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The Korean pop superstar has sold millions of albums and packed stadiums with screaming fans around the world. Next up for the talented singer and dancer? A supporting role in his Hollywood debut, Speed Racer, out in theaters this May. Use the form below to submit your questions for Rain, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME Magazine's Asian edition

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  • 1

    Hello! I am one of fans of you! I will be as famous as you in one day!
    So please remember me :My name is Swater!!

  • 2

    Hi Jihoon,
    wanted to ask, when will be the european fans be so lucky to see you on stage here in Europe?
    I hope soon.
    Thanks

  • 3

    Do you know that most of your fans really want you to live like a normal person, have a girlfriend and then set up your family ? Are you brave enough to tell your fans that you have met your Miss RIght when the time comes ?

  • 4

    you work so hard and focus much on your career even spend most of your time to it. Do you want to live like a normal person, to have a family with lovely wife and children in the near future? As your fans, I hope you have a girlfriend and get married as soon. Do you meet your girl and show her in public shortly? I can't wait to know you have a lover who understands and cares for you every day.

  • 5

    pig pig pig

  • 6

    Hi! Ji Hoon,
    You are only 26 (in a few months) and still hugely popular. Why have you arranged sucession plan? Reason.
    Why there is no news about Kevin Park? (optional)

  • 7

    Is there anything which will stop you from singing and acting other than poor health?
    Do you believe in one life, one love?

  • 8

    Dear Jihoon,

    1st want to ask when you will come to Taiwan? It's been one year since World Tour concert, we all miss you very much, please come again asap.
    2nd want to know if you have found someone special to sing her your famous song "I do"? A family is your ultimate goal, wish you get married with your beloved very soon (dont forget what you said in Changsha) and then have 3 beautiful kids live happily ever after.

    Being your true fan, we will support whatever you do and whoever you love. Just go for it and make your day!!! A za a za fighting!!!

  • 9

    1. You have been part of Time Magazine's shortlist for the 100 Most Influential People in the World for three years now. Who are the five persons whom you consider as the most influential in your life now and what made them influential to you?

    2. If you could spend a day where you are allowed to roam free with just one person with you and without the paparazzi or your fans following you around, where and how would you want to spend it, and with whom?

  • 10

    hello !! I would like to ask how you manage your time between your work and family??? it must be very little time for family since you're very busy with work. anyway all the best to you and hope you'll visit Malaysia soon !!!

  • 11

    Actually, We don't mind if you have a girlfriend, we as a fans will support you forever!! Aza Aza fighting!!

  • 12

    You work so hard and focus much on your career even spend most of your time to it. Do you want to live like a normal person, to have a family with your lovely wife and children in the near future? As your fans, I hope you have a girlfriend and get married as soon. Do you meet your girl and show her in public shortly? I can't wait to know you have a lover who understands and cares for you every day.

    P.S. I forget to offer my full name, therefore I post it again.

  • 13

    Dear Jihoon,

    I would like to ask if you could have 3 wishes what you would make and why?

  • 14

    Hi Sweetheart

    I'm a huge fan of yours and actively support you here in California. I'm a married caucasian woman with 4 children ages teens to 30. As a parent you often wonder if you are doing the right things. What do you feel are the
    3 most important things a parent can do for their child?

    Thank you
    Jan

  • 15

    Do you know, that so many people didn´t got their refunds for the canceled concerts? Did you or your company anything to clear up the whole fiasco?

  • 16

    HI Jihoon,
    You spent a lot of time on filming. When will you continue your singer career?
    The World Tour has already been finished, Why don't you release Rain's Coming World Tour DVD? Fans are looking forward to seeing it!

  • 17

    As your life changes as you become increasingly famous worldwide, what simple things in your life will remain the same? Thanks

  • 18

    Hi to my favorite person in the whole world!!! I have questions to ask you and i hope you will find time reading it.. First, have you ever get tired of doing all these things that you've been doing ever since you launched your international carreer? Next, had it ever crossed your mind that being famous that you are right now, the prize that you have to pay is giving up your personal happiness that being a normal being and loving one person freely without keeping it from the public eye?? I hope you don't overwork yourself and please, please find time to rest for your own good and happiness...I love you very much and i don't want you looking very stressed out!! Aja aja..Fighting..

  • 19

    Dear Rain, so far you've received hundreds of interviews, maybe thousands...I believe you've answered many questions. Is there any question that you EXPECT to be asked? What is it? And your answer? Thanks!

  • 20

    Dear Ji Hoon,

    - Do you think Americans and non-asians will be resistant toward the rising of korean artists in english speaking movies and in music? And if yes, how do you plan to handle that?

    - You've proven to Asia that you're not only a beautiful face but also a very hard working and talented singer, actor and dancer. Is there something you've learned from all these years in Asian Entertainment that you plan to put into practice when starting a new period in your professional life beyond Asian Entertainment? And how do you plan to handle the work in both Asia and USA? Will you continue to make korean movies, series and music even after you suceed in english speaking entertainment?

    - How do you feel when you know that there are so many people around the world from so many diferent countries, like for example Brazil (my country), that have a culture so diferent from korean culture but at the same time admire your talent. What do you think that is your strongest point which makes people be your fan and admire you though there's the language and culture bareer?

    Last but not least...
    I would like you to know that all your fans are cheering and wishing you the best in your personal life and in your professional life as a singer, actor and dancer!
    We all believe you'll suceed in whatever you plan on doing!
    Aja Aja Aja Fighting!

    Roberta

  • 21

    Dear Ji Hoon,

    - Do you think Americans and non-asians will be resistant toward the rising of korean artists in english speaking movies and in music? And if yes, how do you plan to handle that?

    - You've proven to Asia that you're not only a beautiful face but also a very hard working and talented singer, actor and dancer. Is there something you've learned from all these years in Asian Entertainment that you plan to put into practice when starting a new period in your professional life beyond Asian Entertainment? And how do you plan to handle the work in both Asia and USA? Will you continue to make korean movies, series and music even after you suceed in english speaking entertainment?

    - How do you feel when you know that there are so many people around the world from so many diferent countries, like for example Brazil (my country), that have a culture so diferent from korean culture but at the same time admire your talent. What do you think that is your strongest point which makes people be your fan and admire you though there's the language and culture bareer?

    Last but not least…
    I would like you to know that all your fans are cheering and wishing you the best in your personal life and in your professional life as a singer, actor and dancer!
    We all believe you'll suceed in whatever you plan on doing!
    Aja Aja Aja Fighting!

    Roberta

  • 22

    Hi!

    What qualities do you think one has to possess to be able to influence people today? And, who would you nominate as an influential person, especially towards today's youth?

    Good luck on your future adventures! Your fans will always be supporting you!

  • 23

    -Out of everything you have achieved so far in your career, do you have any regrets or anything you wished you could have changed in the past?
    -Years from now, how do you want people to remember you?
    -When you were a child, what was your dream for the future? Has it changed?

  • 24

    Hi Jung Jihoon! I was just wondering, what your biggest motivation for you to keep pushing forward is? And also, because I have lost a brother at a young age, how you've dealt with the loss of your mother?

    You're so amazingly talented and I hope you come back to Las Vegas soon!

  • 25

    Hi Jihoon,
    after finishing the movie Ninja Assassin will we see you in a new drama?
    Ciao and thank you!

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