Who is BoA (보아)?

BoA (보아), born Kwon BoA, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer who made her debut in 2000. BoA is considered one of the most successful K-pop stars in the international music industry, having sold over 20 million records worldwide. She has also won numerous awards for her music, including Best Pop Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Female Artist at the Golden Disk Awards, and Best Female Solo Artist at the Seoul Music Awards.

Early Career & Debut Album

At the age of 13, BoA was scouted by SM Entertainment and began her training in singing and dancing. In 2000, she released her debut single “ID; Peace B” which topped the Korean music charts and became a hit throughout Asia. The following year, she released her debut album “ID; Peace B” which sold over 1 million copies in South Korea alone.

International Success

In 2002, BoA released her second album “No. 1” which was certified platinum in South Korea and gold in Japan. The album featured the hit singles “Valenti” and “My Sweetie” which both topped the Japanese music charts. In 2004, BoA released her third album “Outgrow” which was certified platinum in Japan. The album featured the hit single “Rock With You” which topped the Japanese music charts and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

Recent Work

In 2006, BoA released her fourth album “Made in Twenty” which was certified gold in South Korea and platinum in Japan. The album featured the hit singles “Girls on Top” and “Meri Kuri” which both topped the Japanese music charts. In 2008, BoA released her fifth album “The Face” which was certified platinum in South Korea and triple platinum in Japan. The album featured the hit single “Eat You Up” which topped the Japanese music charts.

Collaborations & Awards

In addition to her solo work, BoA has collaborated with numerous artists such as Dynamic Duo, Beenzino, Yuri, and Yoo Hee Yeol. She has also won numerous awards for her music including Best Pop Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Best Female Artist at the Golden Disk Awards, and Best Female Solo Artist at the Seoul Music Awards.