How Female Solo Artists Survive in the K-Pop Industry

Whenever "K-Pop" is mentioned, most of the people will think about SNSD, Big Bang, Super Junior, Kara and many other group idols. However, alongside idol groups, there are also many solo artists within the K-Pop industry, although idol groups tend to overshadow them.

BoA Meets Up with Crystal Kay

BoA met the singer songwriter Crystal Kay. On October 13, BoA wrote on her twitter, “Guess who I finally saw yesterday,” and posted a picture of the two together. Crystal Kay is a 4th generation Japanese American who is a true diva. In 2009, BoA had joined in on Crystal Kay’s song “Girlfriend,” for a duet. Netizens that have come across the picture stated, “BoA’s personality is probably great! Who isn’t she friends with?” “Both of you have great skin and are so pretty,” “BoA is becoming more mature, she looks so pretty! I also think Crystal’s bright expression is very cute.”

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[Update 10/18] Soompi Twitter Seven-Day Giveaway

Hey Soompiers, we’re back with another Twitter giveaway! This time, we are letting the winners choose the prizes — and there are ten of them! For one week, we will choose one winner everyday to pick from an assortment of K-Pop CDs and DVDs. The first winner gets first pick, then so on until the end of the contest. We will update this article to let you know which prizes are still available.

BoA as a Judge for SBS’s "Survival Audition K-Pop Star"

BoA received positive criticism for her first go as an audition program judge. She was an American LA judge for SBS’s “Survival Audition K-Pop Star” that will be broadcast in December. BoA gave warm advice while talking about her own personal experiences for the 1:1 judging. When BoA saw a male participant who played the guitar, she gave a special smile that had everyone buzzing. K-Pop Star’s production team stated, “BoA set the tone with her ‘smooth charisma.’ Although she is younger than JYP and Yang Hyun Suk, everyone forgot about that during the audition program filming. She has prospect as an audition program judge because of her plentiful musical knowledge and experience.”

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BoA is Looking for Mr. Right

BoA needs a boy? The SM Entertainment singing queen and COBU 3D star, BoA, tweeted her current status when it comes to marriage. On September 30, she posted her personal feelings about marriage when someone she is close to is next up at the alter.

BoA Will Not Have a Korean Comeback This Year

Fans of BoA have been speculating whether or not the singer will be making a comeback anytime soon after BoA tweeted that she spent her Chuseok holiday in the recording studio last September 11.

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BoA Tweets Her L’Occitane Commercial Making Video

BoA has modeled for L’Occitane advertisements for the 51st edition of High Cut, and the international star tweeted a video about the commercial making process. Not only does the video feature clips of BoA’s L’Occitane commercial, but also a short interview and behind the scenes shots of her earlier High Cut pictorial.

BoA Spends Her Chuseok in the Recording Studio

Idols sure have been keeping busy this Chuseok. From spending time with family and friends, traveling, keeping fans updated, and even continuing to practice and create new music. Singer BoA isn’t an exception as she wished her fans a Happy Chuseok.