Rain Quotes

I do take defeats well. However, I don't just leave them at that. I take time to analyze why I was defeated and make sure I don't make the same mistakes again. I think it is important to learn from one's mistakes.

When I was young, I saw a lot of martial arts films with Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. I loved them. They are my heroes but, I'm so powerful, I'm so faster. I'm so young and so handsome like a model. I really loved them so they are my role models.

I want to be an actor who always tries the best regardless of roles.

I was very innocent and shielded as a child, so I didn't know a lot about music or dancing. When I was in Primary Six, no one would participate in a talent show, so I decided to go on. When the audience applauded me, I felt euphoric, and I started dancing right after that!

Two steps forward three steps backwards how would u get there?_

Although I still have a long way to go, I would like to become the pride of Asia. When another Asian artist enters the U.S. market, I would like him to think, 'There was an artist called Rain who succeeded in the U.S. market.' This is my dream.

The biggest competition is myself. I am not looking to follow others or pull them down. I'm planning to test my own boundaries.

I don't get my inspiration from a specific source. It's more like if you listen to a good tune, it gives me inspiration to write a better tune.

I loved ninjas when I was younger.

I experienced firsthand what it means to be poor, what it means to go hungry, and that, I think, may be the reason, the root cause of why I'm able to work so hard, even these days.

I want to challenge myself to see where my limit is and experiment with a lot of different films. A lot of artists from Asia focus too much on their Asian background. I don't want to let go of my background, but to be a success in the U.S., which is my goal, I realize I need to surround myself with American filmmakers and producers.

When I was young, 'Scarface' was my favorite film. Al Pacino is my hero. I want to work with him.

I like junk food, French fries, hamburgers - I love it.

Having fans wherever I go gives me an energy, and it is the source of my power.

From when I was young, I wanted to be an action hero. I always dreamed about being an action star. So finally, I made it.

I've always wanted to be a singer and an actor. I will continue to concentrate on both because I love both.

I was told that when I'm dancing, I give off the feeling of a rainy day.

No matter how hard people try break you down, or whoever tries to stomp on you. You will always have the same value. No one can change you.

Some people might think Rain is the superstar or super successful, but I am someone who always sets new goals and tries to accomplish them.

I want to read a lot of comic books. I want to watch movies. I want to rest.

In Korea, when I started, there wasn't a trend where people chose to be both actors and singers. I was the first to do both. It was a great deal hard work, but I got a lot of support and love from my audience. And for me to receive the same treatment overseas, I felt that I was also very lucky.