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

{*ETA: I don’t suppose anyone has taken a second to think it could be that Rain will actually sign the contract when he gets out of the military. Nothing translated from Mr. Hong says Rain has signed anything yet, just decided to go with Cube. Which may be why there seems to be no worry about the military’s reaction… ? ^@@^}

Well! Do my eyes deceive me, or has Mr. Hong’s statement on Cube been amended a bit? Now this we can work with. Cool.

Jung Bae, a native Korean-speaker and Terri’s colleague at HelloKPop.com, read this today towards the end of Mr. Hong’s statement: “Despite many offers, Rain wishes to return to his mindset at the very beginning and join with me with hearts hotter than ever. I wish to thank Rain, for leaving other offers behind to respond to me with friendship. I am now preparing for life as the partner of Rain, this friend who was so passionate every day, looking 10 years ahead even in his trainee days.” Which gives even more credence to SOOMPI’s article below, which quotes: “2013’s spring, Rain and Hong Seung Sung are standing here before a new start. Even though Rain had a lot of offers, he decided to join us [our agency] because he wants to go back to his roots and he is more passionate than ever.”

I wish to thank Rain for leaving other offers behind… Rain had a lot of offers, he decided to join us… That’s what we’re looking for. We appreciated the shining future stuff, but when it comes to blasting out news about Rain’s career, we need plain speak.

We have a pretty good feeling about this. Both parties know each other well and are bringing some good stuff to the table. Rain is nowhere near finished with Korea, Asia, the U.S., or the rest of the world when it comes to music, dramas, and films. He still has many more “firsts” to set, and we think he has chosen a good “traveling companion” for that. (Although we wish like heck Mr. Hong had waited to spill the beans, it makes absolutely no sense to think that he did so without Rain’s nod…)

(What the heck is it with some of these “news sites” dropping headers like, “Rain announces he has signed with Cube” when RAIN didn’t announce anything. Cube did. Doofuses.)

(And like I said, MBLAQ will be just fine and stand well on their own now, but when they call up senior brother, Rain will be there for them. Rain’s big brothers have been there for him his whole career, and they’re still there. So he will do the same for his little brothers. That’s just how he rolls, companies be damned.)

Stephe @cloudusa.wordpress.com ^@@^ / CloudUSA.org

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SOOMPI News 5/27/2013 — written by halves in unison

Rain Joins Beast and 4Minute, Signs With Cube Entertainment

Rain, who is currently serving in the military, has joined Cube Entertainment and will be labelmates with Beast,4Minute, G.NA among others. He has a special tie with the agency’s founder and CEO Hong Seung Sung, who was the president of JYP Entertainment during Rain’s early years in the entertainment industry. Industry insiders view Rain’s decision to join Cube Entertainment as a big sign of loyalty.

On May 28, CEO Hong Seung Sung wrote a long message on the company’s official website updating fans and the public about Rain’s addition to the company. “2013’s spring, Rain and Hong Seung Sung are standing here before a new start. Even though Rain had a lot of offers, he decided to join us [our agency] because he wants to go back to his roots and he is more passionate than ever.”

The CEO continued, “I remember May 2002, where we got to see world star Rain’s debut stage and I can’t hide the excitement just thinking about that spring. Afterwards, many beautiful springs have come to pass.”

He went on, “He’s a singer, actor and producer and have set a lot of records as ‘the first.’ You’ll be able to witness the beginning of Rain’s second wave now, who doesn’t know limits and have shown his potential by becoming a world star entertainer.”

In closing, Hong Seung Sung wrote, “With that thought, I want to thank Rain for his loyalty despite receiving many offers from other places. Also, during his trainee years, he constantly aimed for ten years ahead, which resulted in today’s passionate Rain. I’m preparing every single day like a partner and friend. I promise that I will return your never ending love and support for Rain and make sure the company leaves a beautiful legacy. I will wholeheartedly and sincerely do my best as his partner. I will not avoid risky paths, but will be thankful that we can do this together.”

Meanwhile, Rain will be discharged from active duty on July 10.

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HelloKPop 5/29/2013 — written by TerriKR, hellokpop Chief Editor

World star Rain signs with Cube Entertainment

On May 28, Cube Entertainment announced that the company has entered into an exclusive contract with Korean star Jung Ji-Hoon, better known around the world as Rain.  CEO Hong Seung-Sung‘s glowing words about Rain in their official press release indicated that he is excited not only about finally being given the opportunity to work with Rain again as an artist and producer, but also about what this contract could potentially mean for Cube Entertainment.  He goes on to promise Rain and his loyal fans a bright future.

He said, “…in order to repay Rain who gave his non-stop love and support, we promise to bring him a beautiful legacy with every step we take. Also, in the future, I, in all sincerity, hope to be your companion for a long time. I’m always thankful for you who walks with me–even on all of the steep steps.”

It is well known that CEO Hong Seung-Sung is the former president of JYP Entertainment, but many global fans didn’t realize until yesterday that Rain and Hong Seung-Sung’s bond began long before Rain debuted, when Rain was cast by Hong Seung-Sung as a trainee at JYPE.   He spoke in the announcement about his introduction to Rain way back when.

“About 11 years ago, I met a teenager with a gaze that was filled with fire. He was more passionate than anyone else. He, who had worked diligently without knowing the harshness and darkness of the outside world, roared at the world like a tiger. That tiger has now turned 30 years old and is still holding the throne, despite the fierce wildlife.”

Cube Entertainment’s activities with Rain will begin after he is released from his mandatory military service. Rain’s release date is scheduled for July 10, 2013.

Sources:  News & Pics – Cube Entertainment; CEO Hong’s Twitter Account

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