Rain Drenches Crowd With Music and Love

Actor and Singer Rain held his first concerts, "THE SQUALL Rain in Seoul," in four years at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium on Dec. 12.

The concerts, over three days from Dec. 11-13, marked the beginning of his world tour "THE SQUALL," which will take Rain, real name is Jung Ji-hoon, to Australia and the U.S., as well as China, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Rain, 33, who debuted with the album "Bad Guy" in 2002, opened with "It's Raining," which was greeted with roars from the audience.

"It's been so long. I've been dying to meet all of you," he said after singing two more songs "I'm Coming," and "Hip Song."

"It's my second world tour concert in Seoul. It's been eight years and four years since my last world tour concert and Seoul concert, respectively."

He then continued with ballads "Love Story," "Hand Shake" and "In My Bed," showing off his singing ability on a large stage and on LED screens.

"To be honest, the Seoul concert was not scheduled," he said. "However, Korea is the place where I debuted. I think I have grown well, thanks to all of you. I am holding this concert to express my deep appreciation to the fans who have supported me for so long."

Many fans seemed close to tears.

Rain made full use of the stage. For example, he sang "I" while...