Rain Quotes & Sayings

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. — Rain

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. — Rain

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. — Rain

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. — Rain

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

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. — Rain

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. — Rain

I had to make my body fit like Bruce Lee. I trained for eight months, five days a week, eight hours a day. I just ate chicken breasts and vegetables, sometimes just egg whites. — Rain

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. — Rain

When I was doing stunts, I had lots of cuts on my body because of the chain. Even though everybody took care of me, I still got hurt. — Rain

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

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

I'd love to continue my career in Hollywood - I'd love to do another action film, or a romantic comedy, or horror. I love horror films. — Rain

I loved ninjas when I was younger. — Rain

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

The more criticism I get, the more it gives me a stronger urge to win. So I try harder. — Rain

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. — Rain

I never pick a film based on the genre; I choose the characters I play. I will think it through thoroughly - whether I am the best person to play the character, able to excel in it and match with the other characters. — Rain

I learned that instead of relying on and imitating American music, there is a better chance for an Asian artist to succeed if he or she follows his or her own culture. — Rain

I can eat everything; chocolate, hamburgers, pizza, go to McDonalds, Burger King, KFC. It's all in my body. — Rain

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. — Rain

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

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. — Rain

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

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! — Rain

I love 'Enter the Dragon,' and I love Japanese movies. I love Jackie Chan movies; they are my heroes. — Rain

I learned how to dance every move of 'Billie Jean.' — Rain

I love Al Pacino. — Rain

I love my home, just playing games and just sleeping. No matter where you go, nothing is better than sleeping. — Rain

The more times I was turned down, the more I believed I was getting closer to making it. A lot of people in Korea say that failure is the mother of success, so I believed that more times I failed, the more likely I was to succeed. — Rain

I exercise regularly; I make it a point to spend some time in the gym. It is important for people to enjoy their exercises, so choose a form of exercise that makes you happy. — Rain

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

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

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

I dedicated my 20s, my passion and energy to the name 'Rain.' I always did my best, and I thought if I did, it would eventually show, and even if it didn't turn out well, I wouldn't have any regrets. — Rain