BoA wins on weekend music shows with "Hurricane Venus"

Korean singer BoA [SM Entertainment]

Korean songstress BoA has proven to be an unstoppable force in the music industry, claiming wins on both music programs over the weekend with her latest single "Hurricane Venus."

BoA took the No. 1 spots on both weekend shows, scoring her second consecutive win on KBS' Friday music show "Music Bank" and her first Mutizen award on SBS' Sunday program "Inkigayo."

SM artists kick off world tour in Seoul over weekend

Singers and actors of SM Entertainment at the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour in Seoul" held at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea on August 21, 2010. [SM Entertainment]

Artists of top talent agency SM Entertainment kicked off their joint world tour over the weekend, performing a total of 78 songs for over six hours at their first venue in Korea's capital of Seoul.

At the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour in Seoul" held Saturday at the Olympic Park, some of the biggest names in the K-pop scene including BoA, U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Super Junior, SHINee and Girls' Generation sang their own songs as well as staging crossover performances by singers of different groups.

BoA to make special appearance in TV series "Athena"

Korean pop star BoA [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop star BoA will be making a special guest appearance in the spin-off of last year's blockbuster drama "IRIS," according to her agency SM Entertainment on Wednesday.

SM announced in a press release that in upcoming action drama "Athena," BoA will be playing the role of a top female singer who will be faced with a hostage situation by terrorists before her concert, while being protected by her bodyguard Jung-woo (played by Jung Woo-sung).

BoA reveals photo of drinking with Super Junior's Kyuhyun

Korean songstress BoA (left) and Super Junior member Kyuhyun (right) [BoA's official Twitter Page]

Korean female idol BoA has revealed a photo of herself drinking with Super Junior member Kyuhyun.

The songstress uploaded the picture on her official Twitter page earlier today, in which both singers are smiling happily while BoA holds up a pitcher of 'makgeolli' which is Korean raw rice wine.

[INTERVIEW] Female singer BoA - Part 3

BoA [SM Entertainment]

Q: How did your Hollywood movie project come about?
BoA: Personally, I am a huge fan of the film "Step Up." That film made me re-think about street dancing and I gained passion for dancing. When I heard that the writer of that film offered me a role, I was very surprised. There has been a lot of talk over the years that I would start acting, but I wasn't up for it because my original job is being a singer and I was worried that once I started to act, it would look like acting was my full-time job. But I like that this movie is a dance film. As a singer, there is no opportunity to leave behind my dancing as a work of its own. But being able to express a two-hour movie with dancing, I think that, in itself, will be of great help to my career.

[INTERVIEW] Female singer BoA - Part 2

Korean pop singer BoA [SM Entertainment]

Q: It seems like you participated more on this album than you did on your previous ones. It even carries two tracks that were written by you.

BoA: I hadn't originally planned on writing a song. But once, I had finished touring in Japan and had nothing to do and no one play with so I bought a computer and a songwriting program. I had no agenda at the time and I just started making beats which it was fun. So I just kept on writing and out came a song. I actually thought the company wouldn't put it on the album but they told me the song is "better than expected." So I was like, what do they mean by better than expected? (laugh) For the track "Let Me," everyone knows that I love dancing so I wrote about the desire for dancing in the format of a battle. "Day By Day" is a pop ballad that has very dark lyrics. When I was working on it, I felt similar to how I had felt when writing the lyrics in Japan for a song called 'moon & sunrise' and I wanted to express things like joy, sorrow, hope and solitude.

[INTERVIEW] Female singer BoA - Part 1

Korean pop singer BoA [SM Entertainment]

She has topped music charts in both Korea and Japan. She made her debut in the U.S. and took on the challenge of making it onto the Billboard charts and was recently cast in a Hollywood dance pic which will be produced by the makers of the film "Step Up." It took her ten years to achieve all these accomplishments. And BoA is now twenty-four years old. In that respect, "Hurricane Venus," BoA's first record release in Korea in five years, carries more meaning than it being just a new album. What kind of music does this singer, who has achieved almost everything she can achieve commercially and is now reaching her peak as a singer and dancer, want to make? Below are excerpts from a press conference with BoA, held on August 4.

BoA post pic with U-Know Yunho on Twitter

Korean pop stars U-Know Yunho and BoA (right) [BoA's official Twitter page]

Korean pop star BoA has revealed a friendly photo she recently took with U-Know Yunho of popular idol group TVXQ.

The singer posted the picture on her official Twitter page (http://twitter.com/BoA_1105) on Thursday afternoon, in which a tired-looking BoA is seen leaning against U-Know Yunho's shoulder while he is smiling at the camera.

Super Junior's Lee Teuk shows support for BoA comeback

Super Junior Lee Teuk (left) and Korean songstress BoA (right) [SM Entertainment]

Super Junior member Lee Teuk has written a comment on his official Twitter site which cheers on Korean songstress BoA who has made her comeback to the local music scene for the first time in five years.

Lee Teuk posted a comment on his Twitter webpage (http://twitter.com/special1004) yesterday saying, "International star BoA, whose stardom reaches beyond Asia, has returned!!! Please show her all your love and support!!!"

BoA's 6th album to be sold in 8 Asian countries

Album cover of BoA's 6th studio release "Hurricane Venus" [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop sensation BoA's sixth full-length album will be released in eight countries in Asia, according to her agency SM Entertainment on Thursday.

SM announced in a press release that the songstress' record "Hurricane Venus," which will go on sale both online and offline in Korea today, will hit music stores in Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong in mid-August. The license for "Venus" will also be sold to the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and China sequentially.

"SMTOWN LIVE" concert to be six hours long, says SM

Official poster for upcoming "SMTOWN LIVE" concert featuring SM artists [SM Entertainment]

The upcoming "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour In Seoul" concert featuring numerous SM artists including BoA, Girls' Generation and Super Junior will be one of great scale and length.

Agency SM Entertainment (SM) announced in a press release on Thursday that the joint world tour, which includes stops in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Shanghai and other major Asian cities, will be about six hours long and feature a total of some 80 songs by the artists.

BoA to make acting debut in Hollywood dance pic

Korean pop star BoA [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop star BoA will be making her acting debut in a Hollywood dance film, according to her agency SM Entertainment on Tuesday.

SM announced in a press release that the singer has been cast as the female lead in a dance pic, to be written and directed by Duane Adler who previously penned "Step Up" (2006) and "Save the Last Dance" (2001). Adler is said to have had BoA in mind when writing the script, SM added.

BoA stirring hype with new album release this week

Korean pop singer BoA on the cover of her new album "Hurricane Venus" [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop star BoA continues to stir up hype with her upcoming album release this week, her first record in Korea in five years.

According to a press release by agency SM Entertainment on Monday, the singer's sixth album titled "Hurricane Venus," will be released both online and offline on August 5.

Younha says waiting for BoA's new album like an iPhone

Korean pop singers Younha (left) and BoA

Korean singer Younha has said that waiting for pop star BoA's upcoming sixth album release is similar to waiting for an iPhone.

The singer posted a comment on her Twitter page (http://twitter.com/younhaholic) on Friday, saying "senior singer BoA's 'The Person Next To Me'.. ㅜㅜ [waiting for] sixth album almost feels like waiting for an iPhone ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ".

SM Entertainment artists perform at Shanghai Expo

Pictured above: girl group f(x); below: singer Kangta [SM Entertainment]

Korean talenthouse SM Entertainment artists Kangta, BoA, Super Junior and f(x) performed at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China over the weekend.

The stars took to the stage of the 'Korea Music Festival' held at the Cultural Center of the Shanghai Expo Park in Sunday attended by 10,000 people.

The music festival was divided into two parts -- the first half focusing on the Korean traditional heritage show followed by the performances of Kangta, BoA, Super Junior and f(x).

For the opening act, SM's youngest artists f(x) sang their songs "LA chA TA," "Chu~♡" as well as their latest single "NU ABO." Kangta, who was recently discharged from the military earlier this year, performed his hit tunes "Eternity," "Just One Day" and "Evergreen Tree+Polaris."

BoA gave a powerful show with her songs "Eat You Up," "Look Who's Talking" and "Energetic," while Super Junior danced and sang to their popular songs "Man in Love," "Sorry Sorry" and "BONAMANA."

SM Entertainment, founded by former singer Lee Soo-man in 1995, is in charge of creating the successful careers of numerous K-pop artists including Fly To The Sky, H.O.T, TVXQ and Girls' Generation.

SM also manages many songwriters, music producers, comedians and actors including Ara, Choi Jung-yoon and Lee Yeon-hee.

 Pictured above: BoA; below: boy band Super Junior [SM Entertainment]

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Boa Continues to Heat Up the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Song Charts

The famous Billboard Music Charts in the US has a Korean singer among the many other talented artists that has been leaving her mark week after week. Singer Boa was within the top fifty for the Hot Dance/Club Play Song Charts for the week of the 22nd for her song "Energetic". She was right at number fifty, making this her 12th straight week that she has maintained a spot in the top fifty.

She first entered entered the rankings during for the week of March 13th at number 40, climbed to her highest ranking so far, at 17th place for the week of April 24th.

This isn't her first time on the reputable charts. She also made it in 2008 for her digital single "Eat You Up", claiming her spot within ?the top fifty for 14 consecutive weeks. She was also the first Korean artist to have made it into the Billboard Top 200 -- 127th place to be exact -- for her US album "BoA" in March 2009.

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"Avatar" producers to film BoA, TVXQ concerts in 3D

Korean idol group TVXQ performing at concert [SM Entertainment]

Director James Cameron and his team of producers behind Hollywood blockbuster pic "Avatar" have agreed to produce the music videos and concert videos for BoA, TVXQ and other artists under agency SM Entertainment (SM) in 3D format.

Cameron -- currently in town for the annual Seoul Digital Forum -- met with Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics' executives and SM founder Lee Soo-man at the "3D Content-Related Cooperation Plan" event, held today at Samsung offices in Seocho District, where they announced news of the collaboration.

According to the plan, "Avatar" producers will be filming SM artists' music videos and concerts in 3D and electronics giant Samsung will use the 3D content in the company's worldwide marketing plan for its 3D television products.

The filming for the 3D concert is expected to begin "around June" in Korea, presumably at live music concerts featuring BoA, TVXQ and Girls' Generation.

Producer and entertainment mogul Lee Soo-man expressed his anticipation, saying "I am proud to be able to work with a global company like Samsung Electronics and the best team of producers in the world. I think we will come up with the best 3D content."

Female pop singer BoA, who also attended the event with TVXQ members Max Changmin and U-Know Yunho, commented, "I am glad and excited to take part in such a fantastic event. I will try my best to become an artist who approaches fans with great content."

The TVXQ singers said they will "work hardest to create a new kind of cultural content."

SM Entertainment, considered one of the top talent agencies in Korea, just yesterday disclosed information on its earnings for the first quarter of the year, indicating its most successful first quarter to date.

The firm recorded operating profits of 10.4 billion won, or over nine million dollars, during the three month period, which is an increase by an astounding 471 percent from the same period last year.

BoA has been one of the most successful K-pop artists since first making her debut ten years ago and is one of the first Korean artists to make a major breakthrough into the Japanese music industry. She also made her U.S. debut in March 2009.

Five member boy-band TVXQ is also one of Asia's top artists with reportedly the largest fanbase in the world but they have ceased working as an entirety since July last year after three of its members, namely Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, became embroiled in a legal battle with SM.

Korean pop singer BoA [SM Entertainment]

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BoA's Christmas DVD to go on sale Wednesday

Official jacket of BoA's Christmas DVD "BoA THE LIVE 2009 X'Mas" [SM Entertainment]

 

 

The DVD for K-pop sensation BoA's live Christmas concert in Japan last year will be released in Korea on Wednesday.

A press release by her agency SM Entertainment explained that the DVD titled "BoA THE LIVE 2009 X'mas" will feature the Christmas show and behind-the-scenes footage of the event held last December.

An additional featurette will be the music video of "Possibility," a duet with Japanese singer Miura Daichi which was a track from her seventh full-length album.

The DVD will showcase live performances by the songstress singing a total of 19 songs including Christmas carols "This Christmas," "Silent Night, Holy Night" and her own holiday singles "Merry-Chri," "Winter Love," and "Mamoritai～White Wishes～."

BoA has been one of the most successful K-pop artists since first making her debut ten years ago and is one of the first Korean artists to make a major breakthrough into the Japanese music industry.

BoA is currently on her "BoA LIVE TOUR 2010 ~IDENTITY~" tour in Japan.

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Rain, Seven, Hyo-ri, and Boa to Return to Korea

Four popular Korean solo singers -- Rain, Seven, Hyo-ri, and Boa -- will come back to the Korean pop scene. Netizens call them the representative singers for Korean pop in the 2000s, and they are overjoyed at their return. Rain and Hyo-ri will come back after breaks of 18 months and 20 months, respectively. Seven and Boa, who have focused on the American music industry up to now, return to the Korean music scene after breaks of three years and five years, respectively. The return of these famous solo singers is drawing people’s attention because girls groups and new idol groups gained popularity last year.

In addition, Rain will release a mini album containing 4 or 5 songs in late April. He did not record a new album because he played the protagonist in his first Hollywood film, “Ninja Assassin,” and helped the group Mblaq debut in 2009. His agency, J Tune Entertainment, said, “We have already recorded some songs, but we are still in the process of collecting better songs from songwriters. We will release Rain’s regular album this October.”

Seven is currently recording his new album and will release it in the first half of the year. He is recording songs written by songwriters from YG Entertainment, but he plans to continue the recording process until he is fully satisfied with the results.

Boa plans to release her new album on August 25, the date on which she released her first album 10 years ago. Her agency, SM Entertainment, said they have been discussing the style of the new album because Boa released records in Japan and the U.S. since she released her fifth album “Girls on Top” in 2005.

Music industry officials are expecting that the four solo singers could set a new music trend in the Korean pop music scene because girl groups and idol groups have been continuously gaining popularity early this year as well as last year. A representative of an entertainment agency said, “It has not been easy for solo singers to succeed in the Korean pop industry. I am wondering if the four solo singers will succeed or not. If they succeed in the Korean pop industry at this time, entertainment agencies will pay attention to experienced and capable singers more than they do now."

In addition, an official at a performance agency said, “We don’t know about the music style of their new albums yet, but their music will provide the Korean pop music scene, which features electronic dance music, with diversity and change.” He added, “We highly anticipate the new performances of Rain, Boa, and Seven, who have performed on major stages in Asia. Furthermore, Eru, Sung Si-kyung, and Eric will leave the army from May to October, after Kangta was discharged from military last month. Their comebacks are also drawing people’s attention." Eru and Sung’s agency said, “They plan to make a comeback this year.”

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BoA prepping for comeback in Korea

Korean pop singer BoA on her jacket cover for "Bump Bump!" [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop singer BoA will be making a comeback to the K-pop music scene with her first album release in five years, according to her agency SM Entertainment.

An official at SM explained yesterday that BoA is "preparing for a comeback in Korea with a new album" but added that "time of release and details about the album have not been established as of yet."

Her last album in Korea was "Girls on Top", released in 2005, and she has been busy working in Japan and U.S.

The songstress released her seventh album "Identity" in Japan last month, which she also co-produced. She will be wrapping up her two-month tour in the country on April 16.


BoA, one of the most active K-pop stars on the international scene, debuted in August 2000 with the album "ID; Peace B". She has released eight studio albums in Korea, six in Japan and made her U.S. debut in March 2009.


This year marks her ten-year anniversary of her debut in the music industry.

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