[SBS Star] RAIN Apologizes to Former INFINITE Lee Howon for Rejecting Him at Past Auditions

Singer RAIN apologized to K-pop boy group INFINITE's former member Lee Howon (HOYA) about rejecting him at auditions in the past. 

On October 18 episode of Mnet's survival dance battle show 'Street Man Fighter', Lee Howon and RAIN met. 

On this day, Lee Howon and his dance crew 'Mbitious' showcased a new choreography for RAIN's latest track 'DOMESTIC' that they came up with themselves.

As Lee Howon took the role of RAIN, he explained that he felt nervous to be 'RAIN' in front of RAIN. 

He also said, "Being the main artist within the group itself makes me feel really pressured. But what makes it worse is the fact that I'm a huge fan of you, RAIN. I've been a big fan of you for a long time. You're my role model." 
Then, Lee Howon shared that he dreamed of making debut all because of RAIN, "Ever since I made debut, I always said that you were the reason why I dreamed of entering this industry." 

He continued, "Actually, I auditioned for your company several times back then."  

When RAIN heard this, he became surprised and asked whether it was JYP Entertainment. 

Lee Howon answered, "No, it was J.Tune Camp. I auditioned for J.Tune Camp like three times. But I failed to pass it every time." 

J.Tune Camp is founded by RAIN, and he produced a 2009-debuted boy group MBLAQ there. 

To this, RAIN sweated and commented with an awkward smile, "Oh, it was my... My company? I'm very sorry about that. I still have no trust in my gut." 

Lee Howon smiled and responded, "Well, I'm just going to think that I'm auditioning your company for the fourth time today. It's the day that I try auditioning once again."
Lee Howon made debut as a member of INFINITE in June 2010; following contract expiration in 2017, he left Woollim Entertainment and INFINITE. 

(Credit= Mnet Street Man Fighter) 

(SBS Star)