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250717 BoA announces her 11th full-length Korean album, 'Crazier'. Out August 4th (6PM KST).

BoA 보아 'Crazier' Title Clip BoA 보아 The 11th Album 〖Crazier〗 ➫ 2025.08.04 6PM KST

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250717 BoA announces her 11th full-length Korean album, 'Crazier'. Out August 4th (6PM KST).

BoA 보아 'Crazier' Intro BoA 보아 The 11th Album 〖Crazier〗 ➫ 2025.08.04 6PM KST

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250715 SM has announced that BoA will be undergoing knee surgery for acute osteonecrosis. Her upcoming Japanese and Korean concerts, as well as her appearances in SMTOWN Tokyo, will be cancelled. However, her completed 25th anniversary album 'Crazier' will nonetheless be released as scheduled.

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Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to inform you that BoA’s fifth solo concert will not proceed due to the artist’s health condition. After visiting the hospital for worsening knee pain, BoA was recently diagnosed with acute osteonecrosis, which requires surgical treatment. Based on the medical opinion that strenuous physical activity — including performances such as dancing — should be avoided and that surgery should be conducted as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening, she has decided to undergo surgery. As a result, this has inevitably resulted in the cancellation of BoA’s fifth concert, which was scheduled to be held over two days on August 30-31. We sincerely apologize for causing concern with this sudden news. We ask for your kind understanding, as this decision was made with the artist’s health as our top priority. In addition, as this year marks the 25th anniversary of BoA’s debut, we plan to release her completed album as scheduled, without any changes, for the fans who have been waiting in anticipation. We will provide further updates regarding the possibility of rescheduling the concert after reviewing BoA’s recovery following surgery. Our company will do everything we can to ensure BoA can focus fully on her treatment and recovery, prioritizing her health and safety above all else. Thank you.

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My Name @ 2025 Weverse Con Festival - BoA 보아

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Only One @ 2025 Weverse Con Festival - BoA 보아

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250709 Yuka (dancer) penned an IG post about performing with BoA again after 18+ years. Yuka was one of BoA's original back-up dancers, having worked together since the early 00s, including during 'Valenti' in 2003. Before their MUSIC DAY 2025 performance last July 5th, they last performed together in 2008.

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The other day, on THE MUSIC DAY, I danced ‘Valenti’ on TV — 23 years since [I did so the first time]! So many people watched it, and I received an overwhelming number of messages and DMs; I was truly happy, from the bottom of my heart. To be honest, when I was first offered this opportunity, I thought to myself, “Is it really okay for me to do this?” I had my doubts. These days, I’ve mainly been working behind the scenes — training others, doing choreography — and I haven’t been on stage in about 10 years. To think that I’d be performing on TV at my age… Can I still dance? Is it alright? So many such thoughts ran through my mind, but among them, there was one particular feeling: that I was simply happy. To think that I’d get to be BoA’s back-up dancer again is a miracle. With that feeling in my heart, I accepted the offer. At rehearsals, I was so happy to have had my eternal partner @.linaigarashi [Lina, also one of BoA’s original Japanese dancers] by my side. Spending time with all these bright young dancers was also so much fun. Performing choreography from 23 years ago together felt so surreal. It was an indescribable feeling. I was already on the verge of tears during rehearsals. Reuniting with BoA again after 18 years — she hasn’t changed one bit. She’s grown into a wonderful woman, but to me, she’s still the same adorable “BoA-ko [baby BoA]” from back then. Even though we hadn’t seen each other in so long, we chatted, laughed, and cried in the dressing room just like we used to. It all flew by so fast. Standing beside BoA, who was all dressed up, during the live performance… Walking hand-in-hand together right after it ended… Every moment was filled with nostalgia and pure happiness. There’s so much more I want to write, but I don’t think I can put it all into words haha @.boakwon Thank you so much for continuing to sing and dance @.linaigarashi I was so happy that we could dance together again. Thank you @.50tokyo @.hiroto0401 @.kanatashishisdo @.mitsuki_betty I’m thankful that we all got to dance together 😊

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250707 Daisuke Imai (songwriter) mentioned that his favorite song that he wrote for BoA was 'My Way, Your Way'!

TRANS: The most popular song I've written for BoA is 'Eien,' of course, but my favorite is 'My Way Your Way,' featuring WISE from TERIYAKI BOYZ who I've known since before his debut. It's a classic, Y2K-style R&B track that'll make your chest tighten

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250706 Yuka (dancer) tweeted about getting to perform with BoA again after 18+ years

TRANS: Thank you for the many DMs & comments, everyone ☺️ It's been 18 years since I've danced with BoA; I got teary-eyed midway through 🥹 I can never forget the choreo for ‘Valenti,’ no matter how much time has passed! I was so happy to see BoA again after a long time and to support her from the back. I had so much fun, I was smiling the whole time lol To think that at 45 years old, I'd be able to dance with her again, I was truly so happy ♡

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250705 Official photo of BoA during her appearance on 'THE MUSIC DAY 2025'

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250705 BoA performed 'Valenti' at THE MUSIC SHOW 2025!

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250705 BoA performed 'Valenti' with two of her original Japanese dancers from 18+ years ago — Yuka and Lina!

"To commemorate our first live broadcast [together] in 18 years!" [via Yuka's IG story]

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250705 BoA's interview with NTV: THE MUSIC DAY 2025

Q: Tell us about the appeal of ‘Valenti’ BoA: People have been singing [‘Valenti’] for a long time and giving it a lot of love; I think that’s where its charm lies. Q: At the time of ‘Valenti’’s release, it had just been your second year since your debut; I understand you were very busy. Is there anything from that time that still helps you today? BoA: At the time, I went on a lot of music programs, dancing while singing, so until now, I can still sing live. I’m performing today with two dancers who were also with me back then, so it really feels like the return of ‘Valenti’ from that time. Q: Given that this year’s theme for ‘The Music Day’ is ‘My Song,’ what do you consider as ‘your song’? BoA: It has to be ‘Listen to My Heart.’ It’s very important, since it was the song that introduced everyone to BoA. Q: What do you feel about the recent popular revival of 2000s culture? BoA: I find it very nostalgic to see that the clothes we were wearing at the time are coming back. When I see other people’s outfits, I think, “I must have worn that back then!” Q: What’s the concept for BoA’s stage outfit today? BoA: Since it’s ‘Valenti,’ the outfit has some elements of strength, like the torn lace, but it’s also a cute one-piece dress. And today, it’s not tight jeans, like the lyrics of the song (laughs)

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250705 BoA for THE MUSIC DAY 2025

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250705 BoA backstage for THE MUSIC DAY 2025

TRANS: It’s been some time since my last appearance on a live broadcast, but I hope everyone enjoys themselves!

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250705 BoA backstage for THE MUSIC DAY 2025

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250705 BoA backstage for THE MUSIC DAY 2025

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기도할…🙏뭐야!!!! ㅣ 2025 Weverse Con Festival Behind