Jung Jihoon, The Original Maknae: An H.O.T/Shinhwa Story

~Jung Jihoon/ Rain (정지훈)

Birth Date: June 25, 1982
Real Name: Jung Jihoon (정지훈)

Stage Name: Rain/ Lil Rain

Training length: Six months
Height: 184 cm (6'0″)

Weight: 74 kg (162 lbs)

Agency: SM Entertainment
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Face of the group

Likes: Street Dancing, Watching Movies, Listening to Music

Trivia

~Sometimes goes by the stage name "Lil Rain" because of his expression when dancing and his young age.

~Rain's favorite colors are black and white

~Sometimes get teased for his appearance, but Kangta make sures to protect him.

~Sometimes called the original maknae, or first maknae

~Known for his sheer dancing talent nick name "Dancing Prodigy"

~Looks up to Seo Taji and Steve Yoo as inspiration.

~His favorites artist are Micheal Jackson, Usher, Janet Jackson and is a fan of Bobby Brown

~Born in Seosan but moved to Seoul at age ten.

~His family lives in relative poverty which is why he works hard everyday.

~Has a younger sister named Hana who he looks after.

~Is the youngest idol to have ever debuted (Fourteen years) Int.

~Is maknae of both H.O.T and Shinhwa (Joined in 1999)

~His charming point are his muscles.

~Initially known for his cute face, later as an adult he is known for his well-toned physique.

~Left SM Entertainment in 2003 along with the rest of Shinhwa to form their own company.

~Get teased by his hyungs for his height and age. It's where the "lil" moniker comes from. (Early days)

~Now is considered the tallest next to Jaewon

~Kangta is his unofficial hyung and looks up to him.

~Has a younger sister named Hana, an SM trainee