New York: Korean pop singer Rain hosted an event today to announce his first full U.S. concert tour to Asian American and mass market entertainment media. The announcement signaled the official beginning of the U.S. leg of Rain’s “Rain’s Coming” tour, which is set to begin in June and will include stops in Atlanta, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Tickets to these events are available through Ticketmaster.
At the event, the singer spoke about being a leading star of the “Korean Wave,” a phrase coined to describe the surging international popularity of Korean pop music and television dramas, and his desire to appeal to fans here in the U.S.
Rain’s meteoric rise and international success in both music and television has made him one of the most recognizable entertainers in Asia. His urban style, athletic dancing ability and soulful voice have translated even to fans who speak…
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Yay! Bi is coming to the US! I hope he stops near St. Louis or at least Chicago.