Rain
The more times I was turned down, the more I believed I was getting closer to making it. A lot of people in Korea say that failure is the mother of success, so I believed that more times I failed, the more likely I was to succeed.Collection: Failure
I'd love to continue my career in Hollywood - I'd love to do another action film, or a romantic comedy, or horror. I love horror films.Collection: Romantic
Having fans wherever I go gives me an energy, and it is the source of my power.
Endless effort, endless humility, endless modesty.
The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I'm planning to test my own boundaries.
I loved ninjas when I was younger.
I learned that instead of relying on and imitating American music, there is a better chance for an Asian artist to succeed if he or she follows his or her own culture.
I was told that when I'm dancing, I give off the feeling of a rainy day.
I love 'Enter the Dragon,' and I love Japanese movies. I love Jackie Chan movies; they are my heroes.
I've always wanted to be a singer and an actor. I will continue to concentrate on both because I love both.
I experienced firsthand what it means to be poor, what it means to go hungry, and that, I think, may be the reason, the root cause of why I'm able to work so hard, even these days.
I was very innocent and shielded as a child, so I didn't know a lot about music or dancing. When I was in Primary Six, no one would participate in a talent show, so I decided to go on. When the audience applauded me, I felt euphoric, and I started dancing right after that!
Although I still have a long way to go, I would like to become the pride of Asia. When another Asian artist enters the U.S. market, I would like him to think, 'There was an artist called Rain who succeeded in the U.S. market.' This is my dream.
I dedicated my 20s, my passion and energy to the name 'Rain.' I always did my best, and I thought if I did, it would eventually show, and even if it didn't turn out well, I wouldn't have any regrets.
In Korea, when I started, there wasn't a trend where people chose to be both actors and singers. I was the first to do both. It was a great deal hard work, but I got a lot of support and love from my audience. And for me to receive the same treatment overseas, I felt that I was also very lucky.
I love Al Pacino.
I learned how to dance every move of 'Billie Jean.'
I like junk food, French fries, hamburgers - I love it.
When I was young, 'Scarface' was my favorite film. Al Pacino is my hero. I want to work with him.
From when I was young, I wanted to be an action hero. I always dreamed about being an action star. So finally, I made it.
I want to read a lot of comic books. I want to watch movies. I want to rest.
I don't get my inspiration from a specific source. It's more like if you listen to a good tune, it gives me inspiration to write a better tune.
The more criticism I get, the more it gives me a stronger urge to win. So I try harder.
I want to challenge myself to see where my limit is and experiment with a lot of different films. A lot of artists from Asia focus too much on their Asian background. I don't want to let go of my background, but to be a success in the U.S., which is my goal, I realize I need to surround myself with American filmmakers and producers.
No matter how hard people try break you down, or whoever tries to stomp on you. You will always have the same value. No one can change you.Collection: People
I can eat everything; chocolate, hamburgers, pizza, go to McDonalds, Burger King, KFC. It's all in my body.Collection: Kings
Some people might think Rain is the superstar or super successful, but I am someone who always sets new goals and tries to accomplish them.Collection: Rain
I love my home, just playing games and just sleeping. No matter where you go, nothing is better than sleeping.Collection: Home
I exercise regularly; I make it a point to spend some time in the gym. It is important for people to enjoy their exercises, so choose a form of exercise that makes you happy.Collection: Exercise
I would definitely like to continue my career in Hollywood, work hard and do my best.Collection: Hard Work
I had to make my body fit like Bruce Lee. I trained for eight months, five days a week, eight hours a day. I just ate chicken breasts and vegetables, sometimes just egg whites.Collection: Eight
I want to be an actor who always tries the best regardless of roles.Collection: Trying
When I was doing stunts, I had lots of cuts on my body because of the chain. Even though everybody took care of me, I still got hurt.Collection: Hurt
When I was young, I saw a lot of martial arts films with Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. I loved them. They are my heroes but, I'm so powerful, I'm so faster. I'm so young and so handsome like a model. I really loved them so they are my role models.Collection: Art
I never pick a film based on the genre; I choose the characters I play. I will think it through thoroughly - whether I am the best person to play the character, able to excel in it and match with the other characters.Collection: Character
I do take defeats well. However, I don't just leave them at that. I take time to analyze why I was defeated and make sure I don't make the same mistakes again. I think it is important to learn from one's mistakes.Collection: Mistake