{"id":22498,"date":"2025-09-15T15:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/09\/15\/k-pop-pioneer-rain-sets-three-cities-of-north-america-encore-tour\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:17:06","slug":"k-pop-pioneer-rain-sets-three-cities-of-north-america-encore-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/09\/15\/k-pop-pioneer-rain-sets-three-cities-of-north-america-encore-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"K-Pop Pioneer Rain sets three cities of North America Encore tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Rain&#8217;s 2025 Tour<\/h2>\n<p>K-POP artist Rain is set to return to the North American audience with his 2025 Rain Tour [Still Raining: Encore], a three-city run that promises to deliver his characteristic performance and a catalog of hits spanning over two decades.<\/p>\n<h2>Tour Dates and Locations<\/h2>\n<p>The tour, managed by Infinite Prospects Entertainment, the same company behind G-Dragon&#8217;s US tour and Rain&#8217;s former North American shows, begins on November 23 in New York. It will then move to Los Angeles on November 26 and conclude in Atlanta. This tour follows Rain&#8217;s successful North American comeback in 2023, which included sold-out shows in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect from the 2025 Shows<\/h2>\n<p>Fans attending the 2025 shows can expect a setlist that reflects Rain&#8217;s recent tour stops across Asia. The setlist will include a mix of his classic songs, such as &quot;It&#8217;s Rainism&quot; and &quot;Rainism,&quot; as well as covers of contemporary hits from acts like Newjeans and Bruno Mars. This blend of old and new is expected to cater to a wide range of fans, from those who have followed Rain since his debut to newer fans who have discovered his music more recently.<\/p>\n<h2>Rain&#8217;s Career Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Born Jung Ji-Hoon, Rain&#8217;s career began in 2002 with the release of &quot;Bad Guy.&quot; He achieved commercial success with his 2004 album &quot;It&#8217;s Raining,&quot; which sold over one million copies. His leading role in the hit drama &quot;Full House&quot; further established his popularity throughout Asia. In 2006, Rain made history by selling out shows at Madison Square Garden and in Las Vegas, paving the way for K-POP in the US market.<\/p>\n<h2>Post-Military Service and Continued Relevance<\/h2>\n<p>After completing his military service in 2012, Rain continued to act and perform. He appeared in films like &quot;Ninja Assassin&quot; and collaborated with Park Jinyoung (Jy Park) on the single &quot;Switch to Me&quot; in 2020, demonstrating his continued relevance across different generations of fans.<\/p>\n<h2>Rain&#8217;s Influence on K-POP<\/h2>\n<p>Rain is viewed as a driving force behind the global inclusion of K-Pop and is considered one of the most influential personalities in the Hallyu wave. The Hallyu wave introduced Korean pop culture to a global audience, and Rain&#8217;s contributions have been significant in this movement. His upcoming tour is expected to not only entertain but also further cement his legacy as a K-POP icon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Rain&#8217;s 2025 Tour K-POP artist Rain is set to return to the North American audience with his 2025 Rain Tour [Still Raining: Encore], a three-city run that promises to deliver his characteristic performance and a catalog of hits spanning over two decades. 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