보아 : 아시아의 별 ★

4rang — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:34:11 GMT

A little collection of quotes and comments about BoA from fellow Korean celebrities.
Deserves every ounce of praise and recognition she receives. :)

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4minute Gayoon
· The sunbaenim I respect is BoA. The image of her singing and dancing on stage is so perfect. I watched a documentary before and the image of her working even harder where she couldn't be seen was very respectable. I look up to her.

· At the point when BoA sunbaenim first debuted the words I heard spoken most often about her were "she's the youngest in the entertainment industry" and "she's a girl but she's powerful." That was so new and fascinating to me. And I thought "I want to be like that." And now when we go overseas we hear a lot of words like that, "They're girls but powerful. They're cool." And we really have many girl fans. And so sometimes I wonder, "Ah, the things I thought back then, do our fans think that now?" I feel that this was able to happen, that this group happened, because BoA-nim was my icon.

4minute Jiyoon
· BoA sunbaenim is a person whom all girls look up to. Not only was she young, but her pelvis dance during "My Name," where she used her pelvic area a lot in the choreography, impressed me so much. I wondered "Oh, how is she able to use her pelvis like that? Ah, I want to follow along." I memorized the entire dance and then I even participated in competitions. This fostered my dreams of becoming a singer in my heart.

5dolls Eunkyo
· I think of BoA sunbaenim, who shows dance, vocal ability, and charisma that overflows from the stage, as my role model.

5dolls Soomi
· Since we're a dance group our role model is BoA sunbae who not only possesses an impressive image on stage but also has outstanding vocal ability. She presents her stages with passion and charisma and carries out live performances, and we want to emulate her more than anyone.

A Pink Chorong
· I made up my mind that I was going to become a singer after seeing BoA sunbae. As I watched the image of her debuting at a young age and spiritedly absorbing dancing and singing I felt that I definitely wanted to become like that too. Every time I thought of giving up on my dream of becoming a singer, I thought about BoA sunbae.

Baek Ahyeon
· I admired BoA sunbaenim ever since I was little. She debuted at a young age and it was shocking to watch her do so well at a young age upon stage, which only adults had appeared on. I wanted to become a singer who dances well and sings well like that too. So when I saw BoA sunbaenim it just felt like a dream. When I saw her in real life she treated me very well and taught me a lot.

Big Bang G-Dragon
(was a member of BoA’s fan café and were close when they were younger)
· Truthfully, the fact that I'm a fan of BoA nuna is something that those who are even just slightly close to me all know. I've gone around talking about it every day, you see. BoA nuna debuted at a young age and I'm young right now as well, so we understand how it is for each other better than anyone else. The difficulties and how to deal with them, and because BoA nuna is my sunbae it's true that I am learning a lot. She gives me advice. I've been a fan since a long time ago.

Brave Girls Hyerin & Yoojin
(began taking singing and dancing classes and walking down the path to becoming singers after watching BoA's performances)
· We dreamed of becoming singers because we admire BoA sunbaenim.

C-Real Chemi
· I came to dream of becoming a singer after seeing BoA sunbaenim. After watching her performance I was so taken in that I thought "I must become a singer too." BoA sunbaenim's performances possess sexiness, cuteness, charisma, all of these kinds of genres. I want to bring out my own unique color and undergo chameleon-like transformations like BoA sunbaenim.

· I've auditioned many times, and I always thought that I want to become a singer like BoA unnie. No matter what the performance is, she incorporates it with her own style.

Clon
· When we watch BoA's dance step by step, it's not difficult to feel that she's put forth much effort. It feels as though BoA is crazed over dancing and singing. What appears to be particularly distinctive about her preparedness upon standing on stage is that the spark in her eyes is already so different when she stands on stage. We think her mental attitude towards standing on stage is better than ours. We think the fact that BoA shows the ability to make the stage seem so full despite her petite frame is due to this attitude. We feel proud that we have a hoobae singer such as her.

· When we watch their dancing we know how much effort they've put forth and with what attitude they're dancing. When we watch BoA she's so surprising that we get chills.

Coin Jackson Cora
· The trigger which made you want to become a singer?
BoA and Uhm Junghwa sunbaenims.

CSJH The Grace Dana
· Since we're friendly I often come to see sides of her that aren't seen on broadcast and in contrast to her very powerful and charismatic image on stage, she has many baby-like and cute points and is a friend of many charms.

CSJH The Grace Lina
· She has much experience on stage and the charisma with which she draws in the audience from the stage is extraordinary.

CSJH The Grace Stephanie
(thanked BoA for motivating her and danced to "Valenti" for her audition)
· To start off, there is so much to learn from her in regards to dance, she is a sunbaenim I respect.

CSJH The Grace Sunday
· She sings very well and above all the image of her delivering commendable lives as she dances powerfully is so impressive, there are many points to learn from her.

D-Unit Yoojin
· I fostered my dream of becoming a singer after seeing BoA sunbae.

Dal Shabet Subin
· Please tell us if there is an artist and role model who made you feel that you wanted to become a singer?
When I was younger I grew up watching BoA sunbaenim on TV. When BoA sunbaenim sang "Atlantis Princess" I thought "Ah, I want to become an Atlantis Princess as well" and "I want to stand on stage."

E7 Iz
· I saw firsthand the image of BoA sunbaenim rehearsing "Atlantis Princess" at Music Bank in the past and I fostered my dream thinking that she was very impressive.

Epik High Tablo
(chose BoA as the female singer he'd like to collaborate with and was a member of BoA's fan café under the username BoAJjangCutie)
· I think BoA's greatest charm is her singing. I've been her fan since long ago.

EXO-K D.O
· She's really incredible in vocals and performance, so we EXO-K really want to take after BoA sunbaenim in that amazing aspect.

EXO-K Sehun
(cited BoA as his role model and the musician he respects)
· BoA sunbaenim possesses an easiness on stage and shows many incredible performances. I thought that I have to learn a lot as I watched that. I think she's really incredible.

f(x) Luna
· I began by following BoA unnie, and watched all of the documentaries about BoA unnie on the Internet.

· My goal really was to enter SM. It's something that I wanted since I was an elementary school student. Really! It's because of BoA unnie. I liked BoA unnie so much, so much that when I first entered the company I kept singing like BoA unnie and was told to stop copying her too much.

· Do you have an artist you picked as a role model, one that makes you think "I want to become that type of singer"?
I fostered my dreams of becoming a singer listening to Lee Junghyun sunbaenim's "Come" and BoA sunbaenim's "No.1."

f(x) Sulli
· Who is your favorite celebrity?
BoA unnie. I'm happy at the thought of being able to meet BoA unnie in person. I want to became the Star of Asia like BoA unnie.

f(x) Victoria
· Do you have a group or person you particularly respect among sunbae singers or groups?
I like BoA sunbaenim and Lee Hyori sunbaenim. They of course sing well and also dance very well, and the charisma they show on stage is very impressive. I want to work hard and become an impressive singer like the sunbaenims.

Fly to the Sky Brian
· Whether it be before her debut or now, she not only works hard practicing but if there is something she wants to do she'll persist to the end until she succeeds. Because of that image, I too gained strength from watching her.

GI Ai
· The singer you admire.
BoA sunbaenim!

GI Oneket
· The singer you admire.
The sunbaenim I admire the most is BoA sunbaenim.

Girl's Day Jihae
· I fostered my dream of becoming a singer as I watched BoA.

Girl's Day Yura
· During that time as I watched BoA sunbaenim and Lee Hyori sunbaenim I was in awe at the thought of being able to express myself like that through dance on my own stage.

Girls' Generation Hyoyeon
· Many people only have interest in my dancing. But that's not all of me. I want to be able to deliver live singing without difficulty no matter how intense a dance I'm given. I'm practicing so that it will be possible to both dance and sing live with a small frame like BoA unnie.

· I think that my singing is still lacking in comparison to my dancing. I need to practice singing more. Also, as a dance singer it is also good being sexy but in Korea there still aren't many female dance soloists with power. If I want to become the best like BoA unnie then I must practice much more.

· When I was a trainee my dream was to become like BoA sunbaenim.

Girls' Generation Jessica
· Your idol?
BoA sunbaenim. Right when I entered as a trainee she was training, she was a trainee, and we took classes together too. And in my young opinion unnie was so good, not only when I was young but even now I think that she did really well. There was such a prominent difference between her and the other trainees. She was so admirable, and she became a good icon to me as I thought that I needed to practice singing more and needed to practice dancing more while watching unnie.

Girls' Generation Sooyoung
· I had dreams of becoming a singer, but was unable to follow through with it. But as I watched BoA I thought "Ah, you can do it even at a young age." My solo stage during the concert is a section that was done at BoA's concert, I saw that concert footage for the first time and she was so pretty and did so well. So I wanted to try it too, so I referenced it while preparing the performance. And really, she is so good. She does so well. So I think that there is no other solo singer in our country with such skills.

Girls' Generation Taeyeon
· I received much motivation from watching BoA sunbaenim.

· Whether it be currently active idols or non-idol singers, we embraced BoA as our icon and were influenced by her.

· After watching BoA carrying out her Japanese activities on TV I thought that I wanted to become like that too.

· In 2001 during the days when I was still an elementary school student I watched BoA-shi, my company sunbae, debut in Japan and was shocked in a good way. She both danced and sang very well and was also proficient in Japanese. I thought to myself "I want to become like BoA-shi" and dreamed of debuting in Japan.

Girls' Generation Yoona
· Having started in Asia, she's now going out into the world. I think of her as the very first person to have walked this path.

Girls' Generation Yuri
· Your idol?
BoA sunbaenim for me as well. From her head to her toes she's so admirable and I think the point I want to learn from her is her very passionate image.

· When you hold SM concerts you encounter BoA-shi. When that happens, how do you feel?
I think she's really impressive. The simple fact that we're able to stand on the same stage is so fascinating.

Girls2School Han Woori
· My role model is BoA. I wish to become a singer like her who works hard and is committed in self-management.

Go Ara
· Becoming like BoA sunbaenim is my dream.

GP Basic Mui
· I've always pinpointed BoA sunbae as the sunbae I admire. Singing, dancing, she's good at it all and she's also pretty. And she has high popularity overseas.

Hong Kyungmin
· If the opportunity to stand on a world stage was to be given to only two singers, I would actively recommend Rain and BoA.

Hyun Jinyoung
· My most memorable pupil is BoA. I've taught many hoobaes, and there have been ones who ran away and ones who worked hard at first but then gradually began to slack off but BoA did her best from beginning to end.

IU
· BoA sunbaenim is perfect in vocals and performance.

Ivy
· I think BoA-shi giving much strength to females this year with "Girls On Top" is the best event in the music industry this year.

· I think that she's remarkable when I watch her singing live while dancing even though she's young. Truthfully I'm receiving motivation as I watch BoA.

Jang Geunsuk
· I received much help from BoA nuna as we filmed. She's only a year older than I am, but she's so professional and grown-up.

Jang Nara
· I've watched her since I was young. We practiced together since BoA was 13 years old. I think I felt something like jealousy. Not only was BoA a child who did extraordinarily well in the midst of difficulty, but if someone was even just a little bit better than her she would put in effort to do better and often showed that type of resolute image. Occasionally I felt spiteful towards her. I really like the image of BoA-shi working so, so hard, and even more, more, more… Even though she's the best right now as well, I would like for her to do even better.

Jo In Sung
(used to be BoA's ideal type)
· BoA, who always shows an impressive image of herself on stage, is whom I like the most.

· Among Korean singers which girl group do you like the most?
Are you a reporter? (laughter) I've often watched BoA-shi's performances during promotions and I liked them very much. She has her own view of the world and her ability of expression is amazing. Even though it is unlikely that my heart isn't moved by any girl group... I like BoA-shi.

Juniel
· Was becoming a singer your dream since you were young?
In elementary school I watched "I Want to Know" in which BoA sunbaenim appeared and I was touched. After watching that, I decided I would go to Japan to study.

· I fostered my dream of becoming a singer after I watched a documentary about singer BoA by chance in the third grade. The image of BoA entering the Japanese market and persevering and making it on her own was so impressive.

· I wanted to become a singer after seeing BoA sunbaenim. It was around the time I was in the third grade in elementary school. I dreamed of being a singer after watching a documentary on BoA sunbaenim on TV. I always liked singing and listening to music with my dad, but I became certain after watching that documentary. I thought "I want to become an impressive singer like that, too." I really like her.

· As BoA sunbaenim became the Star of Asia with dance music, I want to become K-Pop's most memorable female singer-songwriter.

JYJ Junsu
· BoA sunbae acted as a pioneer in Japan. Because of that I feel that we were able to carry out our Japanese activities comfortably, and I want to thank her in that regard.

· After finishing my audition six years ago I saw this one little girl the moment I turned to go home. The spirit of the way she spoke and behaved was different from that of others and I could feel that she was unusual. Because her dancing and singing are the best I think of her as a good colleague and sunbae.

K
· There was an occasion last year when I appeared on a music program in Japan together with BoA sunbaenim. I directly looked for BoA sunbaenim in the waiting room and exchanged greetings. Despite BoA sunbaenim being a top star even in Japan she treated me, a newcomer visiting her waiting room, very kindly. BoA sunbaenim is an artist who receives recognition in Japan not only for her popularity but also for both her singing and dancing abilities. This is giving much pride to Korean singers who are active in Japan.

· After living in Japan I realize that BoA sunbae is a really brave and worthy woman. A remarkable person.

Kara Gyuri
· When we were in the midst of preparing to debut as singers she was our icon. In my case, when BoA sunbaenim's dances and music videos were released I would always turn on the TV and wait. In my room BoA sunbaenim's song came on TV, I think at the time it was "Valenti," it came on so I went running and tripped and cut my ear. I really was a fan to that extent.

Kim Dongryul
(Kim Bumsoo said that Kim Dongryul composed a song for BoA even though he typically doesn't work with other singers)
· BoA sang the song so accurately to the point where I nearly didn't have to say that we needed to rerecord because of mistaken rhythm or pitch at all during the recording. BoA liked "Stand By" very much so the atmosphere throughout the recording was good. She called me hyungnim but it didn't feel awkward. Even though she is an international star she was a very good-natured friend.

Kim Minji
· In the 4th grade during elementary school after I saw BoA on television I wanted to become a singer like BoA. I think I became fixated on something. I practiced singing by myself, followed along to singers’ dances, and there was an occasion when I also danced for a talent show during a retreat.

Kim Yuna
(wanted to become a singer like BoA at one point, her favorite songs at karaoke are BoA's, and as soon as Hurricane Venus was released she changed her Cyworld's BGM to seven of BoA’s new songs)
· I've been a fan of BoA since long ago. I like her so much that I would even memorize the lyrics to her Japanese songs.

Koyote
· There are many instances lately when we're surprised every time we watch BoA's performances. When we see BoA's dancing it can easily be felt that she stands on stage with incredible readiness.

Leader's Chaeyul
· In my 4th year of elementary school I fell deeply for the charms of singers after watching BoA's "No.1" performances. I became immersed in dancing from that point on and in middle school I took part in a dance club and also went to an arts high school. The image of BoA sunbaenim is still clear in my mind so the fact that I have already debuted as a singer feels like a dream.

Lee Hyori
(has said that as a sunbae she respects BoA and is intimidated by her, and that looking at BoA's work ethic and determination makes her feel like a fool)
· I want to become addicted to my work like Rain and BoA are. They find enjoyment in their work. On one hand I think that they're amazing. They hardly have private lives. But BoA says to me "Unni, I love singing. I’m happy."

Lee Junki
· BoA is a mature friend from whom there is much to learn. She has studied much more about life than I have. It's only been 2 years since I've become famous, but BoA has been famous since long ago. She must have had that much more to struggle with and would have had many things to worry about.

Lee Juno (former member of Seo Taiji and Boys)
· BoA is a dancer of the top level who has been upgraded countless times. She dances understanding each step. There is movement of muscle that is required for each step, and from beginning to end it is methodical and as natural as flowing water. BoA is a dancer who has clearly risen above routine level.

Lee Sooman
· Not only as a father but also as a producer, it is a very great honor to have such a daughter. If there had been no BoA, there would be no SM of today.

Lee Yeon Hee
· BoA unnie is the best. I'm also a fan but she is a presence who gives me the motivation to feel, even by just watching her, "I must work harder."

Lexy
· If it was BoA-shi, she would have carried out this type of song impressively. BoA lives out her musical life with the pride she has in herself. She is someone I both envy and am proud of, the best female singer who represents our country.

· BoA-shi comes out carrying impressive songs rather than songs for the masses. It gives me a feeling of warm contentment that such a song exists for our people. Even though it is difficult I hope that she'll come out carrying impressive music in the future as well.

Lumi-L
(cited BoA as her role model)
· BoA sunbaenim is a person whom I really want to take after. To start with, the fact that she is a hard worker is something that everyone knows, and her singing and performances are perfect. She's so admirable.

Min Hyorin
· In terms of singers I like, I not only like but respect BoA sunbae. She's the same age as I am but I respect her so much and she is a sunbae singer whom I want to emulate. When I like something I go around recommending it to those around me and I've gone around boasting about BoA sunbae’s music since long ago. Maybe that's why, but people even think that I'm a fan club member or a promotional employee.

Moon Heejun
· There is greed in BoA's voice. It has the energy of passion and greed, and among the people of our country I've heard that kind of voice just once.

Nine Muses
· We dreamed of becoming a singer watching BoA. We own all her CDs and she is a sunbae whose hard work and effort can be seen.

Park Jinyoung
· Is there a singer whom you're greedy over?
Of course. BoA, since long ago.

· BoA-yang possesses the best of dancing and singing abilities.

Park Mikyung
· How is she able to bring out such charismatic expressions and that spark in her eyes when she is upon stage, it is really amazing.

Poppin' Hyunjun
· I really like BoA's sexy dances because they're not cheap. There's a depth, a depth to her sexiness.

Rain
· I heard that BoA traveled back and forth between Korea and Japan since her debut. When I look at BoA's position in Japan and her range of circumstances I think "The child called BoA is really extraordinary." I can imagine how difficult it must have been for that small child to ride a plane to cross over to Japan to study and train all alone. Now her Japanese is perfect and it is a given for her to sweep first place on various charts. She is really a commendable artist. Like the single craze BoA created, I too want to become another central figure of the Korean Wave. I really like BoA-yang for these attributes. At a young age she went abroad and conquered a country. It is something worthy of praise.

Rainbow Hyunyoung
(decided that she wanted to become a singer after watching BoA's performances on TV in elementary school)
· I want to develop into an impressive singer like BoA sunbaenim.

Se7en
(selected BoA as one of Korea's best female dancers)
· Even though she's young she possesses remarkable ability, and she excels over everyone when it comes to musical aspects. Because we've known each other since before my debut, if I call her when I come across something I don't know while studying Japanese she answers friendlily.

Secret Hyosung
(danced to BoA's "Valenti" for her audition)
· Is there an artist who makes you think "I want to become this type of singer" and who you have chosen as a role model?
Since before my debut my role model has always been BoA sunbaenim. I want to emulate BoA sunbaenim who continually shows the best of images. When I become exhausted while practicing I gain lots of energy if I listen to BoA sunbaenim's music.

· When you stand on stage with her how does it feel?
I think it would really feel like we're dreaming. I've liked her so much ever since I was little, and because BoA sunbaenim is the incentive as to why I actively began dreaming of becoming a singer I think the emotion would feel especially different.

· Who is the artist who influenced you the most in your musical lives?
For me personally, Beyonce, BoA sunbaenim, and Mariah Carey, exactly those three people influenced me greatly. In regards to singing it was Mariah Carey, performance-wise it was Beyonce, and in overall terms it was BoA sunbaenim who was my role model. So that in the future I'll be able to walk an upright path as a singer.

Secret Jieun
· A celebrity with whom you would like to switch bodies?
BoA sunbaenim! Truthfully I don't find that much enjoyment in dancing and I was a kid who didn't know how to dance at all. So since I was younger, ever since elementary school I was very fascinated as I watched BoA sunbaenim. Every day I thought "How does such perfect live singing and dancing come from that small frame. I want to try it too." If I switch bodies with BoA sunbaenim then I'll be able to try those things.

Secret Sunhwa
· In the 6th grade in elementary school when I saw the image of BoA sunbae carrying out promotions for "Atlantis Princess" I thought she was very impressive. I became a fan right away. After that I started to like singing and started to like dancing. I did feel regretful about giving up my dream of becoming a painter but the image of BoA sunbae was that much of a refreshing shock to me.

· My 'Madonna' is:
BoA sunbaenim, who made me dream of becoming a singer. I want to emulate her charisma and confidence on stage. I think I'm still lacking charisma. I want to show that type of charisma one day.

· It seems like you're all fans of BoA-shi?
That's right. We're complete fans of BoA sunbaenim. Our icon.

· When you stand on stage with her how does it feel?
I gave my greetings to BoA sunbaenim once and I felt like I was going to cry. It was really fascinating, I thought of her as my icon as I prepared for my audition and meeting that person in real life made me feel a rush of emotion.

· Who is the artist who influenced you the most in your musical lives?
The first time I felt that I wanted to become a singer by profession was when I saw BoA sunbaenim for the first time. BoA sunbaenim is the person who influenced me the most.

Shim Jaewon.
· The first time I saw BoA-yang was when a Japanese dancer named Kazu came to teach choreography which was extremely difficult. It was very difficult choreography which required technique and a sense of rhythm so I was doubtful about whether this small child would be able to do it. But as soon as practice ended I wondered where all that power came from despite her small frame and youth. She was also equipped with an innate sense of rhythm, the ability to absorb choreography, and finally a sense and a four beat rhythm. And for the song "ID; Peace B" BoA-yang has a solo part. It's a very challenging dance. I taught it to her, showing it step-by-step saying that goes like this and that and she watched and absorbed it. I saw that and thought, "Oho, look at this. Oh, she's pretty good?" That's what I was thinking when BoA-yang, who wasn't giving off the feel well because she's a girl and young, went and positioned herself in front of the mirror and kept rehearsing until she got the right feel even as the sun rose and set and as the moon rose and set. I was touched at the image of her putting forth such effort. And it was surprising.

Shin Seunghoon
(Sung Shikyung has mentioned that whenever Shin Seunghoon talks on the phone with BoA he talks really loudly, and acts very pleased)
· If someone told me to invite three representative singers of Korea to compete with Japan and China, I would unquestionably invite BoA and Rain. They are friends who are worthy of all our respect. As expected BoA has captured Japan with the power of music. I felt warm contentment as I looked at pictures of BoA from when she seized the streets of Shibuya. In our country where not a drop of oil is produced Rain and BoA are a precious presence that is like petroleum.

SHINee Jonghyun
· I want to sing a duet song with BoA sunbaenim. She really sings very well and her voice is so good. I also think that there are so many things to learn from her and as we record I think she would give me a lot of advice, so I want to sing with her at least once.

SHINee Key
(member of the first chapter of BoA's official fan club Jumping BoA, and it's rumored that his nickname during his school days was "BoA lover" and that his messenger name was "Superstar BoA")
· I really liked her during elementary school. It's such an honor to stand on the same stage with a sunbae whom I respected.

· Your own personal idol?
There are so many. In particular I think I was greatly influenced by H.O.T., S.E.S., BoA, TVXQ sunbaenims.

SHINee Onew
(fostered his dreams of becoming a singer after watching BoA's singing and dancing skills, and has said that he wants to sing a duet with her)
· BoA sunbaenim treats us really, really well and so I'm always very thankful.

· Your own personal idol?
BoA sunbaenim! I think of BoA sunbaenim as the best of artists in regards to vocals, performance, everything. In particular, I think that I have to practice all the more every time I see her charisma which overwhelms the audience from the stage.

Shinhwa Lee Minwoo
· I decided to adopt BoA as my foster daughter. She's even saved as "daughter" in my phonebook. She's a friend who has experienced many hardships at a young age so I'm very happy that things are working out well. Greedy BoA, she has greed because she has something she is working towards, and I think that she was able to climb up to her current position with that greed and aim.

Sistar Dasom
· I really respect and like BoA sunbaenim. Ever since "No.1" I've liked her more than male sunbaenims. Not too long ago on SBS's "Inki Gayo" I ran into her in really close proximity and I said "Hello" with a trembling heart and she accepted my greeting with a "Yes, hello," and went on her way. I almost cried.

Sistar Hyorin
· I've liked BoA sunbaenim so much ever since I was little and was touched by her impressive performances.

Son Dambi
· Rather than being a rival, she is a sunbae who has been active in the music industry as a singer for 10 years. I've never met her before because when BoA sunbae was active with Korean promotions I hadn't debuted yet. Because I am in the position of having just started off, as a hoobae I need to observe her from her side. Since she is a sunbae who has been active in the music industry since a young age I think that there really are many points to learn from her.

Sori
· I had never seen BoA's performances in person before but during the most recent KBS2 "Music Bank" rehearsal I saw her for the first time. She was really startling. I could feel the strength in her calmness. Even her reserved actions showed powerful charisma. She really became my motivation and I want to learn those points from her.

SS501 Kim Hyungjun
(has said that he wants to film "We Got Married" with BoA)
· Do you have an ideal type among female celebrities?
BoA-shi. She's cute but also sexy. She possesses both qualities and is very professional when it comes to work so I think that she's impressive to watch.

Stellar Leeseul & Joa
· For us it's BoA sunbaenim. She appears so impressive when she sings without making mistakes as she performs.

Sunny Hill Seungah
· When I was in my first year of middle school I saw BoA sunbaenim's performance and I thought "After watching a singer my age debut I want to become a singer too," and starting then I began going around auditioning. For my auditions I even danced to BoA sunbaenim's "ID; Peace B" dance.

Super Junior Donghae
· I was watching TV when BoA sunbaenim came on and performed. She was my age but she was already on stage pursuing her dream. Watching her I was motivated to audition.

Super Junior Kangin
· At first before I debuted I was such a fan of BoA sunbaenim but now we've become close. Now we speak to each other informally. Even though I'm her oppa by 2 years she speaks to me in informal language as well. I just feel thankful when she does that. I wish she'd go "hey, you punk" to me.

Super Junior Kim Heechul
· BoA-shi is the best of female soloists. It's BoA-shi's 10 year anniversary, and she isn't having her 10 year anniversary for no reason. She really has received a remarkable amount of love and she really is a treasure among Korea's female soloists.

Super Junior Leeteuk
· Her power is really amazing. The simple fact that I'm a singer from the same company, just being able to say that BoA-shi is our singer sunbaenim, makes us stand tall.

Super Junior Ryeowook
(has said that he would like to compose a song for BoA)
· I was shocked when BoA sunbaenim first appeared. She was 13 years old but was really good. I liked her song too, so even though I wasn't able to do it well I followed along a lot.

Tahiti
· Who is your role model?
It's BoA sunbaenim. We think that she was perfect in vocals, dance, looks, and all categories ever since she was young.

TimeZ Kim Sunghwan
· Your role model?
I want to take after Park Jinyoung sunbaenim and BoA sunbaenim. I dreamed of becoming a singer as I watched them, and because I'm the style that likes music and singing and dancing as well I want to become that type of singer.

TVXQ Changmin
· Before us there was BoA sunbae, who has suffered more than we have all alone and achieved a good outcome. And I think that we rode on BoA sunbae's results. TVXQ's advancement into Japan took a period of approximately 3 years, but that was also a shortened amount of time thanks to BoA sunbae. We opened a road by working hard, and I think I would have found it upsetting had no one walked down that road.

TVXQ U-Know Yunho
· BoA is a singer who works especially hard and silently won over everything in Japan. As I carried out Japanese activities I felt again that BoA is amazing. It must have been very difficult for a girl all by herself.

· Since BoA sunbae is our direct sunbae she gave us much strength. BoA sunbae is a very decent person.

· What is BoA to U-know Yunho?
A nutritional supplement. At times she motivates me and at times she gives me happiness like a vitamin, and I think of her as one who can heal my pain, so I want to say that she's a nutritional supplement.

Uhm Junghwa
· When I look at BoA or when I look at Rain, I become envious and jealous. I send applause to my talented hoobae singers who make me think that they are very impressive when I see them. When I watch their performances I think "They're really good." I'm so happy that I am able to watch such singers. I also wish to stand on one stage with them. I too desire to become a singer who can make others feel that I'm impressive, and as a sunbae I want to show a good image.

Wheesung
· My fear of the camera and the stage was severe. During my 1st album I even dread standing on stage and I had no confidence whatsoever, but then the little girl named BoA said these words to me: "Oppa, a song sung without confidence can never be conveyed to the public." After that I went on to gain confidence little by little. Usually when I look at another singer I think "If I put in effort I'll reach that point too." However, when I look at BoA I think that even if I put in effort I'll never be able to catch up to her. She's a friend who possesses immense ability, and it mustn't be easy to stand on stage with those expressions and dances at a young age but she's very impressive. The fact that she shows outstanding ability in one area is admirable.

Wonder Girls Hyerim
· I'm a big fan of BoA. I fostered my dreams of becoming a singer watching her. Whenever a BoA song comes on I automatically start to sing along and follow along with the choreography.

Wonder Girls Sohee
(danced to BoA for her audition)
· BoA sunbaenim was surprising. The fact in itself that at a young age she could sing and dance.

· When you're young everyone has a singer they aspire to be. Who did the members like and aspire to be?
BoA sunbaenim for me as well. I watched her a lot and danced along.

Wonder Girls Sunmi
(chose "No.1" as the OST to her life because it inspired her to become a singer)
· The star you aspired to be before you became a celebrity?
I fostered my dream watching BoA sunbaenim.

Yang Hyunsuk
· As an artist BoA-yang possesses talent like none other.

Yoo Heeyeol
· I met BoA-shi yesterday during the recording of Sketchbook. She was a guest and wow, her force and aura were really incredible. I felt as though I was put under an enchantment. BoA-shi has a small frame and is very petite. But she stood right on stage and the music began to play and the power she held was amazing to the point where I felt like an enchantment of the magical and earthly worlds was cast.

· I think she sings really well. When I speak with song arrangers, instrumentalists, composers, and those who have directly worked with her, they say that it's unbelievable watching BoA-yang sing. I have a friend who has collaborated with her many times. He said that no matter what type of melody it is, if she sings it the song comes alive and shines and that after seeing the image of her singing well he was touched.

Yoon Dohyun
· BoA-shi has become the representative singer of Asia.

Younha
· When I first went to Japan BoA sunbaenim had already advanced into the Japanese market. And she was already a great star. BoA sunbaenim has been my icon since childhood.

· As I did my Japanese activities I watched many of BoA sunbae's performances. In particular I was surprised by her Japanese skills and singing skills so I thought that I had to work harder. When I was extremely lonely in Japan I met her in the waiting room during "Music Station" and she said many good things to me which became a big source of strength. BoA sunbae praised me in particular for playing the piano well so I gained a lot of courage. I play an instrument and sunbaenim dances well. Because I think that we each have our own strengths I am going to have faith in my strengths and am going to work hard on my activities in the future.

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