Collects shoes as a hobby.
His first U.S. concert on Feb 2, 2006 at Manhattan Madison Square Garden Theater (5000 seats) in New Your City sold out immediately so another performance on Feb 3rd was added which also sold out. P. Diddy, JoJo and Omarion appeared with him on stage and Omarion danced to his song Nappun Namja (Bad Guy).
His favorite artists are Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
Made his debut in 2002 with his first album, "Na Bbeun Nam Ja".
Voted as one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine. (2006).
Was a back-dancer for famous Korean artists such as Park Jin Young before he made his debut as an artist.
Close friends included Korean actress Yeong-ae Lee
His mentor was singer/danger/music composer Park Jin Young. In order to become a trainee, Rain had to dance for 5 hours straight.
Lived in poverty, his mother died when he was in his teens.
Featured in the Discovery Channel documentary "Hip Korea" broadcast in 170 countries in 2009.
His first U.S. concert on Feb 2, 2006 at Manhattan Madison Square Garden Theater (5000 seats) in New Your City sold out immediately so another performance on Feb 3rd was added which also sold out. P. Diddy, JoJo and Omarion appeared with him on stage and Omarion danced to his song Nappun Namja (Bad Guy).
His favorite artists are Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
Made his debut in 2002 with his first album, "Na Bbeun Nam Ja".
Voted as one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine. (2006).
Was a back-dancer for famous Korean artists such as Park Jin Young before he made his debut as an artist.
Close friends included Korean actress Yeong-ae Lee
His mentor was singer/danger/music composer Park Jin Young. In order to become a trainee, Rain had to dance for 5 hours straight.
Lived in poverty, his mother died when he was in his teens.
Featured in the Discovery Channel documentary "Hip Korea" broadcast in 170 countries in 2009.