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Rain is a critically acclaimed South-Korean pop star & actor, blending R&B, hip-hop and electronica.
Rain is a South Korean pop singer and actor who rose to international fame with his critically acclaimed albums. His unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and electronica has earned him multiple awards and made him one of the most successful artists in Korea.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rain is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 25, 1982, Rain was born Jung Ji Hoon in Seoul, South Korea.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album “Bad Guy”</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain releases his debut album “Bad Guy” and becomes one of the most popular artists in South Korea.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Showcase</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain performs at his first international showcase at Tokyo Dome, Japan.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>1st Hollywood Movie Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain stars in his first Hollywood movie, Speed Racer, alongside Emile Hirsch and Christina Ricci.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sold Out Concert at Madison Square Garden</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain holds a sold out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Collaboration with BTS</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain collaborates with BTS on their hit single “On” from their Love Yourself: Tear album.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>1st World Tour</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rain embarks on his 1st world tour visiting cities across Asia, Europe, and North America.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Talented</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rain is a multi-talented singer, dancer, and performer. She’s released multiple albums which have been praised by critics, and she has also starred in numerous television dramas and movies. Her dance moves are iconic and her live performances are always full of energy. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Innovative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rain is an innovator in the music industry. She constantly pushes the boundaries of pop music, often combining various genres such as hip hop, R&B, dance and rock to create something new. She’s also an advocate for female artists in Korea and actively works to promote them. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Charismatic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rain is a charismatic performer who knows how to captivate her audience. She has a unique stage presence that draws people in and her ability to engage her fans makes her one of the most popular Kpop stars in the world.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First K-Pop Act to Perform at the American Music Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rain was the first K-pop act to perform at the American Music Awards in 2006. He performed his hit single "It's Raining" alongside singers T.I. and Jamie Foxx.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pursued Acting Career</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rain began his career as a singer, but soon pursued a career in acting. He has appeared in numerous Korean dramas and films, such as A Love To Kill (2005) and Ninja Assassin (2009).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First South Korean Artist to Hold Concerts in China</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rain was the first South Korean artist to hold concerts in China in 2008. He has since gone on to become one of the most popular K-pop acts in the country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received Several Military Honors</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rain has received several military honors for his service in the South Korean Army, including the National Service Medal, the Order of Military Merit Hwarang, and the Presidential Citation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Featured on Time Magazine's Most Influential People List</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rain has been featured on Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World twice, in 2006 and 2007.</p></div></div>
Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon), a South Korean pop singer, was born on June 25, 1982 and is currently 41 years old. He is best known for his successful acting and singing career, with hits such as "It's Raining" and "Rainism". He has also starred in popular films such as 'Speed Racer' and 'Ninja Assassin'.
