BoA Successfully Concludes First Solo Fan Concert 'BoA THE MIC' in Seoul

<article> Singer BoA concluded her first solo fan concert, ‘BoA THE MIC’, held June 27–28 at the Yonsei University Auditorium in Seoul. The event marked a milestone for the veteran artist, featuring live band performances of her hits and the debut stage of her first independent release.

The concert was BoA’s first official event since leaving SM Entertainment, her professional home for 25 years. After departing last year, she established PayPal Entertainment (also referred to as BayPal or Veypal), a one-person agency, to manage her independent career.

The performance represents a transition for the "Queen of K-pop" as she takes creative control. By personally planning the event, BoA focused on intimate fan communication and live instrumentation, setting the tone for her future as an independent artist.

Key Facts

• The concert featured live band accompaniment for iconic songs including "Only One" and "Atlantis Princess."
• BoA performed "Ain’t No Hard Feelings" for the first time, a digital single released in May under her new agency.
• A highlight segment titled "BoA’s Karaoke" featured live performances of early debut songs never previously performed live.
• The event was co-produced by PayPal Entertainment and The Square ENM.
• BoA personally designed the show's layout to facilitate closer interaction with the audience.

Key Terms

• PayPal Entertainment: The independent one-person agency established by BoA following her departure from SM Entertainment.
• BoA THE MIC: The official title of BoA's inaugural fan concert, emphasizing live vocals and fan engagement.

Key Quote

"We hope that the fan concert will be the first page of numerous memories to be built with fans in BoA's new journey." — PayPal Entertainment

Next

• PayPal Entertainment intends for this concert to serve as the foundation for BoA's upcoming activities and fan engagements.

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