BoA

Personal Details :

Full Name: Kwon Bo-ah (권보아)
Stage Name: BoA (보아)
Date of Birth: November 5, 1986
Birthplace: Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: AB
Languages Spoken: Korean, Japanese, English
Religion: Catholic
Family: Information about family is generally private, but she has a supportive family background.
Fandom Name: Jumping BoA (Korean), SOUL (Japanese)
Fandom Color: Pearl Yellow
Pets: Has a pet dog named Pama
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies, karaoke
Favorite Artists: Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Whitney Houston
Trivia: Voiced Heather in Korean version of animated film “Over the Hedge”; loves coffee beans and In-N-Out burgers; had a Persian cat named Sara in her early career

Debut: August 25, 2000, with the album ID; Peace B under SM Entertainment.
Early Success: Quickly gained popularity in South Korea with hit singles like “No.1” and “Atlantis Princess.”
Japanese Market Breakthrough:
- Released Listen to My Heart in 2002, becoming the first Korean artist to top the Oricon charts in Japan.
- Continued success with multiple albums and singles in Japanese, establishing a solid fanbase.
English Market Entry:
- Released a self-titled English album, BoA, in 2009 targeting the U.S. market.
- Participated in various American TV shows and promotional events.
Acting and Hosting:
- Starred in TV dramas like Listen to Love (2016) and appeared on variety shows.
- Hosted music programs and award shows, expanding her presence beyond singing.
Recent Projects:
- Released the digital single “Young & Free” on May 30, 2025.
- Producer role for NCT WISH, overseeing their debut and activities.
- Acted in the 2024 drama Marry My Husband as Oh Yu-ra.
Awards & Achievements: Known as the “Queen of K-pop,” she has won numerous awards across Korea and Japan for her music and influence.
Legacy: Credited with paving the way for Korean artists in Japan and the West; a major influence on multiple generations of K-pop idols.

Estimated Net Worth: $25–30 million (as of 2025)
Main Income Sources: Album sales, concerts, endorsements, acting roles, TV show appearances
Notable Endorsements: L’Oréal, Nike Korea, SK Telecom, and various Japanese brands
Property & Assets: Reported to own luxury real estate in Seoul and Tokyo
Record Label Role: Director at SM Entertainment, involved in talent scouting and artist development

Over 100 music awards across Korea, Japan, and internationally
First Korean artist to top the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan
6 consecutive #1 albums on Japan’s Oricon Chart
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA): Best Female Artist, Best Dance Performance, and more
Golden Disc Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize), Bonsang, and multiple genre awards
MTV Asia Awards: Favorite Korean Artist
World Music Awards: Best-Selling Korean Artist
Japan Gold Disc Awards: New Artist of the Year, Best Pop Album
Recognized as a pioneer of the Hallyu Wave and K-pop’s global expansion
Named by Rolling Stone as having one of the greatest K-pop songs (“No. 1”)

BoA was discovered at age 11 during her brother’s audition with SM Entertainment.
She debuted in Korea at 13 and in Japan at just 15, breaking language and market barriers.
Her stage name “BoA” stands for both “Beat of Angel” and “Best of Asia.”
She is fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English—self-taught much of her Japanese during her early career.
BoA is one of the very few Korean artists to enter the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
She collects Winnie the Pooh merchandise and is known to be a huge fan of the character.
Her fandom color is Pearl Yellow, and her fans are called “Jumping BoA.”
She served as a judge on multiple reality shows including K-pop Star and The Voice of Korea.
Despite her long career, BoA has remained with SM Entertainment since her debut.
She has a dog named Pama and previously had a cat named Sara.