Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, is a versatile entertainer. He has surprised audiences as a singer, dancer, and actor, showcasing his diverse talents.
Over the years, Rain has starred in numerous Korean dramas. His performances have left a lasting impact on viewers.
Rain’s ongoing drama “Red Swan” has fans excited. It’s his first main lead role in two years, generating much anticipation.
“Red Swan” tells the story of Oh Wan-soo, a woman who becomes a world-class golfer. She marries Kim Yong-guk, the heir to the Hwain Group, amidst personal struggles.
Wan-soo struggles with her husband’s affair. She faces a life-changing night in Manila, which alters her destiny.
Rain plays Seo Do-yoon, a police-turned-bodyguard. He joins Hwain Group’s security team to protect Wan-soo, showing his heroic side.
Do-yoon saves Wan-soo during a gunfight. They develop feelings for each other, adding depth to the storyline.
Fans are eager to see Rain’s performance in “Red Swan.” His role as a bodyguard adds excitement to the drama, promising thrilling scenes.
Until then, grab your favourite popcorn. Binge-watch these dramas where Rain has played a lead role and earned huge respect as an actor, solidifying his legacy.
1. Let’s Go to School, Sang-doo! (2003)
“Sang-doo! Let’s Go to School!” is a 2003 South Korean series starring Rain, Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Dong-gun, Hong Soo-hyun, and Song Min-joo. Cha Sang-doo (Rain) and Chae Eun-hwan (Gong Hyo-jin) were childhood best friends with secret crushes on each other.
Cha Sang-doo (Rain) and Chae Eun-hwan (Gong Hyo-jin) were childhood friends who secretly loved each other. When Eun-hwan’s family goes bankrupt, debt collectors seize their belongings. In an attempt to recover Eun-hwan’s father’s record player, Sang-doo gets into a struggle, accidentally injuring a man and ending up in prison.
After his release, Sang-doo discovers his family has disowned him, and Eun-hwan has disappeared. Years later, Sang-doo has a daughter, Cha Bo-ri (Song Min-joo), from a one-night stand with Han Se-ra (Hong Soo-hyun). Bo-ri is diagnosed with leukemia, and to pay her hospital bills, Sang-doo becomes a gigolo.
Sang-doo eventually reunites with Eun-hwan, now a high school math teacher. Determined to win her back, he becomes a student in her class. However, Eun-hwan is engaged to Kang Min-suk (Lee Dong-gun), Bo-ri’s doctor. Despite initially being rivals, Min-suk and Sang-doo become friends.
As Sang-doo and Eun-hwan try to rekindle their relationship, various obstacles keep them apart, complicating their chances of being together.
- Aired: Sep 15, 2003 – Nov 4, 2003
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Gong Hyo Jin, Lee Dong Gun, Hong Soo Hyun
- Streaming Platform: Viki, KOCOWA
2. Full House (2004)
“Full House” is a 2004 South Korean series starring Song Hye-kyo, Rain, Han Eun-Jung, and Kim Sung-soo. Based on the manhwa “Full House” by Won Soo-yeon, the story follows Han Ji-eun (Song Hye-Kyo), an aspiring writer living in a house called “Full House,” built by her late father.
Her two best friends trick her into believing she won a free vacation. While she is away, they sell her house. On the plane, she meets a famous actor, Lee Young-jae (Rain).
Through comedic events, they become acquainted during her vacation. When she returns, she discovers that her house has been sold to Young Jae. Despite their contrasting habits, they agree to live together.
Initially, Ji-eun works as his maid to buy her house back. Later, they enter into a contract marriage to make Young-jae’s crush, Kang Hye-won (Han Eun-jung), jealous. Complications arise as Ji-eun and Young-jae start developing feelings for each other.
Their journey is filled with humour, misunderstandings, and growing affection, making “Full House” a beloved classic in Korean drama.
- Aired: Jul 14, 2004 – Sep 2, 2004
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Song Hye Kyo, Kim Sung Soo, Hum Da Gam
- Streaming Platform: Viki, Apple TV, Netflix, KOCOWA
3. A Love to Kill (2005)
“A Love to Kill” features Rain as Kang Bok-gu and Shin Min-a as Cha Eun-suk. Bok-gu is a tough K-1 fighter with a dynamic personality who grew up in a foster home. He falls for a woman he shouldn’t, leading to a tragic love story.
The woman in question is Cha Eun-suk, a TV talent and movie actress. Although she didn’t intentionally hurt Bok-gu’s brother, a misunderstanding fuels Bok-gu’s deep hatred toward her. His brother’s fall from a rooftop, which left him in a nursing case, is the catalyst for Bok-gu’s forbidden love.
To exact his revenge, Bok-gu becomes Eun-suk’s private bodyguard. His goal is to bring Eun-suk to her knees, driven by the desire to avenge his brother. As he enacts his plan, Bok-gu finds his feelings for Eun-suk growing deeper.
Bok-gu is a cold character, indifferent to women’s concerns. His martial arts career began as an escape from the trauma of losing a beloved woman from a distance. His internal struggle between love and revenge forms the core of this intense drama.
- Aired: Oct 31, 2005 – Dec 20, 2005
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Shin Min Ah
- Streaming Platform: Viki, Prime TV, Kocowa
4. The Fugitive: Plan B (2010)
“The Fugitive: Plan B” is a 2010 South Korean action series starring Rain and Lee Na-young. It aired on KBS2 from September 29 to December 8, 2010, for 20 episodes.
Directed by Kwak Jung-hwan and written by Cheon Sung-il, the series was sold to seven countries in Asia. The plot revolves around a vast amount of money that disappeared during the Korean War and reappeared 60 years later, sparking a global chase.
Jin Yi, a seemingly innocent woman, approaches Ji Woo with hidden motives. Complicating matters is the unexpected romance that develops between them and the numerous pursuers on their trail.
Kieko, a famous Japanese singer, becomes entangled in a relationship with Ji Woo. Her father, Hiroki, is a powerful yakuza, adding further complexity to the story. The love triangle raises the question: who will win Ji Woo’s heart?
- Aired: Sep 29, 2010 – Dec 8, 2010
- No of Episodes: 20
- Cast: Rain, Lee Na Young
- Streaming Platform: KBS World
5. My Lovely Girl (2014)
“My Lovely Girl” is a 2014 South Korean TV series starring Rain, Krystal Jung, Kim Myung-soo, and Cha Ye-ryun. Set in the K-pop industry, the drama follows two pained individuals who find healing through music.
Lee Hyun-wook (Rain) is the CEO of a talent agency and struggles to move on from his ex-girlfriend’s death, which he witnessed three years ago. Her sister, Yoon Se-na (Krystal), moves to Seoul to pursue a music-composing career and meets Hyun-Wook.
Hyun-Wook helps Se-na achieve her dreams while facing challenges as the new president of ANA Entertainment. As they heal each other through music, Hyun-Wook and Se-na fall in love.
- Aired: Sep 17, 2014 – Nov 6, 2014
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Krystal Jung, Kim Myung Soo, Cha Ye Ryun
- Streaming Platform: Viki, Kocowa, Apple TV
6. Diamond Lover (2015)
“Diamond Lover” (Chinese: 克拉恋人; pinyin: Kèlā liànrén) is a 2015 Chinese TV series starring Rain, Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, and Dilraba Dilmurat. It premiered on Zhejiang Television and Anhui Television on July 22, 2015, and became a commercial success in China, reaching a peak rating of 1.249 and garnering over 3.3 billion online views.
Mi Mei Li, who suffers from low self-esteem due to her obesity, meets Xiao Liang, CEO of a diamond company, and falls in love with him. Unable to confess her feelings, her fate changes after a car accident and cosmetic surgery transform her into a slim beauty. She changes her name to Mi Duo to hide her past identity.
Despite her new appearance, Mi Duo faces setbacks in her relationship and career, realizing that physical beauty is not a “free pass” to love. Determined to succeed, she focuses on becoming an accomplished jewelry designer. Her newfound optimism attracts Xiao Liang, who falls in love with her, while her loyal friend Lei Yiming also confesses his feelings.
- Aired: Jul 22, 2015 – Aug 24, 2015
- No of Episodes: 68
- Cast: Tifanny Tnag, Rain, Luo Jin, Dilraba Dilmurat
- Streaming Platform: WeTV, Netflix
7. Come Back Mister (2016)
Come Back Mister is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Rain, Oh Yeon-Seo, Kim In-Kwon, Kim Soo-Ro, Lee Min-jung, Lee Hanee, Choi Won-young, and Yoon Park. It is based on the 2002 Japanese novel Mr. Tsubakiyama’s Seven Days by Jirō Asada. The show aired on SBS from February 24 to April 14, 2016, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.
Kim Young-soo (Kim In-Kwon) is a section chief in the women’s apparel section at Sunjin’s department store. Due to his long work hours, he is estranged from his wife, Shin Da-hye (Lee Min-jung). One night, while working overtime, he accidentally falls from a roof and dies. The company covers up his death as a suicide to avoid blame for overworking him.
Han Gi-tak (Kim Soo-ro), a former gangster who runs a restaurant, has loved actress Song Yi-yeon (Lee Ha-nui) for years. Her ex-husband, Cha Jae-gook (Choi Won-young), threatens to take their child away by fabricating a scandal. As Gi-tak uncovers this, he dies in a car accident at the same time as Young-soo.
In the afterlife, both men feel the need to return: Young-soo to clear his name and reconcile with his wife, and Gi-take to protect Yi-yeon. They are given two months and return in new bodies: Young-soo as the handsome Lee Hae-Joon (Rain) and Gi-task as the beautiful Han Hong-nan (Oh Yeon-Seo). They must follow three rules: they cannot their true identities, revenge is forbidden, and they cannot engage in human affairs. Breaking these rules will erase their existence.
- Aired: Feb 24, 2016 – Apr 14, 2016
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Oh Yeon Seo, Kim In Kwon, Kim Soo Ro
- Streaming Platform: Viki, Kocowa
8. Sketch (2018)
Sketch is a South Korean television series starring Rain, Lee Sun-bin, Lee Dong-gun, Jung Jin-young, Kang Shin-il, Lim Hwa-young, and Lee Seung-joo. It aired on JTBC from May 25, 2018, to July 14, 2018.
Soo-Yeon is a painter with immense passion and talent. Her dream and sole purpose in life is to exhibit her paintings at a gallery. However, people do not recognize her talents and force her to make unreasonable compromises.
Chang-Min possesses a unique ability to sense what other people feel. He empathizes with Soo-Yeon’s pain and feels pity for her. In the past, his special ability led to his lover abandoning him. Despite this, Chang-Min falls in love with Soo-Yeon, drawn to her struggles and determination.
- Aired: May 25, 2018 – Jul 14, 2018
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Lee Sun Bin, Lee Dong Gun
- Streaming Platform: Disney+, Apple TV, Viki
9. Welcome 2 Life (2019)
Welcome 2 Life is a fantasy drama that revolves around the life of a selfish lawyer who assists people in exploiting the law. One day, an unfortunate accident transports him into a parallel universe, where he begins a completely new life as an upright prosecutor.
Jung Ji-hoon stars as Lee Jae-sang, an ace but self-centred lawyer from JK Law Firm, one of the nation’s top five law firms. Lim Ji-yeon plays Ra Si-on, Jae-sang’s ex-girlfriend, an impulsive detective with a tough personality. Kwak Si-yang appears as Goo Dong-tae, a police officer and Si-on’s partner.
The series delves into Jae-sang’s transformation as he discovers his new reality, facing challenges and moral dilemmas that push him to rethink his previous lifestyle. Through this journey, he encounters old and new relationships that force him to confront his past actions and embrace a path of justice and integrity.
- Aired: Aug 5, 2019 – Sep 24, 2019
- No of Episodes: 32
- Cast: Rain, Im Ji Yeon, Kwak Shi Yang
- Streaming Platform: Apple TV
10. Ghost Doctor (2022)
Ghost Doctor features Rain, Kim Bum, Uee, and Son Na-eun in lead roles, focusing on two doctors from vastly different backgrounds who end up sharing a single body.
Rain plays Cha Young-min, a 38-year-old genius cardiothoracic surgeon known for his exceptional skills in handling complex surgeries. Despite being the top doctor at Eunsang Foundation Hospital, he is arrogant and self-centred.
Kim Bum portrays Go Seung-tak, a 28-year-old thoracic surgery resident who, despite his theoretical knowledge, struggles with practical skills and fears surgery. Seung-tak comes from a wealthy family, with his grandfather being the hospital’s founder and his mother its chairman.
Uee appears as Jang Se-jin, Young-min’s ex-girlfriend who left for overseas a decade ago due to family circumstances, leaving Young-min with feelings of betrayal. Now a renowned neurosurgeon, she was raised by a single mother.
Son Na-Eun plays Oh Soo-Jeong, a 28-year-old talented emergency room intern and Seung-tak’s best friend and love interest. She aspires to be a cardiothoracic surgeon and is the granddaughter of Oh Joo-Myung, who becomes the ghost “Tes” after his death.
The series follows the unexpected merging of Young-min’s spirit into Seung-tak’s body following a strange incident, leading to a complex interplay of skills, personalities, and medical challenges as they face their shared existence.
- Aired: Jan 3, 2022 – Feb 22, 2022
- No of Episodes: 16
- Cast: Rain, Kim Bum, Uee, Son Na Eun
- Streaming Platform: TVING, Viki, Netflix
