[article][seoul beats] Spotlight: Cloudy with a chance of Rain.
— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
{*Edited to Add 7/7: Seoul Beats writer Fannie has gone back and updated her article with corrected and more detailed information. Huge thanks to her! And big thanks to the fan who gave her the tip. ^@@^}
Although it sports four or five errors, writer Fannie does a pretty good job on this well put together compilation and catch-up piece on Rain. Even we Clouds got a mention. 🙂
At the end, she asks: “Thoughts, readers? Are you as excited as I am for Rain’s impending return to the K-pop scene?” So y’all should mosey on over and answer her! This is your chance to give Rain some love in a decent article thread and show Seoul Beats readers how you feel. ^@@^
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Seoul Beats 7/5/2013 — written by FANNIE
Spotlight: Cloudy With A Chance of Rain
With the recent news of Rain to be discharged from the army on July 10th, we thought that right now — being the calm before the storm — would be a good time to give the low-down on the K-pop megastar, as an introduction for those who may have come into K-pop only after he had vacated the scene, or as a refresher for those who have been patiently awaiting his return.
Rain (real name: Jung Ji-hoon; he also goes by stage name 비 (Bi) — the Korean word for “rain”) is an R&B/pop artist who first started out in JYP Entertainment as a trainee in 2000, impressing JYP with his persistence and his talent, despite having initially been rejected several times due to his looks.
He debuted in 2002 with his first album, Bad Guy, [Stephe’s Note: Rain’s debut album was entitled n001, not Bad Guy. That was the song.] promoting the title track “Bad Guy” off the album, as well as “Handshake.” In 2008, he also performed a tango-version of “Bad Guy” with actress Kim Sun-ah….
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You’re quite welcome Terri, no worries
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Remember the passengers on the Asiana Airlines that landed and crashed due to an onboard fire in your prayers. So sad to hear and see!
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I am so happy that oppa is getting out of the army.
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I just got news that a Asiana Airlines (777) landed and crashed at San Francisco Airport injuries unknown at this point. WOW! The plane departed Seoul, SK.
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What terrible news! Praying for all of the passengers and their loved ones.
Terri :-{
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I sent this to Terri yesterday. Thanks Stephe for posting for all Clouds to read
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Yes, you did, Robin, but I hadn’t had the chance to share it with Stephe yet. (But thank you for the tip.)
Terri :-}
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Kudos to Fannie for partial truthbits! Better late than never–but why half truth? Green monster–JEALOUSY lurks at every article, in the audience and behind their cameras! Rain still reins numero uno in my heart, to hell with the lies and half truth. I’M COMING is central on July 10, 2013!!
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The first day i met Rain (not in person,sadly) it was love at first sight. Sexy, handsome and amazing!
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Ditto! I know the feeling, experienced myself! Good eye candy! Sent from my PANTECH Burst™ on AT&T
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I love seen this today!
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