It was good news to all when it was officially announced that Rain would be performing at the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Held at Asia World Expo Arena in Hong Kong, the place was abuzz with personalities from the Korean entertainment industry. Surely, November 22, 2013 is a day K-pop fans would never forget.
Famous people graced the event. Korean pop stars and even Hollywood celebrities were there. But all Clouds tuned in for one and only one person! Rain… the man of the moment.
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| Rain is Man of the Moment. Credit: Mnet |
There were many performances throughout the night, and the raucous cheer of the fans were unending, but they were all stopped by the roar of a deluge of water coming over the speakers. Arcing tendrils of electricity filled the big screen on the stage. It was clear to all that a storm was coming! And as the fireworks bloomed and spread their fiery petals, there stood Rain…
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| Rain's grant entrance. Credit: Mnet |
He looked seductively at the audience and smiled. Rain then put on his sunglasses as if silently saying, “It’s Showtime!”.
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| It's showtime! Credit: Mnet |
Then the slow harmonic melody of “How to Avoid the Sun” filled the whole arena with music! And Rain serenaded the audience with his sweet voice.
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| Just powerful Rain! Credit: @Chanpeony |
The slow song was replaced by futuristic intro to the tune of It’s Raining! It is Rain-ing again! Notice how the background rains with the words "It's Raining". Awesome!
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| Rain on It's Raining. Photo by @lilyho8200 |
But the grandest of it all is Hip Song. With a surprising take of a grand and fiery re-entrance, Rain and his dancers came back via a lifting stage.
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| There they are amidst the fiery stage. Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
We see our man enjoying the stage and being in his best self. We see a happy Rain once more.
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| Rain feels the music. Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
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| There is the cutest smile! Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
Here are photos of him and his dancers. See, his dancers own the stage too. Talk about great synergy!
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| They all rock the stage. Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
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| Bring it down yo! Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
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| They all feel the growl! Awooo! Credit: CUBEUNITED and CJ E&M enewsWorld Elizabeth Eun |
But Rain revealed one of his most beautiful visual effects towards the end. What I love was the shower of water on the stage with Rain reigning on top. As if he makes it rain! Oh yeah!
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| Rain makes it RAIN! |
Okay so enough with the photos, Here is his performance. Video courtesy of Mnet on YouTube. Take a deep breath and get ready to scream and make some noise!
And when you thought that Rain would only put out a great performance, he further surprised the audience with a video of his lifetime achievements, chronicling his journey from his debut all the way to the present.
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| Credit: Mnet |
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| Credit: Mnet |
Afterwards, a short preview of his upcoming activities was also shown. Now this, is the biggest gift from the Master of Surprises!
We are all looking forward to his new show in December. Gasp! That’s next month!
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| Credit: Mnet |
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| The preview of the Rain Effect was shown on the screens of the 2013 MAMA |
And he will be releasing a new album! So many overwhelming treats from our man! He just takes our breath away. Save the date: Rain Falls Again on January 6, 2014!
Our man surely knows the Latin saying Amat Victoria Curam (Victory Loves Preparation). He just showed it to us on the stage of the 2013 MAMAs. His absence from July 10, 2013, and only popping out once in a while was all to prepare! And in the end, he emerged victorious!
