[NEWS] MBLAQ, “Rain Avoided Us For 3 Days”

Rain was pissed off and didn’t acknowledge his MBLAQ members’ greetings for 3 whole days.

MBLAQ spilled the beans about their mentor and producer on the upcoming episode of the KBS2 TV variety program, “Star Golden Bell.” The MC, Jeon Hyun-moo asked the newcomers, “There seems to be a scary side to Rain, the producer. Was there a time when he was not?” To this question, the boys replied:

“We trained hard- staying up all night for a month. And one day, Rain sonbae came up to us and said, “Kids, you must be hungry. Let’s go eat.””

[TRANS] Rain’s Interview With 10asia

From turning into a top Korean singer who puts on one of the best performances in the country to becoming a star across all of Asia, then from taking on a supporting role in a film by a popular Hollywood director to landing the leading role. The rising curve representing his career resembles more of a conqueror’s than that of an entertainer’s. But that man, Rain, spoke most frankly about the difficulties in pursuing a career in the United States and the agony and anguish he felt while undergoing training for his new film. It is not weird to expect the superstar to live in a world of his own but our interview revealed he is a 27-year-old standing on the same ground as us and putting in his best effort to overcome one challenge after the other.

[NEWS] Rain Looking Into Several Hollywood Scripts

The doors of Hollywood are continuing to open for Korean superstar Rain who is currently looking through several scripts for his next big screen appearance, according to his agency on Friday.

“He is currently looking at about six scripts but has not reached any sort of decision yet,” an official at J.Tune Entertainment said. “He is taking his time to decide, looking through each one carefully with an open mindset.”

[INFO] Kpop FanClub Membership Numbers

TVXQ’s official fanclub, Cassiopeia, has decreased in numbers:

DBSK: 797 821
Big Bang: 378 859
BoA: 342 848
Lee Hyori: 327 160
SNSD: 285 790
SS501: 278 598
Super Junior: 260 156
2PM: 222 090
Shinhwa: 193 974
Rain: 188 387
Se7en: 162 375
Lee Jun Ki: 136 066
Wonder Girls: 112 823
FT Island: 112 213
SHINee: 107 330

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[PICS] Rain in “Movie Week” Magazine

Rain’s Documentary Scores Multiple Nominations for Asia TV Awards

A documentary about Korean superstar Rain “Hip Korea, Seoul Vibes” has been nominated in four categories at the 14th Asian Television Awards, according to his agency on Friday.

The documentary, which aired worldwide on the Discovery Channel earlier this year, was nominated in the following categories — Best Music Program, Best Infotainment Program, Best Direction and Best Cross-Platform Content, J. Tune Entertainment announced in a press release.

[VIDEO] Rain’s Interview on Fox TV ‘Good Day New York’

[NEWS] Idol Groups May Cause Downfall of ‘Hallyu’

It may not be an exaggeration to say that today’s Korean pop charts are literally “occupied” by boy bands and girl groups such as the Wonder Girls and TVXQ, whose members are in their late teens and early 20s and dance to computerized hip-hop music.

This trend is making it harder than ever to watch sophisticated performances by middle-aged artists on the small screen particularly during primetime hours.

Lim Jin-mo, one of the country’s most influential music critics, said the unbalanced exposure of singers to the media will undermine K-pop’s international competitiveness and eventually devastate the country’s breeding ground for young musical prodigies.

[VIDEO] Rain’s Interview With CNN Talk Asia

[VIDEO] Rain Dancing to MBLAQ’s “Oh Yeah”

[NEWS] Rain Takes Over Times Square Billboard

A billboard of Rain’s new film “Ninja Assassin” has been hung in New York’s Times Square, making him the first Korean to appear on the board for a movie, according to his agency on Friday.

Only Korean companies such as Samsung or LG have been able to advertise themselves in Times Square before.

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[INFO] Mnet Unveils MAMA – Full Nominee List

From 2009, Mnet annual music event MKMF will be changed to Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA).

A live program took place on 23rd October in Seoul Tower and the idea of the new music awards ceremony was revealed. Previously on 16th October, the note “This year there will be no MKMF’ was posted on Mnet’s official homepage, the change of the music ceremony was to give it a new transformation as mentioned by Mnet.

Go under the cut for the nominee list and more details!

[NEWS] Superstars Show Off Their Manly Images in Magazines This November

1. Jang Dong Gun on Cosmopolitan
The charming actor makes all fangirls’ hearts skip a beat! Coming back after a long hiatus, Jang Dong Gun continues to shine in many of Korea’s top magazines with his gentle and manly style.

2. Lee Byung Hun and American Actor Josh Hartnett on Vogue Korea
Appearing on Vogue Korea’s November Issue, the hot Korean and American actors show off their cool images. They have just worked together in the movie “I Come with the Rain.”

[NEWS] Rain to Represent Korea on CNN Special

Asian pop sensation Rain, set to appear on CNN’s “Talk Asia” this week, was invited on the show after being selected as a representative figure of Korea, according to his agency on Monday.

CNN decided that the 27-year-old singer and actor plays a leading role in promoting Korea globally and picked him to appear on the show during this week’s “Eye on South Korea”, a week-long special program focusing on various aspects of the country including its economy and culture, J.Tune Entertainment explained in a press release.

[VIDEO] MBC Section TV: Rain’s Interview in New York (With Translations)

New York, the city of fashion and culture-

-A major department store in New York-

(00:38)
Reporter: What’s the purpose of your visit here?
Rain: I’ve been invited to a world-famous brand event with the promotion of Ninja Assassin.

Reporter: What’s Rain’s chance of succeeding in America? (to the hostess of the event)
The hostess: I think now the Asian era has been before us, Asian stars ought to lead the world, and I’m sure Rain from Korea is the ultimate super star, in addition to, Rain’s decided to become my nephew.

[PICS] Rain at KyungHee University’s 60th Anniversary Concert (16 Oct)

[NEWS] Rain Calls Up JYP After MBLAQ Performance

Korean singer, actor and producer Rain says he “now knows how Park Jin-young feels” after watching his own newcomers MBLAQ perform on stage.

After wrapping up his Seoul performance of the Asian tour “Legend of Rainism”, held at Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on Friday, the singer met with the media to share his thoughts on his first and new boy band.

“I was watching the first performance of MBLAQ from backstage, and I was more nervous than when I was debuting,” the 27-year-old star was quoted as saying. “I thought of Park Jin-young suddenly so I called him.”

[NEWS] Rain to Appear on CNN Talk Show, Answering Questions From Fans

World star Rain will be going on CNN ‘Talk Asia’, and he will be answering questions posted by fans all around the globe.

It was revealed on CNN’s homepage on 2nd October about Rain’s appearing on the talk show, and page “Ask Korean pop star Rain your questions” was set up.

[NEWS] Lee Hyori and Lee SeungGi are #1 Entertainers Netizens Want to Go Back to Hometown With This Chuseok

Singer Lee Hyori and Lee SeungGi are voted the top entertainers Korean netizens want to go back to their hometown with this chuseok.

A survey was done on EduWill (www.eduwill.net) from 14th till 25th September on the question “Who is the entertainment you want to go back to your hometown with this chuseok”.

Go under the cut to see which other entertainments are voted on the survey.