[10 images][2 clips][article] Rain takes London, Part 1: The Fashion Awards 2016 at Royal Albert Hall. (12/5)

— Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^

Rain next to fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, actress Lee DaHae in a s-w-e-e-t cream studded jacket next to the MCM CVO, and other fashion movers and shakers in this fabulous image inside Royal Albert Hall, posted by VOGUE China [VOGUE服饰与美容] on their Weibo. ^@@^

This prestigious annual event is sponsored by the British Fashion Council and by Swarovski. With Rain being awarded for the past 2 – 3 years as the Asian fashion icon by major magazines and fashion organizations, it makes perfect sense that he would be not only invited to this Red Carpet and ceremony, but put in the promotional trailer as well. Am I right?

TRIVIA: Some of you may recall that the blinged-out outfits for Rain’s 2010 “Love Song” music video were covered with enough Swarovski crystals to buy a car (Rain’s own words)! ^@@^

Clip. (Source credit: http://www.vlive.tv/video/18015 Re-up: onlyone0625)

Clip. (Source credit: Getty Images / Re-up: hung vincet)

Rain and the fabulous Stephanie Lee on The Fashion Awards 2016 Red Carpet. She did such a great job with his interview and Lee DaHae’s as well. Thumbs up! ^@@^ (Credit: mcmworldwide @ Instagram)

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With major fashion mover and shaker Emily Hwang. ^@@^ “Another butterfly moment… lovely to see you again @rain_oppa ❤️” (Credit: emilyhwangofficial @ Instagram)

A very lucky Rain fan! *woot* 😀 ^@@^ (Image credit: m.jimalerighthere @ Instagram)

“I was about cry my face expression tells you everything thank you @rain_oppa for stopping and taking a picture with me because I wouldn’t be able to do it myself 💕💕💕💕✨✨❤️️❤️️I’m dead 😭😭😭😭 #Rain #비 #kpop #legend #thefashionawards #thefashionawards2016 #royalalberthall #MCMLONDON #MCMSTYLE“

Rain shared some shots from inside Royal Albert Hall on his Weibo, in addition to images from when he traveled to London for the event. Nice! ^@@^ (Images credit: RAIN-JIHOON)

Yonhap News 12/2/2016 — by yujeongkr@yna.co.kr

Singer Rain to attend UK Fashion Awards 2016

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) — South Korean singer-actor Rain will walk down the red carpet at a world-prestigious fashion awards show hosted in London, his agency said Friday.

This is the first time an Asian celebrity has been invited to the annual occasion, according to R.A.I.N. Company.

The Fashion Awards is a major award ceremony that honors rising designers and models who made major contributions to the industry throughout the year. This year’s occasion, slated for next Monday, will feature a campaign where all of its profits will be donated to the British Fashion Council Education Foundation, a local charity that offers support to future talents who have the potential to make contributions to the fashion segment.

Last year’s event was graced by global fashion figures, including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham and Lady Gaga.

This year’s lineup will consist of Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Barbara Palvin, and Karlie Kloss.

The ceremony will air live on South Korea’s mobile broadcast application V app.

The singer, whose name is Jung Ji-hoon, shot to fame for his song “It’s Raining,” sweeping Asian charts upon its release in 2004. He has also pursued a career as an actor and producer by starring in Hollywood movies, such as “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin,” as well as launching his own management agency “R.A.I.N. Company” in 2015.

The artist is set to hold a concert in Singapore on Dec. 30.