— Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Looks like a My Lovely Girl 4-disk DVD box set is going on sale in Japan come August 4. Nice! One place in particular is here, HMV Online. (Images source: HMV Japan / courtesy of Scorpiola)
[17 images][2 Eng trans] Rain check. (Of My Lovely Girl, Lotte, CDL, and CEO Yang’s restaurant launch party.)
•June 17, 2015 • Leave a Comment[11 images] Mentholatum check.
•June 17, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
The latest posted by the official Mentholatum China micro-blog on Weibo and on weixin.com, June 5 – 15.
[21 images][克拉恋人] Diamond Lover check. (Including a producer of the show, I think.)
•June 17, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain’s new Chinese TV drama has an official Weibo account, 电视剧-克拉恋人 (Drama-Diamond Lover). You can access it HERE. (There’s also an unofficial Weibo account here, that I’m thinking is run by fans. Cool!^^) ^@@^
From a production POV… (Source: Lii小婕 @weibo)
Images posted by Liu Yang (国影刘阳) on his Weibo on 6/14. I believe he is a Diamond Lover producer based in Guangzhou, and his post refers to the drama premiering on Zhejiang and Anhui Satellite TV on July 22 in China, as has been reported. ^@@^
Woman problems. *sigh* ^@@^
[49 images][LOVO] Rain check. (Including the cutest frig magnets ever, and Lovo Rain about town.)
•June 17, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
LOVO has an official Weibo account. You can visit it HERE. The official LOVO & Tuzki Weibo is HERE. ^@@^
[CF][HD] Rain’s new 30sec commercial spot for Luolai (罗莱家纺) LOVO-Home. (6/9)
•June 9, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
We all knew it was coming when those “making of” photos hit the Internet, right? So, here it is. Finally! ^@@^
(CF and images source: mp.weixin.qq.com / Courtesy of terry820625 @YT.)
[info][events] Guess whose birthday is coming up in 2 weeks and 2 days? (Pssst… Rain’s.)
•June 9, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Dear 9th Clouds, Rain Clouds, and Rain fans…
I’m sure I didn’t have to tell many of you that Rain’s birthday is on June 25, did I? Of course not. 🙂
Terri and I were actually considering doing a Cloud USA charity event for it this year, but time constraints have proven too great, so we’ll save it for 2016. Which is fine, because The Cloud (Rain’s Official Fan Community in Korea, of which we are a part) and the Japanese Cloud (Rain Japan Official) are already making plans for the day this year…
[PV][fan cam] Rain for Lotte, at his fan meeting in Seoul… one more time. (4/25)
•June 7, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
From Rain’s Japanese fan meet in Seoul on April 25, sponsor Lotte Hotels & Resorts promotional video. We put it up before in a compilation post, but geez… it’s so gorgeous, I think it needs its own post. Breathtaking. 🙂
HUGE thanks to the fan cammer. Clouds and fans owe you! ❤
(Credit: ino5301)
[Cloud USA video] One.
•June 7, 2015 • Leave a Comment^@@^ (Credit and edit: JJ @Cloud USA / Jess MK / Rainthetreasure / CloudUSAChannel @YT. Music: Ed Sheeran, “One”. PLEASE support the artist. Thank you!)
Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for June 2015.
•June 7, 2015 • 1 CommentThis month’s themes are Rain sponsor MENtholatum Professional Skincare for Men, Rain sponsor LAviva Fruit Iced Tea, the RAIN The Best Show national tour, and Rain’s birthday coming up on June 25. They look better centered” or “filled”, but please feel free to display them however you like.
Just right-CLICK and save them to your hard-drive. Enjoy. 🙂 ^@@^
(1400 x 800. Month. Cloud USA Forum mod Merrick.)
(876 x 960. Month. Cloud USA YouTube mod Jess/Rainthetreasure.)
Continue reading ‘Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for June 2015.’
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHE!
•June 5, 2015 • 18 Comments
Oops. Sorry. Was I yelling? Good. Because I want Clouds all over the world to hear me.
Everybody, today is an extremely special day. Yes, it is. For today is the day that Stephe, my dearest and best friend, becomes one year older.
Stephe,
I really wanted to create another birthday video for you this year. Unfortunately, my schedule didn’t allow me the time to do that.
SO.
I looked around on YouTube, and after MANY hours of searching (clears throat), I finally found this lovely little treasure…
[10 images] MCM Korea adds Rain in New York SoHo album on Facebook. (6/4)
•June 4, 2015 • 1 Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Just too awesome. Some marvelous-looking pics indeed! Not to stir the pot or anything, but… they look clearer and crisper than Vogue China‘s, ya heard me? Why is that? *shrug* 🙂
(Images credit: MCM Korea)
Continue reading ‘[10 images] MCM Korea adds Rain in New York SoHo album on Facebook. (6/4)’
[blast from the past][clip][Eng subs] Instagrams abound: Looking back on The Fugitive: Plan B cast party. (2010)
•June 4, 2015 • 2 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
*Edited to add 6/5/2015: As I understand it, Eun Kyoung was a production staffer for the TV drama. Thanks to Sonya for that information. 🙂
(Image credit: eun0551 @ IG)
This young lady named Eun Kyoung really made my day with this CUTE picture of herself and Rain that she posted on Instagram on 5/28.
This was from the good ol’ days, December 2010, when Cloud USA was just a wee babe (almost a year old). The Fugitive: Plan B had just finished filming and the cast party was in full swing. Everybody went all bundled up in parkas, beanies, and such because it was brrrrrrrr freezing outside in Seoul. Even though Rain was all covered up in black, I really liked the look on him. He had that “ageless” thing going on as well. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your photo with Rain’s fans, Eun Kyoung. ❤
Stephe @ cloudusa.wordpress.com / CloudUSA.org
You can see more Fugitive cast party images in our previous posts:
» [clip] Rain on KBS YunYeGaJunGye news: The making of The Fugitive Plan B, and its farewell party.
Star Date report on last day Fugitive filming and wrap party. (Source: KBS World TV @YT.)
(Lee Jung Jin, Rain, and Lee Na Young. Caps by Cloud USA)
Mrs. Won Bin!!! So happy for Lee Na Young and her new hubby. ❤
[4 images][乐维饮冰果茶] LAviva Fruit Ice Tea check.
•June 4, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain sponsor LAviva has an official website. You can visit it HERE. ^@@^
Freshly squeezed imagery recently posted by the official LAviva micro-blog on Weibo. (5/29, 6/2, and 6/4)
Continue reading ‘[4 images][乐维饮冰果茶] LAviva Fruit Ice Tea check.’
[25 images][LOVO] Rain check. (Including CF filming on the set.)
•June 4, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
LOVO has an official Weibo account. You can visit it HERE. ^@@^
Rain event ads larger than life! Posted on the official LOVO Weibo today, 6/4. (Images credited as tagged)
Continue reading ‘[25 images][LOVO] Rain check. (Including CF filming on the set.)’
[15 images][9 GIFs][克拉恋人] Diamond Lover check.
•June 4, 2015 • 1 Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain’s new Chinese TV drama has an official Weibo account, 电视剧-克拉恋人 (Drama-Diamond Lover). You can access it HERE. (There’s also an unofficial Weibo account here, that I’m thinking is run by fans. Cool!^^) ^@@^
Episode stills. (Source credit: 克拉恋人rain唐嫣)
Continue reading ‘[15 images][9 GIFs][克拉恋人] Diamond Lover check.’
[5 images] Rain check.
•June 4, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
What does a world star wear to his fan meet? Why, classic Versace, of course. 🙂 (Credit: lingshyu66 @ Weibo / Source: Rainとkumianのスペース)
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[8 images] MENtholatum check.
•June 4, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
It is still Raining in Chinese subways and mass transit stations, and the deluge shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Here’s to 4 going on 5 straight years of RAINtholatum, folks! 🙂
(Images: niko515 @ Weibo, 5/31)
[3 images] Instagrams and Tweets abound: 비 wants you to see…
•June 4, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
…that he loved being in that gorgeous petaled garden at Maison Ladurée patisserie in Soho, New York.
(Image source credit: rain_oppa @Instagram, 29rain @ Twitter, 5/27/2015.)
“Flower garden…”
Continue reading ‘[3 images] Instagrams and Tweets abound: 비 wants you to see…’
[video][message][LOVO] Rain check: I Lovo You. (5/27)
•May 27, 2015 • 1 Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Wish I could partake of these shopping events… Wahhh ㅜ_ㅜ ^@@^ (Source credit: Luolai Lovo @ weibo / @ taobao / Courtesy of ratoka)
(Captures source: RAIN☆ANGEL)
[featured CF] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 5/26 — 6/23.
•May 27, 2015 • 6 Comments
(Getting his hair “did” for his Rain’s Coming World Tour photo shoot, in 2006. You can see the stunning results at the bottom of this post.)
» You can visit the previous Open Thread HERE. And of course, don’t forget that our new Cloud USA Forum is a most excellent place for Rain love, fan communication, and self-expression. By the way — have you left a message for Rain on the official Korean Cloud OR on the official Japanese Cloud today?
» Help us recognize Jung JiHoon as a leader in global entertainment excellence. Join the World Star Rain Brigade with your Twitter or your Facebook today, or add the World Star Widget to your website! Big thanks, fans. ♥
» Cloud USA disclaimer. READ it.
» DramaFever NEWS. For the latest on your Korean, Latin, and Asian stars and their shows.
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Continue reading ‘[featured CF] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 5/26 — 6/23.’
[article excerpt][Ninja Assassin] Examining the work of anime director Yoshiaki Kawajiri.
•May 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
I’m a diehard anime fan, a Kawajiri fan, and a Rain Cloud. So this terrific article hit me in all the right places. 🙂
Den of Geek 05/26/2015 — by Padriag Cotter
Examining the work of anime director Yoshiaki Kawajiri
[Excerpt]
His work has had a notable influence on others. The Wachowskis adopted a number of his techniques for The Matrix (action editing, use of colour). His mark is also strong on the Wachowski-produced Ninja Assassin. The story has ninjas acting as borderline supernatural creatures, who leap out of shadow, dodge bullets, spray geysers of blood when killed and, like Ninja Scroll, have bottomless wells of throwing stars to toss around. Todd MacFarlane has stated Wicked City was a huge influence in the design of Spawn. Guillermo del Toro was inspired by him on Blade 2, and Ron Perlman’s bisecting demise was a direct tip of the hat to a similar scene in Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust….
» READ this wonderfully detailed writeup in its entirety and leave your comments on Den of Geek HERE.
[4 clips][1 fan cam][images] Rain video salad.
•May 26, 2015 • 1 Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Y’all know the drill. Toss lightly and enjoy however you like. 🙂
The longer version of the MCM x Beats By Dre listening & launching event video in New York, 5/12. (Source credit: MCM China @youku. Courtesy of Alisa Rain @YT.)
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Lotte Hotels & Resorts promotional video. Taken by a Cloud sister at Rain’s Japanese fan meet in Seoul, 4/25. Gorgeous! (Credit: ino5301 @YT.)
Continue reading ‘[4 clips][1 fan cam][images] Rain video salad.’
[7 images] Rain check. (Of an auction donation, that Fabulous crew, and nice long legs.)
•May 26, 2015 • 2 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain has donated a pair of shoes to the 2015 Love Flea Market Auction (for the benefit of children), that is affiliated with global lifestyle shopping brand MIMIMAC (미미마끄). Oh JiHo and other Korean celebs donated items as well. ^@@^
(Images credit: cosmania @ cafe naver / mimimac_official Instagram / mimimackorea Instagram)
[14 images][克拉恋人] Diamond Lover check. (Of TV drama weddings and broadcast dates.)
•May 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain’s new Chinese TV drama has an official Weibo account, 电视剧-克拉恋人 (Drama-Diamond Lover). You can access it HERE. (There’s also an unofficial Weibo account here, that I’m thinking is run by fans. Cool!^^) ^@@^
A quick FYI: Looks like Diamond Lover will start airing on Zhejiang Satellite TV in China on Wednesday, July 22, unless I’m lost in translation… 🙂
https://twitter.com/jetpack/status/603096844327997440A glimpse at a Harper’s Bazaar/Diamond Lover promotional wedding brochure and special June cover. Nice! (Er, isn’t this sort of giving away the storyline? If it is the storyline and not just a red herring, of course… Just wondering. *shrug*) ^@@^
(Images credit: _N無限N_ @ weibo)
[30 images][3 fan cams] Rain at the OSM WeiShang Big Star Concert in Shanghai. (5/19)
•May 26, 2015 • 2 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
You might say Rain had a LOT of pep in his step. 🙂 ^@@^ 30Sexy, LAsong, and Hip Song. (Source credit: terry820625 /61RAIN)
» Fan cam link 1: ArtmisT @ tudou
» Fan cam link 2: NANALOVERAIN_OPPA @ tudou
(OSM全球万人微商跨界时尚盛典暨巨星演唱会 Images all credited as tagged)
[6 images][乐维饮冰果茶] LAviva Fruit Ice Tea check.
•May 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain sponsor LAviva has an official website. You can visit it HERE. ^@@^
Freshly squeezed imagery posted by the official LAviva micro-blog on Weibo, this past week. Someone is looking mah-velous, don’t you agree? ^@@^
Continue reading ‘[6 images][乐维饮冰果茶] LAviva Fruit Ice Tea check.’
[9 images][LOVO] Rain check.
•May 26, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
LOVO has an official Weibo account. You can visit it HERE. ^@@^
Posted by Lovo JD, 5/25.
[article][images][video] Rain at the Beats x MCM listening & launching event in the NYC. (5/12)
•May 15, 2015 • 3 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Rain. Image credit: MCM Worldwide Blog
Ambassador Rain + the MCM flagship boutique in SoHo + Beats by Dr. Dre + VIP audiophiles = One hot event in New York.
The new Beats x MCM products are looking dope! 🙂 ^@@^
(Video source credit: MCM @YT.)
MCM Worldwide Journal 5/13/2015 —
Introducing Beats x MCM
[Excerpts]
Calling all audiophiles – in celebration of music, fashion & technology, MCM launches a limited edition collaboration with the notorious sound tech/entertainment purveyor Beats by Dr. Dre…
[4 images][1 GIF] Rain sponsor check.
•May 15, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Checking in with those companies riding the Rain Train.
The latest from the official Mentholatum China micro-blog on Weibo, 5/14. After all, Rain should be wet. (get it? Lol~) 😉
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What looks like a fan page on Weibo for Chinese supermodel Ming Xi posted another version of Vogue China‘s pic of her and Rain at the MCM boutique in SoHo, Manhattan. Cute! (Image sourced as tagged)
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[4 images] Weibos and icons abound: 비 wants you to see…
•May 15, 2015 • 1 Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
…that his new social media icon shows that he has Mickey D’s, NYC tour buses, and chopped license plate art on his mind. Clever!
We see you being all cryptic, Rain… sending subliminal messages… 🙂
(Image source credit: rain_oppa @Instagram)
…that he can whip up steak for a group of friends in New York without breaking a sweat. Yum. ^@@^
(Images credit: RAIN-JIHOON @Weibo 5/13/2015.)
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[clip][Eng trans] From Stephe’s desk: The whole story — “I thought all South Korean men would look like Rain.”
•May 14, 2015 • 7 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Okay, y’all.
I’m sure most of you saw the write-ups and TV reports last week about Samuel Okyere “revealing that Lee Min Ho has the most popularity in Ghana” on a Korean reality show. And how Samuel O’s cousin came to Korea after seeing Rain. And that “Women in Ghana like Lee Min Ho and Rain a lot.” And that “he revealed that his cousin was met with disappointment once she actually arrived in Korea, as the male population was not what she had expected”, making everybody in the audience laugh.
Which is cool. But it’s not the whole story.
They pretty much glossed over the fact this hilarious reality TV show segment centered around Rain. (I wonder why. *evil eye*)
Thanks to native speaker Sonya, who has stepped up to the plate a lot this year in bringing us translated Korean news items when she could, we can set the record straight. Sonya, you’re a gem!^^ ❤
Samuel Okyere is a young black man from Ghana, West Africa, who has become a favorite TV personality in South Korea these past few years. He speaks Korean and has been on many reality shows. He’s a current cast member of KBS’s Our Neighborhood Variety Sports (a.k.a. New Kiz on the Block). Recently, his cousin Effie, also from Ghana, was brought on the show to talk about Korea. That’s when the hilarity went down, keke~
I really like Effie! I’d hang out with her in a heartbeat.
Read on, and please enjoy. 🙂
Stephe @ cloudusa.wordpress.com / CloudUSA.org
[article][interview] ONE TV Asia’s chat with Rain.
•May 11, 2015 • 3 Comments— ^@@^
*Note: Korean TV drama My Lovely Girl has begun airing across Eastern Asia on ONE TV’s cable and satellite channel, which is what prompted this interview.
ONE TV Asia 5/5/2015 —
Exclusive! Interview with Rain
ONE caught up with Hollywood’s superstar Rain, who made a TV comeback after a 4-year-long TV hiatus with romantic drama <My Lovely Girl>, co-starring f(x)’s Krystal Jung.
Set against the backdrop of Korea’s dazzling music and entertainment industry, My Lovely Girl is a romantic drama that tells the story of two individuals who heal their painful memories of love with music.
ONE: Hyun Wook, the character you play in My Lovely Girl, is a talented lyricist who is incredibly successful, somewhat similar to you in real life. For you, what do you think is the key to your success?
Rain: I still have a long way to go. Some people might think Rain is the superstar or super successful, but I am someone who always set new goals and try to accomplish them.
Continue reading ‘[article][interview] ONE TV Asia’s chat with Rain.’
[clips] Rain video salad.
•May 11, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
You know the drill. Toss with your favorite dressing, dig in and enjoy. 🙂
K STAR Hallyu News reports about Rain posting pictures on his Instagram while in New York. (Source credit: K STAR 한류스타 리포트 & 생방송 스타뉴스 @YT.)
Rain performs at the China Music Awards, and greets his friend Jackie Chan backstage. Cute. 🙂 (Source credit: LeTV / Rain edit courtesy of ratoka @vimeo)
[11 images] Rain for Vogue China Magazine, in New York.
•May 11, 2015 • 3 Comments— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
Yep. Like I said, there was NO way Rain would be sitting on his butt doing nothing but taking in the New York skyline all this time. Nuh-uh!
He’s gonna work. He just can’t help it! 🙂 ❤ ^@@^
(Image credit: Vogue China Magazine @ IG, 5/9.)
(Images credit: Vogue MINI mobile app News, 5/10.)
Continue reading ‘[11 images] Rain for Vogue China Magazine, in New York.’
[7 images] Rain check: New York style.
•May 11, 2015 • Leave a Comment— Cloud cover by: Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^
( ↑ Image credit: atocherland @ IG. Looks post-Gala, but posted 5/10 by the man in the photo.)
After the prestigious Met Gala, THE fashion party of the year, Rain was on the move, taking in the things New York had to offer. Which meant that fans were on the move, too. Of course! See below. ↓ ^@@^
Cloud USA 