Boa Kwon (born November 5, 1986),commonly known by her stage name BoA, is a Korean singer, active in both South Korea and Japan. Born and raised in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, BoA was discovered by SM Entertainment talent agents when she accompanied her older brother to a talent search. In 2000, after two years of training, she released ID; Peace B, her debut Korean album, under SM Entertainment. Two years later, she released her debut Japanese album, Listen to My Heart, under the Avex label. In 2008, under SM Entertainment USA, a subdivision of SM Entertainment, BoA debuted in the United States with the single "Eat You Up".
Influenced by hip-hop and R&B singers as Nelly and Janet Jackson, many of BoA's songs fall into those genres. The writing and composition of her songs are handled mostly by her staff, for which BoA has drawn some criticism. However, BoA began composing on her own with her Japanese debut album Listen to My Heart, in which she co-wrote the song "Nothing's Gonna Change".
Birth name Kwon Boa (권보아)
Born November 5, 1986 (age 22)
Origin Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, composer, dancer, model, voice actress
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) SM Entertainment Avex Trax
Associated acts SM Town Anyband
[MV]BoA Kwon - Sara
BoA Kwon Choosing Dogs
