• "I feel sad for her" BoA Opens Up About Struggles in Entertainment Industry During 'Dance Singer Travel Squad' Broadcast

    Popular singer BoA has candidly shared the challenges she has faced throughout her extensive career in the entertainment industry.

    During the recent episode of tvN's variety program "Dance Singer Travel Squad," which aired on June 8th, viewers were given a glimpse into the members' journey to Yeosu.

    On this particular day, BoA took a reflective stance, expressing her frustrations regarding the lack of recognition she receives.

    She revealed, "I also crave compliments and a sense of achievement, but unfortunately, after every stage performance, I am met with criticism instead. This continuous pattern has led to a decline in my self-esteem."

    Continuing her heartfelt confession, BoA further elaborated, "Even my friends these days rarely offer simple words of encouragement like 'You did well, BoA' or 'It was enjoyable.' "

    In response, fellow member Lee Hyori chimed in, questioning the purpose of such evaluations.

    BoA then emphasized how a single phrase, such as "You had a great performance," holds the power to sustain her career as a singer.

    However, she lamented the current trend where people approach the industry from a purely business-oriented perspective. Unveiling her innermost sentiments, she added, "This shift in focus only amplifies the feelings of emptiness and loneliness when I stand on the stage."

    Despite these challenges, BoA also found solace and fulfillment in performing with the "Dance Singer Travel Squad."

    She expressed her contentment, stating, "When I take the stage alongside my fellow members, I experience healing and regain a sense of youthfulness. It's a refreshing change, as if I am the youngest member rather than the leader."

    BoA's honest revelations have resonated with fans and industry insiders alike, shedding light on the often unseen struggles faced by artists within the competitive entertainment sphere.

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  • NCT WISH breaks records and climbs charts with their new album — here's how they're taking over the K-pop scene

    NCT WISH is proving their growing power in the K-pop scene with a blazing comeback! The group’s second mini-album, “poppop,” is making waves on music charts, and their popularity is soaring.

    Released on April 14, “poppop” quickly shot to the top of major Korean album charts, including Hanteo Chart, Yes24, Hottracks, and Circle Chart’s Retail Album Chart. The success of the album highlights NCT WISH’s strong fanbase and rising impact in the K-pop industry.

    But it doesn't stop there—“poppop” is also making a splash on local music streaming platforms. The title track scored #26 on Melon TOP100, #2 on Melon HOT100 for songs released within the last 30 days, and #4 on Bugs’ real-time chart.

    Fans have shown massive support, helping the song trend and placing the music video at #2 on YouTube’s trending music chart.

    International fans are also embracing NCT WISH, with “poppop” charting #1 on AWA’s real-time rising chart in Japan and ranking #3 on QQ Music's Trend Peak Chart in China.

    Even more impressive is the new K-pop record they set on QQ Music. During a live chat event held on the day of release, over 500,000 comments were posted, marking a huge milestone for the group in China.

    To celebrate the success of the album, NCT WISH held a special offline event called poppop in the bubble” on April 15 at Incheon Songdo Moonlight Festival Park.

    Fans had the chance to enjoy live performances of “poppop” and other album tracks, along with album introductions and exciting on-site activities.

    The group will continue their promotions with live performances on various music shows, including Mnet’s “M Countdown” on April 17, KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” on April 18, MBC’s “Show! Music Core” on April 19, and SBS’s “Inkigayo” on April 20.

    It’s clear that NCT WISH is only getting started and is setting new records everywhere they go!

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