Rain (비, "Bi"; real name Jung Ji-hoon) is a singer and actor and one of the stars who represent the Korean wave across Asia. This guide covers his career and latest news.
🎤 Rain Profile
| Name | Rain (비 (Bi)) |
| Debut | May 2002 (solo) |
| Agency | R.A.I.N. Company (founded by himself) |
| Members | Rain (Jung Ji-hoon), solo |
| Genre | R&B / dance |
| Signature songs | "Bad Guy" (2002) / "How to Avoid the Sun" (2003) / "It's Raining" (2004) / "Love Story" (2008) / "Rainism" (2008) / "Gang" (2017) / "Switch to Me" (2020, with JYP) |
📖 About Rain
Rain debuted in 1998 in the group "Fanclub" and released the album "Bad Guy" as a solo artist on May 13, 2002. Besides singing, he is popular across Asia as an actor.
He broke out as an actor in the 2004 drama Full House and later appeared in Hollywood films.
🕰 Timeline
- May 2002: Solo debut with the album "Bad Guy"
- 2004: Becomes a Korean-wave star with the drama "Full House" and "It's Raining"
- 2006: Sells out two nights at Madison Square Garden in New York; named to TIME's "100 Most Influential People"
- 2007: First Korean artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome
- 2008: "Love Story" and "Rainism"; sings a theme song for the Beijing Olympics
- 2009: Leads the Hollywood film "Ninja Assassin"
- 2011–2013: Military service
- 2015: Founds his own agency, R.A.I.N. Company
- January 2017: Marries actress Kim Tae-hee
- 2020: "Gang" goes viral again; also active as SSAK3
🔥 Recent Activity (2025–2026)
On January 17, 2026 he held the concert "Still Raining: Encore" at Taipei Arena.
On June 6–7, 2026 he headlined the "Tribute Stage" at the "2026 Weverse Con Festival," and his new song "FEEL IT (It Is You)" also drew attention.
As an actor, he is reported to appear in season 2 of Bloodhounds (per English Wikipedia).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rain (Bi)?
A Korean singer and actor whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon. He debuted as a solo artist in May 2002 and is a leading star of the Korean wave.
What are Rain's most famous songs?
"Bad Guy" (2002), "How to Avoid the Sun" (2003), "It's Raining" (2004), "Love Story" and "Rainism" (2008), "Gang" (2017) and "Switch to Me" (2020).
Was Rain the first Korean artist at the Tokyo Dome?
Yes — in 2007 he became the first Korean artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome.
Is Rain married?
Yes. He married actress Kim Tae-hee in January 2017.
What has Rain been doing recently?
He held "Still Raining: Encore" in Taipei in January 2026 and headlined the Weverse Con Festival tribute stage in June.
Based on public information as of October 2026. Debut dates and activity periods may differ between sources; some items are press reports — please check official announcements.