South Korean star Rain's busy schedule includes film and television projects and an upcoming album

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K-pop star Rain has big plans for 2019. The 36-year-old has a new album, a new movie and possibly a concert next year.
In South Korea, Rain reportedly commands between US$1 million (S$1.3 million) and US$1.5 million an endorsement. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
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SINGAPORE - It was the first time I heard of the term "bow lip" and was tasked by an old friend, a veteran magazine publisher, to verify if South Korean superstar Rain really has it.

It refers to the upper lip, in which the double curve is so pronounced, it is shaped like Cupid's bow.

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