Rain

“The more criticism I get, the more it gives me a stronger urge to win. So I try harder.”

“I like junk food, French fries, hamburgers - I love it.”

“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 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 loved ninjas when I was younger.”

“I love Al Pacino.”

“I learned how to dance every move of 'Billie Jean.'”

“I love 'Enter the Dragon,' and I love Japanese movies. I love Jackie Chan movies; they are my heroes.”

“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.”

“I've always wanted to be a singer and an actor. I will continue to concentrate on both because I love both.”

“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 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.”

“I was told that when I'm dancing, I give off the feeling of a rainy day.”

“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 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.”

“Endless effort, endless humility, endless modesty.”

“When I was young, 'Scarface' was my favorite film. Al Pacino is my hero. I want to work with him.”

“Having fans wherever I go gives me an energy, and it is the source of my power.”

“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.”