[BoA] ♥ Be BoA's Girlfriend, but don't take her Dress Off in her 18th thread ♥

[Chandrachan]

cool tattoo I want mine done now ^^

[nemesisyume]

I think the tattoo is quite boring
and I'm a huge fan of tattoos

[mcluva420]

wow, lots of celebrities have tattoos now
i wonder who's next... xP

I personally think the tattoo is beautiful
Seems oddly placed though...Iuno.

[emi♡]

it just cracks me up because it looks extremely similar to a font I have lol

[CoriKaru]

Objectively, the tattoo looks decent and passable enough. Can't hate on it.

Biasly, I hate tattoos and she shouldn't have gotten it and the font looks like something Disney would use. I just keep thinking "Beauty and The Beast."

I just hope it's alligned properly on her back. I can't tell becaue the dress just might be more to one side.

For something so big and prominent, it's not all that imaginative/creative/original.

[love in music]

I don't think this interview was posted here..

Spoiler:

Chic People: BoA
Jul 15, 2009
If you’ve listened to any Asian pop music in the last ten years, you’ve probably heard of Korean superstar BoA. This 22-year-old style icon is a veteran of the music industry, but recently debuted in the States with her American self-titled album, “BoA.” She has the career, voice, looks, and moves, and Chictopia recently found out that she has the sweet personality to boot! Read on to find out exactly how BoA feels about debuting anew, and how she uses fashion to express herself on and off the stage.
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Tell us a little bit about your music career thus far.
I debuted in Korea when I was 13. Soon afterward, I went to Japan at 14 to seriously pursue a music career there. I began my career in the US last year with a single called “Eat You Up”, and in March, I released an album titled “BoA.”

Please tell us about your new US album. How is it different and similar from other albums that you’ve introduced in Asia?
I really focused on Dance Pop and upbeat music. It’s music for the clubs, but different than what you’d hear in an Asian club. In my American album, we played around with different beats, and rhythms so it was really different from my past albums even if all of my albums are considered “Dance Pop.”

How do you feel about starting from scratch in the US when you have such huge success in Asia? What were your expectations before you debuted in the US?
I am not going to lie, I felt insecure; the idea of debuting in another country seemed like such a huge challenge! But now that I look back, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. The hardest part was overcoming the language barrier. I was able to work with talented producers like Brian Kennedy and Sean Garette, which was a huge change from my past work. Overall, I think my American debut was definitely worth it and I’m so grateful for my American fans!

Do you miss anything in Asia?
I thought I would but being in LA makes the transition so much easier! I go to K-town quite often.)

You’re a great singer but also a great performer. In your opinion, how do the clothes you wear on stage relate to self-expression? Are they an important part of your performance?
Since my music focuses on Dance Pop, performance is very important. I often choose to wear sneakers or low heels so I can dance and perform better for my audience. But I am aware of trends and fashion [laughs]. I try to make up for my shoe restrictions with lots of accessories or “weird” leggings so I can express myself.

In the “Eat You Up” video, you are wearing “drop crotch” pants. Do you usually choose your outfits? If so where do you get your inspirations? How do you react when people say you are a trendsetter?
That is actually one of my favorite parts — choosing my own outfit. I actually put a lot of thought into it because I don’t want to just look like a slave to all the trends. I research and look through magazines and think about what would look good while still allowing me to perform well. Not an easy process, but still enjoyable. I did get made fun of for drop crotch pants, though. Maybe I’m too fashion-forward. Haha, whatever.

Describe a typical day for BoA.
When I take the day off, which I haven’t recently, I love to play with my dog Pama. He’s the sweetest dog ever! Then I usually watch movies, and of course go shopping. When I was in New York recently I went to TopShop several times. It’s definitely a new favorite of mine!

Do you have favorite fashion designer? What would be a BoA-ish outfit/fashion?
My style isn’t very girly or frilly — I like things that are more androgynous. I like to put on a simple outfit and then pile on a lot of accessories. As far as favorite fashion designers go, I really like Rick Owens for his fabulous leather jackets.

What kind of accessories do you like to wear? What do accessories add to an outfit?
I tend to like heavier and more boy-ish jewelry. In general though, my rule for accessories is that I only buy it if I love it at first sight. A couple of days ago, I went to H&M and stocked up on a bunch of accessories. They have great styles there for reasonable prices!

Do you admire any Asian or American celebrities’ fashion sense?
I haven’t really watched Asian TV since I came to the states, but I really like Lady Gaga’s style. She is so courageous! I don’t know if I can pull off half of her outfits! Mainly because I like pants too much.

How are the Asian audiences different from the US audiences?
Surprisingly, they’re not that different. I always feel lots of energy and passion for music from the audience wherever I’m performing. Music is kind of a universal language, so I think if you just enjoy the music and the audience, you won’t find it too different.

Your music has lots of color and you wear a variety of outfits from elegant dresses to sexy tight outfits. Do you have any memorable or favorite outfits?
My style varies according to the type of song — it all depends on the music. In Asia, I had quite a few slow songs, so I got to wear more dresses and be more girly. Recently, in my “I did it for Love” video, I wore super skin-tight clothes. It was… different. But I actually prefer more comfortable clothes like in “Eat you up,” since it’s more like my personal style.

Lastly, recommend Chictopians a song from your US album and a song from your Asian albums.
Of course! I would like to recommend “Energetic” which is my newest US single. It’s a fun and upbeat song that you and your friends can dance to. I also recommend “Eien” from my latest Japanese single album.

Also check out BoA’s music video for “I Did it for Love,” one of her most popular singles.

I love this quote:

"I really like Lady Gaga’s style. She is so courageous! I don’t know if I can pull off half of her outfits! Mainly because I like pants too much."

[Maemi]

I hate Lady Gaga's style. OMG I hope she won't start to dress up like that

[Tony G]

When's the Energetic video coming out? >:

[~Inori~]

^No one knows. There haven't been any information about it other than it's her third single.

[mcluva420]

Thanks for the article!
Loooved it

[JackieRos]

Originally Posted by Maemi

I hate Lady Gaga's style. OMG I hope she won't start to dress up like that

agreed

[Misato]

I don´t like her tattoo. It´s so big!
But, on the other side, when it is smaller, you can´t see all the details.

[ayuayu798]

Thanks for sharing the interview!! She like lady gagas style... hmmm

[mcluva420]

BoA's Energetic video came out!!!!

watch:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/...id=29760037001

heres an interview~
http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/07/21/b...ritney-spears/

BoA, ‘Energetic’: Korean pop superstar debuts exclusive video, talks Britney, Weezer, and more
by David Yi

We’ve been posting quite a lot about our friends from the other East coast in the past month. From Megan Fox having the hots for South Korean actor/singer Rain to the Wonder Girls and their tour with the Jonas Brothers — as well as their English rendition of mega-hit “Nobody,” now sold on iTunes. Today, we keep chugging along on the Asian-Pop Express with an exclusive premiere of BoA’s new video, “Energetic,” and a Q&A with its star.

BoA, one of Asia’s top-selling pop singers, recently dropped her self-titled American debut album, BoA, back in March; below, the 22-year-old talks to EW about living Stateside, working with Britney, and crushing on American heartthrobs.



EW: Hello BoA, you’ve been a hugely successful pop star in Asia for nearly a decade, but you’re living in Los Angeles now, right? How is that?

BoA: I go to restaurants, to Koreatown, to the beach to get some tan, go bowling… And I just watched the Hangover. It’s a crazy movie! I loved it. I’m doing English lessons since I’ve been here, I think I’m slowly getting better. But I don’t have car in L.A., so it’s pretty hard to go anywhere. I tried to get my driver’s license but I failed — I didn’t study well. I didn’t know that the test was so hard. Actually, I failed twice last year, but don’t tell anyone!

EW: I wanted to talk about your transition to the United States. You’ve worked with a lot of different producers; what can we expect with the new album?

BoA: Well, I went to Atlanta last year and recorded “I Did It For Love” with Sean Garett [the man behind hits for Beyonce, Usher, Ciara, and Chris Brown] and one more song is coming out for my repackaged album released in September — it’s the same as the first album but with added new songs. I also have one with Flo Rida, he was featured in my “Eat You Up” song.

EW: Can we expect more writing from you? I know you had a song a long time ago you wrote, “Dear My Love,” you wrote that song.

BoA: I don’t have any talent for writing, so no.

EW: I actually liked that song, you should write more.

BoA: Really? Maybe I can make more songs!

EW: I know that one of your songs was co-written by Britney Spears, “Look Who’s Talking.” What happened with that? Did she give it to you?

BoA: When we picked that song, we didn’t know she was the writer. When we saw the credit, we saw B. Spears we were like, who’s B. Spears…as in Britney
Spears? They told me that she wrote that song, so I was like ‘Oh, okay!’ She was really cool, really nice.

EW: A lot of your songs you created did become semi-popular in the U.S., though you didn’t technically release it here. Like your Japanese single, “Merry Chri” — Weezer remade that song. What did you feel?

BoA: I’m so grateful. Of course I feel honored. They’re huge in America!

EW: Let’s talk about your last single, “I Did It For Love.” Have you had a lot of relationships in your life? What kind of guy are you looking for?

BoA:You know what? It’s really hard. I thought when I came to America maybe I can meet some cute guys. Japan, Korea and then come back here. But [I’m looking for]someone like…who’s that guy going out with Jennifer Aniston?

EW: Bradley Cooper?

BoA: Yeah…he’s so hot! Zac Efron too. Everyone has girlfriends, though! I’m so bad…

EW: Do you feel like you will have success in the U.S.?

BoA: Hopefully, that’s why I’m here. If it’s not going that way, I think I got a lot of good stuff from relationships, met other producers, doing choreography with really great dancers. If it goes well, I’ll be happy, but I don’t care.

OMG!! REPACKAGED ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER!! :O

[Maemi]

The Energetic PV is ok. It's also cool, but I prefer IDIFL & EYU!

[Amrai-chan]

I don't know how I feel exactly about the video but atleast there is one. So that's the new lyric in Energetic, nice. Got enough jewelry on BoA? Let me have some lol. Also one of her dancers has the same shirt I do, or atleast it's similar lol.

and one more song is coming out for my repackaged album released in September — it’s the same as the first album but with added new songs

Interesting. I hope this will be good.

[mcluva420]

maybe the album will be even shinier with new pics

[Polyrhythm]

^If it comes with a DVD I'll buy it just for that (love the IDIFL PV and that one version of EYU). I gotta say the new PV, she looks like a drag queen and the choreography isnt as strong as it is in the other PVs

[FuNsTyLe]

Love the dancing in the music video! She looks hot! Hope this will be a hit, I have a good feeling for BoA!!