Rain to launch nationwide concert tour in Korea this August

Poster for Rain's upcoming nationwide tour "The Best Show" [J.Tune Camp]

Asian superstar Rain will launch his nationwide concert tour in Korea this month, according to his agency J.Tune Camp.

On Tuesday, J.Tune announced in a press release that Rain, who recently completed his Asia tour, will kick off his Korea tour titled "The Best Show" starting with a performance at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) of Busan on August 13 and 14.

Rain will then hold concerts in Daegu, Jeju Island, Gwangju, Daejeon and wrap up with his final shows at Seoul's Olympic Park Stadium on September 24 and 25.

"I am currently talking to members of my staff in preparing something special for my fans in Korea who have always supported me," Rain was quoted as saying, adding that he is excited about his upcoming tour.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, has been considered one of biggest stars in Korea and throughout Asia since the start to his solo singing career in 2002.

He is currently shooting action pic "Take Off: Closer to the Sun" which is a remake of the 1964 Korean movie "Red Muffler."

Tickets for Rain's "The Best Show" will become available on online reservation website Interpark starting July 11.

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