Singer Rain to Make Hollywood Debut
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By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter
Korean top entertainer Jung Ji-hoon, better known as Rain, is expected to make his Hollywood debut in the Wachowski brothers' new film "Speed Racer".
According to Rain's agency JYP Entertainment, Rain has been offered a part in the new film directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski, the brothers renown for the "Matrix" film series.
The agency said the casting negotiations are in the final stages.
If the casting is confirmed, Rain will perform with world-renowned Hollywood stars Susan Sarandon and John Goodman.
"Speed Racer" is an action movie based on a popular Japanese animation from 1967, revolving around an adventurous racing car driver.
The film is expected to begin shooting next month.
Meanwhile, the agency will not represent Rain anymore as his exclusive management contract with JYP Entertainment expired Friday. However, his world tour will be under his current contract with the three parties _ Star M, JYP and Rain.
JYP said they have not renewed the contract and have no plans to do so, ending the five-year partnership since his debut in 2002. "We've discussed ways to sign a new contract. But we've decided to go our separate ways", the agency said.
Behind Rain's world-recognized popularity, singer-turned-producer J.Y. Park, head of JYP, has played an important role in grooming Rain as a global star, even before his debut in 2002.
Nothing has been confirmed, whether Rain will move to another management agency or establish his own independent company, until his world tour ends in June.
Staff Reporter
Korean top entertainer Jung Ji-hoon, better known as Rain, is expected to make his Hollywood debut in the Wachowski brothers' new film "Speed Racer".
According to Rain's agency JYP Entertainment, Rain has been offered a part in the new film directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski, the brothers renown for the "Matrix" film series.
The agency said the casting negotiations are in the final stages.
If the casting is confirmed, Rain will perform with world-renowned Hollywood stars Susan Sarandon and John Goodman.
"Speed Racer" is an action movie based on a popular Japanese animation from 1967, revolving around an adventurous racing car driver.
The film is expected to begin shooting next month.
Meanwhile, the agency will not represent Rain anymore as his exclusive management contract with JYP Entertainment expired Friday. However, his world tour will be under his current contract with the three parties _ Star M, JYP and Rain.
JYP said they have not renewed the contract and have no plans to do so, ending the five-year partnership since his debut in 2002. "We've discussed ways to sign a new contract. But we've decided to go our separate ways", the agency said.
Behind Rain's world-recognized popularity, singer-turned-producer J.Y. Park, head of JYP, has played an important role in grooming Rain as a global star, even before his debut in 2002.
Nothing has been confirmed, whether Rain will move to another management agency or establish his own independent company, until his world tour ends in June.
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