Rain (Bi), "Regret that Asia's cultures can't be united"

Rain (Bi/Jung Ji Hoon) who is currently in his world tour expressed his regret in that Asian culture is not being united

In a phone interview on the 21st, Rain commented, "If Asia's cultures could all unite, it could create another market greater than that of Europe or the U.S. For Korea's music industry to grow, a larger market needs to be created. It is regretful that Asia cannot come together because of differences in traditional cultures or history."

In response to criticism that for Hallyu to spread internationally, it has to overcome nationalism, Rain commented, "The important point is to find a balance between accepting other cultures while delivering ours. Until now, we only tried to bring back something from other countries."

He also commented on the criticisms towards wearing traditional Chinese attire at his concert in China saying, "When Britney Spears came to Korea and wore a Hanbok, I was pleased. If such a thing is acceptable, I thought it wouldn't be bad for me to attempt it as well from the perspective of cultural exchange."

Rain also explained about the attendance of a majority of female fans along with criticisms of imitating Michael Jackson and other singers.

"I never officially debuted in the U.S. but was thankful to those who came to see me just by my name. Being compared to Michael Jackson who I look up to is a great honor but I believe I will have to evolve into my own style."

In response to a question asking if he purposefully selected to appear in the movie 'I'm a Cyborg, but That's Okay' because of renown Park Chan Wook, "I was only thinking of the experimental aspect of the movie and thought it would be interesting and people would like it. I had a belief that I could show a side of myself that was different from the drama series ¡®A Love to Kill.'"

Meanwhile, Rain started his world tour last December with the concert in Seoul and is touring the U.S., Japan, China, Canada, Malaysia, and others totaling twelve different countries. He also visited China recently with Song Hye Gyo to promote the drama series 'Full House.'

Source: BROASIA.com
http://www.broasia.com/lwboard/lwboard.php...pg=1&no=182
credits: rubie of soompi news thread