In a landmark announcement that has sent ripples throughout the K-pop industry, iconic singer BoA will conclude her illustrious 25-year career with SM Entertainment on December 31, 2025. The news, con...
In a landmark announcement that has sent ripples throughout the K-pop industry, iconic singer BoA will conclude her illustrious 25-year career with SM Entertainment on December 31, 2025 . The news, confirmed by an official statement from SM Entertainment on January 12, 2026, marks the end of one of the longest and most successful artist-agency partnerships in South Korean music history. A Quarter-Century of Success and Innovation BoA, whose real name is Kwon Bo-ah, debuted under SM Entertainment in 2000 at the young age of 13 with the album ID; Peace B . Over the years, she has been a trailblazer in the industry, known for breaking into the Japanese market with her debut Japanese album Listen to My Heart in 2002, which topped the Oricon charts. Her cross-cultural influence was pivotal in the Hallyu Wave, setting the stage for future K-pop acts such as BTS and BLACKPINK to achieve global recognition. During her tenure with SM Entertainment, BoA released 20 studio albums across Korea and...