Rain’s “Rainism” is the rainiest rainy rain: New album pictures

I have no idea what “Rainism” means but the term probably has nothing to do with “controlling my mind of chicken breasts and vegetables.” However, if I were to guesstimate, then “Rainism” refers to the half-naked, hunkier and modern version of the 70’s disco group, Village People (above). Or it refers to Rain looking like Tom Cruise in the 80’s hit movies Top Gun and Cocktail (below). Or maybe I am getting blinded by staring at the computer all day and thinking/wishing that Rain would be Tom Cruise or singing YMCA?

Rain’s 5th album, “Rainism” will be out shortly but not before the full-fledged barrage of promos- first the comeback showcase at MBC Dream Concert on October 9th, then a television special on MBC called appropriately, “It’s Raining” on October 10th and then a week later, another comeback showcase called, “Me Rain Dance” on October 17th. And let’s not forget the 2nd teaser MV that will released on October 8th.

Dang, don’t I sound like a crazy fan?

The chicken breasts without the vegetables did it.

129 Responses to “Rain’s “Rainism” is the rainiest rainy rain: New album pictures”


  1. 1 iam October 8, 2008 at 8:27 am

    I hope the songs are decent, by the look of the albun cover, I do not know what to expect.

  2. 2 Cathiee October 8, 2008 at 9:09 am

    YAAAAHH, the first picture looks so homo
    but the 2nd picture would be HOT if he didnt have that freaky smile [:

  3. 3 OKAY October 8, 2008 at 10:42 am

    narcissus would be so proud

  4. 4 aoizora October 8, 2008 at 10:52 am

    LOL that was a grin? I thought it was a grimace. The first picture looked better.

  5. 5 john October 8, 2008 at 11:19 am

    It was Hyorish. Now Rainism? so original, not. Eventually, everyone wants to something named after them. First pic looks so gayyyy.

  6. 7 shinbiğ October 8, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    i love you popseol i am a rain fun but i love ur comments ”;
    and i always laughing that some people taking ur comments to heart hahahahaaaa

  7. 8 Big A October 8, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    2 words…..VILLAGE PEOPLE!

  8. 9 chay October 9, 2008 at 5:17 am

    Oops! soju replied. This is pretty late but obviously you didn’t saw the word IF on that sentence.

    Who said anything about argument on those pics? If you noticed on my first post, I didn’t say anything about your post. What I said was about you.

    I still give credit when it is due even with Rain. However, I think I am agreeing with UHMJUNGHWA4EVER about the parody. Well, parody is not really the word I would like to use but it could be since I saw a new picture and it’s Rain is dressed like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

    And yes, I will have fun at the concert. But first, I’ll have fun at the showcase. Especially when I didn’t pay for it. I’ll love it.

  9. 10 c'est la vie October 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    Entertainer has to be sensational, daring, edgy! Rain has been doing it so well, successfully creating a buzz! Whatever he does, people talk about it. Love/hate him, he’s made you guys talk about him, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! As simple as that. The pics have made it through, people keep on commenting the new image, 80’s, 70’s, whatever Village People, YMCA, Tom Cruise (haha too carried away, people?), 70’s and 80’s are so IN in the fashion world.

    I personally think RAINISM sounds MUCH cooler, more creative, and controversial than whatever labels he and the team has come up with; RAIN’S COMING, IT’S RAINING, RAIN’S WORLD, RAINY Day, or Eternal Rain (gosh, can it be more lame?). RAINISM fits well with the intention of releasing a RAIN’s album. He’s coming back to spread his doctrines (read: his songs, dance, style), that’s it.

    Yes, more flesh on Rain’s face will be better! What’s with this skinny trend?!

  10. 11 bre` October 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    maybe he’s trying to take over the world with some new ideology called rainism.

  11. 12 .nodame. October 9, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    These pictures help me understand why Stephen Colbert has it out for him

  12. 13 J October 9, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    what take over the world? hahahaha… rainism is just a title, they have to pick a title for an album. period.

  13. 14 Random J October 16, 2008 at 2:59 am

    That second picture looks like a CG render of a character from Tekken 6. He’s been Photoshopped to DEATH! Also, that album is cover is super gay. All it needs is RAIN – RAINISM is pink neon font! *lol*

    I’ve never really dug Rain’s music to be honest. It all sounds like knocks off of what was released 2 years prior to his releases.

  14. 15 NENA October 17, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    so cool!!! I’m speechless

  15. 16 lee October 24, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    I’m sorry rain, that pictures of those half naked men and you looks really queer? and it totally explains it with “RAINISM”

    Think you will have more queer fans in America just like Kylie in Australia hahahah

    Anyways, I’m glad he’s tryin america but I’ll admite it after hearing that RAINISM…just turns me off, I think you should stick with korean mate, you sing english like you singing in korean. I couldn’t make out a word he sing. Some accent sounds sexy but korean accent isn’t in english :(
    What ever you do stop tryin to sing your songs like Michael Jackson…when JT does it, it sounds way better but JT is still a WANNABE.

    BOA have more chance in America I rkn…

  16. 17 sabrina October 30, 2008 at 2:12 am

    OH MY GOD! My boyfriend is back!!!

    I already bought his album and the songs are GREAT!!

    and i think RAIN really improve his English.. i’m so proud

    him. he has a big opportunity as the Asian representative for

    International career.

    and by the way, HE’S DEFINITELY NOT GAY!

  17. 18 malice_p October 30, 2008 at 6:58 am

    hi rain
    I want to see in türkey

    please come turkey

  18. 19 Ti October 30, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    hey where can you buy his new album in america ??
    And can’t wait to see his comeback !!

  19. 20 rain's kingdom October 31, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    rainism n0.1

  20. 21 rain's kingdom October 31, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    i can not buy new album in japan it’s so hot………………………………he’s not gay, he sexy

  21. 22 pandoracat October 31, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    whoa those votos are ewwwwww-ing…
    =.= not my fave rain….
    he’s degrading…

  22. 23 radakifaya November 8, 2008 at 2:19 am

    rain now i see why you are my first love and why i had to add ”ra” on my name and that’s because like micheal jackson says ”you rock my world”

  23. 24 aiiu November 14, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    oohh ~

    he’s handsome

    :)

  24. 25 Leonard December 27, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Hey Guys i am from Malaysia… Rain ROX k? and whats with the korean word in the end of “Love Story MV”???? does it mean there will be a drama comming soon? cause i love Ha Ji Won and Rain so much!!!

    pls help me THX!!! Leon@rd*

  25. 26 CHOI GA YEON January 3, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    hi ~~~~~~~~~~ i’m from korea^-^
    i love rain ~~~~~~
    ……..i can’t speak english well…….
    we listen to his song ~~~~~

  26. 27 widy January 14, 2009 at 10:22 am

    RAIN…the one that most suitable with you is…
    COOL!!! you’re so attractive!!! not just from ypur handsome but i think you have some charismatic inside whatever it’s true or not,but i believe you can leave a beautiful impression.

  27. 28 widy January 14, 2009 at 10:33 am

    i dont know why did it happen???
    i’m supposed to be yours!!!
    wkwkwk..i’m from indonesia. don’t you attracted with indonesia??? hmm..how about ’sagye’???
    you know that i adore rainism cos i’m also a RAINISM!!!
    yeah…
    ummm i’m waiting for your new drama!!!

    _widy_


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