"One year ago I was flipping through the TV channels and quite by accident, I landed on an Asian channel playing the video of Bi singing the song "I Do" from this album. He was such a little cutie!!! Although I didn't understand a word; I found the song and the artist pleasantly appealing. He had a smooth voice, wonderful smile and Boy, could he dance! I have since listened to every one of his songs, watched every video/television show/drama/game show/commercial and movie he has ever done. I find him to be an extremely talented and honorable individual. He is coming to Los Angeles in June and I have tickets to see him in person on his World Tour promoting his latest album, "Rain's Coming". Proceeds from this concert are being given to a foundation that provides for children whose parents have died from AIDS. How thriling it is to not only get to see this dynamic entertainer; I am also able to help support those children. This young man (whom I refer to as the Korean Gene Kelly) is refreshing, admirable and still just as cute as can be!!! Across the USA, young girls and young at heart grandmothers (like me) will love and support him. Guys will want to be like him. I strongly recommend this and any other Bi/Rain album/DVD/CD. Rain's coming and we will be the better for it."
Rainy Days
Seprana | 07/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"He is known as the triple threat of Asia, acting, singing, and dancing; excelling at all three. It's impossible to try to single out one song specifically, to make superior to the fourteen others. Because, in truth, every single one of his songs are amazing. His smooth voice captures you in the first track, and keeps you in a state of harmony till the last. All the while, you're under his wondrous spell of music magnificence. He defiantly doesn't lack anything in this CD, which has to be, no doubt, the best of his previous work, and even the best of the best ever heard. He has an exquisite, deep, smooth, and sexy voice which he most defiantly knows how to use.
His all immediate tone, melody, and lyrics are the complete blend for an attack on the Korean Music Industry. His music is a fresh, wonderful combination of ballads and dance songs, accompanied by a voice that will never die.
As said previously, Bi (real name: Jeong Ji-Hoon; Bi means Rain translated from Korean to Enlgish) is a widely known Korean heartthrob. He has been on the beginning of the list for top 100 most influential people of the world for 2006. He has the most mesmerizing voice and an incredibly strong, powerful presence onstage. Not only is he a superb singer, but he is also admired for his Michael Jackson/Justin Timberlake dance moves. Along with those many greatly prized abilities, he also has a love for the camera. He's a remarkable actor, which you can see for yourself in his forever loved korean drama series -Full House. He represents Asia altogether and is loved endlessly throughout the world. Along with all those many great aspects, he has the most enticing, muscular, body. He also has a warm heart made purely of gold, along with a smile that brightens your day. With his boyish grin, his eyes crinkle and sparkle, filled with delight; they completely disappear. With a hand always extended to his adoring fans, he strives to be a role model for everyone. Which he is, along with one of the highest ranked people of influence. With all of Asia and the rest of the world's devotion, he is very highly respected. You just cannot seem to resist having a soft spot for this irresistible, multi-talented, achiever.
I have this CD, and when you first hear it, you would understand why it's completely worth the money. Don't miss out on such a great album, or singer. Bi, does make music history with every step he takes. His two concerts in the USA (NY) for this CD, were sold out within a few days (Concert called: Rainy Day in New York, took place: February 2006). Bi's other concerts for this CD, which were spread throughout all of Asia were sold out on the first day! In Tokyo, tickets were sold out literally in 30 seconds! In Taiwan, the moment they were on sale they were sold out! In Hong Kong it took a matter of a few hours for the concert to be sold out! His 3rd album "It's Raining" has been released in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and has top the foreign music charts in those countries; selling over millions world-wide.
Bi has become close friends with B2K leader, Omarion, who actually danced to his song Bad Boy during his concerts in NY, their said to record a duet together next time Bi is in the states, and even star in a movie together! Besides for Full House, another great drama you should check out is Sang Doo Let's Go To School, starring Bi as well; and A Love to Kill also starring Bi.
Obviously he has done a lot. In the end, I'm just trying to make my point to buy this album because it's just that good.
A Dedicated Fan,
Maira, 16yrs.
Fl, USA"
Hot and talented!
Adrienne | Georgia | 04/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"His music is great and his dancing is even greater. he has a really nice voice. I recommend this highly! He is also a great actor and I loved him in the Korean Drama "Full House"-- which has zero to do with America's Full House (you know the Tanner Family). Can't wait for him to release that English album, I hope he does well over here in the states!"
Finally male Asian performance artists gettin some love! Now
Seprana | Valley Springs, CA United States | 04/25/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I bought the album in Taiwan due to all the hype I saw on MTV over there. I bought it just for the one song "I do" with the very CUTE music video for that song. I listened to the whole CD and I love the whole feel of it with the smooth, sassy, R&B/hip hop feel to it. My fav is "I do" but now also "Biggest Thing" and "?????? ft Huh In Chang" (sorry I just have the Chinese title from my CD!)I heard he performed in NYC?? Theres alot of talent in the East its unfortunate that not alot of these guys get recognition for it in the West for it. I look forward to seeing more of Rain and some other guys showing up in the US music scene. I also REALLY like Wang Lee Hom (??f??)...he has alot of the same feel as RAIN as a Mandarin Chinese singer from Taiwan, and he's extemely musically talented...RAIN is a featured singer in one of his songs in his newest album "Heroes of Earth". Both RAIN and Wang Lee Hom include traditional aspects of their respective Asian cultures into their music and that's also something I really enjoy! I want to see more of RAIN and Wang Lee Hom in the US music scene (esp since Wang Lee Hom is also American)"
Nice Korean R & B
Wilder from Puerto Rico | New Mexico | 11/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The album fades in and out with tracks 1 & 15, which have the same melody as track 14. Here's the break down.
#1 - a brief piano intro that sounds like Tracks 14 and 15
#2 - It's raining - good song but has a definate Pop music feel to it
#3 - I do - nice upbeat song, check out the music video on Youtube
#4 - Familiar face - very soulful
#5 - 11 days - slow, kind of sad
#6 - Quiz - another good upbeat sounding R & B song
#7 - My groove (feat. Epik High), really cool song, danceable and Epik High rap very nicely.
#8 - Korean title - very slow, my least favorite song
#9 - Biggest thing - very nice R & B song, one of my favorites from Rain.
#10 - Wanna talk (feat Juvie) - cool, danceable, kind of pop
#11 - But I love you - good R & B song
#12 - Korean title - I really like this song alot. Soulful song with some rap.
#13 - No no no - slow, he sings nice and has some male back up singers.
#14 - To you - slow with piano, nice melody but too slow for my taste.
#15 - I love you - continues with the same piano melody as "To You" as it fades the album out.
I have all 5 CDs by Rain and this one is my favorite from him. Lots of good songs with some english mixed in. Soulful with some rap and danceable melodies. His album "N002" is my 2nd favorite but good luck finding it on Amazon. You can find more of his music on Amazon by looking under Bi Rain or Pi Rain."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1