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Rain’s physical and mental fitness and determination to get a job done never ceases to amaze me. The Man is about as stubborn as an ox, and that’s going to get him even further than he already is. Mark my words!
Flight: Close To The Sun is going to be something else. I can’t wait! 😀
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AllKpop 10/7/2011 — by VITALSIGN
Rain discusses his training for upcoming movie, “Soar: Close To The Sun”
On October 7th, Rain took part in his last formal event before his scheduled enlistment in the army. Held at the culture hall at the New World Mall, Rain and his co-stars attended the production conference for his upcoming movie, “Soar: Close to the Sun“.
Rain plays the role of a combat pilot named ‘Jung Taehoon’, a role which requires intensive training to pull off. He had to go through several different tests to ensure the believability of his acting. He joked, “For the seven months during filming, it felt like I was going through actual military training. You can consider the intensity as going through seven extra months of mandatory army service.”
Fortunately, Rain’s stamina and strength helped him pull through the test. Real pilots must go through and pass a 6G gravity test, but Rain endured the test up to 9G. “During the test, my head snapped back and I fainted but I woke up and passed.” Fellow actor Yoon Jun Sang stated, “Normally, when heads snap back, people just faint right away, but Jihoon would get right back up. It was quite the feat.”
Yoon continued, “He’s a great dongseng, and I’m sad to have to see him go off to the army. He’s strong and dependable, as if he’s already been through the army, and I’m glad that he’s receiving so much love for his enlistment. He’s not a world star to us but just a comfortable younger brother.”
Source: Segye Ilbo via Naver
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