[6 images] Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for July 2017.

•July 10, 2017 • 4 Comments

This month’s themes are Rain’s appearance as French luxury décor designer Roche Bobois‘ guest of honor at their first anniversary event in Seoul, Rain’s headlining appearance at this year’s Viral Fest Asia in Bangkok, and his The Squall Asia Tour.

They look better “fitted” or “centered”, but please feel free to display them however you like.

Just right-CLICK and save them to your hard-drive. Enjoy! 🙂 ^@@^

(1500 x 1000. By Stephe @ CloudUSA.)

Continue reading ‘[6 images] Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for July 2017.’

[past Rain tweets][V App][Rain links][clips] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 7/1 — 7/31/2017.

•July 10, 2017 • 4 Comments
(While reminiscing over old Rain tweets, I ran across this favorite, him letting Clouds know from the plane, in English, that he’d arrived in NYC for the 2011 TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center. He was SO excited! SCROLL down for more Gala tweets by Rain. Reminisce with me! ^@@^)

» 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 CLOUD Rain Official Fan Community OR on the RAIN JAPAN Official Website today?

worldstarrainbrigadecusa3» 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. ♥

» Rain’s official CLOUD (Fansite) in South Korea: HOW TO REGISTER INSTRUCTIONS… IN ENGLISH, by Cloud USA.

» Cloud USA disclaimer. READ it. We’re 9th Cloud members now, but the same still applies.


CBMDF_CUSA7C» Visit DramaFever HERE to watch ALL of your favorite Korean dramas, K-Pop music shows, Latin American telenovelas, and Asian TV shows and movies for free, subtitled, and in crystal clarity. It gets no better than this!

» Rain’s BIO Page on DramaFever. Support our JiHoon. Be a fan! ADD your favorite Rain picture to the Page HERE! ♥

» DramaFever NEWS. For the latest on your Korean, Latin, and Asian stars and their shows.

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» LINK: V-Live TV’s website   » LINK: Rain’s V-Live videos for Replay

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Continue reading ‘[past Rain tweets][V App][Rain links][clips] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 7/1 — 7/31/2017.’

[12 images][6 CFs/making of] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 3 of 4. (2010)

•July 3, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

The material from Rain’s Nikon campaigns is so extensive, I have to break this thing up into four parts. So, let’s get cracking with the third segment from this past sponsor!

2010 was incredible. He went all out and did a stint with himself as actual photographer, shooting pictures of fans galore in Seoul (seems like I remember the COEX Mall being one place), even getting some shots in after his Legend of Rainism World Tour stop in Osaka, Japan. What a thrill for all the Clouds waiting outside Osaka Jo Hall after the concert! And then, he put it all together at a public exhibition in the end, complete with an expensive prize giveaway (coming in the next post). Very cool.

That jingle, though… 😀 It was perfect for the project, kind of silly, kind of fun. But man, after hearing it so many times, it got to be an earworm like VIPS. Yikes. LOL~ ^@@^

Continue reading ‘[12 images][6 CFs/making of] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 3 of 4. (2010)’

[past clip][달맞이] When we originally saw Rain talking about the Evening Primrose skincare system…

•July 3, 2017 • Leave a Comment

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

When we originally saw Rain’s support message via Dong Heon Lee about the 달맞이 (dal-ma-ji / 달맞이꽃,”Evening Flower”) 100% pure, hypoallergenic soap (비누), it was the 3rd of July 2016, exactly one year ago today, when he was filming Endless August in China. What I’m wondering now, though, is did Kim Sung Soo launch it? You know, Rain’s golfing buddy, who starred with him in movie R2B: Return To Base and hallyu TV drama legend Full House. There are plenty of Kim Sung Soos living in Korea, I’m sure. But the “Kim Sung Soo soap” hashtag on Instagram (#김성수비누) seems to be filled with the same celebrity endorsements as on the 달맞이 website, which makes me wonder.

Does anyone know?

Raincloud Hong Kong’s recent Weibo post, when put through a translator, basically has Rain saying something along these lines: Please be more concerned about the use. I wish you all healthy, hot weather, pay attention to the body, to be happy, thank you, refueling.

Dry skin, general acne, severe acne, oily skin, men, women, babies… The product looks gorgeous and has all kinds of good stuff in it like leaf extract, elm, and evening primrose. It had better, because it costs around $50. a bar!

I hope it’s doing well.

Stephe @ cloudusa.blog / CloudUSA.org

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[clip] A Rain fan had his dream come true at Viral Fest Asia this year… ❤ (6/3)

•July 3, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

In this video clip just released on 6/28, a disabled fan had his longtime dream come true at Viral Fest Asia last month — when he met his idol, Rain! Dude, I hope you got that chalkboard shellacked! Gotta love it. ❤ ^@@^

(Source credit: WebTVAsia Taiwan @ YT.)

(Caps by Cloud USA)

[image][clip][Eng trans] Rain’s special interview with Chinese internet giant Sohu. (6/27)

•June 28, 2017 • 1 Comment

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

Rain at R.A.I.N. Co. with a cute Sohu fox mascot. It seems to be tradition that interviewed celebs take a pic with the little critter. 🙂 Image credit: Sohu.com.

This interview is on TV Sohu in China for their viewers, which is why his answers are geared towards those Chinese viewers and fans (let me head that particular thing off right now). He’s still got the broadcast of Chinese TV drama Endless August coming up, tentatively slated towards the end of this year. He needs to keep their eye on him so they give EA the massive love they’ve given everything else Rain-related up to now. Korea-China government relations seem to be relaxing some these days, finally, another good reason to keep his momentum going there.

After his myriad of projects in that country over the past three + years — concert tours, movies, TV drama, variety shows, award shows, and many product sponsors — it’s obvious that folks in China still love them some Rain. ❤ ^@@^

(Video re-up: RAINCloud Europe. English translation and subtitles: Harudo11 and Kamila625. Huge thanks to these two for their hard work! ^@@^)

[10 images][fresh CF] The latest RAINtastic stuff from MENtholatums China and Hong Kong. (6/20)

•June 21, 2017 • 3 Comments

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

6/20. A fresh, extended 20-second CF for MENtholatum Professional Skincare for Men’s Icy Charcoal Face Wash. Nearly a million and a half views and climbing. Go add yours to it! ^@@^ (Source credit: HK Mentholatum @ YT.)

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6/18 — 5/12. Commercial ads posted by Mentholatum China on their micro-blog for Water Burst Gel Cream products and Rain Handsome Masks. (Source credit: mentholatum001 @ Weibo.)

Continue reading ‘[10 images][fresh CF] The latest RAINtastic stuff from MENtholatums China and Hong Kong. (6/20)’

[image][2 vids] Instagrams abound: Is Rain still having to show Sarangy how to sit? 😜❤ (6/16)

•June 16, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

↑ Is #2 Rain doggy Sarangy (사랑이, “Lovey”) still slow to sit, LOL? Maybe not. This dual pose on Rain’s Instagram today could simply be a demonstration of how close daddy and puppy are after these years.

↓ Roughhousing with Daddy… but who’s hounding who? keke~ And to the poor guy behind the camera — Bless you! Here’s a tissue!^^ (#sarangy #harass) ^@@^


All I know is the last time we saw Rain perched on Sarangy was the first episode of reality TV show Rain Effect, when #1 Rain doggy Janggoony (장군이, “The General”) consistently demonstrated how good he was with Daddy’s commands while poor, dear Sarangy consistently marched to the beat of his own drum.

He WOULD NOT SIT until sat upon. Bless his heart! 😀 ^@@^

Original English translation: Hwani [화니 ] @ The Cloud. Tweaked by Stephe. ^@@^

Sarangy, come on.
Sit down. Sit down!
You’re screwing around because I treat you nicely.
Sit down. Sit down. Please sit down!
I know. I know… (Rain gets food. Sarangy rushes to it like he’s possessed.)
Sit down. Sit down!
(Rain sits him down, nicely but firmly, showing who’s boss.)
(Rain gets up.)
I want to have some food, too.

[Rain message][12 pics] Surprise birthday buffet for Rain on the Uhm Bok Dong set, by World Cloud. (6/15)

•June 16, 2017 • 1 Comment

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

** ETA 6/18: I’ve removed around 9 images or so from this post per R.A.I.N. Company’s kind request. There are many people in those unofficial photos who haven’t given permission for their close-up images to uploaded online for personal or professional reasons, and we should respect that and protect them. It’s still a good-looking post, if I do say so myself, with only R.A.I.N. Company’s official pics at the fore. No problem! 🙂 ^@@^

(Images: Rain_비&정지훈 → R.A.I.N. Company’s FB)

Our recent donations and global Cloud sisters’ donations + overseas fan coordinator Huhu and The Cloud’s ingenuity resulted in this: An awesome, EARLY birthday surprise for Rain in the form of a food support event for him and the Uhm Bok Dong movie crew and cast on set yesterday. And the cutest birthday cake EVER and birthday goodies.

Everything went off without a hitch, and a yummy time was had by all. Good show! HUGE thanks to Heidi and the Korean Cloud supporters in doing the leg work and representing us all in support of Rain on his turf. They never let us down. ❤

Continue reading ‘[Rain message][12 pics] Surprise birthday buffet for Rain on the Uhm Bok Dong set, by World Cloud. (6/15)’

[22 images][4 clips] Rain guest of honor at Roche Bobois Paris’ 1st anniversary in Seoul. (6/13)

•June 16, 2017 • 3 Comments

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

French design company Roche Bobois has been a leader in European luxury furniture and décor for 50 years, and has showrooms all over the world (including here in Atlanta). For the anniversary of their showroom in Seoul, they invited Rain as their guest of honor. Pretty cool! He has become known for his fashion sense and discriminating taste in the world of high end products, so there you go. 🙂

Continue reading ‘[22 images][4 clips] Rain guest of honor at Roche Bobois Paris’ 1st anniversary in Seoul. (6/13)’

[5 images][cam] Instagrams abound: I missed posting about Rain at the IWC Watches Korea event. (6/7)

•June 16, 2017 • 1 Comment

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

How did I miss posting about this? I don’t know! Thank heavens for our social media — at least I did have it on there! LOL *shrug*

In the words of Super Junior… Sorry, sorry, sorry! ^@@^

Continue reading ‘[5 images][cam] Instagrams abound: I missed posting about Rain at the IWC Watches Korea event. (6/7)’

[4 images] Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for June 2017.

•June 15, 2017 • 4 Comments

This month’s theme is Rain’s upcoming birthday and the recent opening of his After The RAIN: Rain’s Brunch & Sweets eatery at the Show DC complex in Bangkok, Thailand.

They look better “fitted” or “centered”, but please feel free to display them however you like. Just right-CLICK and save them to your hard-drive. Enjoy! 🙂 ^@@^

(1st set 2500 x 1660 / 2nd set 1500 x 1000. For the month. By Stephe.)

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[18 images][4 CFs][rainy day] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 2 of 4. (2008)

•June 12, 2017 • 1 Comment

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

The material from Rain’s Nikon campaigns is SO extensive, I had to break this thing up into parts.

So, let’s get into the second part of this past sponsor’s goodness! ^@@^

Continue reading ‘[18 images][4 CFs][rainy day] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 2 of 4. (2008)’

[3 articles][3 clips][2 images] From Stephe’s desk: My take on recent “dancing singer” and “X-Men” news.

•June 12, 2017 • 13 Comments

Dancing singer. → Frankly, I think this news has been blown way out of proportion. Irresponsible K-Pop sites who distort, embellish, and “fake up” the news have helped with that.

Rain’s Says His Career as a Singer is Nearly Over. Eh, that’s not what he said. Dude specifically talked about his body.

Continue reading ‘[3 articles][3 clips][2 images] From Stephe’s desk: My take on recent “dancing singer” and “X-Men” news.’

[info] Someone’s got a birthday this month! His name is spelled R to the A to the I-N. (6/25)

•June 12, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

I’m sure I don’t have to tell y’all that Rain’s birthday is coming up on the 25th, right?

Terri and I have already sent a monetary contribution to Rain’s official Cloud Community’s (Korea) birthday project on USA fans’ behalf. We’re also sending a Cloud USA birthday box to R.A.I.N. Company, representing this community and his North American fans.

One thing in particular kept coming to mind as we mulled over useful, practical gift ideas… the poor man trying to scrape every last bit of moisturizer out of that jar before going to bed on his Rain Effect reality TV show. Remember? LOL!

So, I began looking for natural skincare that he might like to try, something made from botanical ingredients with no phosphates, parabens, or petroleum, etc. because his skin is his fortune, his brand. It’s how he makes a lot of his money and it’s sensitive, what with his cellulitis and all, don’t want to risk any irritation. I’m pretty happy with what I’ve found. More details to come!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it: I’ll be packing everything up and shipping it to South Korea around the 17th or 18th. We’re welcoming monetary contributions to offset the costs of shipping, so if you’d like to help, please hit us up on our Cloud USA Paypal account → letitrain@cloudusa.org with the subject line “Rain’s Birthday 2017.” The amount is up to you and any amount greatly appreciated, no matter how small. If you’d like to contribute but can’t, that is also appreciated — it’s the thought that counts. ❤

Thanks to those of you who’ve already sent in donations.

That’s all for now. Will update soon. Have a fine week, all! 🙂

Stephe @ cloudusa.blog / CloudUSA.org

[8 fan arts][V App][Rain links][birthday vids] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 6/1 — 6/30/2017.

•June 12, 2017 • 1 Comment
(The gorgeous fan art in this post is from the massive collection by our beloved YouTube mod JJ/Jess, a.k.a. Rainthetreasure. SCROLL down for more deliciousness! ^@@^)

» 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 CLOUD Rain Official Fan Community OR on the RAIN JAPAN Official Website today?

worldstarrainbrigadecusa3» 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. ♥

» Rain’s official CLOUD (Fansite) in South Korea: HOW TO REGISTER INSTRUCTIONS… IN ENGLISH, by Cloud USA.

» Cloud USA disclaimer. READ it. We’re 9th Cloud members now, but the same still applies.


CBMDF_CUSA7C» Visit DramaFever HERE to watch ALL of your favorite Korean dramas, K-Pop music shows, Latin American telenovelas, and Asian TV shows and movies for free, subtitled, and in crystal clarity. It gets no better than this!

» Rain’s BIO Page on DramaFever. Support our JiHoon. Be a fan! ADD your favorite Rain picture to the Page HERE! ♥

» DramaFever NEWS. For the latest on your Korean, Latin, and Asian stars and their shows.

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RainVLiveChannel_CUSA

» LINK: V-Live TV’s website   » LINK: Rain’s V-Live videos for Replay

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Continue reading ‘[8 fan arts][V App][Rain links][birthday vids] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 6/1 — 6/30/2017.’

[4 images] Rain in WebTVAsia Taiwan’s VFA 2017 album.

•June 7, 2017 • 5 Comments

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

You can see their full 31-image Viral Fest Asia 2017 album on their Facebook HERE.

Rain with 聖結石 Saint and 聖嫂 Dodo.

Rain with 谷阿莫 AmoGood.

[32 images][news clip][6 fan cams][link] Rain at a very wet Viral Fest Asia 2017. (6/3)

•June 6, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

It rained cats and dogs on the second night of Viral Fest Asia, y’all. No, seriously! No play on words, LOL~

It truly rained so hard in Bangkok that, some hours into the show (which was outdoors), everything had to temporarily come to a screeching halt for the safety of the performers. It was no surprise, though — the forecast had warned everyone ahead of time. Perhaps that’s why the delay wasn’t overly long. And perhaps that’s why Rain decided to go casual — he surely didn’t need to be sliding around the stage in dress shoes and tight clothes and risking his neck. I’m just speculating here, but c’mon.

Continue reading ‘[32 images][news clip][6 fan cams][link] Rain at a very wet Viral Fest Asia 2017. (6/3)’

Happy Birthday, Stephe.

•June 5, 2017 • 12 Comments

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Stephe,

True friends are one of this world’s greatest gifts. I’m glad that you are one of mine.

Thank you for being real, for staying that way, and for being one of the best friends I’ve ever known.

Thank you also for how much you do for SO many people around the globe. Many lives have been enriched simply because you are here.

Always remember that.

(And always remember that Mexico Lindo is waiting… :-P)

Love,

Terri :-}

[15 images][2 clips][2 cams] You can have brunch and sweets at new After The RAIN eatery in Bangkok. (6/3)

•June 5, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

You read that right.

Rain opened a new restaurant at the SHOW DC complex in Bangkok, Thailand this past Saturday, called After The RAIN: Rain’s Brunch & Sweets. With lifestyle branding mogul and YG restauranteur Noh Hee Young also in the mix, it’s sure to thrive. Can you see yourselves relaxing to Rain’s music and taking in a meal? Where it’s located is a bonus, too. You can read more about SHOW DC, newly opened in April 2017, in this BK Asia City Online article (thanks for the tip, @Alisa4Rain). I could spend a whole day there, with all there is to see and do. Wow! ^@@^

» [article] 6 Things You Need to Know About the Newly Opened SHOW DC.

Continue reading ‘[15 images][2 clips][2 cams] You can have brunch and sweets at new After The RAIN eatery in Bangkok. (6/3)’

[11 images][clip][link] Rain’s interview for Viral Fest Asia 2017, with an English translator. (6/3)

•June 5, 2017 • 6 Comments

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

WebTVAsia Taiwan livestreamed Rain’s Viral Fest Asia interview on its Facebook page, something I greatly appreciated. Not only that — although Rain spoke in Korean, the questions were put to him in English and an English translator told us what he’d just said. I mean, excellent! That’s how you do these things. 🙂

Continue reading ‘[11 images][clip][link] Rain’s interview for Viral Fest Asia 2017, with an English translator. (6/3)’

[10 images] Rain shows up unannounced and surprises folks on Viral Fest Asia’s first night. (6/2)

•June 5, 2017 • 5 Comments

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

When Rain posted these two pics from Bangkok, Thailand on his Instagram on Friday, he looked a tad sleepy and on his way out the door somewhere. (His hashtags: #event #beforestarting #sleep #Thailand #Bangkok #coffeestargram)

Out of the blue, he showed up at Viral Fest Asia 2017 a day early on Night 1 and had a hobnob backstage with staff and celebs, among them actress Kaity Nguyen and singer Duy Khanh.

Continue reading ‘[10 images] Rain shows up unannounced and surprises folks on Viral Fest Asia’s first night. (6/2)’

[10 images][5 fancams][lineup] Rain arrives in Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport for Viral Fest Asia. (6/1)

•June 2, 2017 • 1 Comment

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

Rain’s headlining performance at this year’s Viral Fest Asia is only a day away now (this Saturday, June 3, the second day of the festival). He started gearing up for that by getting himself on to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport is also known as Bangkok International). As I understand it, he will be there until Sunday.

The Viral Fest Asia team has been talking the show up big time on their Instagram, and there has been a ton of articles in the press as well. Nice! 🙂 ^@@^

Continue reading ‘[10 images][5 fancams][lineup] Rain arrives in Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport for Viral Fest Asia. (6/1)’

[3 clips][3 MVs][3 audios] From Stephe’s desk: Great minds… are all about their mamas.

•May 29, 2017 • 3 Comments

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

As I was compiling this post, dear readers, two things happened.

  1. I had a laugh because it occurred to me, Why the heck didn’t you do this back around Mother’s Day, fool? LOL~ I don’t know! The idea simply didn’t come until the other night when I heard Tupac on the radio and then revisited the Rain Effect album. I know, I know. A day late and a dollar short. *shrug*
  2. I had a cry (several good cries) because four of these songs have special memories of mine attached to them. But crying wasn’t necessarily bad. Purging is good for the soul and pretty doggone liberating, to boot. 🙂

And that’s the best thing about music, isn’t it? That it can move you in 100+ different ways. It lets you know you’re alive.

These are the 9 tunes that have been on my favorite mama songs list for some years now. What do you think? What are your favorites?

Stephe @ cloudusa.blog / CloudUSA.org

Rain — “Dear Mama Don’t Cry.” With Rapercussion. Definitely my Number 1. The way he sings it, feels it in his gut, the moves it gets out of him… ㅜㅜ My dear mama was a closet Rain fan for a good while, but once she came out, she wouldn’t listen to any other music but his. She considered him a special young man and universal, no matter his language. Unfortunately, she never got to hear this song because she died two years to the month before it was released. But I know it would have put a smile on her face. I can just hear her now. That’s right, boy, you betta sing that song for us mamas! ^@@^ 

Continue reading ‘[3 clips][3 MVs][3 audios] From Stephe’s desk: Great minds… are all about their mamas.’

[13 images][3 CFs][3 making of] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 1 of 4. (2007)

•May 29, 2017 • 2 Comments

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

The material from Rain’s Nikon campaign years is SO extensive, I’ve got to break this up into parts.

So, let’s get started! ^@@^

Continue reading ‘[13 images][3 CFs][3 making of] Rain Ad Campaign of the Day: Nikon, Part 1 of 4. (2007)’

[articles][비 wants U 2 see] Power couple Rain and Kim Tae hee expecting first child. 축하해!! (5/23)

•May 23, 2017 • 15 Comments

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

Well, peeps, the day has finally come when “Daddy Rain” actually does mean DADDY Rain! Let’s just say that time starting with Bali through the end of January was very fruitful, haha.^^ Late October, early November, ay? The Return of Superman, here we come. 🙂 #homerun

I am over the moon. Hana’s going to be an auntie, Father Kichun is going to be a granddad… Oooh, ma feels… He so deserves this and he’s going to be such a good, loving dad. Congratulations and wishes for a healthy pregnancy, dearest Rain and Kim Tae Hee, and both families. 축하해!! ^@@^


Yonhap News Agency 5/23/2017 — by odissy@yna.co.kr

Celebrity Couple Rain, Kim Tae Hee Expecting First Child

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) — South Korean power celebrity couple Rain and Kim Tae-hee are expecting their first child, according to Kim’s agency Tuesday.

“The couple has just learned of the pregnancy” said Lua Entertainment, which represents Kim. The 37-year-old actress is 15 weeks into her pregnancy, according to the company. Kim will concentrate on giving paternal care to the unborn child while also preparing to become a good mother and a wife, the company explained.

Rain, whose real is name Jung Ji-hoon, and Kim got married in January. The two stars first met on a TV commercial set in 2011 and officially started dating in the fall of 2012. Debuting as a pop singer in 2002, Rain was named one of the “100 Most Influential People” by U.S. Time magazine in 2006 and 2011. Outside of singing, he’s appeared in the Hollywood films “Speed Racer” (2008) and “Ninja Assassin” (2009), and the Chinese TV series “Diamond Love.”

Kim is best known for her roles in Korean dramas, such as “Stairway to Heaven” (2003), “Love Story in Harvard” (2004), “Iris” (2009), “My Princess” (2011) and “Yong-pal” (2015). She has also appeared in many TV commercials.


MalayMail Online 5/23/2017 —

Rain And Kim Tae Hee To Become Parents

SEOUL, May 23 — Popular Korean idols Rain and Kim Tae-hee have announced that they are expecting their first child together. Her agency, Lua Entertainment, made an official announcement today to confirm the good news.

In the statement, the couple thanked fans for their support, saying they “are always thankful to those who have sent their congratulations and love to them as a couple.” The actress is currently 15 weeks pregnant and her due date is estimated to be in late October to early November.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, and Kim married in a low-key ceremony on January 19 at the Gahoe-dong Cathedral in Jongjo, Seoul.

They met through a couple CF gig in 2012 and confirmed that they were dating in 2013.


A little FYI:

Ever since Rain posted this picture on his Instagram back on 5/8 with the caption, “I’m going crazy, kekeke,” people have been trying to figure out what he meant. Well, now you know! (Hint, hint) He’s probably been wanting to shout his “baby coming” news from the doggone rooftops and the past couple of weeks have been hell! Bless his heart! ❤ 🙂 ^@@^

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT1YJe6lIR0/?taken-by=rain_oppa

Continue reading ‘[articles][비 wants U 2 see] Power couple Rain and Kim Tae hee expecting first child. 축하해!! (5/23)’

[6 vids] From Stephe’s desk: Great minds… “Where are you going, Oppa?” and that Middle Eastern flava.

•May 17, 2017 • 6 Comments

Images credit: R.A.I.N. Company, CLRIDE.N, and Cube Entertainment.

I’ve been into Egyptian percussion, Hindi wind instruments, and Middle Eastern rhythms for a long time, so I adored the undercurrents of “Where Are You Going, Oppa?” right out of the gate, y’all. My favorite artist in that realm is Hossam Ramzy, and back when I dabbled in belly dancing, his amazing wife Serena was who I looked to for technique.

Continue reading ‘[6 vids] From Stephe’s desk: Great minds… “Where are you going, Oppa?” and that Middle Eastern flava.’

[teasers][FULL show][Eng subs] Rain on Return of Superman: “Samchon, are you nappeun namja?” 😄 (5/14)

•May 17, 2017 • 8 Comments

Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^

Caps credit: Shemi @ Twitter.

Rain’s appearance on Episode 182 of Korean reality TV show The Return of Superman [슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다 ] has aired!

I just watched it and my heart is near to bursting. Soooo touching, y’all. ❤ I’ve always enjoyed this show through the years, and this episode hit the spot.

Continue reading ‘[teasers][FULL show][Eng subs] Rain on Return of Superman: “Samchon, are you nappeun namja?” 😄 (5/14)’

[video] Posts abound: PSY shared Rain’s version of his “New Face” choreo, and it’s dope.

•May 15, 2017 • 4 Comments

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

As some of you know, PSY’s 8th album 4X2=8 recently dropped along with music videos for the two main tracks, “I LUV IT” (with actor Lee Byung Hun) and “New Face.” And for fun, PSY just shared Rain’s brief dance version of the “New Face” hook on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Yes, Rain is killing it. Yes, it’s dope!

He’s loose as a goose, wearing Diamond Supply, and at R.A.I.N. Company, y’all. Enjoy!

Stephe @ cloudusa.blog / CloudUSA.org

[8 images] Wallpaper! Get your Rain calendar wallpaper for May 2017.

•May 14, 2017 • 1 Comment

This month’s theme is Rain’s recent “The Confession” fan meetings in Japan.

They look better “fitted” or “centered”, but please feel free to display them however you like. Just right-CLICK and save them to your hard-drive. Enjoy! 🙂 ^@@^

(1st set 2500 x 1660 / 2nd set 1200 x 800. For the month. By Stephe.)

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[9 images][V App][Rain links][7 videos] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 5/1 — 5/31/2017.

•May 12, 2017 • 8 Comments
(Image source: Kwan Walker. Ooooh, Young Jae, Lee Young Jae! Good lord, this side-eye is EVERYTHING. Not to mention the #handpÖrn. ^@@^)

» 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 CLOUD Rain Official Fan Community OR on the RAIN JAPAN Official Website today?

worldstarrainbrigadecusa3» 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. ♥

» Rain’s official CLOUD (Fansite) in South Korea: HOW TO REGISTER INSTRUCTIONS… IN ENGLISH, by Cloud USA.

» Cloud USA disclaimer. READ it. We’re 9th Cloud members now, but the same still applies.


CBMDF_CUSA7C» Visit DramaFever HERE to watch ALL of your favorite Korean dramas, K-Pop music shows, Latin American telenovelas, and Asian TV shows and movies for free, subtitled, and in crystal clarity. It gets no better than this!

» Rain’s BIO Page on DramaFever. Support our JiHoon. Be a fan! ADD your favorite Rain picture to the Page HERE! ♥

» DramaFever NEWS. For the latest on your Korean, Latin, and Asian stars and their shows.

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» LINK: V-Live TV’s website   » LINK: Rain’s V-Live videos for Replay

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[2 images][자전차왕 엄복동] Uhm Bok Dong movie check.

•May 10, 2017 • Leave a Comment

Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^

FYI: Rain’s new movie Bike King Uhm Bok Dong (자전차왕 엄복동, I have no idea where Google gets “Byeongbok Dong” from…) has an official Naver page in South Korea HERE (thanks for the tip, sunnypeony). So, fans who can log-in on Naver (think of Naver as a Korean Google or Yahoo) make sure you go over and heart the movie, like it, give it some love! Okay? Thumbs up. ^@@^

(You can also CLICK on the official movie poster below ↓ ↓ to go to the Naver page.)

[11 images] Official R.A.I.N. Co. images from “The Confession” fan meets in Japan. (4/27 — 5/5)

•May 9, 2017 • Leave a Comment

Cloud cover by Stephe, Managing Editor ^@@^

Yes, the Japanese media called our Mr. Eye Smile the King of K-Pop. As they should. 🙂 That is in no way diminishing other K-Pop artists and idols, nor taking away from their shine. It is simply giving this iconic artist his due because of the tremendous leg-up he’s given to industry and to South Korea, and he deserves that. ^@@^

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