Eat You Up is catchy enough to make it big, but the question is whether or not it actually will. Promotion is key in this matter, and SM Entertainment really should have partnered up with an already established American company to help with promotional matters. To assume they can do it alone (and rake in the cash alone, I presume) is way too risky for a debut, I think.

There is a commerical on KIIS FM LA running and they talked about BoA and her debut and other stuff but the main point is that she is going to be at Jingle Ball. Jingle Ball is an annual event where artists preform. This is what I call exposure.

edit:They are also promoting her at the site.

^ OMG i heard that this morning while i was driving to school & i was like, "...WHAT. BoA? the BoA?!" LOL.

i would've never expected BoA to end up being promoted by 102.7 KIIS FM. KIIS is big, so i hope it really gets her out there!

now all we need to hear her on is z100 or something :P that's a big station too.

I don't see photos of BoA in the Jingle Ball section. XD

Oh wow, that's great to hear. I really hope the exposure from the Jingle Ball does something for her digital sales. I'm still not sure where this is going to go in terms of success, but it's nice to hear she is getting promotion with a big radio station.

KIIS FM!!!! Wow!!! That's awesome!!!! Hopefully that'll boost her sales and popularity in the US! I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I don't see any photos of her either. >_<

Did you see this interview? She lives in Los Angeles now!

http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=OXQofIPEABk

New picture of BoA.
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...arubiruxb0.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...xmasp03mc1.jpg
Yeah, it's very small.
This was posted on Marubiru's website announcing BoA's upcoming appearance at Marucube on the 20th this November. She endorsing something new in Japan. Some are supposing the headphones are Audio Technica.

edit. New Best Album version. Wonder what that's about?

BEST album?...

is this real? was posted on jpm

:thud

Oh Hell No.

She's spent too much money to dump the US. WHYYY? She can't have had NO material other than Eat You Up and Look Who's Talking for the english album ready? What about those photos?
It's also too soon for another best album. D: God. Ugh.
I hope it's a rumor. XD

Ooo Audio Technica <3, I just bought a pair of Hikki ones. XD

Why would she drop now? Eat U Up is getting ready to be placed on the Z100 playlist. She's going to be on Jingle Ball. No way it's true. SM should know that a single from an artist no one knows is going to take a while to be noticed and they need to put some effort into that.

It's not too soon for a best album. Best of Soul has Meri Kuri and before. So the next one would have Do the Motion and on. 11 singles. If you count all A sides, that's 16 songs. (I doubt they would add those but for argument sake's) They would probably add that Seamo song. If they do what they did for Namie and add new songs, that would still be enough for a best album. I don't want a best album from BoA now but it's not too early. She certainly has enough for one.

That has got to be fake. BoA's already gona sooo far in the US and SM is just STARTING to promote her..... It's NOT possible. I just can't belive it. :no

okay i think it's fake, or i hope so..the person who posted it deleted the post, or got it deleted..and i don't see it posted anywhere else...soo..

wtf! lol xD I hope its fake haha

I don't think she will stop everything in the US just now, it's too soon to give up.

For the best i think it's true, because Best of Soul was released during her Korean activities, and that's the same case here, a non-Japanese album, and a non-present period.

If she would stop the US debut, then why did they add the MySpace and Facebook link to her official site????
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/boamusicusa (there is a remix of Eat You Up)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BoA/28159122771
(You can also find them on boaamerica.com;))

EDIT
BoA's official YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=BoAmusicUSA

somebody needs to rip that remix!!!

I have it but it's not allowed to upload it here..

There wasn't a source, so I'm going assume that it's fake.

cool, she has an interesting accent.

so...guess who won the BoAjjang raffle for an Eat you Up CD....

MEEEEEEEE! :laugh

i'm shocked, since i NEVER win anything, i swear. :tipsy now i really need to know when the physical copy will be released, lol.

omg congrats, so lucky!!

thanks! but i didn't enter with the intention of winning. i was just doing it for the hell of it, haha. i wanted the CD, but i just didn't expect to win :P it's crazy.

^^ But which CD will it be, since it's not released anywhere??

it'd be the physical single...whenever it gets released, lol.

^
Congrats for winning. Let's just hope the physical cd does get release...j/k

for my sake, it BETTER get released, haha.

waaah Congrats! Beauty4123 :D!!!

Congrats!!!!!

Wow! Kewl Lisa! Congratulations! :clapclap

she was releasing in north america? how come i haven't heard anything about it at all in the tv/radio here?

So any follow up on the supposed appearance of BoA in the Jingle Ball?

^Not that I know of. It's not supposed. She's confirmed.

Pictures from the Audio Technica Press Conference


She's back to her conservative look. It does nothing for her. Still wearing the headphones on her hair rather than on her ears, but I guess it looks more fashionable like that. In one of the pictures, doesn't she look like an elf? There are tons more pictures at BJJ. They all look the same though. She's either singing, sitting, or standing there for the pictures.

Here's a link for the commerical. MF Provided by kyo_jieming2000. She's singing Meri Kuri ~New Best Album version~. You can't hear it though. The real CM will be out tommorrow.

edit. The new best Album has been confirmed. The album will contain new versions of songs. No confirmed date, but somewhere in the beginning of Spring.

Boa needs to set her priorities straight. I'm not complaining about her releasing a best album because it seems to be the latest trend for the last year and she hasn't released one in sometime. However I need to hear/see more US debut promotion. I went to the Jingle Ball page on the radio site awhile back and didn't see Boa on the site. I haven't heard "Eat You Up" play yet on my radio station (unless I missed it). I'm not *****ing but I want Boa to in increase her fan base in North America.

I still can't find her on the Jingle Ball website. Can you provide a source please?

^ Here is the commericial that is playing on KIIS FM LA every hour
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mnnimfzg3zz
Credits: xigeewat

Well I agree but I am more blaming her record label. They keep promising a lot of things but then keep pushing back everything with some dumb excuse -.-; It's so disappointing...

A best of album with resung songs? Jeeze I wonder what'd be on it and how far back it'll go. Hopefully it'll up to recent songs...maybe Eat You Up included? XD

ENOUGH WITH FREAKING BEST ALBUMS.

lol We have had a bunch of them lately.

wait, are you sure? its not for sell in the US...so i think it is allowed here. its just on her myspace, we're not sure if it will ever be for sale or not.

^yeah....uh...upload please? :D pretty please?

Anyways...that dress up there = no go.

She can wear sexy clothes and not be overtly sexy, she should do it, like seriously.

And...she needs to hurry up and get her butt back here already.

DAMN! 2008 is the "Best Album" year, I swear left and right they're flying out, and I thought 2005-2007 was bad...but I won't mind this best from BoA since she's only had 2 best albums so far and many albums. Hope the new revamped versions of the songs do the originals justice!

New blogmessage on MySpace: 25 LUCKY FANS HAVE THE CHANCE TO MAKE IT INSIDE MTV'S TIMES SQUARE STUDIOS!

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...ogID=450542943

Is it just me or does BoA look different in very photo she's in. ;D

:D

^thanks :)

Woah this is some promotion.....go BoA!

ahh, too bad i don't live near times square :weep i'm so happy she'll be in NY, though.

she looks so cute in those photos!
well, i have no problem with a best album, especially if she's resinging songs. i do think BoA is trying to do too much at once though

She is working hard. She has to spend her Christmas in a studio recording in the US this year. She has two albums coming out next year. A best of album and the English album(I hope).

That's right...it is about time for her second best-of collection. After every three albums でしょう.

Awesome. I just didn't see her on the site and needed confirmation too. XD

Whoa! new best album...COOL..i hope this BEST ALBUM really has resung hits since...her start hahaha! thats so cool...she can not touch the rest after DO THE MOTION..

(maybe she might do a japanese EAT YOU UP LOL)

Ooh, I hope she does a japanese of My Name as a bonus for this, I've always wanted that song in japanese...:( ooh and My Prayer, that's her best ballad on that album!

would the songs have new arrangements besides for new vocals?

^Yep, it said that she performed a new mix of Meri Kuri and that her works would be revamped into new versions.

I can't wait, I love Meri Kuri, it's my current addiction, prolly cause it's been snowing lately.

The CM is out and Meri Kuri sounds heavenly.

It says it's no longer available. :'(

It works for me. Since we both live in the US it should work for you too.

Here's a download link

credit: JIJIPress + sleepyneco@uriboa + me for streaming..

BoA looks cute in the CM ! thanks!

^Beautiful, I wish they did this as a Christmas release and used the new version of Meri Kuri to promote the album, it's gorgeous!!!

Promo pics from the official Audio Techica Website


These are also the wallpapers. Just smaller here. Looks cute.

i love these pics! BoA looks really pretty with those headphones :P

nice pics! :D

NICE!!!..acapella Meri Kuri whooao

Thanks! :D

you're right, she sounds absolutely amazing. i loove that song so much too

i love meri kuri but this CM is stupid xD

She looks gorgeous here. Thanks! Can't wait for this best album. It's about time she had one. Hope the tracklist is good :)

I want those earphones >.>...

I really like the acappella Meri Kuri, I hope it stays really acapella-y =D

She pronounced "snowflake" so beautifully...I'm so proud!

Seriously though, it sounds wicked gorgeous. And this song was already fantastic to begin with. I wish we would have the full re-recorded version in time for Christmas. T^T

OMG BoA FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE IN NEW YORK CITY!!!!
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...ogID=450542943

"25 LUCKY FANS HAVE THE CHANCE TO MAKE IT INSIDE MTV'S TIMES SQUARE STUDIOS!

Don't miss BoA's first-ever U.S. performance! Her American debut is happening on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 in the MTV Times Square studio in NYC.

If you are BoA's biggest fan email us at BoALiveNYC@gmail.com and tell us why.

25 lucky fans will receive a pair of tickets and a chance to meet BoA in person!

MTV will also simulcast air the performance on the largest high definition screen in the heart of Times Square.

Brought to you by MTV's new global music and pop culture network:"

^ OMG! i'd love to see that! that's a shame i can't T^T

if only i lived in the city...:grumpy if i did, i probbably couldn't go anyway since i have school, lol. bummer. :(

Is this a new one or the same one from before?

Also a video of BoA speaking more english.
http://www.mtviggy.com/video/boa-exc...k-at-asian-pop

MAKE SURE TO WATCH BoA PERFORM "EAT YOU UP" LIVE @ 5PM (EST) ON THE YOUTUBE LIVE EVENT FROM TOKYO! (sorry for the caps :tipsy)

from BoAjjang.

What's MTV Iggy?

Are we gonna be able to see her on TV soon?

New Dance moves for Eat you up D: ! wow! cant wait to see tomorrow the performance in Youtube Live Tokyo!!!

Wow, I'm so excited for BoA to be here in America! I wish I could see her T_T

I hope someday I will see Eat you up in MTV LA hahaha :roflmao

oh, screw school xD it's BoA! xD

Damn. She was right there in my hometown. I'm always on Market street, and now I'm in DC when she's there. =/ Are you serious? やばい。

wow i live so close to ny i would def skip a day of school and hop onto the train to see her. does anyone know what time shes going to perform?

oh btw, have you guys heard "eat you up" dj escape and johnny vicious remix? its SO good..i like it better than the original.

From BoA Myspace Blog:

"Ryan Seacrest Announcement"

This morning Ryan Seacrest Announced Rihanna will make a Special Guest Appearance at The KIIS FM Jingle Ball in L.A. on December 6th. Performing live at the show: Chris Brown, Pussycat Dolls, Katy Perry, Jesse McCartney, Estelle, David Banner, Menudo, and Tokio Hotel. KIIS will have a special Pre-Show Performance in The Jingle Ball Village with KIIS Mixers, Tokio Hotel, and BOA performing live. For more info check out http://www.kiisfm.com/pages/jingleball08/info.html


or add KIIS as a friend here: http://www.myspace.com/kiisfm

Just wanted to post the same thing:D

Old news man. At least they have her picture on the ticket information page, but not on the artist page yet.

We already knew that she would join this event, but now it's confirmed by BoA's staff. Maybe they don't add her picture on the artist page, because she is going to be in the pre-show?

EDIT:
The lay-out of her MySpace changed and on top is a link to the You Tube Live Tokyo page:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...b-8d4cdc12c2f7

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...0724690kg4.jpg

New pic of BoA. This is better than a lot of the other pictures.

Whoa! Seductive =D