What do you want to see from BoA in 2010? Options

[hinachan]

1. What I want most would be for BoA to make a Korean comeback on her 10th anniversary... People say that Korea is dominated by the idol groups now but I know BoA will be able to drop a bomb there just by releasin a comeback album...

Agreed. SM owes the Korean fans big-time. I say SM because I know BoA would be more than willing to do another Korean album--there's no doubt she would want to reclaim her position as Korea's top female vocalist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

2. I sure hope that IDENTITY will do very well & help revive BoA's career to the peak again in Japan as well & hopefully, when the time comes that BoA's contract with Avex expires, I do hope that it'll be renewed... I would definitely like to see an amazin live tour in February as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

I'd like to see that, too, but I have major doubts. She needs some massively catchy singles, and material like Bump Bump--while cute enough--doesn't qualify. Something on the level of Valenti is what's needed, and it's just not forthcoming, I fear.

3. Maybe BoA should take a break from the US & focus on Asia but I would really like to see a new US single with a very good MV, though I really want it to be well promoted... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

How can you take a break from something that never existed in the first place? She did a few things here, none of which were promoted well. To succeed here, they need to drop the whole "SM America" nonsense and get her hooked up with some good American promoters who know what they're doing. There's no way a bunch of newbies from Korea will ever have the established connections to help BoA make it here.

For now, IMHO, the best route would be a Korean comeback, and then take it from there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[MOTOWAYohsixfive]

Great topic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

1. I want Identity to be a GREAT album that sells well. I'd like to see her back on top in Japan.
2. I want to see more BoA productions/creations. It doesn't have to be for her music, but I'd like to see her own input on just SOMETHING.
3. I'd like to hear a less nasally and more powerful BoA, if that's possible. I think she wore out her vocals by working so hard nonstop for 10 years, a result for her more raspy and coarse vocals. Not sure how she could improve that. =\
4. A charismatic BoA. SF Pride performances were good energy-wise, but her J-Wave and Bump Bump! lives were pretty disappointing. Her vocals were decent enough, but she lacks a passion or interest in performing sometimes (more often in the last few years).
5. I'm not too concerned about her US next album. She needs to patch things up in Asia before heading over to the states.
6. About her Korean comeback... while I would definitely like to see her on Inkigayo and Music Bank and all the end of year shows, I think it would be wasted with the huge group craze right now. It seems all Korea wants are groups (none of the soloists are doing as well anymore). After the intense Korean promotions (Korean singers perform several times a week), I think her voice would be even more coarse.

[mlyap7_boa]

How can you take a break from something that never existed in the first place? She did a few things here, none of which were promoted well. To succeed here, they need to drop the whole "SM America" nonsense and get her hooked up with some good American promoters who know what they're doing. There's no way a bunch of newbies from Korea will ever have the established connections to help BoA make it here.

For now, IMHO, the best route would be a Korean comeback, and then take it from there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Yup, what you said is very true...
Most of us would know that a Korean comeback would be the most beneficial... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

6. About her Korean comeback... while I would definitely like to see her on Inkigayo and Music Bank and all the end of year shows, I think it would be wasted with the huge group craze right now. It seems all Korea wants are groups (none of the soloists are doing as well anymore). After the intense Korean promotions (Korean singers perform several times a week), I think her voice would be even more coarse.

You're right abt the soloists in Korea not doin well now but with the amount of fans that BoA still has there, it wouldn't be a problem for her to reclaim her top spot... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
But I sure hope she won't over-exert herself... Btw, aren't most Korean perfs lip-synched? You don't really have to worry much abt BoA's voice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[MOTOWAYohsixfive]

^
In the past they were.
But 2007 on, I see very little lipsynching, except for the special stages.
That's probably one reason why they use groups... it's a lot easier to sing live since the members only have to use their vocals for a short amount of time, and they won't tire out so easily since they don't sing that much.

[mlyap7_boa]

^ Ahh I see, haven't been payin much attention to that... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Yea but I still wish for a Korean comeback by BoA, I believe she'll be able to pull it off...

This post has been edited by mlyap7_boa: Dec 23 2009, 08:24 PM

[JunHae Kim]

I want BoA to comeback to Korea and makes new album... with different style & concept...

[avii_woz_here]

i want her to be happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

also

I WANT HER TO RELEASE A KICK-ARSE KOREAN COMEBACK ALBUM 8DDDD

[BoAwesome]

For 2010, I hope that BoA:

1) Will focus on on her Asian music.
I really like her Asian Music, whether it's Korean, Japanese or even Chinese (I'm a Singaporean Chinese, btw).
I think she should 'take over' more parts of Asia first before putting the focus on the US market.
Although her US album was good, I still prefer all her Asian hits.
The US ones just lack that bit of emotions with all that auto-tuned vocals etc.
Like maybe she can include more Asian cities for her tour - Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur AND SINGAPORE!
(It's so rare to have her in Singapore. She's only here for events like MTV Asia Awards some years back.)
And erm, perhaps she can write more songs like 'The End Soshite And' etc. It's pretty good. =P

2) GET ENOUGH REST!
As much as I hope to see and hear more of her, I think she should get enough rest.
She only 23 and should be enjoying life like any other young adults would at this point in their lives.
So, yeah. Rest well, BoA!

3) BE HAPPY! =)
This is kinda self-explanatory eh?
We want a happy BoA! xD

This post has been edited by BoAwesome: Dec 24 2009, 02:05 AM

[Lilith11]

First off, I really want BoA to re-establish herself as THE star in Japan; she needs to go back to the powerful belting from her earlier days; no singing through her nose! Start chest-belting (is that the correct terminology, lols?) and giving it her all again; I want to see another power ballad like "Everlasting" or "Winter Love" and a sassy, strong dance beat like "Valenti," but more mature of course and with her improved technical control. BoA's improved control+power voice= absolute WIN

Second, I really want BoA to push back her album release date. Why? Because I want to give her time to develop her style, experiment, find her own music and find a compromise between her likes and the public's so that she has the sales AND can express herself truly. I don't mind love songs, but BoA has said so herself, she has very limited experience with love itself. I want her to take a bit of time off to figure out what SHE wants to express, not Avex/SM Ent.

And thirdly... Korean comeback of course! Korea is waaaaayyyy too dominated by idol groups, especially girlgroups. BoA needs to go back there and show who's BOSS yo. I'm serious, I want BoA back in Korea to show them how it's done; show what a real diva is like (it's either BoA or CSJH that needs to do that, lols)! Power vocals+dancing= diva yo and BoA is the perfect example of that.

And fourth... BoA and Jaejoong, get dating, lols! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif) Hey, they would have adorable/gorgeous/beautiful/future Heartbreaker (XD) children...

[4761922860]

I'd like her to grow her hair back. Her hair is so unappealing right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused.gif)
Korea comeback too, but I don't feel it's going happen...cuz maybe it's been almost 5 years already she's been inactive?
I've gotten enough of US BoA atm after seeing she and her company blow in US. I want to hear more songs like White Wishes...no Bump bump plz.
Even if she decides to return to her English works I want her to focus on other countries and not solely United States of America.
And if she does return to Korea I hope to god she doesn't lip synch a f**king ballad.

[Mashimaro-san]

I'd like her to grow her hair back. Her hair is so unappealing right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused.gif)
Korea comeback too, but I don't feel it's going happen...cuz maybe it's been almost 5 years already she's been inactive?
I've gotten enough of US BoA atm after seeing she and her company blow in US. I want to hear more songs like White Wishes...no Bump bump plz.
Even if she decides to return to her English works I want her to focus on other countries and not solely United States of America.
And if she does return to Korea I hope to god she doesn't lip synch a f**king ballad.

Was that necessary? BoA hasn't lip synced a ballad since like 2004. What makes you think she's gonna do it again 5 years later?

This post has been edited by Mashimaro-san: Dec 24 2009, 05:04 PM

[alsrudtj124]

1. Another US attempt. And this time, focus there. SM did well promoting her and making her a success in Japan. Recreate that, please LSM.
2. A vacation in the States, since I know she wants to =)

[pocketboi]

First off, I really want BoA to re-establish herself as THE star in Japan; she needs to go back to the powerful belting from her earlier days; no singing through her nose! Start chest-belting (is that the correct terminology, lols?) and giving it her all again; I want to see another power ballad like "Everlasting" or "Winter Love" and a sassy, strong dance beat like "Valenti," but more mature of course and with her improved technical control. BoA's improved control+power voice= absolute WIN

Second, I really want BoA to push back her album release date. Why? Because I want to give her time to develop her style, experiment, find her own music and find a compromise between her likes and the public's so that she has the sales AND can express herself truly. I don't mind love songs, but BoA has said so herself, she has very limited experience with love itself. I want her to take a bit of time off to figure out what SHE wants to express, not Avex/SM Ent.

And thirdly... Korean comeback of course! Korea is waaaaayyyy too dominated by idol groups, especially girlgroups. BoA needs to go back there and show who's BOSS yo. I'm serious, I want BoA back in Korea to show them how it's done; show what a real diva is like (it's either BoA or CSJH that needs to do that, lols)! Power vocals+dancing= diva yo and BoA is the perfect example of that.

And fourth... BoA and Jaejoong, get dating, lols! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif) Hey, they would have adorable/gorgeous/beautiful/future Heartbreaker (XD) children...

I totally agree... Get back on top of Japan and then go to Korea and remind them who the Best of Asia is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) . I'm kind of sick of all the groups myself... I think the rest of the world got passed that phase but maybe there some groups out there. The fad definitely died in America though -__-

[MOTOWAYohsixfive]

Was that necessary? BoA hasn't lip synced a ballad since like 2004. What makes you think she's gonna do it again 5 years later?

Actually, she has done it even in her GOT days.
She lipsynced We when she performed it at some awards show with GOT.
Although GOT was nearly 5 years ago, it was her most recent work in Korea, so I see why they brought up lipsyncing ballads when they talked about Korea.

[4761922860]

What MOTOWAY said.
Here is the perf where she is lipping a ballad in '05 if anyone is interestsed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GaRwAowD7k...feature=related
Why might she do it again after five years? Because she's been inactive in Korea for five years maybe and lipped a lot of ballads even at the start of her career?

Just a side note I like how MOTOWAY put "most recent work in Korea"
Yeah, most recent work in Korea...
...
...
...just 5 years ago LOL xDDD