BoA for Curitel (2005)

26 years ago, BoA made her debut. Still in her teens, BoA caused a revolution and became a cultural icon, paving the way for K-pop’s globalization. She holds the record for best-selling K-pop soloist, best-selling Korean woman, the titles of Best of Asia and Queen of K-pop.

Ayumi Hamasaki, Namie Amuro and BoA at Music Station (2005)

16 years ago, BoA made an iconic return to K-pop after 5 years with Hurricane Venus. Released to celebrate a decade since her debut, Hurricane Venus was the best selling album by a female soloist in 2010, spawned 3 Top 15 hits and won Album Of The Year at the Golden Disc Awards.

BoA - Emptiness (2024)

BoA, Yo Hitoto & Rimi Natsukawa - Nada Sousou (Music Fair, 2007)

Of all of BoA's musical projects, which one do you think would have the best chance or deserve to win Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the GRAMMYs if released today?

The 2002 World Cup was vital for BoA's national breakthrough. After conquering Japan, BoA returned to Korea with No.1 just before the event. Her international success gave people a sense of national pride; the song was used to cheer on Korean athletes and received a huge boost.

Baby BoA singing Papaya's Listen To My Word (2000)

BoA - Milky Way (Inkigayo, 2003)

BoA for Popteen (2008)

BoA performing Energetic at The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration, 2009

BoA - Be the One (2004)

25 years ago, BoA debuted in Japan. After failed attempts, she was the first K-pop act to break into the Japanese market. By achieving a level of success equal to Japanese singers, BoA kicked the doors open for Koreans in the country and became K-pop's first international star.

In honor of BoA’s upcoming 25th debut anniversary in Japan, share some of your favorite songs from her Japanese catalog. 💛

BoA - brand new beat (2006)

i’m never not amazed at how cruel this industry is to women. BoA just opened her own label and is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her revolutionary career in Japan, yet what the press chooses to talk about is her face. @pannchoa you should be ashamed

BoA for Levi's Taiwan (2006)