[Asia Economy] Rain Denies Rumors Of Working With “Slave Hunters” Writer 04-05-10

Korean entertainer Rain has denied rumors that he will be collaborating with Chun Sung-il, the writer of recent hit TV series “The Slave Hunters” (KBS2).

An official at Rain’s agency J. Tune Entertainment said in a phone call with Asia Economic Daily on Monday that the actor is “currently reading scripts for various dramas and nothing has been set as of yet.”

A media outlet had reported this morning that the Asian singing sensation had decided to appear in Chun’s next television drama, tentatively titled “Fugitive,” and that he is negotiating on the details of his contract.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, started his career as a trainee at Korea’s major talent agency JYP Entertainment in 2002. He quickly gained fame throughout Asia, releasing five albums in Korea and starring in hit televisions dramas including “Full House” and “Sang Doo! Let’s Go To School”.

He made his Hollywood debut in 2008 thru the Wachowski Brothers’ action flick “Speed Racer”, which led to his star turn in the martial arts pic “Ninja Assassin” last year.

Rain recently made a comeback to the K-pop music scene with his special album “Back To The Basic”, released on April 1. He had stated that he will be returning to the small screen around October.