On May 19, 2014 I will have been here occupying this space in the blogosphere for one year having decided to create a homage to the lovely male stars in both the Korean drama and Korean pop worlds. All total I featured a big whopping 5 ‘shots.’ Not much of an accomplishment, however, they were all worthy of having a spot in this weak homage! I can say with honesty I loved on each of them very much and can only hope I did them some (a little) justice.
Just a quick post before the Rain begins to fall! Today, Cloud USA-ers Toni Cammarota, Tammy Harriel and I met with Japan Clouds, Naoko Yamanaka and Michiko Ikeda at Michiko’s beautiful home in Sendai for some food, some laughs and some majah drool-over-Michiko’s Rain collection. This collection is SERIOUS!
Cloud cover by: Michele, Staff Writer
When was the last time a commercial made you cry? Has one ever made you cry? Maybe this one might push you to the verge of waterworks just a little bit, especially if you are a hopeless romantic like me and you adore Rain.
One of the best discoveries I have made since falling down the K-rabbit hole is the commercial film (CF). In my opinion, these mini-productions are given the same care, attention and importance as any film or drama. I love that dedication and respect for this particular genre in Asia – it is art after all. The extended commercial films are pure entertainment and marketing gold. My first (and don’t condemn on this) was Lee Min Ho’s The One and Only for Toyota. I was blown away. I thought to myself, this is brilliant marketing. Not only that, what…
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Cloud cover by: Michele, Staff Writer
Contemplating Rain’s early years continues to hold me in complete awe of his many accomplishments. His endless capacity to muscle through the difficult times is a true testament not only to his strength and fortitude, but to his core belief that he was capable of being everything he dreamt of being and more. I think this is something he carries with him to this day, and has always carried with him. It is what fuels him.
It is no wonder then that in 2002, the same year he debuted as a solo artist, he began his endorsement onslaught in Asia. All I can say is this: if I were quietly sitting in my living room watching the latest K-drama and the following CF came on my television screen, I would have probably sit straight up and screamed…..noogooseyo??? The opening scene of…
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DAEBAK!! I am so excited to be joining the Cloud USA team and look forward to letting the world know how much I admire, respect , support, and am inspired by the amazing Rain!
We are pleased to announce that community member Michele DeMarco has accepted a Staff Writer position here on our Cloud USA media blog.
She started her own Korean-interest blog several months ago, and wholeheartedly admits to being a K-Drama addict. K-Pop? Absolutely, she digs it as well. 🙂
Being fairly new to the K-World, she’s having a great time seeing and hearing and absorbing new things, especially about the world star who has truly lit a fire under her—Rain. Not only did she fly in to support him at his Army discharge in Seoul, she also made some Cloud noise at the Arirang World Peace Festival in Washington D.C.
Please join us in welcoming her, and support her well as she eases into her new role.
Thanks, everyone. Congrats, Michele!
— Stephe ^@@^ and Terri :-}
When Cloud USA announced that it was going to have its next meeting/fan gathering (aptly called a Cloud Burst) in New Orleans I thought to myself, hmmmmm, a group of Rain fans gathered together to celebrate Rain in a city known for its festive atmosphere pretty much every day of the year? That sounded like a complete win-win situation to me. And, it was.
