Rain to appear in his first ever Chinese TV Drama, 'Love is like Diamonds'

The drama, already in its filming stages in Shanghai and Korea, is listed as one of the most anticipated dramas of 2015 as it gained a strong following through various Chinese social media platforms. 

DMG Entertainment President Wu Bing expressed her excitement to be able to work with Rain. She said at the press conference, "We are excited to be working with international star, Rain, on his first Chinese TV Drama. I am also personally thrilled to be working with him." 

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Meanwhile, Rain will be playing the role of a manipulative business executive. He'll be breaking away from his usual 'good-guy' image the star has sculpted through popular Korean dramas, such as 'My Lovely Girl' and 'Full House'.