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| Released | October 8, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
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| Length | 49:20 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | JYP | |||
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It's Raining is the third Korean-language studio album by South Korean pop and R&B singer Rain, released through JYP Entertainment on October 8, 2004. Two singles were promoted for the album with accompanying music videos and promotions on music programs: the title track "It's Raining" and "I Do". The album was released in several territories throughout Asia in 2005, including Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Commercially, It's Raining peaked at number three on the monthly MIAK album chart in October 2004. It sold 153,577 copies in South Korea by the end of 2004 and was the 17th best-selling album of the year. The album has since sold over 1,000,000 copies throughout Asia according to the Korea Creative Content Agency. The album and its title track won various awards, including the grand prize at the 2004 Mnet KM Music Video Festival and the 2004 KBS Music Awards.
Background
It's Raining is Rain's consecutive album to have been primarily produced by JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young. The singer's agency noted that the record was written and produced with both the domestic and international markets in mind, with Rain's role in the popular drama series Full House earlier in the year having helped boosted the singer's recognition and popularity throughout Asia.[1]
Singles
"It's Raining" is the album's title track and was released as the lead single. It explores a more upbeat, hip-hop influenced sound in contrast to his previous releases. It won the Most Popular Music Video daesang award at the 2004 Mnet KM Music Video Festival and the Grand Prize at the annual KBS Music Awards.[2][3]
"I Do" was released as a follow-up single to the title track. After the success of "It's Raining", "I Do" exhibited a calmer, up-tempo ballad style. The lyrics talk about how he pledges to be the very best for his lover. Its music video shows Rain running from his messy room (where he films a video of himself singing for his girlfriend) to the streets, passing by many couples. Eventually, he reaches the restaurant where his girlfriend is waiting for him, and plucks flowers out of a nearby flower box for her bouquet before greeting her.
Reception
The first single "It's Raining" along with the album of the same experienced success throughout Southeast Asia, cementing Rain's position as one of the region's top musical acts. A more upbeat, hip-hop influence was displayed on the single "It's Raining" as well as throughout the album.
From 2004 to 2006, the album sold over 200,000 copies in South Korea.[4][5][6][7] For the Japanese release, the album was released with a different cover as well as the making of "It's Raining" music video.[8]
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Disc Awards | 2004 | Album Bonsang (Main Prize) | Won | [9][10] |
| Album Daesang (Grand Prize) | Nominated | |||
| IFPI Hong Kong Sales Awards | 2005 | Best Japanese & Korean Releases | Won | [11] |
| Hito Music Awards | 2006 | Best Asian Pop Song (for "I Do") | Won | [12] |
| Song | Program | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "It's Raining" | M Countdown | November 4, 2004 | |
| November 11, 2004 | |||
| Inkigayo | November 7, 2004 | [13] | |
| November 21, 2004 | |||
| November 28, 2004 | |||
| Music Camp | November 13, 2004 | ||
| November 20, 2004 | |||
| "I Do" | Inkigayo | December 26, 2004 | |
| Music Camp | January 1, 2005 | ||
| January 8, 2005 |
Promotion and live performances
To promote the release, Rain held his first concert tour, titled the Rainy Day Tour. The concert tour held shows in Seoul, the US, Japan, China, Singapore, and more, for a total of 19 concerts in several countries in Asia and North America. His New York show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden was the largest concert by a K-pop artist in New York City at the time.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "하고 싶었던 말" (Words I Wanted To Say; Intro) | Park Jin-young | 0:47 | |
| 2. | "It's Raining" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young | 3:40 |
| 3. | "I Do" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk | 3:45 |
| 4. | "지운 얼굴" (Familiar Face) | Bang Si-hyuk, Park Chae-won | Hwang Seong-je | 4:09 |
| 5. | "11 Days" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Quiz" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young, Lunch Song Project | 3:42 |
| 7. | "My Groove (feat. Epik High)" | 4:00 | ||
| 8. | "난" (I; Nan) | Bang Si-hyuk | Bang Si-hyuk | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Biggest Thing" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Wanna Talk" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young, Han Sang-won | 3:44 |
| 11. | "But I Love You" | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young | 3:19 |
| 12. | "찾아요" (I'm Searching; Chajayo) | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk | 3:57 |
| 13. | "No No No" | Park Min-ah | 3:19 | |
| 14. | "To You" | Park Jin-young, Bang Si-hyuk | Park Jin-young, Lunch Song Project | 3:38 |
| 15. | "I Love You" (Outro; featuring Noel) | Park Jin-young | Park Jin-young, Lunch Song Project | 1:04 |
| Total length: | 49:20 | |||
Charts
Sales
| Region | Reported sales |
|---|---|
| South Korea (MIAK) | 202,764[17] |
| Japan | 100,000[18] |
| China | 500,000[18] |
| Taiwan | 70,000[18] |
| Thailand | 150,000[18] |
| Indonesia | 50,000[18] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | October 8, 2004 | CD, cassette | JYP Entertainment |
| Japan | February 16, 2005 | CD, DVD | |
| Hong Kong | June 24, 2005 | ||
| Taiwan | August 17, 2005 | CD |
References
- ↑ "가을과 함께 돌아온 비, 1년만에 3집앨범 발매" [Rain returns with autumn, releases 3rd album after 1 year]. iNews24 (in Korean). Naver. October 4, 2004. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ↑ 비, m.net Kmtv 뮤비페스티벌 최고인기상 [Rain, m.net Kmtv Music Video Festival Best Popularity Award]. Yonhap News (in Korean). December 4, 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2021 – via Naver.
- ↑ 비, KBS 가요대상 [Rain wins at KBS Music Awards]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). January 2, 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "MIAK: Album Sales in 2004" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ↑ "MIAK: Album Sales in 2005" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on April 28, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- ↑ "MIAK: Album Sales in the First Half of 2006" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- ↑ Oricon Entertainment (March 2006). Orikon Nenkan 2006 Nenban オリコン年鑑2006年版 (Oricon Yearbook 2006) (in Japanese). Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. p. 32. ISBN 978-4-87131-075-8.
- ↑ "Rain - It's Raining [3rd Album]". Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ↑ "History". Golden Disc Awards (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ↑ "'휠릴리' 이수영, 골든디스크상 대상 차지" ['Wheel Lily' Lee Soo-young wins Golden Disk Award]. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Naver. December 2, 2004. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Top Sales Music Award presented [2001-2016] - 2005". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (Hong Kong Group). Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "'아시아 스타' 비, 대만 음악상-차트 석권" ["Asian Star" Rain wins Taiwan music chart award]. Star News (in Korean). January 27, 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "가수 비 "식사 한번 제대로 못했네요"" [Singer Rain "I haven't had a proper meal"]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. November 8, 2004. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ↑ ピ（ｒａｉｎ）のアルバム売り上げランキング [Rain album release history]. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon Inc. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
- ↑ 2004.10월 – 가요 음반 판매량 [2004.10 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on November 27, 2004. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ↑ 2004년 가요음반판매량 [2004 Album Sales Figures] (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ↑
- "MIAK: Album Sales in 2004" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- "MIAK: Album Sales in 2005" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on April 28, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- "MIAK: Album Sales in the First Half of 2006" (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved May 22, 2007.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Korean Culture No. 2: K-pop Beyond Asia. Korean Culture and Information Service. 2015. p. 42. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
Total sales of Rain's new album throughout Asia reached over one million: 100,000 in Japan, 500,000 in China, 70,000 in Taiwan, 150,000 in Thailand, 50,000 in Indonesia, and 154,000 in Korea, totaling approximately 1.074 million according to the Korea Creative Content Agency