Rain has made several trips to Hollywood this year but in the coming months the singer and actor may be working closer to home. He is considering a return to the small screen in an upcoming k-drama.
Bi Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji Hoon, recently starred opposite Bruce Willis in the Hollywood thriller "The Prince." It's the story of a retired crime boss, played by Willis, who returns to the crime world when his daughter is kidnapped. In the film, which also co-stars John Cusak and 50 Cent, Rain played Willis' friend Mark.
It was not the first Hollywood film for Rain. He made his Hollywood debut in the Wachowski Brothers' "Speed Racer" and also played a leading role in their film "Ninja Assassins." This year Rain also traveled to Hollywood to meet producers to discuss two future film roles.
"The Prince" was Rain's first role since he was discharged from mandatory military service last year. Since his discharge he also released a new album "Rain Effect" plus music videos for two of the songs, "30 Sexy" and "La Song."
The k-drama role he is considering is a romantic comedy titled "My Lovely Girl." If he takes it, the comedy would be his first drama role since the 2010 drama "The Fugitive: Plan B." In that drama he played a private investigator accused of murdering his best friend.
Rain's agency Cube Entertainment said that nothing has been confirmed concerning Rain's appearance in the comedy and that he is currently considering more offers.
"My Lovely Girl" has been described as a romance between a would-be k-pop singer and the CEO of an entertainment agency. Not only will there be a romance in "My Lovely Girl." There will be rivalry among those working at the agency and a fight for control of the company. Rain is considering the role of the CEO, which is fitting, as he knows what it's like to run his own record label. He has a lot of experience in the recording industry. He has released seven albums and 28 singles, but he is also known for his acting in dramas such as "Sang Doo! Let's Got To School" and "Full House." His first Korean film was "I'm a Cyborg But That's Okay."
Park Hyung Gi will produce "Song For You." No Ji Seol will write the screenplay. "My Lovely Girl" will air in September, following "It's Okay, It's Love."
