Bangkok--Nov 15--Francom Asia
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South Korean pop sensation Rain is a multi-talented artist who is finding fame across the region with his rich singing voice, creative dance moves and acting skills. This week, he shares the secret of his success with TALK ASIA.
“I learned that instead of relying on and imitating American music, there is a better chance for an Asian artist to succeed if he or she follows his or her own culture,” Rain said during the interview conducted by TALK ASIA host Lorraine Hahn.
Rain credits old-fashioned diligence and hard work for his success. “I believe that if you want to gain something, you need to sacrifice something else. So if I want to enjoy hanging out with friends or have a girlfriend, it would be better for me to give up the work I am doing now because it’d be really difficult to do everything well. But because I am still young I think it is better to lay those things aside for now and concentrate on my work.”
Like many Asian artists, Rain is looking for success not just in Asia, but in the US as well. “Currently, the United States is the dominant music market. And what I would really like to see is a top Asian artist emerge strongly from the Asian market, and go on to succeed in the U.S. market
“Although I still have a long way to go, I would like to become the pride of Asia. When another Asian artist enters the US market, I would like him to think “there was an artist called Rain who also succeeded in the US market” This is my dream,” Rain says.
Log onto CNN’s dedicated website for TALK ASIA, www.CNN.com/talkasia, to find out more about all upcoming guests who are scheduled to appear on the weekly show.
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