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Rain Makes into Encyclopedia Britannica
World star Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) has been listed in the Year in Review 2007 of the Encyclopedia Britannica Online…
Girl’s Generation Member Stars in a Drama
Yun-ah, a member of the female pop group Girls’ Generation (Sonyeoshidae), is starring in a new TV drama titled “You Are My Destiny” on KBS…
RAIN…
World star Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) has been listed in the Year in Review 2007 of the Encyclopedia Britannica Online. He is only the third Korean figure to be included in the biographies section of the Britannica. The other two are poet Ko Un and President Lee Myung-bak. However, Rain is the first Korean entertainer to be mentioned in the annual review.
Britannica Online described Rain as a pan-Asian superstar, who topped Time Magazine’s online poll as the most influential person in the world in 2007, although the article did not fail to mention that Rain’s status was undoubtedly the result of his fans’ dedication. The world-renowned encyclopedia also compared him to American idol star Justin Timberlake and introduced Rain’s past works in music, TV and film.
The annual review of the Britannica includes the year’s major events and figures. It is not that often an entertainer is introduced in the encyclopedia. Rain’s fans welcomed the inclusion, saying that the inclusion of his biography on the Britannica demonstrates the breadth of his influence in the world entertainment business.
YOONA…
Yun-ah, a member of the female pop group Girls’ Generation (Sonyeoshidae), is starring in a new TV drama titled “You Are My Destiny” on KBS. The daily drama that aired for the first time on Monday deals with the issue of organ donation.
Yun-ah plays the main character Jang Sae-byeok, a bright and feisty orphan girl, who unexpectedly loses her sight in an accident. But she undergoes cornea transplant to get her sight back and even gets to lead a new life when she is adopted by the family of the cornea donor.
This heartwarming drama also features a newcomer Park Jae-jeong to play the love interest of Yun-ah’s character. Other supporting cast includes singer/actor Lee Ji-hoon, Gong Hyun-joo, and Kang Seok-woo. According to the producer, the purpose of this TV series is to show how the lives of both the donor family and the recipient change for the better through their self-sacrifice and understanding.
Credits: KBS World
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