BoA Quotes

All of my experiences as a singer will be of good use long into the future, when I get old enough to finally train others.

What I loved most about ‘Rhythm Nation’ were the uniforms and the perfect group choreography.

I started dreaming of becoming a singer after seeing Michael Jackson in the ‘Billie Jean’ video. The mix of fantastic choreography and amazing music made such a huge impact on the music industry.

I used to listen to Usher’s ‘Yeah!’ and ‘Run It!’ by Chris Brown. I was really shocked that I could make a record with him.

I think it’s really important to show new styles of song and music. I think that’s what people want to see and hear from me.

I’m sure Madonna has been a huge influence for many female artists. Her live shows always make a massive impact; the sets are amazing, and she’s always trying new things on stage.

In the past, I think I was scared of showing myself. I thought people disliked me because I received so much hate when I was young. But as I grew older, I realized that there were people who disliked me and people who liked me. So I learned that there was no need for me to be so conscious of what others thought about me.

I am no longer fearful or uncomfortable about showing myself. And I realized I shouldn’t get ahead of myself and lock myself in fear and worry even before something happens. I think these thoughts are what make me realize that I am maturing, going from my 20s to a full-fledged adult.

The music video director really wanted to incorporate the imagery of guns into ‘Nega Dola’ because the lyrics are very aggressive. It kind of portrayed a very strong image. So that’s how we connected weapons and the imagery of a dangerous atmosphere.

You have to become the ‘first of yourself’ instead of trying to become the second of anyone.

First of all, I’m a performer, so people really want to see my performance in different styles and genres. We tried to do hip-hop and EDM, and very energetic performances through ‘Camo,’ ‘Nega Dola,’ and ‘One Shot, Two Shot.’