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The beefy guard says it’s a bit different when an American music star lands.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
The beefy guard says it’s a bit different when an American music star lands.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
The beefy guard says it’s a bit different when an American music star lands.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
“We wouldn’t even take Usher through the main airport,” he declares.
Meanwhile the PR cavalry standing to the side has worked itself into a tizzy after learning that CNN wants a few minutes with Rain. Except that word from Rain is he wants no part of it, as he’s worried about making a mistake on a national television show.
When I finally make my way into the interview room, it’s 8:30 p.m., and Rain is running late for his appointment with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin. Having crafted songs for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson, Austin could be a key player in Rain’s English album that is said to be in the pipeline. I’m warned to stick to the 15 minutes.
Taller and slimmer up close with thick eyebrows and flawless skin, Rain steps into the room with two of his managers. Upon learning how far I have traveled and waited, he says, “Oh, I’m so sorry,” in English. The rest, however, will be in Korean with a translator.
I ask him about the racial and cultural barriers here that may keep him from breaking into the Billboard chart. He nods.
“I do acknowledge that there’s such a thing, but what keeps me from thinking that way is the music itself. Even if there is racial discrimination, music can get through to you because it is a universal language.”
And is the thought of American success more thrilling than what he’s already tasted?
“It’s really, really exciting,” he says, grinning. “I have to try it to see what it will be like. As of now I’m studying English so I’m really focusing on overcoming that language barrier.”
Rain says he has no fear of failing, since the experience will be good for him and he’ll learn from it. This is the singer who still prays to his mother before every performance, asking not for success but for guidance to do the best that he can.
When I ask how his mother’s death has affected him as a performer, he sits upright and pauses. “There are times when I feel that things are very difficult and rough and moments when I want to quit,” he says, “but when I compare this emotional stress to what my mother went through, this is really nothing.”
He refers to his mother’s death, as well as the struggle he experienced in the industry, as the memories that keep him humble.
Right now, Rain is optimistic about his future and opportunities that may arise. He’s made amends with his father who helps him with the tour; ABC has asked to make a television documentary on him; he just snagged a role in the Wachowski brothers’ “Speed Racer” film; and rumor has it that American music producers are interested, and he may soon amicably part with Park Jin Young to forge out on his own.
