The album is not available in all countries, but all of its tracks are included in the compilation "BEST&USA," accessible worldwide on Apple Music.
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17 years ago today, BoA released her self-titled first album in English.
"BoA" was one of the very first ventures by a k-pop artist into the United States market and made history as the first album by a Korean act to enter the Billboard 200 chart.
24 years ago, BoA released her first Japanese record, "Listen To My Heart."
This was the first album by a Korean act to sell 1M copies and to reach #1 in Japan. Considered one of the major forerunners of the Hallyu wave, the album broke down the barrier between Korea and Japan.
FUN FACT: BoA was one of the first k-pop acts to gain popularity in LATAM. Her 2002 song "Every Heart" was used in the anime Inuyasha, which made her especially known in Brasil. 🇧🇷
Every Heart was a hit in the country and gained a Brazilian version by the band Lagosta Bronzeada.
“It has a message to let go of the prejudice that women are powerless. My opinions were reflected in everything from the lyrics and outfits. SM wanted MOTO to be the title track, but I insisted on Girls On Top. I hope women will find strength in my songs." — BoA, defending GOT.
After 'My Name,' BoA hated how people sexualized her, so she cut her hair, changed her stage look, and chose "Girls on Top" as her next single.
The song faced backlash for its feminist message and BoA had to defend it, but it empowered millions of girls.
Happy Women’s Day!
18 years ago, BoA's 6th Japanese record, "THE FACE" was released.
The album sold over 185k copies and peaked at #1 on both Billboard Japan and Oricon, making BoA the 2nd female singer in the history of Japan with the most consecutive #1 albums (6). What are your favorite tracks?