RAIN took a trip down memory lane and did not shy away from sharing his lovely childhood snaps.
There's no denying that the singer-actor is not just talented but someone who exudes drool-worthy charisma. His visuals are undeniably stunning, making Kim Tae Hee fall in love with him.
Interestingly, the actor took to social media and shared a photo before his debut.
RAIN Instagram: Hallyu Star Flaunts His 18-Year-Old Self on Social Media
The 40-year-old A-lister, whose real name is Jung Ji Hoon, posted a series of his photos during his teens.
On RAIN's Instagram, he captioned the photo saying "when I was 18" alongside snaps when he was a member of an idol group named Fanclub.
The photos illustrate his innocence and charm even at a young age as he stared at the camera with bright eyes.
The post gained tons of likes and comments from fans and celebrity friends, including god's Joon Park, who praised RAIN's good looks.
Moreover, fans also mentioned how cute the singer-actor is even at a young age.
From Boy Band Member to Hallyu Icon
RAIN made a name for himself in both the music and acting industry, making him one of the most talented and sought-after stars in Hallyu.
He debuted in 1998 as a member of a boy band named Fanclub at the age of 16. Unfortunately, after releasing two albums, Fanclub failed to be commercially successful, leading RAIN to go solo and land as a trainee for JYP Entertainment.
Before gaining massive success both locally and internationally, RAIN once spoke about his challenges starting out in the industry.
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During his interview with Discovery Channel, he revealed that he got rejected multiple times because of his looks.
Who would have thought that the Hallyu star that millions of people admire endured rejection during his early days as a performer?
"I remember going to auditions before my debut and I was rejected twelve times!" he said, as obtained by CNN.
He continued by saying that the reason why agencies did not like him is because of how he looked.
"I was rejected because my face was too ugly. I was even told to come back after cosmetic surgery" he said.
Because of his persistence and talent, RAIN managed to become a top-notch singer, dancer, actor, and entrepreneur after launching his own talent agency in 2015, R.A.I.N. Company.
'Ghost Doctor' Remains on Netflix Global Top 10 TV Shows
Interestingly, he recently made a comeback to the small screen after headlining the medical comedy series "Ghost Doctor" with Kim Bum.
The 16-part episode K-drama is gaining popularity after it was released on Netflix.
"Ghost Doctor" is currently in the top 7 on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV Shows, as cited by Flix Patrol, and has been on the chart since it was released on the streaming platform.
In the drama, RAIN portrays the arrogant yet genius surgeon who fell into a coma and is living in someone else's body.
"Ghost Doctor" cast also includes Uee, APINK's Son NaEun, Sung Dong Il, and more.
