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[10-12] South Korean pop star Rain begins mandatory


Korean pop and movie star Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, joined his country’s military Tuesday, according to news reports.

“Thank you for coming. I’m sorry to make such a fuss while leaving. I’ll be back from my duties soon,” Rain told about 1,000 fans near a military base in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, the Korean Times reported.

The celebrity thanked screaming fans, managed a grin and gave them a solemn military salute before retreating into the camp. The farewell lasted five minutes, the Korean Times reported.

Rain, 29, will serve in the military for about 22 months. By law, all South Korean males must serve their country for two years by the end of the year they turn 30. Rain, who has been an international music star for about a decade, has chosen to cut it close.

Major League Baseball's Shin-Soo Choo faced a similar situation last year, narrowly avoiding compulsory military service by cashing in on a gold medal exemption offered by the government when his South Korean national team won it all at the Asia Games.

On Tuesday, hundreds of foreign journalists and fans came from as far away as Japan and Hong Kong to see Rain begin his compulsory service.

Rain, a major part of the rise in Korean pop internationally, was named one ofTime Magazine's Most Influential People in the World.

He begin his movie career in 2006 with the popular Korean film “I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK.” Hollywood came calling shortly after when he was cast in 2008’s “Speed Racer.” He then went on to star in “Ninja Assassin.”





SOURCE : http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/1 ... y-military-service/

[12-Oct-11]Korean Singing Sensation Rain Leaves Pop Career Behind To Enter The Army!




South Korean sensation Rain has left the microphones and groupies to serve his country — for two years anyways.


The decision wasn't made through free will, though. It's the law!
After the Korean War of 1950-1953, all able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve about two to three years.


Rain got away with it until now, and entered service at the older age of 29.


As he thanked his fans for ten years of love, who were all teary and waving goodbye banners, the singer gave a salute (pictured above) as he departed on his next adventure.


…as soon as the two years are up, he'll be back…but will his career be able to survive the publicity coma??


All able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve about two to three years, in a legacy of the 1950-53 Korean War.


source : http://perezhilton.com/2011-10-1 ... gation#.TpSXDZvz2so

[12-Oct-11]South Korean singer Rain reports for military service



South Korean pop star Rain has bid farewell to his fans as he embarks upon nearly two years of military service.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, saluted and bowed to fans who gathered outside an army base in the northern suburbs of Seoul.

"Thank you for the 10 years of love," said the 29-year-old star, who staged a farewell gig on Sunday in Seoul.

All able-bodied South Korean men are required to serve time in the military, a legacy of the 1950-53 Korean War.

But in the past artists have been known to try to avoid duty, which has proved unpopular with the public.

Korean Wave

In 2004, actor Song Seung-heon suffered a backlash when it was discovered that he had tried to abstain from service.

Other stars, including actor Zo In-sung, singer and actor So Ji-sub and model Won Bin saw out their military service and have seen their careers flourish since returning to showbusiness.


Rain fans turned out to bid farewell to the star
"The mood against draft dodgers is so hostile that nowadays entertainers feel it's better to simply get it over with," said Ha Jae-keun, a South Korean pop columnist.

Rain began his career in 2002 and became part of the Korean Wave of drama and popular music which has spread further afield in Asia.

His 2004 album It's Raining sold one million copies and he appeared in several movies, including Hollywood production Speed Racer in 2008.



source : http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-15258970

[12-Oct-11]Rain entered the army with tears in his eyes, being seen off by more than 1,000 fans


Singer and actor Rain (his real name, 'Jung Ji Hoon') enlisted in the military as an active-duty soldier on the 11th.



Rain was called into the draft 306 in Kyungkido region's Euijungbu city, being seen off by more than 1,000 fans both at home and abroad at 1:30pm on the day.



Rain shall serve in the military as an active-duty soldier for 21 months after receiving the training of new recruits at a separately specified boot camp for 5 weeks after taking advanced courses in basic military education at the draft 306 for 3 days.




Just before being called into the drafts, Rain saluted after saying farewell to his fans waiting for him at a vacant lot, "I apologize for any inconvenience this (obtrusive) farewell may cause you. I'll be back after working hard."



When they chanted his name, he made a bow with some tears in his eyes as if he was overcome with emotion, "Thank you for coming today..I'll do my best to serve in the military well." Then some of his fans were moved to tears by seeing his tears.



Rain was accompanied by his close acquaintances such as his protege "MBLAQ," popular group's member "Baekga", actor "Jung Seok Won" and more to the front of the drafts.



"Baekga" known to be like a brother to Rain ordinarily was sobbing loudly on the spot, which attracted the attention.



The venue was crowded with a massive number of his overseas fans who came from China, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and many other places as far apart as Peru, including Korean fans, having shown up carrying signs and placards since early in the morning.



Also, the day he was called into the drafts, more than 200 reporters swarmed the front of the drafts, locally and abroad.



When the venue was getting crowded as the time had come for him to be called into the drafts, police got to the scene, installed the police line, and tried to maintain order, as well as troops from the drafts.



The scene where he was being called into the drafts was transmitted live by satellite all over the country via cable channel tvN.



Two days just before entering the army, Rain spent busy days, filming CFs, attending the Pusan International Film Festival to promote movie "Flight : Close to the Sun" starring him, and giving his last performance on the Youngdong Grand Boulevard as part of the Gangnam Hanryu Festival where there were around 20,000 people on the 9th.







Credit to http://news.nate.com.../20111012n03012

English translation by rain bird.

111011 Rain Engered The Army



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[10-14] Rain in military inside the Military Camp in uniform



10-14] Rain in military inside the Military Camp in uniform.
here is a picture of Rain inside the military camp! WOW.. he looks so CUTE in uniform! <3333333

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[10-16] Translation of Rain's father tweets 111015



@kichun4379 (Today is) the 15th of October.
Five days after my son entered the army, I finally feel a little relieved at a flood of news articles.
He cut quite a dash in his military uniform, but why is my heart aching like this? My eyes ache with tears again.

My daughter is telling me to stop tweeting not to make his fans worry. (I don't know how to express my apologies to his fans.)

@kichun4379 The clothes, shoes, and the bag my son wore and shouldered when he entered the army, have been delivered to my house this afternoon (15 October). There is a letter in the parcel.
The tears rise to my eyes before I read the letter. Rather, he is more worried about us (his father and daughter) than we about him..I can't see the words well (as tears cover my eyes)
Telling my daughter to read it, I say I will do it some other time..It's raining outside today...


Source : http://twitter.com/#!/kichun4379
English translation by rain bird.

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11-10-15 Rain new picture



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[10-16] ETV - Kstar News_Rain enlist to army




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