[ETA Update from Rain] From Stephe’s desk: Please keep JiHoon uplifted with cards and letters.
{*Edited to Add 10/7: Rain’s statement on the air during his Speeding Instinct military radio show on Saturday:
(English Translation: 화니)
[KCM] : Many fans worry about your health. What is the state of your health?
[Rain] : Good. (laughs) I’ve felt pain in my back since {my dancing overtaxed} my strength in my childhood. From time to time as the need arose, I was able to be treated before and after my concerts during my activities as a singer. But I find it difficult to combine my military service with my hectic performance schedule while serving in the army. I think I had a relapse and was taken to the hospital due to my busy schedules. According to some articles I read, I was as good as dead. (laughs) Now I’m in a good condition, and there is nothing to worry about {with} this ailment. I’ll carry out my duty.
So. Calm down out there, and get to writing! 🙂 ^@@^}
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ORIGINAL POST 10/6
An upsetting photo indeed, from Rain’s most recent Consolatory Train performance. But there is something we must all remember. We must.
Rain has been going through this for years after each of his many performances, we just haven’t seen pictures of that until now. His back pain is manageable, started a long time ago, and is sometimes helped by movement. His military training and duties aren’t easy, but he’s powering through it, so we have to keep him lifted up and help him. He’s really depending on us to do that. He has so much more to accomplish, and an even brighter future waiting for him around the corner. He’s just got to stay on his path and get there!
Please stay positive, keep him uplifted in your minds and in your hearts, keep your online Cloud letters and handwritten letters to Rain going strong, and know that NOTHING is going to keep him from his destiny. Baby Boy is okay.
Thanks to vivianbi_taec for sharing her pic with everyone.
Stephe ^@@^
{UPDATE 4/25/2013: Rain is no longer a Corporal. He’s been promoted to Sergeant.}
Sergeant Jung Ji Hoon (Rain)
External Relations Team
Defense Agency for Public Information Services
Zip code: 140-833
Duteopbawi-ro 54-99, Youngsan-gu
Seoul, South Korea
Cloud USA 
I do not know much about Rain getting out of military, but i am sure getting excited. To me it means alot. I guess he never really have time to read these notes but it sure makes me fee like i am somehow close to him. your one and true fan from Finland. Marjo
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Hello there. I am a huge Rain fan and i´m from Finland. Yes Rain has fans here too. I wish him all the best and speedy recovery from his hard 2 years. Love him miss him. Bye!
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Hi, Marjo. 🙂 So glad to hear that Rain has fans in Finland! Thanks for your comment!
Stephe ^@@^
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Welcome, Marjo! So glad Finland is represented!
Terri :-}
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You just do not know how much I relish hearing about Bi Rain everyday!
Thanks for posting Cleveland CLOUD. You can put my given name as the leader–Patricia aka peachi747
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I also have a Back problem too and I know what it is like to be in constant pain. Rain I hope you feel better real soon. Luv you
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Thanks for sharing, I didnt know he had back pain. I am not surprised because the way he dances and moves to perfection for two hours and goes to the floor during performances will ultimately cause injury. Rain please dnt injure yourself, I want to look at you for the rest of my life. Take care of yourself cause I want to see you in movies as well as on stage, and you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. By the way, your rear end looks scrumpious.
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Thanks for sharing Rains address.I will write to him to keep his spirits up.I wear a yellow ribbon to show that I am praying for the safe return of our Angel Warrior.Bright Blessing’s.
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Hi People! I am From Turkey and a huge fan of Rain.So gladto be here 🙂 I wanna send a new year card to him.Is this the latest adress?
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Yes, Elgiz, it is his latest address. Welcome!
Terri :-}
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Hi, Elgiz. Nice to meet you. 🙂 Yes, this is Rain’s latest address in the military. Thanks for supporting him.
(Ooooops! Terri already answered LOL)
Stephe ^@@^
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Thanks for the warm welcome ladies 🙂 I’m gonna send it to him
very soon.
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to write him a later do we write the address in english like you post on top or in hangul letters
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Hi, Ssara. To our knowledge, you should write the address in English so that it can be mailed out from here (the U.S.). They have postal employees who read English over there.
Stephe ^@@^
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Thank you for sharing the message from Rain. I really appreciate that he continues to look after his health. Of course, I knew he was okay, but I was worried, because between his military duties, and the back to back military concerts, that it would be too much. So, when I heard that he was in pain in hospital, I was not surprised. We all know that Rain has had problems with his back for years, but then, many dancers do. I am glad to see that he is pacing himself a bit better now, as no one wants him to hurt himself. We are all proud of you Ji-hoon, and love you with all our heart. Stay healthy and happy and come home safe to us …we are here for you …always!!! ❤
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Oh this man… Sigh. I’m keeping him in my thoughts, as always, and sending him strength by my incredible psychic powers. Lol… Seriously though, I hope the military is taking good care of our guy. Side eyeing them from afar and all that.
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If he can feel it ‘only’ after performing 2 songs… his concerts usually last more than 2 hours… There’ll be another performance 10/8
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from bucharest romania europe I am very interested in what happens to BI and I am honored that I could write something for him to clauds good health I am a Yellow Ribbon
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Hello, Daniela. 🙂 It is a pleasure to meet you! You live in a very beautiful city.
Thanks for your comment. Please make yourself at home here.
Stephe ^@@^
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Welcome, Daniela.
Terri :-}
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Awww It breaks my heart to see this pict. 😦 But we know he’s gonna be alright, he just needs to follow his doctor’s advice, take his medicine and take it easy for a while. I keep Baby in my prayers and hope this bad time goes away fast. Sighhh Almost a year has passed so he’s halfway there. I can’t wait to see him out of the military!
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Yes Stephe! We always have to be positive and think of the good things and they come true! So we have to continue to pray for him and his health! Jung Ji Hoon fighting!
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That picture speaks for itself. My prayers are always with Rain, which I never stopped doing, because what he has is a chronic disease. My prayers are to have strength, not just physical but spiritual. That strength that constantly shows us and makes us be proud of him. Our support and encouragement should be constant, full of love and positivity…. Thanks for this post ♥
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Good post! I will share this too! SInce we can´t hug him in person I think our letters, videos, pictures, all we do, altough he might not see them all, it’s a way to send love and strength his way, so positivism keeps him going! Fighting!! =)
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Thanks for keeping us updated; I am making out a get well card right now and going to mail it
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I’m reposting this in the hopes that it brings some comfort:
I’ve actually read that for back pain, depending on the cause, you have to stay active and keep your core and back muscles strong. If he stops it can actually make his condition worse and cause him even more pain. Also the flexibility he gets from dancing, stretching, etc. is very important as well.
If it’s manageable it’s a good thing. As long as he rests when needed he’ll be okay.
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Maddie, thumbs up!
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(@Maddie27AZ)
THANK FOR LETTING UIS know about i did know that part i am all upset why he still want to keep his fan happy now i know what u mean by you have to stay active and keep your core and back muscles strong…. THANK for point of view not i truly understand why Rain want keep himself active for PASS many yrs maybe that could be part of the doctor advice him as well oh…. i am SORRY i didn’t mean to be upset no reasonable should SLAP myself now~!
and now i feel a lot after u said on here
no matter u do from now i always stand by u and support and should understand him then he know himself more then anybody see outside the picture is…. RIGHT STEPHE ?????????
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Right, Kongsao. Victory sign! 😀
Stephe ^@@^
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@Maddie, I’m a back pain sufferer too. Yes, you’re right, core strength is very important and I know His core is a helluva lot stronger than mine. But stretching is a part of my morning routine before work. It can be managed and I’m sure he will continue to follow doctor’s orders and keep himself in the best condition he possibly can.
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Thank you very much for keeping us in the loop.Rain is in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I haven’t written a fan letter since I was very young. I will be writing one to our beloved Rain. Thanks again for the information and sharing the awesome picture. I know Rain is fighting . We are here at home waiting sending positive thought ,energy and prayer. Fighting Fighting!!!
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Thanks, Jeanie! 🙂 So much!
Stephe ^@@^
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