
Rain, 1982
Actors · June 25, 1982
Rain
★ HOW OLD IS RAIN?
Rain is 43 years old, born June 25, 1982 in South Korea · Cancer.
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★ LEDE
About
Rain broke through as a Hallyu star with his 2004 album It's Raining, which sold over a million copies across Asia and established him as an international force. Born Jung Ji-hoon in South Korea on June 25, 1982, he is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer. His acting roles in Full House (2004) and Ninja Assassin (2009)—the latter earning him the first MTV Movie Award for a Korean actor—cemented his dual career. As a Cancer, Rain channels emotional depth into both his ballad-heavy discography and character-driven performances.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) became a global entertainment figure through both music and film. His third Korean album, It's Raining (2004), spawned a number-one single and sold over 200,000 copies domestically and one million across Asia, positioning him as a breakthrough star. In acting, he made his debut in the 2003 drama Sang Doo! Let's Go To School, then anchored the pan-Asia hit Full House (2004), which solidified his status as a Hallyu phenomenon. He expanded into Hollywood with Speed Racer (2008) and Ninja Assassin (2009), becoming the first Korean to win an MTV Movie Award. Professionally, Rain established J. Tune Entertainment in 2007 and R.A.I.N. Company in 2015, building dual roles as performer and executive.
Born June 25, 1982, in South Korea, Rain embodies Cancer's introspective and charismatic traits, channeling emotional complexity into both his vocal delivery and dramatic range. His life-path number 33 reflects a master teacher archetype—his global influence shaped K-pop's international trajectory and demonstrated the crossover potential of Korean entertainment. As a singer, actor, and producer, Rain maintains a multifaceted career spanning albums, tours, television, and film, with accolades including six Mnet Asian Music Awards, three Golden Disc Awards, nine KBS Drama Awards, and two Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2006 and 2011, he was named to Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
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Trivia
- Rain released seven albums (six Korean, one Japanese) and 28 singles, touring globally.
- He was ranked third among 100 leaders of the Korean entertainment industry by Sports Dong-a in 2008.
- Rain made his Hollywood debut in Speed Racer (2008) before starring in Ninja Assassin (2009).
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Rain?
- Rain is 43 years old (born June 25, 1982).
- When is Rain's birthday?
- Rain was born on June 25, 1982.
- What is Rain's zodiac sign?
- Rain is a Cancer, born June 25, 1982.
- What is Rain's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Rain was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Rain from?
- Rain is from South Korea.
- What does Rain do?
- Rain is a actor.
- Is Rain still alive?
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