's Lonely at The Top: BoA Turns 20 January 27, 2007 BoA again tops Japan¡¯s weekly Oricon music chart with her latest album ¡°Made in Twenty¡± released on Jan. 17. Since debuting in 2002 with the album ¡°Listen to My Heart,¡± BoA has headed the music chart six times, a record many Japanese singers can only dream of. Such is BoA¡¯s popularity in the island country that her story will find its way into a high school English textbook in April. In an e-mail interview with the singer, who dislikes face-to-face interviews, the Chosun Ilbo spoke to her about her career. ¡°Will I release an album titled ¡°Made in Thirty¡± when I turn 30? I hope I¡¯ll be able to breathe deep, different emotions into ballads by then,¡± the singer said. ¡°Many people are surprised to learn how old I am. Maybe that¡¯s because I started early as a singer. They ask, ¡®You¡¯re 20 already?¡¯¡± While BoA has never thought of deliberately dropping her teenage girl image, ¡°I just want people to see me mature naturally.¡± Her latest album features a variety of music genres from electronica and dance to ballads and to R&B. ¡°Being a trend setter is important, of course. But I put value on choosing songs that fit me because that¡¯s the best way to appeal to fans and make listeners comfortable.¡± The most difficult job is to overcome her loneliness. ¡°I¡¯m really lonely in Japan. The best way to overcome loneliness is to visit my online fan communities. I want to know how my fans are doing as much as they want to know my situation. Whenever I feel lonely, I log onto the fan sites. Sometimes I desperately want to post messages for my fans. But I¡¯m not allowed to post notes on these sites.¡± ¡°If there is one fan who likes me unconditionally, that¡¯s what encourages a singer. I practice, practice and practice so as not to let my fans down.¡± Her hobby is watching Korean soaps. ¡°I find out what Korean dramas are popular on the Internet. Japanese video shops have all the Korean drama tapes. Recently, I was absorbed by ¡®Lovers.¡¯¡± BoA captivates fans with powerful performance on the stage. She has a tour of Japan scheduled in March and April. ¡°I¡¯ve had frequent leg pains since I tore a pelvic ligament at a Fukuoka concert in 2005, so I haven¡¯t been able to dance properly for about six months.¡± ¡°I feel invigorated when I am on stage. It¡¯s difficult to sing and dance at the same time, of course. So I practice singing while running on the treadmill as a way to boost my breathing capacity.¡± The closest colleague is YoungWoong JaeJoong or Hero, a member of the all-boy group TVXQ (pronounced Tong bang shin gi). BoA called him ¡°Sense JaeJoong.¡± ¡°He looks unsociable and quiet. But he is a really funny guy with a great sense of humor.¡± What does preparing for her acting debut mean for her? ¡°Singing is mainly a lonely work. But acting involves many people. It would be good to be part of something where many people do their part for one goal.¡± The superstar has some tips for colleagues who want to make it abroad. ¡°Learn the language of the country, that¡¯s basic. And don¡¯t be late for appointments.¡± (englishnews@chosun.com )
I heard she's really conceited like her bf has to be a certain height and with double eyelids. She can't stand ppl with single eyelids.
That's the cost of fame. You can't have everything. But I found it cute how she said her closest colleague is Hero Jaejoong. So sweet.
