English subbed music video of “Rainisim”, second MV from Korean pop star Rain’s latest (same title) album. Although Love Story was released earlier, it seems like Rainisim is the major promotional track instead…
“Love Story”, latest music video from Korean pop star Rain.
Nothing special, but a nice song nonetheless.
Some random news about Beijing 2008 Olympics…
The power of love
Matthias Steiner of Germany was the men’s +105kg weightlifting champion on Tuesday. When I first saw the picture, I thought of how romantic this guy was… I only knew a day later that the woman in the picture was his wife Susann, who died in a car accident last year, and it sparked plenty of emotions…
This will probably be the most memorable Beijing Olympics’ photo for me… it draws love, sadness, romance, pride, commitment and loyalty. If I am a woman I would probably fall in love with this guy.
Korean pop star Rain will be releasing his new album in October 2008 after a year of hiatus from his singing career.
The Korean heartthrob announced his plans during a gathering (named “Summer Vacation with Rain”) with more than 3000 fans at the Seoul Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall on Sunday.

Rain and MC Kim Jae-dong
Korean superstar Rain was interviewed by Time with readers-submitted questions…
“10 Questions for Rain” video (transcript available at K-popped)
Some good questions, and good answers; definitely sounds better than the interview I made. Still need to improve his English obviously, but kudos for the effort… at least he tried.
Korean star Rain undergoing martial arts training for his starring role in Warner Bros Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming action film “Ninja Assassin”…

Korean pop star Rain has finally met up with American comedian Stephen Colbert on May 5 to settle their score via a ‘dance battle’…
I was given the chance to talk (on phone) with Korean star Rain last Friday (April 25). The phone interview was arranged by the Warner Bros as part of their promotion activity for movie “Speed Racer”.
The interview was done with the help of an interpreter. The only English words Rain had said were “Hi, I am Rain” and “Thank you, thank you. Nice to be hearing from you”… but I’ll take it as an honour regardless.
So here it is, my interview with Rain…






