''Pieces by Rain'' is the third Korean-language

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by South Korean singer

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. It was released on March 3, 2021, by RAIN Company, Sublime Artist Agency and distributed by

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. It is his first EP in three years, since ''

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'' in 2017, and his first musical release since the single "Switch to Me" in January 2021. The album contains a total of five tracks, including the

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"Why Don't We", which features

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and the pre-release track "Switch to Me" with his mentor and former CEO

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Background

The project marks Rain's first release in three years. He reunited with his mentor

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to release the collaboration song "Switch to Me" on December 31, 2020. Rain also featured

on his song "Why Don't We", which served as the lead single from ''Pieces by Rain''. On March 3, 2021, Rain released the EP, which includes five songs, including "Switch to Me" and "Why Don't We".

Background

Track listing

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Accolades

Release history

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