Cloud USA

~Cloud Cover by Terri :-}, Managing Editor

On Monday night, while I was visiting with my aunt, I got an e-mail from JiArt, saying that I had been confirmed for a ticket to the Arirang World Peace Festival in D.C., where Rain would be appearing.  I went crazy and told my aunt that I had to get home, to see if I could find a reasonably-priced airline ticket, so that I could get there.  Well, all I can say is all of the stars must have been aligned, because I managed to find a ticket I could afford.  So, I went with it.

It has been a long time since I could make last minute plans for anything, because for the past ten years, I have been taking care of my mother.  Now, though, I don’t have her anymore, and it felt strange.  Still, the possibility of seeing Rain was so exciting.

I left on Tuesday morning and landed in D.C. at 4:00 p.m.  A friend of mine picked me up, and we went straight to the Warner Theater.  When we arrived, the box office was closed.  My heart dropped, but then an Asian lady walked up to the doors.  I asked her if she was the lady giving out tickets for the event the next day.  She replied, “No, but I do have some free floor tickets,” and then she gave me one.  See?  The stars were still aligning…I didn’t expect that to happen!

On the day of the show, I arrived at about 6:15 p.m.  Scorpiola, NYCuckoo and another lady (whose name I can’t recall–if you’re out there reading this, please send us your name!) saw me and came up and asked if I was a Rain fan.  I told them yes—yes I was.  We hugged and greeted each other.  It was obvious that we were all excited to be there.

I asked them where they were sitting, and they said they didn’t know.  They didn’t have any tickets yet.  I said, “Wait a minute,” and I went into the box office and asked one of the ladies there if she had any tickets left.  She gave me three tickets and I gave them to my Cloud sisters.  Then we discovered that their tickets said “Row J” and mine said, “Row Q.”  Well, I knew THAT wasn’t going to work (smile).  So, I went back to the box office and asked the lady if she had any closer tickets than “Row Q.”  She gave me a “Row J” ticket too, so that I could sit with my new friends.  Yes, those stars just kept on working…

The seats were great and really close to the stage.  We could see everything.  Out came Sangchu and a lady who spoke English as our MC’s.  First, came the Korean National Anthem.  Then, a Korean opera singer sang the American National Anthem. It was beautiful.  The rest of the night was filled with more singers, musicians and a fashion show.  The fashion show featured Korea’s historical fashion, which was beautiful.  There were men and women models.  They bowed to each other and then to the audience.  Everyone thought they were so cute.

Now, I’m getting closer to the big moment.  Most of you saw the great videos, so most of you have probably seen Sangchu’s introduction of Rain, right? Well, when those words were spoken, the crowed went wild, and everyone rushed towards the stage.  Of course, I did too.

I really tried to videotape Rain performing.  I really did.  But finally, I just had to put my phone down and watch him perform.  I just had to look at him.  I couldn’t help it.  I needed to see his every movement and facial expression with my own eyes.  My video ended up being about 20 seconds long.  LOL.  So, that’s why I haven’t posted it on the Internet anywhere.

The two songs went fast, and before we knew it, his performance was over and he was saying thank you for inviting him and was walking off of the stage.  I left the theater with stars in my eyes, still not really believing that I had actually seen Rain.  In person!

Those stars, still working in my favor, told me to walk around the corner to the loading dock, to see if anything was happening there.  When I got to the loading dock, no Clouds were around but me.  I saw one man, who appeared to be the driver of the huge Mercedes van he was standing beside.  I asked him if he spoke English, and he said, “A little.”

I asked him if I could wait there to see Rain, and he just nodded his head.  That was good enough for me.  No security was around and so I figured I was good to go. Suddenly, I see Scorpiola and NYCuckoo coming towards me.  As I’m looking at them, they said, “Here he comes!!”  I turned around and there was Rain, walking our way and looking tall and slim and as fine as could be.

All I could do was scream, “Rain!  It’s so great to meet you!  Can you PLEASE take a picture with us?”  He smiled and said, “Sure.”  Ladies, I put my arm around his waist, and as you can see in the picture, I was crazed with excitement.

Right before we took the picture, I showed him the tattoo on the back of my neck, with his name in Hangul (비).  He said, “Wow!  Thank you!”  He also said, “Nice to meet you,” and “You’re welcome” in such perfect English.  His voice was so soft and sexy.

And let’s not even talk about his skin.  It was just as fine as baby’s skin.  There were no marks, no lines—it was just beautiful.  I swear I’m not just saying that because I love Rain.  I’m saying that because it’s really true!  Pictures and videos do him a great deal of justice, but not nearly enough.  He is unbelievably gorgeous in person.

Hongshi, one of his dancers (you all know him), took the picture of us ladies with my camera.  I turned to take a picture of Hongshi too, and I heard Rain tell Scorpiola and NYCuckoo that he remembered them.  They had seen him in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and he remembered their faces. Now, that’s something so cool for them to talk about and remember!

After that, Rain got into the van, and I screamed, “Rain, America loves you and we support you in everything you do!”  The van door closed, and then I was throwing kisses at him as the van was backing out.  He waved at us all the way out of the dock.  So sweet.

Clouds, if you ever meet any idol that you love, you will understand how hard it is in that moment to think of what to say.  I’m so sorry to all of my Cloud USA sisters for not mentioning Cloud USA.  I was simply beside myself.  (LOL.  We get it, Gee. We really do.  :-})

Not in a million years, not even with all of my fantasies, did I ever really think I would actually meet Rain.  But I did!  It happened fast, yes, but it really did happen.  I also met some great Cloud sisters, had a lot of fun, and to top it off, I even met Rain!  This trip was worth every moment and every penny I spent.

Thank you all for your excitement for me, and I hope I’ve done this story justice.

Love ya’ll,

Gee

~ by Cloud USA on May 12, 2013.

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