Rain (entertainer)

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Rain (born Jung Ji-hoon on June 25, 1982) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and music producer. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the K-pop industry and his successful crossover into international markets.

Early Life

Rain was born in Seosan, South Korea. He developed an interest in dancing and singing at a young age. Rain attended Anyang High School of Arts where he honed his skills in dance and performance.

Career

Music

Rain debuted as a solo artist in 2002 with the album Bad Guy. His breakthrough came with his third album, It's Raining (2004), which sold over a million copies in Asia. Rain's music is known for its blend of R&B, hip hop, and pop.

Acting

Rain made his acting debut in the 2003 drama Sang Doo! Let's Go to School. He gained widespread fame for his role in the 2004 drama Full House, which was a major hit across Asia. Rain has also appeared in Hollywood films such as Speed Racer (2008) and Ninja Assassin (2009).

International Success

Rain's international success includes his recognition by Time magazine, which named him one of the "100 Most Influential People" in 2006 and 2011. He has also held successful concerts and tours across Asia, North America, and Europe.

Personal Life

Rain married actress Kim Tae-hee in 2017. The couple has two children. Rain is known for his philanthropic efforts, including donations to various charities and participation in humanitarian activities.

Discography

• Bad Guy (2002)
• How to Avoid the Sun (2003)
• It's Raining (2004)
• Rain's World (2006)
• Rainism (2008)
• Back to the Basic (2010)
• Rain Effect (2014)
• My Life (2017)

Filmography

Television Dramas

• Sang Doo! Let's Go to School (2003)
• Full House (2004)
• A Love to Kill (2005)
• The Fugitive: Plan B (2010)
• My Lovely Girl (2014)
• Welcome 2 Life (2019)

Films

• I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006)
• Speed Racer (2008)
• Ninja Assassin (2009)
• R2B: Return to Base (2012)
• The Prince (2014)
• Uhm Bok-dong (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Rain has received numerous awards throughout his career, including Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and KBS Drama Awards.

See Also

• K-pop
• Hallyu
• List of South Korean actors
• List of South Korean musicians