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BoA

South Korean singer known as 'Queen of K-pop'

BoA, born Kwon Bo-ah, is a singer, dancer, and actress. She made her debut in 2000 and has released albums in Korean, Japanese, and English. BoA has achieved significant success in Japan and South Korea, selling over ten million albums. She is recognized for her contributions to the K-pop industry and has received numerous awards for her work.

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Timeline

BoA, also known as Kwon Bo-ah, was born on November 5, 1986. She is a prominent South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress, often referred to as the 'Queen of K-pop'.

BoA's Korean Debut

BoA made her Korean debut on August 25, 2000, with her first album 'ID; Peace B'. This marked the beginning of her successful music career.

Release of BoA's debut Japanese album Listen to My Heart

BoA's debut Japanese album, Listen to My Heart, was released on March 13, 2002. It became a breakthrough in her career, achieving RIAJ certification as a million-seller and debuting atop the Oricon, making her the first Korean artist to do so.

BoA's Japanese Debut

On May 30, 2001, BoA made her Japanese debut with the single 'ID; Peace B'. This expanded her reach to the Japanese music industry.

NO. 1 Album Release

BoA released her second Korean album, NO. 1, which became a huge success in Korea, reaching #1 on the Korean Top 50 Monthly chart and selling more than 545,000 copies in that year, making it her best-selling album in Korea.

LISTEN TO MY HEART Album Release

BoA released her first Japanese album LISTEN TO MY HEART, which achieved instant success by reaching #1 on the Oricon charts and selling over 932,000 copies in Japan.

The song ID; Peace B was released on this date.

Release of BoA's second Korean studio album No. 1

BoA released her second Korean studio album, No. 1, on April 12, 2002. The album sold around 544,853 units and became the fourth-best-selling record of the year in South Korea.

Peace B.REMIXES 01

The album Peace B.REMIXES 01 was released on this date.

Release of BoA's third Korean-language studio album Atlantis Princess

BoA released her third Korean-language studio album, Atlantis Princess, on May 30, 2003. The album became the fifth-best-selling South Korean record of the year with around 345,000 units sold.

BoA FIRST LIVE TOUR 2003 ~VALENTI~

On July 2, 2003, the BoA FIRST LIVE TOUR 2003 ~VALENTI~ was held.

BoA LIVE TOUR 2004 -LOVE & HONESTY-

On July 7, 2004, the BoA LIVE TOUR 2004 -LOVE & HONESTY- took place.

BEST OF SOUL Album Release

BoA's first Japanese best album, BEST OF SOUL, was released, including all of her hit singles from 'ID; Peace B' to 'Meri Kuri'. It reached #1 on the Oricon charts and sold more than 1,089,000 copies in Japan.

Release of BoA's single 'DO THE MOTION'

On March 30, 2005, BoA released her single 'DO THE MOTION', which debuted at the #1 spot on the Oricon charts, marking her first single to achieve this feat.

BoA ARENA TOUR 2005 -BEST OF SOUL-

On July 5, 2005, the BoA ARENA TOUR 2005 -BEST OF SOUL- was held.

Release of BoA's Japanese album 'OUTGROW'

On February 16, 2006, BoA released her Japanese album 'OUTGROW', which reached the #1 position on the Oricon charts, although it did not match the sales of her previous albums VALENTI and LISTEN TO MY HEART, selling over 382,000 copies in Japan.

Key of Heart Digital Single Release

BoA released her first digital single in Korea, a Korean version of 'Key of Heart', on September 21, 2006.

First Christmas Concert

BoA staged her first Christmas concert on December 7, 2006.

BoA's American Debut

BoA made her American debut on October 21, 2008. This marked an important milestone in her career as she ventured into the American music market.

Release of BoA's self-titled album

BoA's self-titled album was released on March 17, 2009, and it achieved success by reaching the top 20 on iTunes. The album featured contributions from producers like Sean Garrett and Brian Kennedy.

Release of BoA's second Japanese compilation album, Best & USA

BoA's second Japanese compilation album, Best & USA, was released on March 18, tying together a compilation of recent hits in Japan with her English-language debut.

BoA headlined the San Francisco Pride Festival

BoA headlined the San Francisco Pride Festival on June 28, 2009, alongside Solange Knowles and The Cliks, where she also performed the song 'Energetic' for the first time in public, in addition to 'Eat You Up' and 'I Did It for Love'.

Release of BoA Deluxe

On August 31, 2009, BoA released 'BoA Deluxe', a repackaged version of her debut English album. It included two new tracks and the radio edit version of 'Energetic'.

BoA's Identity Album

BoA's seventh Japanese album, Identity, was released, showcasing her continued success and influence in the Japanese music industry.

Release of BoA's first Korean album in five years, Hurricane Venus

BoA's first Korean album in five years, Hurricane Venus, was released on August 5, 2010, and sold 55,776 units, making it the 22nd best-selling album in South Korea for 2010. She also represented South Korea and performed at the 7th Asia Song Festival.

Hurricane Venus on Music Bank

On August 20, 2010, BoA performed 'Hurricane Venus' on Music Bank and secured the 2nd position.

Hurricane Venus on Inkigayo

On August 22, 2010, BoA performed 'Hurricane Venus' on Inkigayo and achieved the 3rd position.

Hurricane Venus on Music Bank

On August 27, 2010, BoA performed 'Hurricane Venus' on Music Bank and secured the 4th position.

Hurricane Venus on Inkigayo

On August 29, 2010, BoA performed 'Hurricane Venus' on Inkigayo and achieved the 5th position.

Only One on Show Champion

On August 14, 2012, BoA performed 'Only One' on Show Champion and secured the 1st position.

SBS Star Documentary: 'K-Pop Hero BoA'

The SBS Star Documentary titled 'K-Pop Hero BoA' was aired on February 20, 2013, featuring the renowned K-Pop artist BoA.

M-Net confirmed BoA as MC/Producer Representative for Produce 101 Season 2

On February 23, 2017, M-Net confirmed BoA as the MC/Producer Representative for Produce 101 Season 2.

BoA Returns to Music Scene

BoA made a comeback to the music scene with an upcoming single set to be released on March 26, 2017.

BoA LIVE TOUR 2019 #mood

The live tour event 'BoA LIVE TOUR 2019 #mood' took place in 2020.

World Cultural Industry Forum Awards: Achievement Award

In 2020, BoA received the Achievement Award at the World Cultural Industry Forum Awards.

Release of Japanese single 'My Dear'

On November 5, 2021, BoA released the Japanese single 'My Dear' to commemorate her 20th anniversary.

BoA revealed as a member of the supergroup Got the Beat

BoA was revealed as a member of the supergroup Got the Beat on December 27, 2021.

Debut as a member in the unit GOT the beat

She made her debut as a member in the unit GOT the beat from the project girl group Girls On Top on January 3, 2022.

Release of Japanese compilation album The Greatest

To celebrate her 20th anniversary, BoA released the Japanese compilation album The Greatest on May 30, 2022.

Kwon Soon Wook's Passing

BoA's brother, Kwon Soon Wook, passed away after battling cancer.

32nd Seoul Music Awards: Legend Artist

BoA was honored with the title of Legend Artist at the 32nd Seoul Music Awards in 2023.

End of the Timeline
BoA

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