On March 29th, BoA took to Instagram to confront criticism directed at her appearance, posting a selfie accompanied by a candid caption addressing the issue.
The singer expressed her discomfort with the ongoing controversy surrounding her appearance, highlighting the contradictory nature of the feedback she receives from followers. BoA recounted instances where she was told to gain weight only to face criticism for appearing overweight.
BoA directly addressed her detractors, advising them not to expend energy on trivial matters and emphasizing her confidence in herself with the declaration, “Sorry but I’m BoA.” She asserted her identity in the face of criticism.
In an interview with Channel A News on March 30th, BoA shared her hopes that celebrities would not have to contend with the frustrations of dealing with malicious comments and criticism from the public. She shed light on the challenges faced by public figures constantly under scrutiny.
BoA’s appearance in tvN’s drama “Marry My Husband,” which concluded in February, drew criticism from viewers, with some commenting on changes in her appearance and questioning her acting skills. Addressing concerns about her lips during an Instagram live broadcast, BoA explained that her lip appearance was due to a habitual lip-biting tendency, reassuring fans of her well-being.
Born in 1986, BoA, now 37 years old, made her debut under SM Entertainment in 2000 with the album “ID: PEACE B.” She has since enjoyed a successful career as a solo singer, earning recognition in both Japan and Korea and earning the moniker “Star of Asia.”