Rain began his career in 2002 and became part of the Korean Wave of drama and popular music that has spread in Asia.

BBC: South Korean singer Rain in military service row

If 2012 was the year the Korean Wave came ashore around the world, then certainly Lee Jay-Hyun made one of the biggest splashes.

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South Korean security firm AhnLab expected another wave of attacks on Friday, targeting up to 40 government and corporate websites.

BBC: South Korea hit by cyber attacks