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BoA Clarifies Retirement Post After Contract Expiration

BoA’s recent Instagram post has sent shockwaves through the K-Pop community, sparking speculation about the possibility of her retirement. The retirement post, which hinted at the end of her contract with SM Entertainment, left fans wondering if the iconic solo artist was contemplating stepping away from the limelight after decades of success.

BoA Drops Retirement Post

The initial speculation arose on April 6 when BoA shared a message on her Instagram story, suggesting that she might be considering retirement. The post, which contained a typo where “finish a work out” was meant to be “retirement,” immediately caught the attention of fans and media outlets alike. This seemingly inadvertent slip led to widespread speculation about BoA’s future in the music industry.

The response from Korean netizens was a mix of concern and support for BoA. Many acknowledged the immense pressure and expectations she has faced throughout her career, expressing admiration for her enduring dedication. Some fans voiced their belief that BoA deserves a well-deserved break, while others couldn’t help but speculate about the underlying reasons behind her potential retirement announcement.

The Truth About That Post

However, BoA quickly addressed the rumors and speculations, clarifying her contract situation in a follow-up post on April 7. She reassured her fans that her contract with SM Entertainment doesn’t end until December 31, 2025, effectively dispelling any notions of an imminent retirement. In her message, BoA reaffirmed her commitment to her career as a singer, promising to give her all to her fans as “singer BoA” until the end of her contract.

The clarification brought a sigh of relief to BoA’s dedicated fanbase, affectionately known as “Jumping BoAs,” who had been anxiously awaiting news about her future plans. BoA’s assurance that she will continue her music career for at least another year and eight months was met with excitement and gratitude from fans, who eagerly anticipate her upcoming projects and performances.

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NCT WISH Books Appearance on Japan’s ‘SMTOWN FIREWORKS 2024’

NCT WISH is set to perform at a fireworks festival called SMTOWN FIREWORKS 2024. It’ll see fireworks lighting up the night sky in sync with music by some of the agency’s top acts. The festival will be held on April 20th in Huis Ten Bosch, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

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NCT WISH plans to energize the festival atmosphere with a dynamic performance that will see them interact with the audience. The group, whose first stage took place at the Tokyo Dome in February, won over fans with their debut single “WISH” and its official music video, which showcases their refreshing, vibrant charm. Their recent appearances on Japan’s leading music shows, including NHK’s Venue 101, Nippon TV’s BUZZ RHYTHM 02, and TV Tokyo’s Music Festival SP, have solidified their presence in the Japanese music scene.

The group also connected with Korean fans at their first official fan meeting, held at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul.

‘최초 공개’ NCT WISH – WISH (Korean Ver.) #엠카운트다운 EP.832 | Mnet 240307 방송

NCT WISH received support from BoA

When they appeared on Mnet’s M Countdown for the first time, they received support from BoA herself. The iconic SM Entertainment soloist, who also serves as their overall producer, didn’t just cheer them on. She gave them welcome encouragement and guidance that day. Despite the fact that the pre-recording session took place in the early morning, BoA meticulously directed every aspect of the performance. She focused on their gestures and stage presence, which helped the members immensely. 

Thanks to BoA’s help, they delivered polished performances of “WISH” and the B-side track “Sail Away.” This marked a successful music show debut in South Korea for the group.

최초 공개’ NCT WISH – Sail Away (Korean Ver.) #엠카운트다운 EP.832 | Mnet 240307 방송

NCT WISH‘s “WISH” has seen remarkable success. It topped Korean music charts and secured first place on Japan’s Oricon Daily Single Chart and RecoChoku’s Daily Album Chart. Additionally, the group has led the Chinese QQ Music Japanese Music Video Chart and achieved first place in iTunes Top Albums Chart in seven regions worldwide, demonstrating their international appeal and popularity.

Through their SMTOWN FIREWORKS 2024 performance, NCT WISH will further enchant fans with their unique blend of talent and charm. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Who’s excited to see fireworks go off to the tune of NCT WISH’s music? We are! Source: X/@nctwishofficial.

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BoA Becomes Overall Producer of NCT Wish’s Upcoming Album, Single

Legendary K-pop artist BoA is the new overall producer of NCT Wish. She’ll use the wisdom she gleaned from her successful career to guide the group’s activities and growth.

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BoA and her groundbreaking achievements

This is BoA’s 24th year in the industry. She debuted at the tender age of 13 in 2000 and became a trailblazer in K-pop. Her groundbreaking achievements include being the first Korean artist to crack the Billboard 200, a chart that ranks the 200 most popular albums and EPs in the US. 

BoA’s journey is marked by shrewd moves like SM’s localization strategy. This allowed her to crack Japan, the world’s second-largest music market. She became the first Korean act to top the Oricon charts with sales of over a million copies. BoA also made six consecutive appearances on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, Japan’s top year-end music festival, earning her the title of “Asia’s Star.” 

Her iconic status aside, BoA definitely has what it takes to be NCT Wish’s overall producer. BoA has always had a certain degree of creative control over her music. In 2012, she composed the title track of her seventh album Only One. When she released her eighth album Kiss My Lips three years later, fans were pleasantly surprised to find that she served as composer, lyricist, and producer for the 12-track collection.

Her success in Japan, Korea, and the US will prove invaluable in shaping NCT Wish. Additionally, her role in putting the group together will also be an asset. On the survival show NCT Universe: LASTART, she was a judge and training director alongside Super Junior’s Eunhyuk. Because of that, she knows the members and their skills quite well.

A dream come true for NCT Wish

Speaking of the members, Jaehee, Riku, Ryo, Sakuya, Sion, and Yushi bring a diverse array of talents to the group. Sion, born in 2002 in Korea, stands out with his excellent dancing and singing, complemented by his striking visuals. BoA herself deemed his singing “attractive” and “stable” on NCT Universe: LASTART. Meanwhile, she once declared Yushi her favorite trainee in the competition.

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Boa showers Yushi with compliments as she declares him her favorite #유우시 #YUSHI #SMROOKIES #SR23B #NCTUniverse #NCTUniverse_LASTART #LASTART #라스타트 #Kpopfyp

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Finally, Ryo is a long-time fan of BoA’s, influenced by his mother and older sister. Ryo was overwhelmed when he met his idol during the show. He told her and the other judges that he felt like he was “going to pass out.” Debuting with BoA as his group’s overall producer is a dream come true for him.

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ryo’s introduction #LASTART #RYO #リョウ #료 #NCTtokyo #kpopfyp

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This isn’t BoA’s first foray into producing for her juniors at SM Entertainment. In 2021, she played a pivotal role in the production of aespa’s cover of the S.E.S classic “Dreams Come True.” BoA helped them with their choreography, sound, and visuals.

NCT Wish’s first stage will take place at the Tokyo Dome on February 21st. Fans are excited to see the results of their hard work under BoA’s guidance. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: What kind of magic will BoA and NCT Wish make together? Sources: X/@kchartsmaster, X/@yusionamine.

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BoA to Make Cameo in Drama ‘Marry My Husband’

BoA updates fans with new photo. Credit: Instagram/BoA

Soloist BoA is set to make a comeback to the acting scene after an absence of approximately seven years! 

On Thursday, November 9, SM Entertainment confirmed that she has secured a role in tvN’s upcoming drama, Marry My Husband. 

Based on a web novel by Sung So Jak, Marry My Husband, revolves around the revenge plot of Kang Ji Won, portrayed by Park Min Young, who, after witnessing her best friend’s affair, is killed by her friend’s husband. Ji Won then time-travels a decade into the past to seek retribution alongside Yoo Ji Hyeok, played by Na In Woo.

Currently, there’s no details yet about BoA’s character in the drama. But the agency  has urged fans to anticipate her character’s details when the drama airs.

Moreover, Marry My Husband will mark the singer’s return to after a seven-year acting hiatus. To recall, her last acting project was the 2017 film Autumn Sonata. Prior to that, she participated in the KBS2 drama My Wife Is Having an Affair This Week in 2016.

As this is her acting comeback, BoA‘s participation in this drama is anticipated to bring a new dimension to her acting career. On top of that, fans are eagerly awaiting her character in the drama, given its intriguing narrative of revenge and second chances.

Marry My Husband, which also features  a stellar cast including Song Ha Yoon and Lee Yikyung, will premiere on January 1, 2024. 

BoA: a versatile artist

Although BoA took a break from acting, she continued to maintain her relevance as a singer. Despite having debuted in 2000, the singer kept on releasing hits after hits.

Throughout her career, she’s best known for her tracks “Only One,” “Hurricane Venus,” “The Shadow,” and “Atlantis Princess.” 

Since she had a long-lasting career, it’s also unsurprising how she’s always been tapped to become mentors and judges for variety shows.

Previously, she participated as a judge and mentor for shows for Street Man Fighter and Survival Audition K-pop Star. Recently, she also mentored the last NCT unit during NCT Universe: LASTART. 

In 2022, BoA also became part of SM Entertainment’s super girl group GOT THE BEAT.

Featured image: BoA updates fans with new photo. Credit: Instagram/BoA

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