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Comprehensive chronicle of BoA's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of BoA's journey to global stardom
On August 25, 2025, BoA released her 11th full-length album ''Crazier'', celebrating her 25th debut anniversary. This milestone marks her first studio album in five years, showcasing a variety of tracks and vocal colors for fans to enjoy.
BoA releases her 11th full-length album, 'Crazier,' in celebration of her 25th debut anniversary. This album is significant as it marks a milestone in her career and her first studio album in five years. BoA hopes fans enjoy the variety of tracks and vocal colors she showcases in this album.
BoA joins SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary album with a heartfelt cover of Jonghyun's 'End of A Day', celebrating SM's legacy through fresh takes on classic hits. The project bridges generations of artists in a tribute to the label's musical journey.
BoA will cover Jonghyun's 'End of A Day' for SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary album, part of a project featuring reinterpretations of classic hits by SM artists.
BoA's upcoming album is set to be released in the third quarter of 2025, as confirmed by her agency. Despite concert cancellations, the release timeline remains unchanged, showcasing her ongoing commitment to her music career.
BoA's upcoming album is set to be released in the third quarter of 2025. This release remains unchanged despite her concert cancellations, indicating continued activity in her music career. Her agency confirmed the timeline would proceed as originally planned.
On May 3, 2024, BoA dropped her sultry new single 'Spring Rain' as part of S.M. Entertainment's 'Station' project. The track, co-written with composer Kenzie, explores intense emotions of love and hatred.
BoA releases her sensual new single 'Spring Rain' as her fifth contribution to S.M. Entertainment's 'Station' project, collaborating again with composer Kenzie.
BoA dropped her new album ''One Shot, Two Shot'' on February 20, 2024, featuring a bold deep house track that amplifies her signature charisma. The album hit digital platforms at 6 p.m. and physical stores the following day, marking her fresh musical evolution.
BoA's new album 'One Shot, Two Shot,' featuring a deep house dance track, releases at 6 p.m. and in stores the following day, showcasing her charismatic style.
In February 2024, BoA dropped her debut EP, a major career milestone. The release builds on her earlier single 'Nega Dola,' highlighting her artistic growth.
BoA will release her debut EP, a career milestone following her single 'Nega Dola.'
BoA dropped her vibrant Latin-infused hip-hop single 'Nega Dola' on January 31, 2024, teasing her upcoming seven-track album. The track highlights her evolving sound and artistic range.
BoA released the Latin-infused hip-hop dance track 'Nega Dola' as a preview to generate excitement for her upcoming seven-track album/EP.
BoA teamed up with Siedah Garrett for a special duet of 'Man in the Mirror', released on January 16, 2024, to celebrate the song's 30th anniversary. Recorded in California, the collaboration showcases BoA's versatility and honors Michael Jackson's legacy.
BoA and Siedah Garrett recorded a duet of 'Man in the Mirror,' produced by Myron Mckinley for a January 2024 release, showcasing BoA's enduring musical influence.
BoA's agency released a teaser for her "Man in the Mirror" duet with Siedah Garrett on YouTube and Naver TV, with the full video dropping the next day.
BoA and Siedah Garrett released a duet of "Man in the Mirror" through SM Station to celebrate the song's 30th anniversary, recorded in December at Westlake Recording Studio in California.
BoA showcased her versatility and connection to Michael Jackson's legacy by releasing a duet with Siedah Garrett last Tuesday on a remake of 'Man in the Mirror.'
BoA made her comeback on October 24, 2023, with her 9th album ''Woman,'' a 10-track release blending her signature powerful performances with empowering lyrics. The pop-dance title track and self-penned songs reflect her growth in her 30s, as she emphasized in a press showcase. The album dropped digitally first, followed by a CD release on October 25.
BoA released her ninth album 'Woman' on October 24, 2023, her first album in three years and in her 30s. The 10-track digital release features her signature powerful performances and confident lyrics, showcasing female empowerment and personal growth through self-written tracks, led by a vibrant synth-pop dance title track.
BoA's new album 'Woman' is now available on CD, marking her first full-length release since 2018 and complementing its earlier digital launch.
BoA dropped the energetic dance single ''Camo'' on June 26, 2023—a bold, experimental release produced by The Underdogs. The track arrived with a music video but no TV promotions, debuting on streaming platforms at 6 p.m.
BoA released the experimental digital single 'Camo,' a dance track by The Underdogs, with a music video but no TV promotion, available on streaming platforms at 6 p.m.
BoA dropped the digital single 'Spring Rain' in April 2023 as part of S.M. Entertainment's 'Station' project, highlighting her musical range and deepening her connection with fans. The track added another vibrant layer to her eclectic discography.
BoA released the digital single 'Spring Rain' under S.M. Entertainment's 'Station' project, showcasing her musical versatility and fan engagement.
GOT the beat, including BoA, dropped their debut EP 'Stamp On It' on January 16, 2023, with six high-energy tracks. The release highlights BoA’s continued collaboration with SM Entertainment artists, delivering the group’s signature dynamic sound.
GOT the beat, featuring BoA, releases its six-track EP 'Stamp On It' at 6 p.m., marking the group's return and showcasing BoA's ongoing collaboration under SM Entertainment.
BoA dropped her third EP, 'Forgive Me', on November 22, 2022—her first release in nearly two years. The six-track project features her songwriting on the title track, celebrating her 20-year legacy while proving her enduring artistry.
BoA returns with her third EP 'Forgive Me' after nearly two years, marking her highly anticipated return to music after celebrating her 20th anniversary. The EP features six tracks including a self-written and composed title track.
GOT the beat, featuring BoA, debuted in 2022 with the hit single 'Step Back', showcasing her versatility alongside SM Entertainment's top female artists. The group later released an EP in 2023, cementing their collaborative success.
GOT the beat, featuring BoA, debuted with the single "Step Back," highlighting her versatility and setting the stage for their 2023 EP release.
BoA marked her 20th anniversary in December 2020 with 'Better', her 10th album, showcasing her lasting K-pop influence and a fresh, experimental sound. This milestone release preceded her 2022 EP 'Forgive Me', cementing her legacy as a trailblazer.
BoA released a new album celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut.
BoA marked her 20th anniversary in K-pop with the release of her 10th full-length album 'Better', showcasing her lasting influence before her 2022 EP 'Forgive Me'.
BoA released her 10th studio album 'Better' on December 1, 2020, marking her 20th anniversary with 11 tracks that showcase a lighter, more experimental sound reflecting her current musical evolution.
In 2012, BoA released her seventh studio album 'Only One', featuring the self-titled lead track. Now, Gallant is remaking 'Only One' for her 20th-anniversary celebration, highlighting her enduring influence in K-pop. The album marked her last Korean release before a three-year hiatus, building anticipation for her next project.
BoA's seventh album 'Only One', released in 2012 and featuring her self-written title track, was her last Korean release before 'Kiss My Lips' and is being remade by Gallant for her 20th-anniversary celebration, demonstrating her enduring presence in the music industry.
BoA's 2015 album 'Only One' was her last release before a three-year hiatus, making her next album highly anticipated.
Gallant's English remake of BoA's 'Only One' will be digitally released as part of SM Entertainment's 'Our Beloved BoA' project celebrating her 20th debut anniversary, which also features remakes of her other hits by various artists.
On February 1, 2018, BoA released her bold new single ''Nega Dola'', signaling a fresh musical direction. The track previewed her upcoming EP, further solidifying her comeback as an evolving solo artist.
BoA released her genre-defying new single 'Nega Dola' at 6 p.m., signaling a fresh artistic direction ahead of her February 2018 EP.
BoA is releasing an EP this month, continuing her musical evolution after her single 'Nega Dola,' though no additional details are available.
BoA dropped her EP 'One Shot, Two Shot' in February 2018, adding another hit to her impressive discography. The release reaffirmed her enduring talent and active presence in music.
BoA's new EP 'One Shot, Two Shot' expands her discography, showcasing her continued musical presence.
In May 2015, BoA marked her 15th debut anniversary with 'Kiss My Lips', her first self-produced album featuring 12 original tracks. The release, celebrated with a Seoul press event, showcased her evolution as a singer-songwriter and was later made available both online and in stores.
BoA's eighth album 'Kiss My Lips,' her first since 2012, showcases her artistic growth as she wrote, composed, and produced all 12 tracks herself.
BoA unveiled her self-produced album 'Kiss My Lips' at a Seoul press event, marking her debut as a singer-songwriter.
BoA marked her 15th debut anniversary by releasing her first fully self-produced album, 'Kiss My Lips,' featuring the title track and two pre-released songs.
BoA's self-produced album 'Kiss My Lips' was released in physical stores after its online launch, expanding its reach to a wider audience.
On April 3, 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced BoA's first album in three years, celebrating her 15th debut anniversary. Fans eagerly awaited the main track, set to drop in late April or early May.
BoA's agency S.M. Entertainment announced her first album in three years, coinciding with her 15th debut anniversary and exciting fans, with the main track expected in late April or early May 2015.
In July 2013, BoA dropped 'Disturbance', featuring SHINee’s Taemin, as her final single before her 2015 album announcement. The track showcased her lasting impact on K-pop.
BoA's 2015 pre-album single "Disturbance," featuring SHINee's Taemin, highlighted her ongoing K-pop collaborations.
On August 5, 2010, BoA released her sixth Korean album 'Hurricane Venus', cementing her status as a K-pop icon. The highly anticipated album thrilled fans across East Asia, proving her lasting impact on the industry.
BoA's sixth Korean album 'Hurricane Venus' marks her continued success and influence in K-pop, eagerly awaited by fans across East Asia.
In 2009, BoA made history as one of the first Korean artists to chart on the Billboard 200 with her U.S. debut album, paving the way for K-pop's global expansion. Her milestone foreshadowed later breakthroughs by acts like BTS and Psy, cementing her role as a trailblazer.
In 2009, BoA made history as the first Korean artist to enter a Billboard main chart, ranking 127th on the Billboard 200 with her debut English album. This marked an early milestone for K-pop's global expansion, paving the way for later successes like BTS and expanding K-pop's global influence for future artists.
In 2008, BoA entered the U.S. market with her English single 'Eat You Up', followed by her debut English album in 2009. These releases solidified her global expansion beyond her Asian fanbase.
BoA debuted in the U.S. with the single 'Eat You Up' and later released her first English album to expand her global career.
In 2005, BoA's Japanese album 'Best of Soul' sold over a million copies, becoming her second million-seller in Japan and solidifying her dominance in the market. This milestone also made history as a rare achievement for a South Korean artist.
BoA's Japanese album "Best of Soul" became her second million-selling record in Japan, marking a historic milestone for South Korean artists.
In 2003, BoA's album 'Valenti' became her first million-seller in Japan, cementing her status as a top South Korean artist in the Japanese market. This breakthrough not only showcased her global influence in the music industry but also marked early inroads for Korean pop culture before the full-scale Korean Wave, establishing her as a pioneer for K-pop artists entering the Japanese market and laying the groundwork for subsequent K-pop groups.
In 2003, BoA's second Japanese album 'Valenti' became her first million-selling album, cementing her success as a top South Korean artist in Japan. This marked early inroads for Korean pop culture before the full-scale Korean Wave, establishing her as a pioneer for K-pop artists entering the Japanese market and laying groundwork for subsequent K-pop groups to build on.
In 2002, BoA made history as the first Korean singer to top Japan's music charts with her album 'Listen to My Heart', cementing her role as a K-pop pioneer. Her breakthrough not only marked S.M. Entertainment's first major overseas success but also paved the way for K-pop's global expansion, fueling the early rise of 'hallyu'.
In 2002, BoA made history as the first Korean singer to top Japan's Oricon chart with her debut album 'Listen to My Heart,' marking a pivotal moment for S.M. Entertainment's overseas expansion and K-pop's breakthrough in the Japanese market, establishing her as a K-pop pioneer and opening doors for future international success.
BoA debuted in 2000 at age 14 with 'ID: Peace B', becoming a K-pop pioneer and key figure in the hallyu wave. By 2002, she topped Japan’s Oricon chart—the first Korean artist to do so—cementing her global influence and paving the way for K-pop’s international expansion. Her early hits like 'No. 1' and 'Atlantis Princess' solidified her stardom, later earning her a director role at SM Entertainment.
BoA debuted in 2000 with the album 'ID: Peace B' under SM Entertainment, launching her influential K-pop career and pioneering the Korean pop music boom in Asia, rapidly earning her widespread popularity in South Korea and Japan and contributing to the 'hallyu' wave and international success.
BoA pioneered K-pop's global expansion as the first Korean soloist to top Japan's Oricon chart in 2002 after her influential debut.
SM Entertainment's debut of 13-year-old BoA in Japan successfully pioneered K-pop's globalization, establishing SM's early dominance in the industry.
BoA made her debut at age 14 with 'ID; Peace B.' This debut launched her career as a trailblazer in the K-pop industry, particularly in opening the Japanese market to K-pop artists. Her success in Japan included releasing two million-selling albums.
BoA's Japan debut under S.M. Entertainment in 2001 was a pivotal moment that successfully expanded her career, helped spread Korean pop culture, and paved the way for K-pop's global reach and future international success.
In 2001, BoA became the first K-pop idol to enter the U.S. market under S.M. Entertainment, paving the way for Korean artists in the West. Though groundbreaking, her U.S. breakthrough didn’t materialize.
BoA, under S.M. Entertainment, was the first K-pop idol to attempt breaking into the U.S. market but achieved limited success.
BoA expanded her artistry by starring in the 2023 romance film 'Autumn Sonata', proving her talent extends beyond music into acting. This debut lead role marked a major milestone in her multifaceted career.
BoA demonstrated her acting versatility in the romance film 'Autumn Sonata,' marking a significant career milestone amid her publicized relationship and breakup that year.
BoA made her Hollywood debut as the lead in the 2014 dance film 'Make Your Move', showcasing her global appeal. The movie, filmed in 2011, premiered in South Korea and the U.S. after being sold to 54 countries.
BoA is making her Hollywood acting debut in a dance film directed by Duane Adler, known for hit dance movies, expanding her career into acting.
BoA's English-language film debut 'Make Your Move' will premiere in South Korean theaters after being sold to 54 countries.
"BoA's film 'Make Your Move,' showcasing her Hollywood transition and global appeal, is set to debut in U.S. theaters after premiering in 14 other countries."
BoA won a special MAMA 2020 award for her 20-year impact on K-pop, dazzling fans with a hit-filled performance. She expressed gratitude and vowed to deliver even greater music.
BoA was honored with a special MAMA 2020 award for her 20-year K-pop impact, celebrated with a performance of her classic hits while thanking fans and pledging continued musical excellence.
BoA was praised by Lee Soo-man during his Asia's Best Producer award speech at the 15th Music Feng Yun Awards for her impact on the music industry. Her contributions were spotlighted as a key part of his recognition.
Lee Soo-man acknowledged BoA in his acceptance speech for best producer at the 15th Music Feng Yun Awards.
BoA made a standout appearance at the prestigious Billboard Japan Music Awards in Tokyo. Her presence highlighted her enduring influence in Japan's music scene.
BoA attended the Billboard Japan Music Awards ceremony in Tokyo.
BoA broke records as the first Korean artist to top Japan's Oricon weekly albums chart for two straight weeks with her album 'Love & Honesty'. This historic achievement cemented her trailblazing success in the Japanese music scene.
BoA made history as the first Korean artist to top Japan's Oricon weekly albums chart for two consecutive weeks with her album 'Love & Honesty'.