The Tragic Story of BoA 

BoA is such a queen, it’s actually incredible how she’s constantly on the uprise ever since the 2000’s.

I actually hadn't realised her brother passed away. For those that don't know she and her brother went to an SM audition where her brother auditioned as a b-boy. She was just there to support him but he didn't actually pass the audition and she was casted instead. Without him, we might never had had the pleasure of knowing BoA. I hope he rests in peace.

the fact that she’s an “older idol” while she’s literally still just 36… like she’s still young after 22 years of working hard

She IS the Queen of Kpop and deserves everything she has worked for!

Sorry new kpop fans, This is the OG queen of kpop! (and still is) Without her SM is nothing. Haters are gonna hate but it doesn’t change the fact she is thee actual queen of kpop!

She's the embodiment of iconic, she deserves way more fame and recognition atm , shame to the ones who dare to talk dirty about her saying she's a nobody. She's one of the mostimportant icons in Asian music history and nobody can deny that. She's definitely the best female soloist ever , over two decades of career and still giving her best on stage , now that's what I call consistency.

you forgot to mention her debut in Japan, which was the pavement for her world wide success

BoA had to start from the ground in 3 countries (KR, JP and US), that is amazing! and also doing it alone, poor thing, she's so admirable, and STILL GOING STRONG, BOA JJANG

without BoA, Rain and other first generation artists to build the foundation, where would kpop be? We should take time to appreciate their hard work and understand their struggles, because it’s another way to show our gratitude.

BoA's "Only One" , "Better" and "Girls On Top" will forever be my favs AAAA love her

Anime fan here! I’ll never forget hearing Boa in the iuyasha ending ‘every heart’. Her voice is so beautiful she literally paved the way in so many areas for K-pop idols. Love her!

I saw her first as a Jpop idol not knowning that she's Korean and SM's Ace as well. She's so well loved in Japan that every time she sings Meri Kuri her fans interrupts her and they sing the whole thing instead, Until now that's one my most favorite performances by BoA and her fans.

BoA was from a different era when k-pop was much less established and she singlehandedly made SM a successful company by becoming successful in Japan. SM bet everything that BoA would be a big hit in Japan and she moved there and studied japanese so she could sound like a native.

reading comments that praises BoA makes me so happy. i always felt like many kpop fans already forgotten her, and i felt like i was the only one who still remembers her. she deserves lots of love and appreciation

I am not BoA fan but know that she truly is an ICON! I really respect her alot she has been in the kpop industry since 22 years it must have been really hard for her!

To those that hate on her please get a life. We should appreciate these first gen idols, from Seo Taj and the boys to SES to H.O.T because these groups inspired a lot of groups we have today. Boa is the Queen of KPOP for a reason.

Damn BoA is just in early 30s...plz don't act like she is 50-60yrs old....Love you BoA 😭❤️

She's definitely the definition of pioneer! Imagine being sent by your agency to a whole different country in the early 2000s, pretty much by herself, not understanding a single thing and not having a translator and being forced to learn the language so you can communicate, all of this when you're just 14-15 years old... And still being able to pull it off and be one of the top stars in Japan. I can't see anyone nowadays doing this.

BoA is the first KPop artist that I've seen on TV 📺 accidentally while switching cable channels. It was her "Atlantis Princess" MV playing on Arirang TV and since then I got interested with KPop even tho I've never heard of the Korean language before! ❤️ She's an icon def 💯

I remember when she debuted in 2000. I was in Seoul serving my time in the army and she was the youngest idol at the time. She has done so much. If she ever needs a break, she deserves it.

The first time I listened to BoA's music was because of Inuyasa (Anime). I was around 8 at that time. To think that I'm 29 this year and I knew BoA existed back then is such a crazy thing.

You gotta put some respect in BoA's name and her 22-year-old career, she's the definition of K-pop, the blueprint, she saved SM from bankruptcy at such a young age (13 years old), the others must write it down. That's why she's called the Best of Asia, period. Paved the way for each K-pop generation and influenced so many people and they are too scared to even compete with BoA till this day, let's be real. We also can't forget that she was really the first K-pop artist to burst into the J-pop scene and make a cultural impact, she slays the game in any language. She just outsells, I'mma put it that way 🥰 The others can't relate, not in their vocabulary, anyways... Let's all hail BoA, the one and only Queen/Empress of K-pop 😍 (Although i don't like these labels, since we pretty much know BoA's worth and she does herself, but it just needs to be said.)

Those who hate on her wouldve never had some of the most popular groups out of SM. She has a huge impact in the industry and I'm so proud of all of the accomplishments she's made. She deserves all of my respect and trust. Such a strong idol 💜

BoA doesn’t deserve hatred she deserves loves and everything I need to listen to her song

BoA suffered a lot when she was sent alone to Japan following her pre-debut. Japanese music was quite different by the early 2000s. Her first stage performance ID peace B was failing, her album didn't sold well, she needs to cope up with countless bad days such as leg sprain on stage, harsh life, repeating busy days, people's rejection, etc. Sorry new K-pop, BoA is pioneer, so Korean music was now being accepted in US. Without her, SM just the old school.

also the fact that so many new and ignorant fans act like she’s done nothing and is nothing. Crazy. BoA might not be my ulti but there’s no way I will deny the fact that she’s done so much for the industry

SHE IS AN ICON AN WILL REMAIN AS A LEGEND AND FOR SWF SHE KNOW WHAT SHE IS DOING

The first time I heard about BoA was her song "Valenti" (in Japanese). I am 42 now and still like her. She DEFINITELY IS the QUEEN OF JPOP AND KPOP INDUSTRY. PERIODT

BoA is the artist that got me into K-Pop yearssss ago. I had loved a few of her earlier stuff (not knowing it was kpop) from friends since i attended an international school (Im Latina, not Asian but had tons of Asian friends)..so i was shocked when a few years later she was singing English on MTV every saturday morning (this must have been during her American crossover) but i recognized her face. From there i was hooked. This all began when i was about 12ish and now Im 33 yrs old and STILL love kpop. It has changed sooooo much from when i first started listening but thats what keeps the love of this genre alive. Im glad BoA was my OG ult bias for life, even if with time ive become multi and biases change frequently 🤣

The saddest thing for me is when I find her being attacked and hated by new kpop fans who know nothing about KPOP except their idols , they actually think Kpop started with their favs ! And everyone else is outdated and old !!!!

All of kpop stans should thank BoA for what we know today as Kpop! She is a queen!

BoA really deserves better she built SM ent!

I’ve been obsessed with BoA since 2008 🥹❤️

As an anime fan before I was ever a Kpop fan, she was so established in the anime world. my favourite BoA song was and will always be “Every Heart”. Makes me well up every time I hear it

The drug laws in Japan are notoriously draconian. Bothering all these people over some sleeping pills. It's honestly sad what the war on drugs has done to the perception of users in our society.

At least now she is literally a queen and in a group 😊

Boa’s been doing this since the age of 13, a true ICON!

BoA is so different from other female artists.I really like voice,song and she is the best dancer

BoA seems to be a really good, strong person. I’m sure despite the hardships she would be the first to tell everyone how fortunate she is. At this point though she really doesn’t owe anyone an explanation about anything.

BoA should be the mother of SM Entertainment at this point.

BoA is one-of-a-kind artist. She's a legend if I must say. Huge respect for this female idol!

BoA is such a legend and tbh her music is only getting better. Can't wait for her next comeback!!!

Boa was one of the idols who got me into kpop 💕 I actually knew her through her japanese songs and she is such an inspiration

whoever... hate this queen... you r not a real kpop fan...

Fave BoA song, will always be The Shadow.

I known Boa beacause of her anime song Masayume Chasing - Ost of Fairytail and Every heart - Ost of Inuyasha And her song One shot two shot. Her voice is very special and it can move one's heart .😊 She's really amazing... 💜💜💜

Omg thank you I’ve always loved boA even before I knew what k pop was she’s just so talented

I respect her a lot for obvious reasons.

Hmm. You didn't mention her leg injury, which she talked about in an older reality show with Shinee's Key, called #Keyword BoA. If I remember accurately enough, she said she injured her leg during a tour in Japan, and for a long time (or even today) her leg is "asleep" before her pills kick in. For example, she spoke how to get out of bed or get in/out of a car, she'd sometimes pick up her bad leg with her hands to move it out of bed/car. I cannot imagine performing harsh choreography alone for like 2 hrs per concert, with a bad leg. Even if you got meds. Also, her loneliness is even worse because back in the 2000s, Japan did not have machine translation or foreign signs everywhere. For example, for us today, if we travel to Korea or Japan, they have signs in English. Same for some ATMs. She did not have that, much less a manager that could translate for her - she translated for herself by herself. She learned the language through a BUSINESS textbook, which vocab and tones are not what regular people speak in. Politically, tensions in Japan and Korea were rough and she was taking a risk crossing over to perform music in Japan in the 2000s.

I'll never forget watching InuYasha as a teenager and hearing "Every Heart" I liked it immediately and this was before RU-vid. In 2009 I started listening to K-Pop and for the longest time I had no idea that she was K-Pop because I heard her Japanese songs. Same thing with TVXQ had no idea they were K-Pop either Over the years I've liked a lot of different groups and concepts but I love BoA there's not one song, album or concept of hers I don't like. She's a very versatile artist when you hear her music and see her dances you can see the influence of 90s-2000s style music but she manages to incorporate today's influences too.

Boa is the reason why I got into K-pop. Just like other artist in SM, she paved the way for K-pop.

BOA IS THE QUEEN OF KPOP........ SHE DESERVES ALL THE SUCCESS SHE HAS SUCH A QUEEN👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

She is the reason I listened to Kpop and is still the only female idol who is still catching my attention with her professional and quality music. What a true artist! love her

I will never understand people. If you are going to hate go away

I love how classy she is. She's been one of my favorites since I first found kpop in 2016.

No matter what happens to Boa before this,after she joined GOT group i only saw that Boa is the eldest idol in the group and her dongsaeng in GOT really put her on the top.

I will always admire and support BoA, she got me into kpop with girls on top back in 2005. She went through a lot to get where she is right now

Boa is a true Queen and should be treated as so. From her visuals and vocals and all around talent to be in the business for so long is amazing. She is perfection and a Icon, I still love "Girls on top"

Back in the early 2000s, BoA and Younha were my branches from anime and Jpop to Kpop and Korean pop culture. Literally defined my teen years

Her “scandals” involve sleeping pills, sounding to wise at 13, and praising winning teams as a judge? BoA is a freaking saint!

This is why nobody should argue that boa isn't the queen of kpop when she is the soloist who saved kpop tbh

boa paved the way for kpop

I love her so much. I hope she gets the best song that will get her on top again. Like charts and all. She deserves everything.

She is a real queen of kpop.

All the groups/solos today can't hold a candle next to BoA.

BOA a true original and legend of the game

BoA has so many bops. I personally love Make a Secret, Camo, Eat You Up

BoA is one of my fav icon in the industry. My ultimate song from her would be No.1, Spark, Better and girls on top❤

Back then when I first heard BoA, I thought she was Jpop until I learned she was Kpop. She was the first one I can remember to really bridge the gap between Korea and Japan, which became the norm for all Kpop Idols. Japan was the 2nd biggest music industry in the World at that time. If you made it there, then you made it big. She was that first Asian superstar, that even Americans started to hear about her. BoA was a pioneer, and she is still killing it many years later. I feel like BoA and Rain are underappreciated pioneers.

i became a kpop fan back in 2010 with super junior as the first group who i still stan today. and as a new kpop fan i of course looked through more of at least SM's music/groups and ecspecially the latest stuff at the time. and BoA's hurricane venus was amoung em. man i loved that song straight away. later i became aware of her legacy and felt that the artists around her really respected her. she will always be the queen of kpop to me ^^ :D

My most favorite BoA song is actually Love Letter (a Japanese single), because it was what led me to search about her.

Her new song with Xin is amaaaazing

I didn’t Stan boa at first but now I do

I'm always shocked at the hate she gets even nowadays on social media, I will never understand it. people are actively hating on her and it's heartbreaking to read sometimes because why are they even saying all these things. great video and she deserves all the respect and love she gets

Was listening to her way back before K Pop got American fame. Great singer ❤️❤️❤️

#BoABestOfAsia

I heard on OST for InuYasha when it use to come on CN. Been a fan since. I believe that was around 2003. Will forever love this amazing woman.

BOA is the true queen of Kpop. Nobody like Hyuna, Jessi or anyone would be anything without BOA

love this type of videos!!!!

Thank you for this! I would only add that she was bullied in school (which was one of the reasons she quit school) and being 14-15 and travelling alone to Japan and living there with completely strangers.

she's Queen Of Kpop .... 23 year already im be fan of her............. im respect Her Thank U BOA

She's still my No1 idol.

Boa old??? She’s born in 1986, I hate how Korea and Kpop make people feel sold.

How nice that her company didn't punish and abandon her for a simple misunderstanding about shipping prescription medication....looking at you, yg.....

Eat me up, Energetic, listen to my heart

I literally cried, like knowing u have just 3/4months to live, i cant even imagine it.

BoA is always supported to her junior colleagues shes one of the kind also make a tragic story to Soloists ANDA,LANA,Lee Hyori, and other soloist.

She is the real QUEEN OF KPOP😍👑👸

Thanks so much for making this video. I'm into kpop because of her, since 2009. She is my favorite artist. 🫰🏻

Man, I thought she was Gen 2. When I got into Wonder girls and SNSD, I found my way to BoA and fell in love with a lot of her songs. But my first was her Japanese song Every Heart.

Been a fan since 2001 she is such a strong woman❤

Boa - Best of Asia

Well made video 👏👏👏 During 2020-2022 it was a hard time for BoA. But she's so strong and knowing what she does well. Now she'll be coming back on October. Let's go Jumping BoA!!!

Queen of K-Pop!

Lets all watch her new version of 'Better' 🥰❤

I'm so sad she felt that way when coming to the states. I found boa because if eat you up. And I wanted to be her, Ciara and Chris brown lmao I loved dancing. Then she made songs with akon, I loved his music too. Boa WAS ON BET GUYS! THATS HOW I FOUND HER. The led me to kpop a few years later. I stumbled on shinee because a random youtuber fan girled before saying she's not making anymore youtube videos. So, since she was begging. I looked up shinee hello recently came out. And I only looked at them. Then I seen boa WASNT AMERICAN I looked her up more and baby girl wasn't even in Korea she was popping inJapan! It was harder to keep up with Japanese stuff that wasn't anime. Than it was to get into kpop. And that started my kpop journey for like 4 years straight before I fell off cause ... Fandom got wild... I was like its not that serious guys. And I left because it got crazy and toxic real fast. That hallyu wave was nuts it became tiring being a fan. Felt like a human zoo or puppet show. Last time I checked in my faves were dying sullie, hara, and sullied,. Broke my heart haven't looked back until last month. The music's okay, I just think I grew out of being a fan of anything really. Btw is anyone know if gikwang, onew, or joon is still single or do I have a chance? Lol jk

I don't khow lot about boa. But I love her She is strong, talented just the best

The QUEEN !!! she was my jpop queen during my phase in hs lol I did not know she was Korean until I got into Kpop. ICON

Boa is a goddess. I had no idea she had been through so much. I'm glad she's still around. I hope she takes her needed and necessary breaks so that she stays healthy

I absolutely loved BoA EVEN before I realized she was actually Korean lmao My weeb 13 year old self jammed so much to Konoyono Shirushi and Every Heart 💖💖💖💖