 PM.

  • Rain!

    thank you channel V!!!

    By nikki Posted May 28, 2009, 04:54 PM.

  • Yes it's Rain

    wonderful channelV !!!!!!!

    By Wu Posted Jun 11, 2009, 05:51 PM.

  • TVXQ

    Till when can I see 'em on Channel V as The Chosen One huh ~~

    By Nancydrew Posted Jun 11, 2009, 09:53 PM.

  • Yukiko

    I love you!

    By Yukikio Ekawati Posted Jun 20, 2009, 11:40 AM.

  • fighting, My Rain

    I am your forever fan, keep your fighting. You are No.1, Love you so much. WE LOVE RAIN

    By ho Posted Jun 26, 2009, 08:51 PM.

  • RAINISM

    I LOVE RAIN

    By ho Posted Jun 26, 2009, 09:04 PM.

  • amazing...;

    i hope that bi/rain wins more and more titles of the chosen one artist... \

    By chanelwinston10 Posted Jul 2, 2009, 07:25 AM.

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