BoA Issues Sincere Apology and Thanks Fans After Controversial Remarks
BoA has released a heartfelt message to fans following recent controversy over remarks made during a live broadcast. In the early hours of April 15, BoA posted a lengthy letter on the fan platform Weverse, candidly reflecting on her struggles and expressing gratitude to those who have quietly supported her[1][3][4].
A Period of Reflection and Sincere Thanks
BoA began by acknowledging the personal and professional hardships she has faced in recent years, stating, “I have gone through difficult times not only in my work but also in my personal life.” She admitted that while she always tried her best, she realized that her actions may have made some people uncomfortable. “In the past, I believed that simply working hard at what I was told to do would lead to better results. But as the world changed and I changed, I found myself repeatedly questioning, ‘Is this really where I belong?’”
She went on to share that music has remained her anchor, saying, “The reason I couldn’t let go of music is because if music disappeared, it would feel as if my entire life had collapsed. That’s why, in any way or form, I wanted to stay connected with you through music. Even in moments when I felt I could never get back up, you and music were always there.”
BoA expressed deep gratitude to her fans, writing, “I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to stand on stage. But I believe there is still a burning potential in our hearts. I want to rekindle that strength together with you. I sincerely thank everyone who has always believed in me, worried for me, and quietly supported me. Thanks to you, I am BoA today.”
Context: The Recent Controversy
This message comes after BoA faced criticism for comments made about Park Na-rae during a live broadcast with Jeon Hyun-moo. BoA was criticized for making remarks that were seen as disrespectful to Park Na-rae, who was not present. In response, BoA publicly apologized, stating, “I have apologized directly to Park Na-rae for making inappropriate comments about her in her absence, and she graciously accepted my apology. I am also sorry to the fans who have supported me for so long and may have been disappointed by my actions.”
Full Translation of BoA’s Letter
Hello, this is BoA.
Over the past few years, I have gone through difficult times not only in my work but also in my personal life.
Even so, I believed I was doing my best in everything I could.
But I also realized that the way I was moving forward might have made some people uncomfortable.
In the past, I believed that simply working hard at what I was told to do would lead to better results.
But as the world changed, and I changed, and as those changes came all at once, I found myself repeatedly questioning, “Is this really where I belong?”
Nevertheless, the reason I couldn’t let go of music is because if music disappeared, it would feel as if my entire life had collapsed.
That’s why, in any way or form, I wanted to stay connected with you through music.
Falling down, and falling down again,
Even in moments when I felt I could never get back up, you and music were always there.
I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to stand on stage. You are getting older, and so am I.
But I believe there is still a burning potential in our hearts.
That strength,
I want to rekindle it together with you.
I sincerely thank everyone who has always believed in me, worried for me, and quietly supported me.
Thanks to you, I am BoA today.
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