Rain to Face Reinvestigation for Alleged Embezzlement

Korean singer-actor Rain will be reinvestigated for allegations of embezzlement, prosecutors said yesterday.


The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office said yesterday that it ordered the

Rain Denies Rumors of Dating Jeon Ji-hyeon

Despite the rumors that have been linking two of Korea's hottest stars, the official word is out that 

Rain Impresses Japanese Fans in Tokyo

Korean pop singer Rain wowed Japanese fans last weekend with two encore shows titled ``Legend of Rainism.''

After releasing a special album and completing promotional activity in Korea, the 27-year-old superstar flew to Tokyo and performed at the National Yoyogi Stadium. It was evident at both shows that he is still one of the most popular Korean singers on the island nation.

On Saturday, more than 10,000 fans cheered him on during the two-hour concert, with attendees ranging from six-year-olds to high school and university students to middle-aged housewives and even old ladies who attended hand-in-hand with their grandchildren.

On Sunday, the excited and grateful Rain jumped off the stage, something that was completely unpredictable, and ran to the crowds of fans to shake their hands. Security personnel instantly made their way through the screaming audience to protect anyone from getting hurt and to keep the singer from being mobbed.

Rain sang ``Sad Tango,'' a song that was released as a single in Japan, as an encore, and the cheering grew even louder. When he broke into ``Hip Song'' from his most recent album, the audience sang along to the Korean lyrics.

After the lights went out, fans stayed put, screaming, "Jung Ji-hoon," Rain's Korean name. Even after 30 minutes, the fans refused to leave, continuously shouting the singer's name and waving their glow sticks in the air.

The special concerts were organized as encore performances after Rain put on a show last August in Saitama, Japan. They were scheduled after numerous requests from Japanese fans.

Rain's special album ``Back to the Basic'' surprised adoring fans with yet more hip songs, trendy styles and distinctive dance moves. His latest song, ``Love Song,'' is a soft ballad and has topped music charts both off and online.

Making his debut in 2002, Rain has become one of the most influential singers and actors in Korea. Famous for his sweet smile and chiseled figure, he has become one of the male stars many aspiring singers and actors here look up to.

After filming his first Hollywood action flick, ``Ninja Assassin,'' last year, he has appeared in numerous interviews both here and abroad, including the

Rain Accused of Embezzlement

Korean pop star Rain has been accused of embezzlement.

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday it had opened an investigation into the singer, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, as he was listed among eight people that a 52-year-old man recently filed a petition against for embezzlement.

In the petition, the man, identified only by his surname Lee, claimed he had invested two billion won ($1.79 million) in a fashion firm, J.Tune Creative in 2008, which he claims was owned by Rain, and then sustained significant losses as a result of account book manipulation.

"They cooked the books and embezzled two billion won," the petitioner said in a statement. A prosecutor familiar with the case said, "The investigation is in its early stages."

But the prosecutor did not rule out the possibility of the singer being summoned for questioning, if deemed necessary.

Rain's management agency denied the allegation.

"Rain has nothing to do with the case," J.Tune Entertainment said in a statement. The agency is associated with the fashion company. "Rain was just a model for the company, not a manager."
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‘Comeback’ Rain, “Promoting with Lee Hyori, I really welcome it”

World star Rain talks about his thoughts on doing his singer promotional activities in the same period as singer Lee Hyori.

Rain held his special album release press conference on 5th April at Seoul KT Building, and at the press conference he was quoted saying, “I really welcomed promoting in the same time period as Lee Hyori.”

Rain recently released his special album ‘Back To the Basic’, “This album will be an outpost action to bring me to a larger market.” Into his 8th year since debut, Rain said, “There is only Lee Hyori who had promoted together with me. And recently during the pre-recording of a music show, I didn’t know anyone. Because of Lee Hyori and those I know, I didn’t feel bored.”


Meanwhile, Rain is promoting the song ‘Love Song’ which is doing very well up on various music charts.

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Rain swears off "scary, horrible" dieting

According to Korean media reports, during a recent interview with a television station, South Korean pop singer-dancer-actor, Rain, revealed his strict dietary meals during the filming for his upcoming Hollywood movie, Ninja Assassin. He exclaimed that the meals were "scary, horrible" and "never wants to do it again!"

Talk of his fearful dietary meals instilled so much fear in the performer that he shivers in fear at the mere mention of it. To portray a thinner and leaner body frame for the movie, he started undergoing special training sessions two months before filming began. He faced strict restrictions on his dietary habits and was limited to eating only salmon, chicken breast meat and some nuts.

Although this diet successfully helped Rain to shed 10kg for the movie, the food-lover underwent considerable pain and suffering to attain the weight-loss. "Whenever I think about that period of time, I feel really scared. I do not want to do this again -especially when food is sacred to me. It is too painful to have your diet limited and controlled."

Megan Fox Wants to Date Rain?

Megan Fox was on an Australian Radio Show titled "The Kyle and Jackie O Show" and was asked who she wanted to date next. Megan Fox responded with:

"There's this Korean Justin Timberlake named Rain. And I'm really on this situation right now, I'm trying to fix this up."




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Another new singer to look out for – 16-year-old upcoming star groomed by Rain to debut in July

‘World Star’ Rain will debut a new singer groomed by him in July.

Rain’s company JTunes Entertainment revealed on 4th June, “A new singer groomed by Rain will debut in July.”

This will be the first singer for the company after Rain moved on from JYP Entertainment to set up JTunes Entertainment. According to the representative, the new singer is a 16-year-old female and is currently studying first year at high school.

It was also known that she has completed the all the recording work for her debut album, and is waiting to do the photoshoot to the album jacket and MV filming.

The representative also added, “We have no decided on how she will promote and whether she will stay with her real name. But she had practised for some time, and has real talents and capabilities trained by Rain. She is one who is confident in both her dance and singing.”




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Which of your favorite K-pop stars has the cutest Engrish?

Out of all these stars, who do you think has the most adorable Engrrish?

The Wonder Girls during a concert exercising their great English skills:


Lee Hyori in her hotel room during her old reality show, "Off the Record"


Who knew SHINee's Key spoke English so well? And supposedly his skills are purely based on lessons--he's never lived abroad!


For those who don't know, back during Super Junior's early days they had a show called "Super Junior Full House" that just basically surrounded their new careers and placed 2 exchange students who both spoke English fluently in their house to live with them. While the students were staying there, the SuJu boys took English classes in their home and here are one of the few hilarious results:


After his comeback on Ya Shim Man Man 2, in the first segment, Rain is prompted by Jun Jin to converse with Nich Khun in English. There is an air of awkwardness but it's still very cute... later, Kang Ho Dong is messing with him, Rain responds with a cool phrase:


During a fanclub event in Japan, TVXQ's Micky and Junsu break into some random English before a sports endurance test... clearly, Micky hasn't been tutoring Junsu at all!


Big Bang's G-dragon shows off his "English Slang for Beginners!" skills at MTV VMA Japan Awards:


On their way to the Hollywood Bowl in California, the SS501 boys practice their English during the ride


And last but not least, Shinhwa's Jun Jin and Shin Hye Sung joking around about Jun Jin hitting his knee... Hye Sung speaks surprisingly well!





source: allkpop