BoA, who was contemplating retirement, finally leaves SM after 25 years.."It was pride and pride." (Official) [Full Story]

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Singer BoA is leaving SM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM).

SM said on the 12th, "After a long and in-depth discussion with BoA, we agreed to conclude our 25-year companionship by December 31st."

BoA, who debuted at the age of 13 in 2000, has been loved by global music fans as an "icon of overseas expansion" and a "star of Asia" that pioneered the Korean Wave throughout Asia, and has become a role model for numerous juniors leading the K-pop craze.

SM said, "BoA's journey as a pioneer and pioneer was able to shine with brilliant achievements and unique records due to BoA's constant efforts and passion," adding, "It was a great honor for us to remember every moment from BoA's special debut, which made a new history in the Korean pop music industry, to the present day, when she grew up as a No. 1 artist and producer."

Earlier, in April 2024, BoA posted on her personal SNS, "Now, I can leave after the contract is over, right?I once posted a message that said, " At that time, fans speculated whether it was a "retirement" typo or "exercise leaving work." As if aware of this, BoA immediately said, "There was a mistake. Retirement," he corrected, drawing attention by hinting that he would actually retire.

BoA then mentioned retirement the next day once again. He wrote on his personal SNS, "My contract is due on December 31, 2025. Until then, I will happily do my best as a singer BoA. Don't worry. My love jumpers," he said.

- Next, SM Entertainment's official entrance.

Hello, we're SM Entertainment.

First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Jumping BoA and everyone who always love and support the artist BoA.

After a long and in-depth discussion with BoA, we agreed to conclude our 25-year companion on December 31st.

BoA, who debuted at the age of 13 in 2000, has been loved by global music fans as an "icon of overseas expansion" and a "star of Asia" that pioneered the Korean Wave throughout Asia, and has become a role model for many juniors leading the K-pop craze.

As a pioneer and pioneer, BoA's journey has been able to shine with brilliant achievements and unrivaled records due to her constant efforts and passion.

From BoA's special debut, which made a new history in the Korean pop music industry, to the present, when she grew up as a No. 1 artist and producer, it was a great honor for us to remember every moment and be with her in that brilliant step.

For 25 years, BoA has been SM's pride, pride, and symbol.

Although the exclusive contract with our company is terminated, we will support BoA to continue her brilliant move as the 'Star of Asia' by fully exercising her capabilities amid new activities and challenges to show in the future.

Please show a lot of love and interest in BoA's new future.

I support the future of Kwon Bo-ah, who is not an artist, and I hope you are truly happy.

Thank you.

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