(R.A.I.N Company)

Hallyu star Jung Ji-hoon, also known by his stage name Rain, will reportedly be making a comeback in the Korean music industry next year.

A representative at Jung’s agency, R.A.I.N Company, confirmed the comeback rumors Tuesday. “Rain is preparing an album for a comeback next year January and he’s in the final stages of the album. An exact release date has yet to be decided,” it said.

The new album will be Jung’s first in 3 years, since the release of “Rain Effect” in 2014.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)