Curiosidades

BoA is an acronym with 2 official meanings: "Beat of Angel" and "Best of Asia", though it became a backronym meaning "Bring on America" when she was being promoted for her American debut.

Fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese.

Discovered by S.M. Entertainment in South Korea, when her older brother auditioned.

While she is a major star in Japan and Korea with her albums selling millions, her American self-titled debut was lackluster, selling an estimated 11,000 copies.

Has two brothers

Korean pop singer, also successful in Japan

Her favorite musicians are Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Ne-Yo.

Is close friends with Japanese pop star Crystal Kay.

Attended Yangjung Elementary School, Sahmyook Middle school (Junior High), and Korean Kent Foreign School (KKFS) in Seoul, South Korea.