BoA is often referred to as the 'Queen of K-pop' due to her significant impact on the genre.
Her success in Japan is credited with catalyzing the Korean wave and increasing interest in K-pop.
BoA's debut album, 'ID; Peace B,' was released in South Korea in 2000 and marked the start of her illustrious career.
Biography
Early Life
Kwon Bo-ah, known professionally as BoA, was born on November 5, 1986, in South Korea. At the tender age of eleven, she accompanied her older brother to an SM Entertainment talent search, where she was discovered by talent scouts and offered a contract. Despite initial resistance from her parents regarding her decision to leave school for a music career, they eventually supported her after persuasion from her brothers.
Career
BoA debuted in the music industry with her album "ID; Peace B" on August 25, 2000, which achieved moderate success in South Korea. Following her debut, she shifted her focus to the Japanese market, where she released her first mini-album, "Don't Start Now," in early 2001. Over the years, BoA has released numerous albums, including notable works like "VALENTI," "My Name," and "Only One." Her musical style has evolved from urban pop and dance tunes to include R&B and ballads, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Legacy
Regarded as the "Queen of K-pop," BoA has played a pivotal role in the Korean wave, particularly in Japan, where her success helped foster cultural exchanges between the two nations. Critics have recognized her contributions to improving relations between Korea and Japan through her music and public appearances. BoA's influence is evident in her ability to set trends and pave the way for future K-pop artists, marking her as one of South Korea's most significant musical exports.
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Discography
Crazier2025
- 1.Crazier2:43
- 2.Healing Generation3:34
- 3.It Takes Two2:57
- 4.Don't Mind Me3:08
- 5.How Could2:18
- 6.What She Wants3:20
- 7.Up And Down2:49
- 8.Love Like This2:59
- 9.Like I Like3:06
- 10.Hit You Up2:48
- 11.Clockwise3:53
BETTER2020
- 1.Better3:19
- 2.Temptations3:15
- 3.Cloud3:46
- 4.All That Jazz3:58
- 5.L.O.V.E3:16
- 6.Cut Me Off3:05
- 7.Got Me Good3:04
- 8.Honey & Diamonds3:54
- 9.Start Over3:08
- 10.Gravity3:31
- 11.Little Bird3:27
私このままでいいのかな2018
- 1.Where am I now
- 2.ありがとうサヨナラ
- 3.Crow
- 4.Jazzclub
- 5.FLY (album version)
- 6.Right Here, Right Everywhere3:48
- 7.Manhattan Tango
- 8.Make Me Complete4:38
- 9.Lookbook3:24
- 10.Mannish Chocolat
- 11.Kiss My Lips3:48
- 12.私このままでいいのかな
- 13.Jazzclub -Music Clip-
- 14.FLY -Music Clip-
- 15.Lookbook -Music Clip-
- 16.Kiss My Lips -Music Clip-
- 17.Documentary of "Jazzclub"
WOMAN2018
- 1.Woman2:50
- 2.Like it!3:27
- 3.홧김에 (Irreversible)3:39
- 4.Encounter3:30
- 5.Little More3:58
- 6.너와 나 (U&I)3:03
- 7.If3:17
- 8.No Limit3:28
- 9.Good Love3:12
- 10.습관 (I want you back)3:39
Kiss My Lips2015
- 1.Kiss My Lips3:46
- 2.Who Are You3:43
- 3.Smash2:33
- 4.Shattered3:55
- 5.Fox3:58
- 6.Double Jack3:46
- 7.Home3:36
- 8.Clockwork3:55
- 9.Love and Hate4:04
- 10.Green Light4:00
- 11.Hello4:20
- 12.Blah3:38
WHO'S BACK?2014
- 1.First Time3:47
- 2.Shout It Out4:02
- 3.Only One3:39
- 4.FUN4:05
- 5.Message3:06
- 6.WOO WEEKEND3:56
- 7.Milestone3:07
- 8.I SEE ME5:04
- 9.MASAYUME CHASING3:41
- 10.The Shadow3:22
- 11.close to me4:20
- 12.Call my name3:44
- 13.Baby you..3:19
- 14.Tail of Hope3:49
- 15.First Time (video clip)
- 16.Shout It Out (video clip)
- 17.Only One (video clip)
- 18.Message (video clip)
- 19.WOO WEEKEND (video clip)
- 20.Milestone (video clip)
- 21.MASAYUME CHASING (video clip)
- 22.The Shadow (video clip)
- 23.Tail of Hope (video clip)
- 24.First Time -Making of + Interview-
Only One2012
- 1.Only One3:37
- 2.The Shadow3:20
- 3.네모난 바퀴 (Hope)4:35
- 4.Not Over U3:42
- 5.The Top2:36
- 6.Mayday! Mayday! (너에게 닿기를 간절히 외치다)3:39
- 7.One Dream2:28
- 8.Only One (Instrumental)3:36
- 9.The Shadow (Instrumental)3:19
Hurricane Venus2010
- 1.GAME3:18
- 2.Hurricane Venus3:13
- 3.DANGEROUS2:55
- 4.옆 사람 (Stand By)5:09
- 5.M.E.P (My Electronic Piano)3:23
- 6.LET ME3:32
- 7.한별 (Implode)6:33
- 8.ADRENALINE3:06
- 9.하루하루 (Ordinary Day)4:48
- 10.Don't Know What To Say4:09
- 11.로망스 (Romance)5:10
IDENTITY2010
- 1.This Is Who I Am2:52
- 2.EASY3:23
- 3.BUMP BUMP!4:01
- 4.LAZER4:07
- 5.interlude #10:09
- 6.is this love4:06
- 7.まもりたい 〜White Wishes〜3:31
- 8.interlude #20:04
- 9.ネコラブ3:34
- 10.THE END そして and... (album ver.)7:10
- 11.Possibility4:07
- 12.Fallin’5:14
- 13.my all5:38
- 14.BUMP BUMP! (music video)
- 15.まもりたい 〜White Wishes〜 (music video)
- 16.Special medley: VALENTI (BEST&USA Ver.) / Sweet Impact / Winter Love / LOVE LETTER / DO THE MOTION / 抱きしめる
- 17.Eat You Up
- 18.I Did It For Love
- 19.Look Who’s Talking
- 20.UNIVERSE
- 21.メリクリ (BEST&USA Ver.)
- 22.永遠
- 23.LOSE YOUR MIND
BoA2009
- 1.I Did It for Love3:02
- 2.Energetic3:43
- 3.Did Ya3:01
- 4.Look Who's Talking3:09
- 5.Eat You Up3:13
- 6.Obsessed3:48
- 7.Touched3:08
- 8.Scream3:16
- 9.Girls on Top3:37
- 10.Dress Off3:42
- 11.Hypnotic Dancefloor3:44
THE FACE2008
- 1.AGGRESSIVE3:42
- 2.Sweet Impact5:01
- 3.My Way,Your Way4:22
- 4.be with you.5:16
- 5.LOSE YOUR MIND3:13
- 6.Girl In The Mirror3:11
- 7.Happy Birthday4:09
- 8.Diamond Heart4:11
- 9.LOVE LETTER5:08
- 10.BRAVE3:58
- 11.ギャップにやられた!3:43
- 12.Style3:12
- 13.Smile again5:42
- 14.Beautiful Flowers3:30
- 15.Best Friend4:09
MADE IN TWENTY (20)2007
- 1.Lady Galaxy3:26
- 2.七色の明日~brand new beat~4:33
- 3.Winter Love5:44
- 4.STILL.4:49
- 5.SO REAL3:17
- 6.KEY OF HEART5:02
- 7.OUR LOVE~to my parents~4:42
- 8.no more make me sick3:53
- 9.Revolution-CODE:1986-11053:54
- 10.Your Color4:57
- 11.Prayer3:30
- 12.Candle Lights4:25
- 13.Gracious Days5:35
- 14.LAST CHRISTMAS5:00
- 15.七色の明日～brand new beat～ (Video clip)
- 16.KEY OF HEART (Video clip)
- 17.Winter Love (Video clip)
- 18.LISTEN TO MY HEART (BoA THE LIVE)
- 19.VALENTI (BoA THE LIVE)
- 20.soundscape (BoA THE LIVE)
- 21.Ain't no sunshine (BoA THE LIVE)
- 22.make a secret (BoA THE LIVE)
- 23.Moon & Sunrise (BoA THE LIVE)
- 24.Winter Love (BoA THE LIVE)
- 25.メリクリ (BoA THE LIVE)
OUTGROW2006
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Girls on Top2005
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LOVE & HONESTY2004
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My Name2004
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K‐pop Selection2004
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VALENTI2003
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Atlantis Princess2003
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SHINE WE ARE2003
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LISTEN TO MY HEART2002
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NO.12002
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Miracle2002
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Don't start now / Jumping into the world2001
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ID; Peace B2000
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Label
- Record label
- Avex Trax
- Record label
- SM Entertainment
Achievements
- Award
- Mnet Asian Music Award for Best New Artist
Groups
- SMTOWN2000current
- Girls on Top2021current
- AnyBandlead vocals · 2007–2007
- GOT the beat2021–2023
Played together with
- Fly to the SkySMTOWN · 1999–2004
- H.O.T.SMTOWN · 1999–2000
- S.E.S.SMTOWN · 1999–2002
- SHINHWASMTOWN · 1999–2003
- TraxXSMTOWN · 2006
- 유영진SMTOWN · 1999
Similar artists
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Beat of Angel, BoA Kwon, Kwon BoA, ボア, ボア (BoA), 권보아
Kwon Bo-ah, known professionally as BoA, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress often referred to as the "Queen of K-pop".
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