"I Do" is a song by South Korean recording artist Rain for his third studio album, It's Raining. It was written and produced by Park Jin-young, with additional composition credits by Bang Si-hyuk. The song was first released as part of It's Raining through JYP Entertainment on October 8, 2004, serving as the record's second single following its title track "It's Raining".
| "I Do" | ||||
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| Single by Rain | ||||
| from the album It's Raining | ||||
| Released | October 8, 2004 February 16, 2005 (Japan) | |||
| Studio | JYPE Studio | |||
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| Length | 3:45 | |||
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| Composer(s) | ||||
| Lyricist(s) | Park Jin-young | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "I Do" (Korean ver.) on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editAfter the success of the single "It's Raining", Rain released a much calmer up-tempo ballad entitled, "I Do". The lyrics talk about how he pledges to be the very best for his lover. The single became one of the singer's biggest hits throughout Asia, topping the radio broadcast chart in Thailand and ranking within the top ten in Malaysia.[1][2]
The Japanese version of "I Do" was released through King Records on February 16, 2005, in support of the Japanese edition of the album.[3] "I Do" was awarded Best Asian Pop Song at the Hito Music Awards in Taiwan in 2006.[4][5]
Music video
editThe music video for "I Do" was shot at the Paju Book Complex in Gyeonggi Province.[6] In the music video, Rain moves from his messy room (where he apparently films a video of himself singing for his girlfriend) to the streets, passing by many loving couples. Eventually, he reaches the restaurant where his girl is waiting for him, and plucks flowers out of a nearby flower box for her bouquet before greeting her. There is also a short dance interlude. The Japanese version of the music video was released on February 16, 2005,[6] and was included on the DVD of the Japanese edition of It's Raining.[7]
Live performances
editIn South Korea, Rain promoted "I Do" on several music programs including Inkigayo and Music Camp. Rain premiered the Japanese version of "I Do" at his Japanese debut showcase at Shibuya-AX on February 21, 2005, which attracted 2,000 people.[8]
Accolades
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hito Music Awards | Best Asian Pop Song | Won | [9] |
| Program | Date |
|---|---|
| Inkigayo | December 26, 2004 |
| Music Camp | January 1, 2005 |
| January 8, 2005 |
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of It's Raining.[10]
- Recording
- Recorded at JYPE Studio, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Personnel
- Rain – vocals
- Park Jin-young – Korean lyricist, composer, arranger
- Bang Si-hyuk – composer
- Hwang Chan-hee – background vocals
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | October 8, 2004 | Korean version | Digital download | JYP Entertainment |
| Japan | February 16, 2005 | Japanese version | King Records |
References
edit- ^ "비의 'I Do', 태국 라디오 차트에서 3주만에 1위" [Rain's 'I Do' takes first place on Thai radio chart after 3 weeks]. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Naver. April 12, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "강타, 말레이시아 음악차트 1위" [Kangta, No. 1 on Malaysian music charts]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Naver. July 29, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "비 일본 데뷔 확정, 2005년 2월16일 음반발매" [Rain Japanese debut confirmed, album released on February 16, 2005]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Naver. December 30, 2004. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ HITO流行音乐奖颁发成绩单 群星璀璨_影音娱乐_新浪网. Sina Corp. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ '아시아 스타' 비, 대만 음악상-차트 석권 ['Asian Star' Rain conquers Taiwanese music awards, charts]. Star News (in Korean). January 27, 2006. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "비, `I Do' 같은 뮤비 두번 찍었다" [Rain filmed the same music video for ‘I Do’ twice]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Naver. January 20, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "비의 DNA 일본에 선보인다" [Rain's DNA presented in Japan]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Naver. January 14, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "비, 첫 일본 콘서트 대성황..2천관객 열광" [Rain's first Japanese concert is a huge success...2,000 audience members go crazy]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. February 21, 2005. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "'아시아 스타' 비, 대만 음악상-차트 석권" ["Asian Star" Rain wins Taiwan music chart award]. Star News (in Korean). January 27, 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Rain 3rd Album: It's Raining (Japan Release)". K-Universe. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
External links
edit- Rain - Official English website (in English)