Rain

[hItAd]

sis tarong - korek ! wag tayong mawaln ng pag-asa...sana malaman n ya na may mga Pinoy na sumusuporta sa kanya at pumupunta sa concerts nya at nakikpagpatayan makita lang sya...hehehe...pero isa pa sa wish ko (bukod sa pagkoconcert nya sa Pinas) e manood naman si HyeKyo ng concert nya...ung tipong nakatingin sa seat area nya si Bi at kinakantahan sya ng "I Do" !! waaaaaahhhhhh superkilig.....tapos pupuntahan sya sa seat nya ni Bi at iaakyat sa stage..kahit wala nang shower basta un ang ipalit na scene e ok na ok na ko dun !!!! isa ako sa titili !! sus umandar na naman ang imahinasyon ko....hehehe....



Anyeong Biers!!!:)



OMG!!! mga sis ang swerte nyo!!! ano ba yan?!!!!waaaaaa kainggit!!! buti sinabi mo sa kanya u're from the Philippines, at least alam nya dinadayo din sya ng mga fans nyang pinoy!!! thanks sa links:p

deishi, oo nga sayang pero syempre gaya nga ng sabi ni sis hItAd pwde pa tyong maisingit sa sched nya kung may willing producer lang sana:rolleyes: so don't lose hope...

cfc, hi sis, grabe ang muscles nya diyan sa pic http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_5.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC)

welcome sa thread mga sis, liemel, doubleVs, deishi keep posting

hi Fabiola, docirene, evenstar7377, prettysara, iloveKJH, hItAd at sa lahat

[docirene]

ANNYEONG HASEYO TO ALL MY UNNIES AND DONG SAENGS IN THIS THREAD

welcome sa thread mga sis, liemel, doubleVs, deishi keep posting

hi Fabiola, tarong, evenstar7377, prettysara, iloveKJH, hItAd at sa lahat

[doubleVs]

doubleVs, sayang we were not able to meet... me and my cousin were there for both nights too...

too bad we werent able to meet.. did you also stay in the stay in the same hotel??

tarong, i tried my best to stay calm so i could tell him im from the Philippines.. haha.. coz th first time i saw him, i wasnt able to talk and just said hi to him.. haha.. he's so tall and really handsome.. i hope to watch his concert soon..

[prettysara]

annyeong!!

wow! diane!! ang swerte mo naman 2x mo na nakikita si BI!!! waa!!! bakit di mo sinama si kahel? hehehehe....para nakita nya si BI...lol

[doubleVs]

annyeong!!

wow! diane!! ang swerte mo naman 2x mo na nakikita si BI!!! waa!!! bakit di mo sinama si kahel? hehehehe....para nakita nya si BI...lol

busy si kahel sa work e.. hehe.. pero kausap ko naman sya sa phone after ng mge encounter ko so okay na yun.. hehe...

[Fabiola]

hi, tarong, docirene & everybody . . . . .
long time no post, bo go ship da

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[tarong]

pero isa pa sa wish ko (bukod sa pagkoconcert nya sa Pinas) e manood naman si HyeKyo ng concert nya...ung tipong nakatingin sa seat area nya si Bi at kinakantahan sya ng "I Do" !! waaaaaahhhhhh superkilig.....tapos pupuntahan sya sa seat nya ni Bi at iaakyat sa stage..kahit wala nang shower basta un ang ipalit na scene e ok na ok na ko dun !!!! isa ako sa titili !! sus umandar na naman ang imahinasyon ko....hehehe....

sis this could be my initial reaction :eek:

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa??????????????? http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5605/animated63bg0.gif

and then....
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_1.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZC) hayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

pero syempre di ko hahayaang himatayin ako sa kilig at gus2 ko buong buo ang aking kamalayan sa mga mangyayari:D

doubleVs, napakasayang experience talaga nyan sis sana pumunta rin sya sa tin no

Fabiola, bogoshipda unnie, dalasan mo na ang pagdalaw mo!!!

hi docirene, cfc, evenstar7377, prettysara, iloveKJH, hItAd, liemel, doubleVs, deishi at sa lahat

[evenstar7377]

Tarong - sis! oo naman...dapat ma witness natin yung eksenang yun...dapat di tayo himatayin...hehehe...pero napaka sweet talaga if ever mangyari yan...feeling ko talaga yung "I do" na kanta is for SHK...


hello sa mga sis ko d2...tarong, docirene, pretty sara at sa lahat!

[docirene]

uy, fabiola, wow nice to find you here. ibang klase tlga taste mo sa bi pic. ang galing. pogi ni rain jan sa nikon cf. i also like it. come visit more often.:)


naku tarong, san mo ba kinukuha yang mga emoticons or gifs gaya nyan ke homer? ang cute eh.:)

evenstar, i do agree na para ke shk lang sana dapat awitin ni Bi yang I DO and yes, hitad, super kilig ever kung kunin ni bi si shk sa stage para personally awtin niya yan sa kanya.;)

[liemel]

too bad we werent able to meet.. did you also stay in the stay in the same hotel??

tarong, i tried my best to stay calm so i could tell him im from the Philippines.. haha.. coz th first time i saw him, i wasnt able to talk and just said hi to him.. haha.. he's so tall and really handsome.. i hope to watch his concert soon..

nope, was not able to get a room at new world. grabe fully booked sila. the first night we were at standing, and when BI thanked yung mga countries that was there... he didn't mention philippines, and we were screaming "Philippines, BI!" kaso parang di ata narining... or should i say, scripted lahat na dapat sabihin nya, kasi naka subs yung lahat na sinasabi nya in vietnamese sa projector...

the second night, we got seats... and after the concert was in new world til round 2am, just to see him... kaso we expected too much na he would stop, wave or even just smile, and he didn't.. honestly we got bombed out... hahaha! i mean we waited... for him.... but then again, who would be in the mood to wave and entertain fans at 2am?! right?!

also they are saying that lee hom MIGHT be the special guest sa taiwan concert?! oh my... i would be kicking myself if thats gonna happen...

hi docirene and tarong, thanks for the welcome..

[cfc]

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thanks to j.lee/soompi

[hItAd]

liemel - really ?? leehom as guest in Taiwan concert ?? OMG !!!I SHOULD NOT MISS THIS !!! i miss leehom..i last saw him in KL and he is really great ! Leehom and Rain would be a good combination in one number !!! wow..i hope this news is true !!!! miss ko na silang 2 !!

nope, was not able to get a room at new world. grabe fully booked sila. the first night we were at standing, and when BI thanked yung mga countries that was there... he didn't mention philippines, and we were screaming "Philippines, BI!" kaso parang di ata narining... or should i say, scripted lahat na dapat sabihin nya, kasi naka subs yung lahat na sinasabi nya in vietnamese sa projector...

the second night, we got seats... and after the concert was in new world til round 2am, just to see him... kaso we expected too much na he would stop, wave or even just smile, and he didn't.. honestly we got bombed out... hahaha! i mean we waited... for him.... but then again, who would be in the mood to wave and entertain fans at 2am?! right?!

also they are saying that lee hom MIGHT be the special guest sa taiwan concert?! oh my... i would be kicking myself if thats gonna happen...

hi docirene and tarong, thanks for the welcome..

[miya37]

newbie here. sana nga guest si lee hom sa taiwan tapos kantahin nila ung ginawa nilang collab song...geez! nakalimutan ko na naman ang title...tsk tsk...senxa na matanda na kse...

[prettysara]

hi miya! welcome!!

doublev: hahaha..so ibig sabihin ready na si kahel manood ng concert ni bi..lol


hi all!! dami news ah...uy like ko rin ung song nila ni leehom..hay super na LSS ako dun - wan mei de hudong...

[docirene]

070320 Rain at Asian Film Awards 1 (youtube - wloi)

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070320 Rain at Asian Film Awards 2 (youtube - wloi)

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(from sexybi.net)
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what i love abt maggie q in being a co-presenter of bi, she was most esp nice and in a cheerful disposition. she even touched bi quickly, i think. yrs ago during the Magic Kitchen film promo, maggie q, nicole and jerry yan (very phenomenal then) showed for presscon in Singapore. a lot of jerry fans were screaming and the press was asking jerry all the questions. maggie was irked and she even commented that no one seems to care abt her anyways. unlike in this awards show, when bi fans were screaming she was smiling and told bi, “nothing of that was for me”. sweet. and to think that she has always been with guys who have a lot more fans than her.

(http://www.sendspace.com/file/z2aswh)

[prettysara]

was reading over at soompi...what happened? bakit sila nagaaway away...re: cloud fanmeet in the U.S. ...aigoo..ayaw ni BI ng ganyan...:D

[liemel]

hItAd, hello

oh please dont take it as information!
not about to let what's happening in other threads happen here... hahaha!

i said they are saying it MIGHT happen... read it somewhere in soompi... it was said that since these two guys have collaborated on one song (Perfect Interactions), there is a bigger chance that among all the taiwanese artist Lee Hom would be the special guest...

basically just speculations, the venue is not even confirmed... hehehehe

and i agree with you... they would be rockin' taiwan if it will happen.. and i would be back here in the philippines kicking myself! hehehe! guess have to be satisfied with the fan vids nalang...

are you planning to go to taiwan to see the concert hItAd?



liemel - really ?? leehom as guest in Taiwan concert ?? OMG !!!I SHOULD NOT MISS THIS !!! i miss leehom..i last saw him in KL and he is really great ! Leehom and Rain would be a good combination in one number !!! wow..i hope this news is true !!!! miss ko na silang 2 !!

[docirene]

more nice pics of maggie q and rain in the AFA:


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(from sexybi.net)

[Bombshack]

hi to all....


grabe hindi parin kumukupas ang kagwapuahn ni papa rain!!!!

ang cute pa nung isa nyang music video.....

[docirene]

hi to all....


grabe hindi parin kumukupas ang kagwapuahn ni papa rain!!!!

ang cute pa nung isa nyang music video.....

aling video ito? the last i've seen was IN MY BED, with the david beckham-like haircut with blonde highlites. in some angles kala mo nga si gary v yung nasa mv. nice and sexy song.

[miya37]

kakatuwa naman ung presentation nya with Maggie Q. ang sipag talaga ni BI...more practice pa sa kanyang english...pero bilib ako sa determination nya.;)

[liemel]

was the giggle from maggie because of the screams of the female fans of Rain?

[docirene]

was the giggle from maggie because of the screams of the female fans of Rain?

most probably at sabi pa nya, referring to the screaming of biers in the AFA, "AMAZING, NOTHING OF THAT WAS FOR ME";)

[prettysara]

acknowledged nya that BI is a big star na talaga... ;)

[docirene]

acknowledged nya that BI is a big star na talaga... ;)

kureh. araso! actually in an interview, even karen mok said that when bi performed in HK, she watched him there so kilala na din nya si rain.

[hItAd]

liemel - nope...kasi nakarinig ako ng hindi magagandang nangyayari kapag may
mga ganitong malalaking concert sa taiwan...natakot ako..so baka magiiponna lang ako just in case he has a thank you concert....

kaw ba may plans na manood ?


hItAd, hello

oh please dont take it as information!
not about to let what's happening in other threads happen here... hahaha!

i said they are saying it MIGHT happen... read it somewhere in soompi... it was said that since these two guys have collaborated on one song (Perfect Interactions), there is a bigger chance that among all the taiwanese artist Lee Hom would be the special guest...

basically just speculations, the venue is not even confirmed... hehehehe

and i agree with you... they would be rockin' taiwan if it will happen.. and i would be back here in the philippines kicking myself! hehehe! guess have to be satisfied with the fan vids nalang...

are you planning to go to taiwan to see the concert hItAd?

[prettysara]

annyeong!

just saw the I Am special sa arirang featuring BI.. kakatuwa talaga ang rising star natin...oopps..big star na pala. ;)

[docirene]

annyeong!

just saw the I Am special sa arirang featuring BI.. kakatuwa talaga ang rising star natin...oopps..big star na pala. ;)

tinext nga ako ni dong saeng cfc yday na 11pm daw kgabi yung sa arirang. namuti mga mata ko hanggang pumikit na sa antok wla.:p (cfc, 10pm daw yata yung airing. but i appreciate the info. thx a lot).

kaninang 7am maswerteng naswitch channel ng husband ko at napanood ko. i read at soompi na 10pm yung part 2 ng special mamya sa arirang. thx a lot

[hItAd]

eto ung bago ngang commercial for Nikon..with Touch Ya as background music...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsD57Rq2aaY


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[ibel]

South Korean pop star Rain will soon share his music and dance skills with music fans in Shanghai.

Rain - real name is Jung Ji-hoon - will present his one-night-only Shanghai concert at the Shanghai Stadium on April 14, part of his world tour which kicked off in Seoul last month and will take in 12 countries and regions including the United States and Singapore.

About 60 percent of the tickets, priced between 120 yuan (US$15) and 1,880 yuan, have already been booked, mainly by Rain’s fans clubs and several corporations, according to the local promoter Shanghai Bellson.

“Shanghai is the first stop of Rain’s world tour on the Chinese mainland,” said Jin Xiaojing from Shanghai Bellson. “After that Rain will give another six shows at China’s major cities through mid-May.”

The 25-year-old star is hailed for his good looks, spellbinding dance moves and stage presence. In addition to his hits, a special section will be included in Rain’s Shanghai concert, during which the star may perform martial arts and popular Chinese songs.

By Xu Wei

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[ibel]

RAIN'S WORLD TOUR SYMBOL...ANG GANDA POH DBA>?!
PARANG TRIBAL...NWEIZ NOW LANG ULIT ME NAG OPEN NG TSINOY.COM
D POH ME MAKAPASOK SA WWW.CLOUDPHILIPPINES.COM (http://www.CLOUDPHILIPPINES.COM) ANG DAMI ATANG TAO DUN...

[liemel]

not going to any more Rain concerts abroad.. (for lee hom, i might, hehehe!)
i was in the Vietnam concert for 2 nights and that's enuf for me. hahaha! guess my curiousity was satisfied...

don't get me wrong... just that, its basically the same. even what he was saying.. wait... especially what he was saying...

i mean i dont mind the repeats of the songs and dances. i paid to see that... i love to see that... seeing him dance it's kinda mesmerizing... makes your jaw drop...

but what we were laughing about was we kinda "memorized" what he was suppose to be saying, especially on the second night.. stuff like "i'm gonna call you my... babies..." and others like that... quite sweet on the first night... hahaha! but the second night.. we were saying it with him na..

i know, its given, the fact that he was saying english and that they have to be prepared for the Vietnamese subbs...
but in my opinion it kinda "robot-ized" the talking part...
i know fans are there to actually see the performance but also cant deny the fact that they will be expecting to see the "real person" real in the sense that he would interact with the audience...
i mean he has a live band, a few second delay would'nt hurt, would it?

i really hope this will be addressed if he seriously wants to be global.
(i know this might not reach him or his people, but a shout out to anybody who has access.. for die-hard fanatics, they will be busy screaming their lil hearts out.. but for a fan... a newbie at that... little things like this still matters)

but its a good idea to have concerts with special guests. i just hope they will be performing together... which i seriously doubt will happen.. special guest might just be opening acts or fillers... considering they might not be able to "practice" due to busy skeds...



what you mean di magagandang nangyayari? like security/safety?
they will really have to address that issue, esp since lots of the audiences are foreigners.

the Taiwan concert will be in 2 days right?
any idea who the special guest will be?



liemel - nope...kasi nakarinig ako ng hindi magagandang nangyayari kapag may
mga ganitong malalaking concert sa taiwan...natakot ako..so baka magiiponna lang ako just in case he has a thank you concert....

kaw ba may plans na manood ?

[gulnara]

Hi, I am from Kazakhstan, I loving Rain's and Song's TV serial, but I don't know the name! Please help, write this name!!!

[prettysara]

Hi, I am from Kazakhstan, I loving Rain's and Song's TV serial, but I don't know the name! Please help, write this name!!!

do you mean FULLHOUSE? you can download it from silentregrets.com or from d-addicts.

[ibel]

HELLO EVERYONE..IM BACK....NWEIZ...HERE AGAIN THE PICS OF JI HOON OPPA AKA BI RAIN....HOPE YOU LIKE IT...THNX...ADD NYO PALA SIYA SA FRIENDSTER bi_rain@yahoo.com TOTOO PAGMAMAY ARI NIYA YUNG ACCOUNT NA YUN NOT KIDDING....THNX..KOMOWOYO!!
:D

[ibel]

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MGA PIC NI RAIN OPPA

[docirene]

hello to everyone in the thread. namiss ko kayo and si rain. wasnt able to go online while in jakarta.had a hectic sked for my nephew's wedding at nag-uulan pa dun. wasnt even able to go around. but at least i was able to d/l the arirang tv special 2 parts.

[hItAd]

hello to everyone in the thread. namiss ko kayo and si rain. wasnt able to go online while in jakarta.had a hectic sked for my nephew's wedding at nag-uulan pa dun. wasnt even able to go around. but at least i was able to d/l the arirang tv special 2 parts.

u wer in jakarta ?? waaaaahhhhh...ang lapit mo na sa min sana sumaglit ka dito...hahahaha... =)

[hItAd]

repost ko nga to dito ..... :D

ngayong full force na at todo na ang magiging pagpapapromote ng Hwang Jini, eto lang ang pinakaimportanteng tanong para sa akin :

KUNG SAKALING MAY PREMIERE NIGHT, AATTEND BA SI OPPA BI/RAIN SA PREMIERE NG MOVIE NA ITO NI HYEKYO?? :D ;)

Aba, yan ang tanong na pinaka-aasam kong itanong sa kanya...hahaha...excited na kong makita sya dun, of course walang takip sa mukha like shades or hat - as if di natin sya makikilala noh?)...i know he supports Hyekyo but mas maligaya ang fans kapag aattend sya, di ba ?

wadyatink?

[barron]

hello po san ko po ba makukuha ung picture ni rain na nakasumbrero paki post naman po ung pic na un....plssss....

[ibel]

hello po san ko po ba makukuha ung picture ni rain na nakasumbrero paki post naman po ung pic na un....plssss....

HELLO POH!!!! IM BACK..I WAS WONDERING KUNG ITO BA YUNG HINAHANAP MO NA PIC NI RAIN?!!! HOPE ITO YUN...KASI MARAMI SIYANG PIC SA PICTORIALS NIYA NA NAKA CUP SIYA...THNX..:D

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[ibel]

PADAAN LANG PO SA SITE NI BI..ANYWAY..MAY BALITA ME SA KANYA HIS RAIN'S IM COMING WORLD TOUR THIS MONTH NASA SHANGHAI,CHINA POH SIYA FOR HIS CONCERT...I DON'T KNOW KUNG KELAN DITO SA PINAS...MUKHANG MARAMING STRUGGLES KAYA DI MATULOY TULOY CONCERT NIYA DITO..ANYWAY KEEP SUPPORTING HIM NA LANG TAZ LET US ALL PRAY NA MAKAPUNTA SIYA DITO SA PINAS...THNX
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[hItAd]

hello po san ko po ba makukuha ung picture ni rain na nakasumbrero paki post naman po ung pic na un....plssss....

ung nakabeanie po ba ? eto po sample....eto po ba ?

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[ibel]

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DAAN LANG PO ME HERE'S THE PIC OF RAIN NA NAKA BONNET SIYA YUN CUP MERON DIN YUN NA UNA PA DBA?!!

[ibel]

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[hItAd]

credits as labelled...

Rain's arrival in Taiwan....

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i heard he dropped by the gathering dinner the fans had after his Taiwan concert...lucky fans....sana tumuloy sya sa Pinas...

[docirene]

u wer in jakarta ?? waaaaahhhhh...ang lapit mo na sa min sana sumaglit ka dito...hahahaha... =)

naku wish ko lang nga pero sobrang de kahon ang mga activities. tight sked talaga, sis. tska after jakarta, di pa din agad babalik yung sis ko dun kc me out of the country bsns trip agad siya after the wedding. sis, grabe pala yung sa taiwan concert ni bi at ang daming bikyo fans daw me mga dalang banners/signages na MARRY BIKYO. wow, kilig. tlgang di na mapigilan. ang saya na naman natin, for sure.:)

[hItAd]

naku wish ko lang nga pero sobrang de kahon ang mga activities. tight sked talaga, sis. tska after jakarta, di pa din agad babalik yung sis ko dun kc me out of the country bsns trip agad siya after the wedding. sis, grabe pala yung sa taiwan concert ni bi at ang daming bikyo fans daw me mga dalang banners/signages na MARRY BIKYO. wow, kilig. tlgang di na mapigilan. ang saya na naman natin, for sure.:)


true....eto pa ang proof...may tshirt pa !! but i agree, definitely the BEST COUPLE !!!

credits to Kevral of RainSingapore

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eto ung pic nya...bowling with staff and dancers....

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[hItAd]

eto pa as Nikon endorser....haaay..melts your heart.....


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[barron]

hindi po...kc last week nakakita me ng pic d2 naka cap xa..ung color pang sundalo...nawala na lang bigla....sana ma post nyo ulit...

[docirene]

true....eto pa ang proof...may tshirt pa !! but i agree, definitely the BEST COUPLE !!!

credits to Kevral of RainSingapore

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eto ung pic nya...bowling with staff and dancers (http://www.tsinoy.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=668126#)....

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nakakataba ng puso at mukhang dumarami ang hanay ng mga bikyofanatics like us.

[azuvilla]

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Hello biers! Matagal na yatang walang bumisita sa ating beloved na si Rain sa thread.

Ang mga pixs sa itaas ay nang i-feature si Bi sa Arirang TV Star Real Story I Am.

Source: Joyplace

[docirene]

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Hello biers! Matagal na yatang walang bumisita sa ating beloved na si Rain sa thread.

Ang mga pixs sa itaas ay nang i-feature si Bi sa Arirang TV Star Real Story I Am.

Source: Joyplace















Oo nga parang mas maraming tao sa FH thread. y kaya? mga biers, pls drop by. naku o nga pala bka kc holy week and summer na so ppl are on vacation. sige babalik din sila dito pag ok na. hello to all

[docirene]

this was posted by MARSattack on the shk thread of tsinoy. quite interesting so im sharing them here.
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Have you guys seen this? i read this in asianfanatics.com
well, you will really stop anf think regardinf BiKyo....

Here's the translation of Mr. Jung's classic quotes (guessed everyone could recite them by now:),

2004
Sept FH special: "My relationship with Kyo is very closed, as in... more than friendship level "
Oct 3rd-Album acknowledgement : "A big sarangae to Kyo. She definitely has the heart of gold!
Nov show biz: "Relationship between guy and girl should be MORE THAN friendship level"
Dec KBS award : "The Best Couple Award is truly the only award I am aiming for, thanks to Kyo for this lovely gift and partnership"... aja aja Fighting, aja aja Wedding!!!

2006
Feb in Shanghai: "Hye Kyo and I keep in touch round the clock and we are more than just friends! Chekama, I 've got a phone call coming in "
July in Fuji Tv Station: "I have been having this cutie idea toying in my head for the longest time, more than 100 times, aish... perhaps even more than 1000 times already (I feel like a cyborg now), on how to plan a sweet and memorable time to impress my gf." You know, like the one I did on "D-Day" at FH
Oct 4th- Album: Acknowledge Hye Kyo again? GOT TO, 'cos there's always SONG in my heart !
Nov: Sneaking out and delivered the yummy Kimbap to "HwangJini" in the middle of the night and got caught !

2007
Feb-- Changsa trip
"My goal in life is to have an ADMIRABLE family"
"What can I say, the most adorable woman is right before my very eyes"
"I want to "bali kyolang" and the bride is none other than Miss Song, opps...slip of tongue, I mean... got to be as radiant as Miss Song "
"I definitely want to have a daughter that resembles her mom, u know who
"Boy, oh boy, over the past years in my acting career, I must said Kyo is the only actress that I have a crushed on and have the most chemistry with, we truly complement each other!" Bali kyolang me, Hye Kyo
"Please continue to bless and support Bi-KYO in all our future undertakings and endearment

March -- Vietnam press conference
"Whenever I get a new project, my gf would be the very first to back me up, give me a go ahead and stand by me ... likewise I do the same for her" Aja Aja!!

credits to janice chan of soompi

[prettysara]

annyeong!!

is that true? waaa!! sana!!

[fatgrrlslim]

this was posted by MARSattack on the shk thread of tsinoy. quite interesting so im sharing them here.
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Have you guys seen this? i read this in asianfanatics.com
well, you will really stop anf think regardinf BiKyo....

Here's the translation of Mr. Jung's classic quotes (guessed everyone could recite them by now:),

2004
Sept FH special: "My relationship with Kyo is very closed, as in... more than friendship level "
Oct 3rd-Album acknowledgement : "A big sarangae to Kyo. She definitely has the heart of gold!
Nov show biz: "Relationship between guy and girl should be MORE THAN friendship level"
Dec KBS award : "The Best Couple Award is truly the only award I am aiming for, thanks to Kyo for this lovely gift and partnership"... aja aja Fighting, aja aja Wedding!!!

2006
Feb in Shanghai: "Hye Kyo and I keep in touch round the clock and we are more than just friends! Chekama, I 've got a phone call coming in "
July in Fuji Tv Station: "I have been having this cutie idea toying in my head for the longest time, more than 100 times, aish... perhaps even more than 1000 times already (I feel like a cyborg now), on how to plan a sweet and memorable time to impress my gf." You know, like the one I did on "D-Day" at FH
Oct 4th- Album: Acknowledge Hye Kyo again? GOT TO, 'cos there's always SONG in my heart !
Nov: Sneaking out and delivered the yummy Kimbap to "HwangJini" in the middle of the night and got caught !

2007
Feb-- Changsa trip
"My goal in life is to have an ADMIRABLE family"
"What can I say, the most adorable woman is right before my very eyes"
"I want to "bali kyolang" and the bride is none other than Miss Song, opps...slip of tongue, I mean... got to be as radiant as Miss Song "
"I definitely want to have a daughter that resembles her mom, u know who
"Boy, oh boy, over the past years in my acting career, I must said Kyo is the only actress that I have a crushed on and have the most chemistry with, we truly complement each other!" Bali kyolang me, Hye Kyo
"Please continue to bless and support Bi-KYO in all our future undertakings and endearment

March -- Vietnam press conference
"Whenever I get a new project, my gf would be the very first to back me up, give me a go ahead and stand by me ... likewise I do the same for her" Aja Aja!!

credits to janice chan of soompi
These were written on a card given away by Taiwan BiKyo Family group while Bi was in Taiwan. But please don't take it hook,line and sinker kasi meron mga parts na dinagdagan na nung gumawa ng card. Hindi yan exactly ang sinabi ni Bi. Kaya hindi masisisi kung minsan ang mga antis na magalit sa BiKyo fanatics kasi mejo sumosobra naman talaga kung minsan.

[MARSattack]

These were written on a card given away by Taiwan BiKyo Family group while Bi was in Taiwan. But please don't take it hook,line and sinker kasi meron mga parts na dinagdagan na nung gumawa ng card. Hindi yan exactly ang sinabi ni Bi. Kaya hindi masisisi kung minsan ang mga antis na magalit sa BiKyo fanatics kasi mejo sumosobra naman talaga kung minsan.

oh well then, well lets just respect how te BiKyo fanatics wants to perceive it. we are individual people who have our own opinions and things we want to beleive in right? then we joined social groups that we know shares our same interest. like the anti and pro Bi Kyo....if "US" BiKyo fans wants to believe and dismissed the idea that a fan just over written things on this then it's our prerogrative....

[fatgrrlslim]

oh well then, well lets just respect how te BiKyo fanatics wants to perceive it. we are individual people who have our own opinions and things we want to beleive in right? then we joined social groups that we know shares our same interest. like the anti and pro Bi Kyo....if "US" BiKyo fans wants to believe and dismissed the idea that a fan just over written things on this then it's our prerogrative....

This is not a question of 'perception', but more like, facts. I'm just saying that not all parts of that card were actually said by Bi. Some of it were the writer's own words. Meron kasing mga fans na nagrerejoice na without checking first kung tama ba yung nakalagay. Don't get me wrong, I'm a BiKyo fan myself. And in fact, that card was first posted on my personal blog at meron mga loyal BiKyo fans na nagreact (hindi nga lang openly) sa nakalagay kasi sila mismo na-confuse kung sinabi ba talaga lahat ni Bi ito. Wala daw kasi silang matandaan.

[tarong]

Anyeong Biers!!!
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[MARSattack]

This is not a question of 'perception', but more like, facts. I'm just saying that not all parts of that card were actually said by Bi. Some of it were the writer's own words. Meron kasing mga fans na nagrerejoice na without checking first kung tama ba yung nakalagay. Don't get me wrong, I'm a BiKyo fan myself. And in fact, that card was first posted on my personal blog at meron mga loyal BiKyo fans na nagreact (hindi nga lang openly) sa nakalagay kasi sila mismo na-confuse kung sinabi ba talaga lahat ni Bi ito. Wala daw kasi silang matandaan.

well then, for some BiKYo fans or most of Bi Kyo fans..."these are facts"...

[fatgrrlslim]

well then, for some BiKYo fans or most of Bi Kyo fans..."these are facts"...

All the more that it should be corrected so that they will not be mislead by wrong 'facts'.

[MARSattack]

All the more that it should be corrected so that they will not be mislead by wrong 'facts'.

i see where this is getting (FIGHT)...so as a bigger person i would end this.
but still i want to stand on my point and i'll respect your point. but i dont think that them believing that BiKyo could be a couple or a couple is misleading them....its all about HOPE on chances that could be possible...:)

[fatgrrlslim]

i see where this is getting (FIGHT)...so as a bigger person i would end this.
but still i want to stand on my point and i'll respect your point. but i dont think that them believing that BiKyo could be a couple or a couple is misleading them....its all about HOPE on chances that could be possible...:)

Geez, I'm not picking a fight with you. I'm just setting things straight. And please re-read my original post and understand it well first. If you don't understand Tagalog, then I'd gladly translate it for you. I said don't take everything that was written there as correct and factual, because some parts were not what Bi said originally (even the creator of that list would tell that to you). Nowhere in my post did I say that BiKyoers should stop believing and hoping in BiKyo. I'm just keeping everyone grounded with reality since all BiKyoers are tagged by antis as a delusional bunch.

So I guess, for the sake of respecting someone's opinion, it's ok to let people be mislead by things posted on the internet just to keep their hopes up about the couple? And when someone wants to correct something, it's tagged as starting a fight? Gosh.

I think some people in this forum could attest that I'd probably be the last person on earth who will shatter the hopes of BiKyoers everywhere.

Sorry po sa mga regulars dito kung nagulo ko yung thread.

[MARSattack]

ei guys! ignore the posts or the arguements me and fatgrrlslim is posting ha! sorry to everyone! let's just eb happy fans of Bi and Kyo or just Bi!


take care everone! i'll be awhile before i'll post here again...maybe if this page is on the 100th page already!! hahaha

[ibel]

HELLO POH SA LAHAT IM BACK....WELCOME NYO POH ME HA!!! GUD MORNING PO PALA!!! ^_^http://images.fotop.net/albums/yoyoma/rain2/2005431450441_1_Xr1I6shTkmkC.jpghttp://images.fotop.net/albums/yoyoma/Bicommercials/55_G.jpghttp://images.fotop.net/albums/yoyoma/Bicommercials/556_G.jpg

[ibel]

HELLO POH ETO POH YUN PIC NILA NI IM SOO JEONG SA AWARDS NIGHT SA ASIAN FILM AWARDS....I DON'T KNOW IF WER NGA LANG...AT SOME PIC FROM GIORDANO...NEW ENDORSER POH SIYA...SOSYAL...ASK KO LANG BAKIT WALANG OUTLET NITO SA PINAS...KAINIZ HA!!! ^_^
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[ibel]

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heelo po sa laht..daan lang poh ulit

[willenette]

HELLO POH ETO POH YUN PIC NILA NI IM SOO JEONG SA AWARDS NIGHT SA ASIAN FILM AWARDS....I DON'T KNOW IF WER NGA LANG...AT SOME PIC FROM GIORDANO...NEW ENDORSER POH SIYA...SOSYAL...ASK KO LANG BAKIT WALANG OUTLET NITO SA PINAS...KAINIZ HA!!! ^_^
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Hi ibel - Their photos together were taken in HK. There's a Giordano outlet here in the Philippines but you can't see his billboard or standee because he's the endorser mainly for Korea. :(

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Rain is in Sydney for this weekend's concert...gleng2 naman..going global...;)

i saw a clip on StarNews in Starworld a whole ago...medyo malabo kuha ko kasi sa Phone lang e..basically he addressed the use of internet in his success.... something like that...:D

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credits : RainSingapore

[docirene]

annyeong haseyo to you all. nagloloko ang pldt dito both for landline and dsl. kung pwede lang palitan ng globelines kaso wla pa dito sa villej. heto since meron akong line ngayon, nakapasok ako dito. naku tuwang tuwa ako sa mga sydney pics ni bi esp with my 3rd fave animal in the world, the koala. (my list: emperor penguin, giant panda; koala). katuwa at tlgang eye to eye contact silang 2:D here are some: dagdagan ko lang yung pinost ni hitad.

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and heto wlang koalang kasama pero look how cute he is. parang sarap kurutin sa cheeks.
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hello to all my unnies and dong saengs in the thread. sorry kung intermittent ang pagvisit ko sa house natin. wla akong control sa pldt situation. i miss you all. thx mga kapatid for the rain updates.

[prettysara]

omo!! :eek: BI in Australia!! a few weeks ago KSW was in Australia!! waaa!!

Philippines na sana next...:D

[ibel]

annyeong haseyo!!! im back.... bukas na poh ang concert ni rain sa shanghai china...last time c kylie minogue poh un bumisita dun now c rain naman puro mga sikat na artist ah!!!
Rain will be holding 7, yes SEVEN concerts in major cities, with Shanghai the first city to kick off the Rain World Tour in China.

Concert Venue
Shanghai Stadium (map at piao.com.cn (http://sh.piao.com.cn/en_piao/map.asp?139))

Date and Time
Apr. 14th, 2007 19:30 (Sat.)

Ticket Price (RMB)
1880, 1280, 880, 580, 380, 220, 120 Yuan

Booking Hotline
62172426, 62173055

Online Booking
for online booking of shanghai concert ticket, you can try culture.sh.con (http://www.culture.sh.cn/product.asp?id=3269), ticketone.com.cn (http://ticketone.com.cn/english/web/shangpin.jsp?product_id=1126) or piao.com.cn (http://sh.piao.com.cn/en_piao/zhongjiye.asp?1045)

South Korean pop star Rain will soon share his music and dance skills with music fans in Shanghai.

Rain - real name is Jung Ji-hoon - will present his one-night-only Shanghai concert at the Shanghai Stadium on April 14, part of his world tour which kicked off in Seoul last month and will take in 12 countries and regions including the United States and Singapore.

About 60 percent of the tickets, priced between 120 yuan (US$15) and 1,880 yuan, have already been booked, mainly by Rain’s fans clubs and several corporations, according to the local promoter Shanghai Bellson.

“Shanghai is the first stop of Rain’s world tour on the Chinese mainland,” said Jin Xiaojing from Shanghai Bellson. “After that Rain will give another six shows at China’s major cities through mid-May.”

The 25-year-old star is hailed for his good looks, spellbinding dance moves and stage presence. In addition to his hits, a special section will be included in Rain’s Shanghai concert, during which the star may perform martial arts and popular Chinese songs.

By Xu Wei

Source: CRIENGLISH.com

credit: Poop-Shoop-A-Loop/soompi

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hi ibel ! i think you're mistaken :confused: coz Rain is currently in Australia for his concert tomorrow. As of today, his schedule (as shown is Rain's World website) for tomorow is concert in Australia.

As for his China concerts, it was put up to be "to be confirmed" in the website...i read in RainSg that is is "postponed indefinitely due to permit issues"....

Just to clarify lang po sa readers..... :)

sana ang Phils ay malagyan na rin ng date...

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annyeong haseyo!!! im back.... bukas na poh ang concert ni rain sa shanghai china...last time c kylie minogue poh un bumisita dun now c rain naman puro mga sikat na artist ah!!!
Rain will be holding 7, yes SEVEN concerts in major cities, with Shanghai the first city to kick off the Rain World Tour in China.

Concert Venue
Shanghai Stadium (map at piao.com.cn (http://sh.piao.com.cn/en_piao/map.asp?139))

Date and Time
Apr. 14th, 2007 19:30 (Sat.)

Ticket Price (RMB)
1880, 1280, 880, 580, 380, 220, 120 Yuan

Booking Hotline
62172426, 62173055

Online Booking
for online booking of shanghai concert ticket, you can try culture.sh.con (http://www.culture.sh.cn/product.asp?id=3269), ticketone.com.cn (http://ticketone.com.cn/english/web/shangpin.jsp?product_id=1126) or piao.com.cn (http://sh.piao.com.cn/en_piao/zhongjiye.asp?1045)

South Korean pop star Rain will soon share his music and dance skills with music fans in Shanghai.

Rain - real name is Jung Ji-hoon - will present his one-night-only Shanghai concert at the Shanghai Stadium on April 14, part of his world tour which kicked off in Seoul last month and will take in 12 countries and regions including the United States and Singapore.

About 60 percent of the tickets, priced between 120 yuan (US$15) and 1,880 yuan, have already been booked, mainly by Rain’s fans clubs and several corporations, according to the local promoter Shanghai Bellson.

“Shanghai is the first stop of Rain’s world tour on the Chinese mainland,” said Jin Xiaojing from Shanghai Bellson. “After that Rain will give another six shows at China’s major cities through mid-May.”

The 25-year-old star is hailed for his good looks, spellbinding dance moves and stage presence. In addition to his hits, a special section will be included in Rain’s Shanghai concert, during which the star may perform martial arts and popular Chinese songs.

By Xu Wei

Source: CRIENGLISH.com

credit: Poop-Shoop-A-Loop/soompi

[liemel]

yup its wrong..

piao.com.cn has the shanghai sked. its april 28, 2007 i think. the next saturday after australia

[docirene]

hi ibel ! i think you're mistaken :confused: coz Rain is currently in Australia for his concert tomorrow. As of today, his schedule (as shown is Rain's World website) for tomorow is concert in Australia.

As for his China concerts, it was put up to be "to be confirmed" in the website...i read in RainSg that is is "postponed indefinitely due to permit issues"....

Just to clarify lang po sa readers..... :)

sana ang Phils ay malagyan na rin ng date...

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8259/capyw8.jpg

sana nga pero malalapit ng mataPOS ang world tour. mukhang mejo malabo na yata mapasama ang phils sa iti

[docirene]

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share ko lang itong pinost ni sis nene (azuvilla) sa AL2K thread). i agree ang pogi nya dito. swerte ng mga biers who saw him in sydney kc in my honest opinion, pinakapogi na siya dito. he grew his hair back unlike nung unang leg ng world tour na mohawk-haired siya at mejo madaming di nabagayan. sana wag namang masyadong pag-experimentuhan ng hairstylist ang hair ni rain at baka sa susunod eh kalbuhin naman niya at ma-shock na tayong lahat

[hItAd]

sana nga pero malalapit ng mataPOS ang world tour. mukhang mejo malabo na yata mapasama ang phils sa iti

sis - wag mawalan ng pag-asa...sa Thailang nagbobombahan pa pero tuloy na tuloy na ang concert nya dun !!! grabe..i hope walang mangyaring masama sa kanya at sa staff during their stay there...btw, nakita mo ba si HyeKyo sa HK ?? grabe ang ganda nya...though feeling ko kulang sa color make-up nya....

[docirene]

sis - wag mawalan ng pag-asa...sa Thailang nagbobombahan pa pero tuloy na tuloy na ang concert nya dun !!! grabe..i hope walang mangyaring masama sa kanya at sa staff during their stay there...btw, nakita mo ba si HyeKyo sa HK ?? grabe ang ganda nya...though feeling ko kulang sa color make-up nya....

yup i think so too mas lumutang ang ganda ni shk sa maong whether mini or pants and tees. pang date look nga sana pagtapos ng world tour eh harapin naman nila ang personal lives nila.

hindi yung thailand ang inaalala ko. mas worid ako for his USA tours bec. of the recent VIRGINIA TECH campus carnage wherein identified na ang gunman ay south korean national (na permanent residnt na sa US) who was a senior english major. madaming mga koreans studying there and living in the USA are afraid of the racial backlash that this may cause. parang ang kasalanan ng iisa ay magboomerang sa lhat ng koreans. sad but true. the guy was a psycho to have killed all 32 ppl in that day of infamy, as matt lauer of Today has described it. siyempre kc korean si rain and since this is very recent and caused a worldwide shock, baka maapektuhan ang concert niya. well, sana naman eh hindi.

[docirene]

share ko lang yung latest pics ni rain sa japan. anc cute;) pero mas ok sana kung nagsuklay man lang kht konti:D

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[docirene]

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his royal hotness....;)

[pintoora]

Rain to Perform at Madison Square Garden Again (2007/04/19)



Top Korean singer Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) will hold another concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, the venue of his debut performance in America. The New York concert is part of his June world tour, which includes stops in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Prior to his American tour, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) will hold a concert at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on May 25th for over 35,000 Japanese fans. The Tokyo Dome is also the home field for Korean slugger Lee Seung-yeop, who currently plays for Japan's top professional baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants. It has also served as the venue for concerts by the global pop stars Beyonce and Madonna.

Rain's world tour organizer confirmed his North American tour schedule in June. Rain will first perform at the Molson Amphitheater in Toronto, Canada on June 9. Then his next concert will be staged at the Philips Arena in Atlanta on June 15, New York's Madison Square Garden on June 23, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on June 27,and the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 30.

At the end of this month, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) will hold a concert in China, followed by one at Japan's Tokyo Dome. Before Rain leaves for North America, he will wrap up the Asian tour with shows in Thailand from June 2 to 3.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr... (http://www.hancinema.net/jump.php?id=9266) ( http://www.hancinema.net/images/carre_gris.gifEnglish )

[pintoora]

Rain to Perform at Prestigious Tokyo Dome (2007/04/19)



In yet another confirmation of his stature as an international star, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) is scheduled to be the first Korean singer to hold a concert at Japan's Tokyo Dome stadium. The pop sensation traveled to Japan on Wednesday, two days after returning from last week's successful performance in Australia, and announced his plans to perform at the Tokyo Dome at an official press conference.

Star M Entertainment, which is promoting Rain's world tour, recently agreed to bring the "Rain's Coming" tour to the Tokyo Dome on May 25. The Dome has hosted the world's top talents, such as Mariah Carey, the Rolling Stones, and Beyonce. The Dome, which is also the home of the Yomiuri Giants and Korean slugger Lee Seung-yeop, is the ultimate dream of many Japanese performers, but only top-drawer local acts have ascended its stage, including Ayumi Hamasaki, Glay, and SMAP.

Star M Entertainment announced the news in Japan with Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) and said, "With Japan as the axis, Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) spread the wave to Southeast Asia. Now he's reconfirming his stature with the concert at the Tokyo Dome".

The performance at the Tokyo Dome means Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php) is one step further from being just an Asian celebrity and one step closer to being a world star. The Dome can hold up to 42,000 people but it requires a minimum of 35,000 tickets to be sold. Only top-selling performers attempt to play there. Among Korean celebrities, Lee Byung-heon held a fan meeting at the Dome last June with 42,000 guests. The Japanese press at the time made a great fuss, calling it the biggest event in the history of the "Korean Wave".

Lingering rumors say that Star M Entertainment was worried about bringing Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php)'s tour to the Dome, which would mean just once performance there. Rain (http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Rain.php), however, decided to go ahead with the idea, believing himself to be "Asia's singer" and eager to be the first Korean singer to perform at the fabled stadium. It is said that the concert promoter's Japanese partner UAE strongly pushed for the concert at the massive stadium.

Source : www.chosun.com... (http://www.hancinema.net/jump.php?id=9263) ( http://www.hancinema.net/images/carre_gris.gifEnglish http://www.hancinema.net/images/carre_gris.gifChinese http://www.hancinema.net/images/carre_gris.gifKorean http://www.hancinema.net/images/carre_gris.gifJapanese )

[docirene]

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wow such a dapper in suit. dashing debonaire talaga. ang pogi ni bi. hay!:)

[prettysara]

annyeong!!

docirene!!!!! i like that "bondi beach" pic!!! grabe!! thanks!!

naku ewan nga kung pupunta pa xa dito..i heard super mahal ang fee nila....waaa!!! bakit naman!!!

[cfc]

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thanks to cindy625/rainhk

[docirene]

prettysara, kurek ka jan, at tlagang napaka-hot as the summer heat si bi sa bondi beach. in contrast very sexy gentleman, dashing debonaire ang dating niya sa lotte mag.

cfc,kmsta na? long time no post. gud to have you back. and wow thx for sharing the bondi beach wallie.

[cute_ever!]

..ups 4 rain!! :D

[tarong]

Anyeong Biers!!!:p

cfc, wow sis grabe ang gandang wallie nyan!!! kaya lang baka maglaway naman makakakita nyan kung gagawin kong screensaver sobrang hottie!!!

grabe napakahectic ng sched. ni BI, di na mapigilan, talagang Rain World Tour n!!!

guys, buhay na naman ang Timepoll, let's vote in!!!:D

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup

[ryean]

Jung Ji Hoon won the 43rd Annual Baeksang BEST NEW ACTOR AWARD in a Movie from I'm a Cyborg and It's OK! YIPEEEEEEEE!!!!http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/bengch/htm_2007042519221502020000020201000.jpg
"Thank you very much,*trembling*, First and foremost i want to say thank's
to all the people who helped me film this movie,(yeah,i'll just stand straight)the mic is too low
Thank's to Producer Hong?Mr.Jung and Brother park jinyoung,Mr.Jo,Bro.Cho?,and Bro. Junho.
And i just want to add that i really wanted to make movies,It is my dream,I'm really honored thatDirector Park made it come true,and To Miss Im soo jung,Thank's for the wonderful memories.
Thank you very much"

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[docirene]

3 good news:

1. rain won as best new actor awardin the 43rd baeksang awards
2. he was chosen by people mag as one of the 5o most beautiful people this year
3. for the 2nd year in a row, he is included in Time 100 most influential people this year. do vote for him
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609889,00.html

his pics while receiving his baeksang award
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AJA AJA BI! we're truly proud of you http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/cutemango/smilies/th001_wub.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/cutemango/smilies/thGIF_154.gif

[azuvilla]

100 Most Beautiful People


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Credit: cecilia ll sexybi

[docirene]

he truly deserves to be one of People's most beautiful 100 bec. he is both beautiful inside and outside.di ba? :)



btw, accg to filbar and bufini mag stores, we lag 2 issues behind so wla pa nitong issue ng mag na ito dito.

http://www.bandstalker.com/rain/people.jpg

[azuvilla]

http://www.donga.com/news/img/blank.gif Beautiful Rain
APRIL 27, 2007 07:30


http://english.donga.com/data/20070427/photo/2007042784248.jpgThe singer Rain has been chosen by People magazine in the United States as one of its 100 Most Beautiful people in 2007.

Actresses Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, the bassist of the rock band Fall Out Boy, Pete Wentz, and the star of the television drama “Prison Break” Wentworth Miller, known as Seok Ho-feel, in Korea, also made it onto the list.



The magazine grouped together 45 “first time beauties” like Rain and Miller, who made it onto the list for the first time.



The only Koreans who have made this list in the past were environmentalist Danny Seo (Seo Ji-yoon) in 1998 and the classical music band Ahn Trio in 2003.



Rain was previously chosen as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2006.



Credit: Dong-A llbo l Entertainment

[docirene]

i-up ko lang itong thread. kawawa naman si rain, nasa p.4 na ng mahagilap ko. kung bakit ba kc ang hirap mag log in dito sa tsinoy at pirmeng down ang server. basta ang alam ko, nkbili na ko ng kopya ng People Mag with drew b on the cover at nasa p. 190 c rain, half page nga lang. mahal ang mag, P399 pero for the luv of oppa, binili ko na din. anyway, people is always nice to read.

annyeong haseyo to everybody. bogo ship da.

[tarong]

Anyeong Biers!!!:p

oo nga wawa naman ang thread kc super hang ang tsinoy, buti na lang ok na sya!!! ang soompi din laging naghahang sakin!!! sayang at di sya nakasama sa 100 most influential people, pero tuwa ako at nakapost ang pix nya don!!!

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1871/image007bg8.gif HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTYSARA!!!

[docirene]

nakatsamba lang ako ngayon dito sa tsinoy kc more than an hour na ko online. to play safe, to all those for whom this msg is appropriate, pls claim it as yours. let me be the one to greet my sisters here an advanced:

http://www.trippytext.com/gen/99/528/afc5d4e89e2fe3bda42da0c7e6f1a270.gif (http://www.trippytext.com/)

[prettysara]

thanks tarong!!

annyeong!!! miss ko na dumaan dito..lagi kse busy ang tsinoy....

[cfc]

Road for Rain


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soompi/stephypham

Hi to docirene, tarong, azuvilla

Belated Happy Birthday prettysara ! ! !

[prettysara]

Belated Happy Birthday prettysara ! ! !

thanks!!


ganda naman ng mga pics ni BI!!! waaaa!!!! *drool drool drool *

[azuvilla]

Entertainer Rain Disclosed to Help Cancer Patient

Posted: (http://Posted:) May 12 2007, 01:23 PM

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Pix credit: osen and starnews ll Bri@ Sexybi

Entertainer Rain Disclosed to Help Cancer Patient

Top singer Rain, 25, with original name of Jung Ji-hoon, will be disclosed to have helped in secret his fan living a time-limited life due to serious cancer in a five-part special TV documentary Saturday.

Part 4 or "Promise of a Mum" of the Human Documentary "Love..." to be aired by MBC at 11 p.m. on May 19 contains a tearful story of Ahn So-bong, 33, who had been told to live a six-month life due to stomach cancer checked after the birth of her first daughter.

In the process of the documentary production, the program producer found the undisclosed good deed of Rain. He has ecouraged Ahn mentally and supported her financially.

Rain is a fervent fan of Ahn since he found that her husband Kim Jae-moon had posted a story in the fan cafe of JYP Entertainment Rain belonged to then, I hoped Ji-hoon would encourage my wife.

Rain, who lost his mother in his earlier days, gave much pity upon reading the story. During the Chuseok holiday last year, the singer called at the ward where Ahn had been hospitalized, surprising the cancer patient to her delight. He also delivered 20 million won for her treatment before leaving for the Winter World Tour concert last year. Thereafter, he has often made calls to her husband to ask about her health.

Rain felt much pain on hearing the story of a young mother who had faced a time-limited life after her first childbirth, recalling his mother who had died at earlier age, a close aide said. It is very awkward for me as it has been disclosed in disregard of my intention although I have done this simply for a personal reason, he was quoted as saying.

MBC has manufactured and aired the five-part documentary as a feature in the month of family, May.

Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/speci...5/201_2775.html (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2007/05/201_2775.html)
Credit: Cecilia/Sexy Bi

[liemel]

oooohhhh..... Bi has such a kind soul ;)


thanks to CFC for the pix. he had good ones, i especially like the 2nd row:right

hi to everyone!

[docirene]

glad to know that my unnies and dong saengs can log-in and post here. mahirap hirap din kasi pumasok sa tsinoy tlga. dunno if the server is always down or it's just in my area.annyeong haseyo to all.

some recent pics of our poging pogi bi.

file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Mommy/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpgfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Mommy/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpghttp://china.nba.com/img/200705/1179298949-0rain-photo-6a.jpg
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[azuvilla]

http://joyplace.jype.com/files/photo/2007/5/2/77/v53.JPG (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:view_image%28%27/files/photo/2007/5/2/77/%27,%27v53.JPG%27%29;) Source: Joyplace

Itaas natin ang thread ni Rain, page 3 na. Palagi kasing busy ang server ng tsinoy.

Sa May 25, 2007 na ang concert ni Bi sa Tokyo. Let's pray and hope for its huge success! :D

[prettysara]

wow tokyo dome!! arashi land..heheheeh

[docirene]

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Rain who won "The Best New Actor" award in PaekSang award, is again nominated in another Korean film award, i.e. the 44th Daejong Sang for "The Best New Actor". MC Mong, Liu Dehuan (pinyin), Pu Guangzhen (pinyin) and Daniel Henry are his competitors for this award.

The judge committees of Daejong Sang announced 29 nominated movies. From the announcement, Jeong Jihun (Rain) was nominated due to his important movie<I'm Cyborg but that's okay>.

Rain who recently revealed his casting in Hollywood movie <Speed Racer>, had been nominated in the 1st Asian Film Festival for the award "The Best Actor". Everyone is curious if he can win the award in Daejong again.

The 44th Daejong Film Festival begins on June 1 at HanRiver Park and the award presentation is held on June 8 in Sejong Centre.
Source: NAVER
Chi translation by lovebi_rain@Baidu RAIN bar
Eng translation by jjbug@rain-malaysia

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wow, another nomination/recognition of bi's acting talent. bi, aja aja fighting. we're all so proud of you. may you win again. ang galing galing mo tlga, bi.

[docirene]

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Credit: benamoo ll sexybi

h0t as the summer days si bi, di ba?

[hItAd]

here's an email from Menina..please do visite her site...thanks !
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From: Menina's Official Fan Club <menina_fanclub@earthlink.net>
Subject: Rain World Tour - Fan Page
Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 10:32:53 -0700[/color]

I would like to invite you to see my RAIN WORLD TOUR FAN PAGE that I created on my official website. It's full of video clips, concert photos, press clippings, fan photos, and even exclusive behind the scenes photos. Feel free to spread the word to other fans. I hope you enjoy it!

http://meninaonline.com/rainworldtour.html (http://meninaonline.com/rainworldtour.html)


Thanks again for your support.
Menina
Menina's Official Fan Club

menina_fanclub@earthlink.net (menina_fanclub@earthlink.net)
www.meninonline.com (http://www.meninonline.com/)
www.meninafortunato.com (http://www.meninafortunato.com/)

[tarong]

some recent pics of our poging pogi bi.

http://china.nba.com/img/200705/1179298949-0rain-photo-6a.jpg

waaaaaaaaaa unnie, nakalagpas sa paningin ko to, sa soompi!!! grrrr.... mega hang talaga sa kin... thanks sis, ang gwapo nya d2!!!:p

[docirene]

waaaaaaaaaa unnie, nakalagpas sa paningin ko to, sa soompi!!! grrrr.... mega hang talaga sa kin... thanks sis, ang gwapo nya d2!!!:p

naku buti nakita mo na ngayon. yup i agree. pogi tlga. very adorable;) tlgang mhirap pa din makapasok dito. patsamba tsamba tuloy, ang konti na ng mga posts sa thread.

thx, hitad, for dropping by.

annyeong haseyo to all the biers out there.

[prettysara]

omo!! nice pics!! dalawang hottie!!

[docirene]

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ang galing at hanep sa porma si bi. pwedeng model tlga. looking at these pics, i feel jung and bi can work together in a project. parang bagay din.

[azuvilla]

2007.05.31

Rain in Vietnam - Spain - Berlinhttp://joyplace.jype.com/files/board/2007/5/31/54/rain4.jpg
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More pictures of Rain.
Source: Joyplace

[stars*addict]

kamukha nia ung bdang guy sa over the rainbow..
ahehehehe

[hItAd]

hi all !! salamat naman at maayos na ang Tsinoy...:)

ano na bang balita kay oppa Bi ? ngayong wala na sya sa JYPE at hindi ko alam ang feelings ko...kaba..masaya :D ...takot :eek: ...naguguluhan.:confused: ...ewan...basta, I hope kahit papaano ay maging chance ito para tuloy2 na ang kanyang pagsikat sa ibang bansa....lalo na sa US at Europe.... :D

hi sis docirene ! wala na bang pag-asang magconcert sya sa Pinas ? wala na me balita kasi nabusy ako sa paghahanap ng work...

[Harmony Rose]

hi all !! salamat naman at maayos na ang Tsinoy...:)

ano na bang balita kay oppa Bi ? ngayong wala na sya sa JYPE at hindi ko alam ang feelings ko...kaba..masaya :D ...takot :eek: ...naguguluhan.:confused: ...ewan...basta, I hope kahit papaano ay maging chance ito para tuloy2 na ang kanyang pagsikat sa ibang bansa....lalo na sa US at Europe.... :D

hi sis docirene ! wala na bang pag-asang magconcert sya sa Pinas ? wala na me balita kasi nabusy ako sa paghahanap ng work...


kasama siya sa movie na Speed Racer! movie version ng 1960 anime'

[docirene]

hi all !! salamat naman at maayos na ang Tsinoy...:)

ano na bang balita kay oppa Bi ? ngayong wala na sya sa JYPE at hindi ko alam ang feelings ko...kaba..masaya :D ...takot :eek: ...naguguluhan.:confused: ...ewan...basta, I hope kahit papaano ay maging chance ito para tuloy2 na ang kanyang pagsikat sa ibang bansa....lalo na sa US at Europe.... :D

hi sis docirene ! wala na bang pag-asang magconcert sya sa Pinas ? wala na me balita kasi nabusy ako sa paghahanap ng work...


mukhang malabo na tlga. i think yung concert nya sa BKK jun1-2 ay last sa asian leg. pa USA na siya after this and look at this:

NY Concert Official Poster


The promoter said there are some lawsuits in the US for using the name "RAIN"
so they cannot put any "Rain" on the poster, this is very sad...

This is the final official poster that they revised.


credit: rain-usa
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(thx jinlees/soompi post)

di na RAIN WORLD TOUR. JI HOON WORLD TOUR NA.

[prettysara]

annyeong!! TGIF!!

no more time for backlogs. omo! wala na xa sya JYP? baket?

newayz, saw the tv presscon of speed racer -- galing ni BI...hollywood star na. ;)

[docirene]

06.01.07 Rain: "Hollywood..Want to Start Step-by-Step and Develop Gradually"

During the 31st of May (local time) movie release press conference of Hollywood movie 'Speed Racer' in Germany's Berlin Babelsberg Film Studio, Rain replied to reporter's performance-related question by saying, "I want to start step-by-step from the very basic and develop gradually."

According to a reporter at the press conference, when asked why he turned down other invitations to act in leading roles and the reason why he chose this movie, Rain replied "Because I want to start step-by-step from the very basic and develop gradually, that's why I chose 'Speed Racer'. Moreover, I have great confidence in the Wachowski Brothers, and I believe that by acting in this movie it will be of great help to my experience of movie performances."

Rain said, "Since my childhood days I've always liked Susan Sarandon, John Goodman and other such great actors, and to now be able to collaborate and work with them in this movie, I feel extremely honored."

Producer Joel Silver, directors the Wachowski Brothers, actors Susan Sarandon, Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci etc attended the 'Speed Racer' movie release press conference with the attendance of more than 100 media representatives from around the world.

During the one-hour long press conference, reporters inquiries concentrated mostly on producer Joel Silver, Rain was asked 3 questions. On the same day the announcement of the movie's race car(s) was released and publicized; attaining much focus from the global media.

On the 28th Rain arrived in Berlin, and on both days of the 29th and 30th the producers, the directors and cast members met.

At the conclusion of the press conference on the 31st, Rain left immediately for Bangkok to continue with his world tour. On June 2nd and 3rd he will be having his concerts, and on the 4th will return to his homeland.

Rain's role will portray the strength of an outstanding new Asian race car driver in ' Speed Racer', one who single-handedly defends and fights to keep his family property.

The cost of movie production is estimated to surpass 300,000,000,000 Han Yuan (not too sure about the conversion here). 'Speed Racer' is targeted to hit the screens May 2008, shooting will officially start in June 2007. At the conclusion of his world tour Rain will then start filming.

Source: Star News
Credit: lovebi_rain fr Baidu & rainhk
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@rain-usa
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Joel Silver: "I was very satisfied with Rain, so I extended the invitation to him."



Rain's Hollywood debut movie ' Speed Racer's producer Joel Silver discussed reasons why he invited Rain to act.

During the movie release press conference in Germany's Berlin Babelsberg Film Studio on the 31st, when asked by the media why Rain was asked to act, 'Speed Racer' producer Joel Silver said "I was very satisfied after looking up on all of Rain's material, and so I extended the invitation to him."

According to a reporter at press conference, regarding the question of "How did you know of Rain and why you thought of asking him to act?", Joel Silver said, "I heard that Rain is extremely famous in Asia, and so I decided to pay more attention to him. After watching his concert, soap operas and all other DVD materials of his I was very satisfied, and then I extended the invitation to Rain, to which he happily accepted."

In the beginning of this year, Joel Silver arrived in South Korea to obtain all of Rain's concert DVDs, and soap operas and movie material which Rain has been involved in. Shortly after the invitation to act in 'Speed Racer' was extended to Rain, and after going through several exchanges in opinoins everything was finally detemined.

In February during the Berlin Film Festival Rain met with 'Speed Racer' directors the Wachowski Brothers for the first time, and experienced before hand the simulated vehicle race scene.

Producer Joel Silver, directors the Wachowski Brothers, actors Susan Sarandon, Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci etc attended the 'Speed Racer' movie release press conference with the attendance of more than 100 media representatives from around the world.

During the one-hour long press conference, reporters inquiries concentrated mostly on producer Joel Silver, Rain was asked 3 questions. On the same day the announcement of the movie's race car(s) was released and publicized; attaining much focus from the global media.

Source: Starnews
Credit: lovebi_rain fr Baidu & rainhk
Chi to Eng Translation: dsl99a@rain-usa

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kasama siya sa movie na Speed Racer! movie version ng 1960 anime'

ay oo nga pala....i like his hair here....ung medyo mahaba at wavy....
haay...concert nya ngayon sa Thailand di ba? waaah...sayang di me nakapunta kasi nga wala me work for a few months....so gipit...sana may chance pa dito sa Asia..

Speed Racer Press Conf in Spain



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[prettysara]

evenstar: saengil chukha hamnida!! :D

[cfc]

Happy Birthday ! ! ! evenstar

[docirene]

Happy Birthday ! ! ! evenstar


annyeong haseyo, dong saeng. long time no post. welcome back, clarisse:)


happy bday, evenstar! have many more to come;)

annyeong haseyo to all! hello, dong saeng hitad. nice to read your posts/pics. also to tarong, prettysara, harmony rose, staraddict.

to unnie azuvilla, enjoy ka lang sa bangkok. and hope to see you when you're back.

[ibel]

Rain Cast in Hollywood Film

Korean singer-actor Rain will take part in "Speed Racer," a new film by Andy and Larry Wachowski of "The Matrix" fame. Rain will play a talented rookie car racer who struggles to save his family business. He will join the filming in Berlin for two months after he finishes his world tour in June.

Rain's agent said that Rain personally visited Berlin in April to meet with the Wachowski brothers. At the meeting, the directors of the Matrix series showed Rain some materials for the film and Rain was reportedly very impressed with its ingenuity and techniques.

"Speed Racer" is based on a popular Japanese animation titled "Mach Go Go." The animation has been aired in the U.S. as well.

The May 31st press briefing of the film is expected to be attended by more than 100 media outlets worldwide, as well as Joel Silver, the producer of the Matrix series, and a number of big Hollywood celebrities.

Rain said that he considers himself a novice actor since this is his debut film in Hollywood, and that he will take one step at a time.


Rain to Perform at Prestigious Tokyo Dome

In yet another confirmation of his stature as an international star, Rain is scheduled to be the first Korean singer to hold a concert at Japan's Tokyo Dome stadium. The pop sensation traveled to Japan on Wednesday, two days after returning from last week’s successful performance in Australia, and announced his plans to perform at the Tokyo Dome at an official press conference.

Star M Entertainment, which is promoting Rain's world tour, recently agreed to bring the "Rain's Coming" tour to the Tokyo Dome on May 25. The Dome has hosted the world's top talents, such as Mariah Carey, the Rolling Stones, and Beyonce. The Dome, which is also the home of the Yomiuri Giants and Korean slugger Lee Seung-yeop, is the ultimate dream of many Japanese performers, but only top-drawer local acts have ascended its stage, including Ayumi Hamasaki, Glay, and SMAP.

Star M Entertainment announced the news in Japan with Rain and said, "With Japan as the axis, Rain spread the wave to Southeast Asia. Now he's reconfirming his stature with the concert at the Tokyo Dome."

The performance at the Tokyo Dome means Rain is one step further from being just an Asian celebrity and one step closer to being a world star. The Dome can hold up to 42,000 people but it requires a minimum of 35,000 tickets to be sold. Only top-selling performers attempt to play there. Among Korean celebrities, Lee Byung-heon held a fan meeting at the Dome last June with 42,000 guests. The Japanese press at the time made a great fuss, calling it the biggest event in the history of the "Korean Wave."

Lingering rumors say that Star M Entertainment was worried about bringing Rain's tour to the Dome, which would mean just once performance there. Rain, however, decided to go ahead with the idea, believing himself to be "Asia's singer" and eager to be the first Korean singer to perform at the fabled stadium. It is said that the concert promoter's Japanese partner UAE strongly pushed for the concert at the massive stadium.


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[ibel]

YAH!!!...ASK KO LANG DBA DUMATING NA DITO SA BANSA C BILLY CRAWFORD LAST WEEK?!!!...I WAS WONDERING KUNG PAREHAS BA SILA NG RHYTHM WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC(BI RAIN) ALTHOUGH MAGKAIBA SILA NG LAHI AT SA IBANG BANSA YUNG PINAGSIKATAN NILA LIKE C BILLY WHICH EVERYONE KNOWS NA NAGSIMULA SA THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT AT THE AGE OF 5 TAZ NAKILALA SA EUROPE UNLIKE C BI RAIN HERE SIYA SA ASIA SUMIKAT BUT HE WILL GOING TO INVADE IN US SOON BUT INFAIRNESS SUMISIKAT NA C OPPA NGAYON SA US HAH!!...MAY POSIBILITIES KAYA NA IKUMPARA SILA SA ISA'T-ISA ...4 ME NO WONDER NA I COMPARE SILA KASI PAREHAS SILANG ASIAN ARTISTS AT MAGALING MAGPERFORM ON STAGE ALTHOUGH MAGKAIBA SILA NG BANSA...SANA MAINVADE NA RIN NI BILLY ANG ASIA AT US...ACTUALLY NAITANONG KO LANG TO KASI MAY NAGPAPATANONG SA AKIN YUNG KA WORK KO SO CURIOUS LANG SIYA..MALAY MO PAREHAS PA NAMAN SILANG R&B ARTISTS AT SAME LOOK ON STYLE SA PANANAMIT...HOPE NA MAKILALA C BILLY OUR KABABAYAN WORLDWIDE AT SIYEMPRE DITO SA ASIA....NEED A COMMENT ALSO...THANKS...

[ibel]

ONE OF THE PHILIPPINE'S PRIDE!!!!...WATCHED HIS NEW REALITY TV SHOW ON GMA7 AFTER SOP IT'S CALLED "MOVE ON"......

[miya37]

:eek: :D akala ko naligaw ako ng thread...heheehe

may speaking lines kaya si BI sa movie?

[tarong]

Anyeong Biers!!!:p

ako rin kala ko naligaw ako, hindi pala,hehehe

CONGRATS BI!!! for winning Popularity Award in Daejong Awards.

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[prettysara]

annyeong!!

wow!! BI ...congratz!!

[docirene]

how very true. napakapogi ni bi sa AWARDS NIGHT tlga. wow, drools:D

[picaipay]

annyeong girls!!!!

haay... i so miss this thread and missed a lot of Bi news actually.. His Tokyo Dome event and most especially, his Hollywood film!!! WOW!! Galing talaga... Hands up!

Kamusta naman kayo? Na-miss ko kayo! =]

[docirene]

annyeong girls!!!!

haay... i so miss this thread and missed a lot of Bi news actually.. His Tokyo Dome event and most especially, his Hollywood film (http://www.tsinoy.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=692573#)!!! WOW!! Galing talaga... Hands up!

Kamusta naman kayo? Na-miss ko kayo! =]


whoa! long time no hear and post. glad to see you hear again. keep on visiting more often, sis. welcome back!:)

[docirene]

let's continue praying for rain to win over his legal battle for the use of his name as an entertainer.

[docirene]

taken in India. he looks like a professional photographer here. and look how handsome he is;)

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the 2nd shot is my fave.;)

[docirene]

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grabe, he is such a sweetie pie...look how adorable, huggable, kissable. ;) i love it when he's happy like this

[azuvilla]

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Source: Joyplace

Here's the latest news about Rain - -


Jihoon took the 7.30pm flight towards LA yesterday (17th June).

He will be there 2 weeks in advance of his concert for preparation as well as publicity activities and meetups with the media.

After the concert on the 30th, he will fly towards Berlin on 1st July to commence filming for "Speed Racer".

FIlming begins formally on the 3rd July. He will be in Berlin in July and August, and is estimated to return to Korea end August.

Jihoon will be spending his 25th birthday in the US.


Credit from Rainhk.com:

[docirene]

the verdict will be out 2mrow. let's all pray that the court will decide on bi's favor. God bless him.

[docirene]

God is really good. He answered our prayers. this is such a nice advanced bday present to Rain.more power. aja aja! may you have great success in your upcoming concerts in USA.

nene, thx for sharing me the upd8s thru sms. i appreciate it a lot. GBU.

the complete article from soompi:

Rain will use his name for US concerts, US court dismissed the law suit
Star News

World Star, Rain is able to use his name for US concerts after all.
StarM, who conducting Rain’s world tour, announced US court dismissed the law suit from Rain Corp. which requesting not to use Rain name in Rain’s concert in USA on 22nd of June.

Earlier, Rain Corp. from Nevada filed law suit requesting Rain should not use name Rain for his USA concerts.
This company has Beatle Tribute band called ‘Rain’ and the reason for the law suit was they have the service right register for the name, Rain.

They filed the law suit for service right on Feb. 22 and also filed the request Rain to stop the US concert tour. Therefore Rain’s US concert became a vague and ended up postponing US concerts.

StarM said, “US concerts are already postponed so we are discussing reschedule of concerts (ATL, NY, SF, LA) will release new schedule once it is decided”.

Rain will perform LA concert on Jun. 30 and head to Berlin, Germany to shoot his new movie, Speed Racer.

Source; WonKyum, Kim @ realtime.Star News
Translation; Jay@rain-usa.com

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sis ! ur ryt! God is Good ! Ilang SMS din ang natanggap ko sa mga tao dito about the good news kaso hindi ako makareact dahil may project ako ngayon at medyo naloloka kami kakacheck ng ginawa namin...implementation kasi today....haaay...

but now na nakahinga na ko....thanks God talaga...
pero magiging complete ang kasiyahan ko kung makaka-attend ako
kahit isang concert nya sa US...hehehe...

CONGRATS OPPA BI !!!
after all the brouhahas, hope this will be become his most attended and most successful leg !





God is really good. He answered our prayers. this is such a nice advanced bday present to Rain.more power. aja aja! may you have great success in your upcoming concerts in USA.

nene, thx for sharing me the upd8s thru sms. i appreciate it a lot. GBU.

the complete article from soompi:

Rain will use his name for US concerts, US court dismissed the law suit
Star News

World Star, Rain is able to use his name for US concerts after all.
StarM, who conducting Rain’s world tour, announced US court dismissed the law suit from Rain Corp. which requesting not to use Rain name in Rain’s concert in USA on 22nd of June.

Earlier, Rain Corp. from Nevada filed law suit requesting Rain should not use name Rain for his USA concerts.
This company has Beatle Tribute band called ‘Rain’ and the reason for the law suit was they have the service right register for the name, Rain.

They filed the law suit for service right on Feb. 22 and also filed the request Rain to stop the US concert tour. Therefore Rain’s US concert became a vague and ended up postponing US concerts.

StarM said, “US concerts are already postponed so we are discussing reschedule of concerts (ATL, NY, SF, LA) will release new schedule once it is decided”.

Rain will perform LA concert on Jun. 30 and head to Berlin, Germany to shoot his new movie, Speed Racer.

Source; WonKyum, Kim @ realtime.Star News
Translation; Jay@rain-usa.com

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[docirene]

sis ! ur ryt! God is Good ! Ilang SMS din ang natanggap ko sa mga tao dito about the good news kaso hindi ako makareact dahil may project ako ngayon at medyo naloloka kami kakacheck ng ginawa namin...implementation kasi today....haaay...

but now na nakahinga na ko....thanks God talaga...
pero magiging complete ang kasiyahan ko kung makaka-attend ako
kahit isang concert (http://www.tsinoy.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=697411#) nya sa US...hehehe...

CONGRATS OPPA BI !!!
after all the brouhahas, hope this will be become his most attended and most successful leg !

wow, bc ang dong saeng ko. that's good to know that you find time to drop by here for rain upd8s.

it's time for a celebration.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
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RAIN CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation, Plaintiff,
v.
JYP ENTERTAINMENT, LTD. a Korean limited company, JI-HOON JEONG a/k/a
RAIN, an individual, STAR M ENTERTAINMENT, a Korean company, Defendants.

03:07-CV-00081-LRH-RAM
ORDER

Presently before the court is Rain Corporation’s (“Plaintiff�) Motion for Preliminary Injunction (# 121). Defendants JYP Entertainment, Ltd., Ji-Hoon Jung a/k/a Rain (“Jung�), and Star Entertainment (collectively, “Defendants�) have filed a Response (# 19), and Plaintiff replied
(# 35).

I. Factual Background
This is a trademark and unfair competition action arising from Jung’s use of the word “Rain� to identify himself. Plaintiff is a Nevada corporation in the business of producing and performing musical events featuring its Beatles tribute band called “Rain.� Plaintiff has used the mark “Rain� since 1975 to identify its musical band and services. Plaintiff registered the mark “Rain� for entertainment services with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 1988. Plaintiff has performed in approximately thirty states, most Canadian provinces, Jamaica and on international cruise ships.

Defendant Jung is a Korean singer, dancer, model, and actor. In Korea, throughout Asia, and among Asian-American fans in the United States, Jung is primarily known as “Rain.� Jung adopted the Korean name “Bi� (in Korean script), a Korean word that means “rain,� as his stage name. Since 2004, Jung has starred in several television shows broadcast throughout the world via satellite, cable, and availability on DVD. Jung began performing in the United States in February of 2004. In February, 2006, Jung held his first solo concert in the United States at Madison Square Garden. Jung has recently commenced a tour of the United States as part of his 2006-2007 world tour that began in Korea in October, 2006.

As a result of Jung’s use of the term “Rain,� Plaintiff filed this action. At this time, Plaintiff is seeking a preliminary injunction preventing Defendants from using the “Rain� mark, or any confusingly similar variation thereof, in conjunction with the sale, offer for sale, promotion, advertising, or provision of any goods or services in the United States.

II. Legal Standard
The Ninth Circuit uses two alternative tests to determine whether a preliminary injunction should issue. According to the “traditional test,� the equitable criteria for granting preliminary
injunctive relief are: (1) a strong likelihood of success on the merits; (2) the possibility of
irreparable injury to the plaintiffs if injunctive relief is not granted; (3) a balance of hardships
favoring the plaintiffs; and (4) advancement of the public interest. Textile Unlimited, Inc. v.
A..BMH & Co., Inc., 240 F.3d 781, 786 (9th Cir.2001) (citing Los Angeles Mem'l Coliseum
Comm'n v. Nat'l Football League, 634 F.2d 1197, 1200 (9th Cir.1980)). In the alternative, the
Ninth Circuit uses a “sliding scale� or balancing test where injunctive relief is available to a party who demonstrates either: (1) a combination of probable success on the merits and the possibility of irreparable harm; or (2) that serious questions are raised and the balance of hardships tips in its favor. A & M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc., 239 F.3d 1004, 1013 (9th Cir.2001) (citing Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. v. PPR Realty, Inc., 204 F.3d 867, 874 (9th Cir.2000)).

III. Discussion
In its complaint, Plaintiff asserts causes of action for trademark infringement pursuant to 15
U.S.C. § 1114(a), unfair competition pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a), and common law unfair competition and trademark infringement. The test for trademark infringement and unfair
competition claims is whether the alleged infringer’s use of a mark is likely to cause confusion. M2 Software, Inc. v. Madacy Entm’t, 421 F.3d 1073, 1080 (9th Cir. 2005) (citing Cleary v. News Corp., 30 F.3d 1255, 1262-63 (9th Cir. 1994)). “The test for likelihood of confusion is whether a ‘reasonably prudent consumer’ in the market place is likely to be confused as to the origin of the good or service bearing one of the marks.� Dreamwerks Prod. Group, Inc. v. SKG Studio, 142 F.3d 1127, 1129 (9th Cir. 1998) (footnote omitted). In determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion, the Ninth Circuit has looked to the following eight non-exclusive factors: strength of the mark, proximity of the goods, similarity of the marks, evidence of actual confusion, marketing channels used, types of goods and the degree of care likely to be exercised by the purchaser, defendant’s intent in selecting the mark, and likelihood of expansion of the product lines. AMF Inc. v. Sleekcraft Boats, 599 F.2d 341, 348-49 (9th Cir. 1979) (citing Sleeper Lounge Co. v. Bell Mfg. Co., 253 F.2d 720, 722 (9th Cir. 1958)). However, this list of factors is not a “score-card� and the relative importance of each factor is case specific. Thane Int’l, Inc. v. Trek Bicycle Corp., 305
F.3d 894, 901 (9th Cir. 2002). The likelihood of confusion inquiry is inherently factual and usually requires a full record. Id. at 902; Clicks Billiards, Inc. v. Sixshooters, Inc., 251 F.3d 1252, 1265 (9th Cir. 2001).

In the case at bar, the court has carefully considered the parties points and authorities along
with the evidence presented and concludes that a preliminary injunction is not warranted. The court’s preliminary analysis of the Sleekcraft factors indicates that some factors favor Plaintiff while others favor Defendants. Although Plaintiff has presented sufficient evidence to the court to demonstrate that this case raises serious questions, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a strong likelihood of success on the merits or that the balance of hardships tips in Plaintiff’s favor. The court reiterates, however, that the likelihood of confusion inquiry is a factual inquiry that generally requires a full record. Thane Int’l, Inc., 305 F.3d at 902. Based on the record currently before the court, it appears that the question of whether Jung’s use of the term “rain� is likely to cause confusion is ultimately a question of fact that can only be determined by a jury.

With regard to the injury asserted by Plaintiff, Plaintiff argues that Defendants use of the word “rain� in the United States will