Disney+ has revealed new stills from its highly anticipated drama“Red Swan.” The show will follow the intriguing story of Oh Wan Soo (played by Kim Ha Neul), a former golfer who steps into the high-stakes world of high society by marrying the heir of Hwain Group. Her life takes a perilous turn as she becomes embroiled in a fierce succession battle, leading her to discover the family’s dark secrets with the help of her bodyguard, Seo Do Yoon (played by Rain).
Seo Do Yoon saves Wan Soo from a mysterious terrorist attack and then infiltrates the Hwain family as her bodyguard, determined to uncover their secrets. As they confront these hidden dangers together, their bond deepens, and they find themselves increasingly reliant on each other. The palpable tension between them heightens expectations for their captivating chemistry. Wan Soo stands firm in her beliefs amidst the greed and power struggles of the Hwain Group, while Do Yoon is prepared to risk everything to protect her. Their mutual effort to suppress their growing feelings adds a poignant layer to their relationship, leaving viewers eager to see how it will evolve.
What to expect in the season premiere
On June 14, 2024,Red Swan’s teaser was released, featuring lead actors Rain and Kim Ha Neul. In the teaser, Rain is shown as a cold and calculating bodyguard who takes his job seriously, going to great lengths to ensure his client’s safety. Meanwhile, Kim Ha Neul’s character portrays a bold and resilient woman trying to navigate the chaotic political landscape and deceit surrounding her. The teaser also hints at a dangerous accident involving Wan Soo, with Do Yoon determinedly bringing her to safety, showcasing the lengths he will go to protect her.
“Red Swan” promises an intense and emotional journey as Wan Soo and Do Yoon face life-threatening dangers and grapple with their hidden feelings. The drama’s intriguing plot and the undeniable chemistry between the leads are sure to captivate viewers.
Rain updates fans with new photo of him. Credit: Twitter/Rain Company
Rain is a K-pop star that needs no introduction. But while he’s undeniably a talented artist, fans have started wondering if he’s a capable handler, too.
Concerns about him as a talent producer have escalated recently. To the point that his performance at the KCON LA 2023 reportedly received a black ocean from the attendees.
But why is there a hate for Rain to begin with? And was he really met with a black ocean during KCON LA 2023?
For starters, Rain is an established singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. With seven studio albums, three extended plays, and more than thirty singles under his belt, there’s no denying how rich his musical career is.
Additionally, he’s also a seasoned actor, having starred both in local Korean projects and international ones.
In fact, he was even included in Time’s 100 most influential people in the world for the years 2006 and 2011. It’s a real testament on how much of a global superstar Rain is.
Unfortunately, his knack as an artist seemingly didn’t translate well to him being a good record producer.
In November 2007, Rain started his own entertainment company J.Tune Entertainment, or formerly known as Rainy Entertainment. Said agency had a subsidiary called J.Tune Camp, which debuted the boy group MBLAQin October 2009. However, JYP Entertainment merged with J.Tune Entertainment in December 2010 and became the latter’s shareholder.
In September 2015, Rain announced that he’ll be creating his own one-man emergency.
In December 2020, he revealed that he’s planning to debut a new boy group next.
Come March 2021, the seven-piece act Ciipher made their debut. The members were reportedly handpicked by Rain himself, as some of them have previously appeared on survival shows such as Produce X 101, Under Nineteen, and YG Treasure Box.
The backlash against Rain
However, Rain’s competence in handling the group has been put into spotlight when four members of Ciipherannounced their departure from the group.
In early August, Dohwan, Tag, Tan, and Won left the group following the expiration of their contracts.
As for the remaining members, Hwi, Hyunbin, and Keita, they will reportedly regroup as a trio in the future. Although final plans about them have yet to be announced.
Unsurprisingly, the news wasn’t received well by the fans. Many were speculating that Ciipher was mistreated and mismanaged when they were active as a group.
🗝️ Timeline of events that happened & is happening to #Ciipher#싸이퍼 and how @raincompany_ NEGLECTED them (with proofs)
Additionally, several fans related Ciipher’s situation to the previous idol groups that Rain managed such as MBLAQand Madtown. Despite the popularity and potential of the two latter groups, they weren’t given enough promotion to the public, as compared to their idol contemporaries.
With this, fans were intent to express their displeasure against Rain and planned to boycott his performance at the KCON LA 2023.
Some even pointed out that instead of him performing in the show, Ciipher should’ve beenin Rain’s position instead.
WTF? HE HAS THE AUDACITY TO JOIN THE KCON BUT CANT EVEN PROMOTE THE ONLY GROUP HE HANDLES? CIIPHER SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON YOUR POSITION https://t.co/Jvy1COKoy4
He should be making sure Ciipher attended these events instead, especially with Keita's popularity in Boys Planet, but that is a personal opinion… https://t.co/SkMCvmgt0h
“I don’t care what your opinion is on a black ocean nor Rain’s legacy in K-pop. This man ruined and crushed the dreams [of] seven talented boys. He literally openly said he regretted funding their dreams! He deserves no cheers and no lightstick ocean regardless of his status in K-pop,” one fan wrote.
i dont care what your opinion is on a black ocean nor rain’s legacy in kpop. this man ruined and crushed the dreams 7 talented boys. he literally openly said he regretted funding their dreams! he deserves no cheers and no lightstick ocean regardless of his status in kpop. https://t.co/XPuLlQVVhR
Clips of Rain reportedly being booed and flipped by attendees also circulated on social media. An attendee was also seen holding a “We wanted Ciipher” sign during Rain’s performance.
However, several attendees also claimed that it wasn’t to the point that it can be called a black ocean. Although many did agree that compared to the stages of other artists, Rain’s KCON LA performance wasn’t as loud.
“It felt more like most people simply didn’t know Rain, rather than mass action,” one wrote.
A bunch of people have asked me if there was truly a black ocean at KCON. I kinda knew this would come up so I took panos just as Rain’s set was beginning and during the next set. Tbh it felt more like most people simply didn’t know Rain, rather than mass action pic.twitter.com/4Vcu2SB33d
— Tamar Herman is not here anymore (@TamarWrites) August 21, 2023
As of writing, Rain has yet to acknowledge the supposed protest.
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