How many Beijing 2008 Olympics Song will be recorded?
It's like I was reading the same news but with different singers...

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In an article on Daum today (Jan. 5, 2008), it is reported that World Star Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) has been chosen to perform the Beijing 2008 Olympic Song. The song is about "hope and courage".
What an honour for the Energizer Bunny.



Hot Korean singer Rain chosen to sing the Beijing 2008 Olympic Official Song


Rain is currently in the States, busy working on a Hollywood movie. When contacted, Bi expressed great interest in this project.

Many will probably ask if it is apt for a Korean star to be given the honour to sing the Olympic theme song. Why not choose a Chinese singer? How about Lee Hom or Jay Chou? How come a Korean artist was chosen?

Well, i guess Rain's World Star status and charisma has won the hearts of the organizers and he has been selected. They also state that, Rain has many Chinese fans and has made a name for himself in China. Rain has been on quite a few advertisements in the Chinese market namely, Pepsi Cola, Pantech (mobile phone), DHC cosmetics and Fuma (a Chinese mainland brand). Thus organizers claim that Bi is very popular and has a huge fan base in China.

The Olympics is the most prestigious sports event which brings the entire world population in unity. Thus it will be a huge opportunity for Rain to put a stamp on his "World Star" status.

Organizers are also banking on Rain's debut into the USA market this year with his Hollywood movie "Speed Racer". The movie is scheduled for release in Malaysia on 8 May 2008.

Only five days into the new year and already 2008 is beginning to look like a promising year for hallyu star Rain.

Source: [k-popped.com]

Still it would be better if its a Chinese star who will sing the Olympic song.

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Still it would be better if its a Chinese star who will sing the Olympic song.

Probably, maybe they did not find a good Chinese singer for this song. Or maybe Chinese stars were asking too much money.

Wished Jay Chou would have sung it, I think a chinese singer would have been a better choice...There are so many! but still can't wait till all the festivities to start!

Did they sing
Beijing Beijing Wo ai Beijing?

Rain, who is a star across much of Asia, will be the first Korean to sing an Olympic theme song since quartet Koreana sang “Hand in Hand” for the Seoul Olympics. He was apparently asked to sing the song last year and gladly accepted.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/16/2011 06:21AM by Olive.