"Legend" BoA, NCT Wish Producer Steps Forward
BoA, who debuts on February 21, takes on the producing role for NCT Wish, expanding her activities as a producer based on the expertise and insight she has accumulated as a pioneering figure in K-pop globalization, leading the way in the international scene with her sensibility, insight, and personality. She is expected to dive into full-fledged producing based on her own sense and uniqueness, leading the activities and growth of the members.
Debuting at the age of just 13 in 2000, BoA, who celebrates her 24th anniversary this year, is a leading figure in K-pop who pioneered the Hallyu Wave across Asia, particularly in Korea and Japan. She made history as the first Korean singer to enter the main chart of the U.S. Billboard, the 'Billboard 200,' paving the way for the globalization of Korean music.
In particular, in 2001, BoA entered Japan, the world's second-largest music market, as part of SM's localization strategy. She became the first Korean singer to top the Oricon chart and record sales of over a million copies, and in 2004, she attended the 'MTV Asia Awards' as a joint representative of Korea and Japan, winning the 'Influential Asian Artist' award. She has continuously appeared on NHK's year-end music festival, 'Kohaku Uta Gassen,' for six consecutive years, cementing her position as a top artist in Asia.
Furthermore, BoA showcased her first self-composed activity with the title track "Only One" from her 7th album, and with her 8th album, "Kiss My Lips," for which she personally took charge of all songwriting, composition, and producing, she won the Best Album Award at the 25th High1 Seoul Music Awards, earning recognition for her exceptional musicality. In 2021, she participated in producing S.E.S.'s hit song "Dreams Come True" through a remastering project by aespa, actively participating in music, choreography, and visuals.
Therefore, BoA's move as the producer of NCT Wish, who will debut simultaneously in Korea and Japan and engage in global activities, holds deeper significance. As someone who accompanied the birth of NCT Wish through the reality show "NCT Universe: LASTART" and can provide direction based on successful experiences in Korea and Japan, she is the one-of-a-kind artist.
BoA is also overseeing the entire production process of NCT Wish's debut single "Wish," including music, performance, and album production. With plans to continue leading the activities and growth of the members as the producer of NCT Wish, expectations are high for the synergy between NCT Wish and BoA.
Combining SM's 30-year heritage and infrastructure with producer BoA's producing, NCT Wish, which will write a new chapter in K-pop in 2024, will debut at Tokyo Dome on February 21.
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-Wow, amazing!!
-I wonder how it'll turn out.
-With her extensive experience in Korea and Japan, she's likely to do well.
-She's producing it?!
-Wow, that's perfect, suits her well.
-I wonder how it'll be.
-But wouldn't it be better if a professional producer did it?
-Fighting!! Excited for the combination of Wish members haha.
-It's her first time, I'm sure she probably won't do it alone, others will help too.
-What exactly will she be producing? Songs?
-I hope they'll release a producing reality show or something like that. I enjoy watching those.
-Good luck! Hope the song turns out great.
-Fighting!! BoA has been doing well in producing!
-Ah, I wish a professional producer would do it thoughㅠㅠㅠ
-Don't you know that aespa's "Dreams Come True" was produced by BoA?????
