Singer Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) shared a candid reflection on his recent U.S. solo concert tour, opening up about how his perspective on performing has changed over time.
In a video uploaded on December 18 to his YouTube channel Season B Season, Rain revisited moments from his American concerts and admitted that the experience stirred unexpected emotions. He revealed that before the shows, he quietly checked ticket sales on his own. “I wondered if it was right to go through with it,” he said, recalling that early sales felt slower than expected.
Rain also described behind-the-scenes challenges, including a tight production schedule that allowed only seven hours to set up the stage due to another artist’s concert the night before. Despite initial concerns, he credited the local production team for pulling off the show under pressure.
When footage from the concert appeared on screen, Rain noted with relief that the venue ultimately filled up. He reflected that in the U.S., ticket sales often surge closer to the performance date — something he hadn’t fully realized at the time.
The experience led him to a deeper realization. “When I was younger, I thought packed venues were just natural,” Rain said. “Back then, it felt like something that would always happen because so many people loved the music.”
Now approaching nearly 30 years since his debut, Rain shared that what matters most to him has changed. “Whether the seats are completely full or not isn’t the point,” he said. “The fact that people still come to see me after all this time is incredibly moving.”
Rain debuted in 1998 as part of a group before finding major success as a solo artist in 2002 with Bad Guy. Decades later, his recent reflections highlight not just longevity, but a renewed sense of gratitude for every stage he steps on.