BoA, the K-pop icon, has recently shared her personal battles with online hate comments.

On the upcoming March 30th episode of 'NewsA', fans will get a chance to catch up with BoA, who's back in the spotlight as a singer.

Celebrating her 24th anniversary in the music industry this year, BoA made a visit to Channel A's open studio. She talked about her new track 'Really, Isn't There? (Emptiness)', a song she personally composed, wrote, and arranged.

She described it as a tune that breaks away from the typical SM Music Performance style, offering a unique BoA flavor.

She also shared some behind-the-scenes stories about the 'golden apple' that features in the music video for 'Really, Isn't There? (Emptiness)', a song that delicately explores the journey of a breakup.

Having debuted at the tender age of 13, BoA compared her life to 'The Truman Show', where every aspect of her life was under public scrutiny. She expressed her hope that celebrities, who are often forced to live their lives in the public eye, wouldn't become targets for people to vent their frustrations.

She candidly revealed her struggles with online hate comments and admitted that she felt she "couldn't enjoy life" during her 24-year career. Regarding the title 'K-pop Empress', she confessed, "It felt distant and burdensome, but now I've decided to embrace it."

BoA, who has been hailed as the 'Star of Asia' since her early debut, confessed, "Honestly, it's hard to dance now that I'm in my 30s." She singled out 'Only One' as the most challenging song and dance routine.

In an era where music is often consumed and forgotten, she expressed her desire for her music to serve as a "real time machine", allowing listeners to be transported back to the era when they first heard it.

The open interview with BoA, who has broken free from the mold and started creating her own music 24 years after her debut, will be aired on NewsA at 7 pm on March 30th.

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Red Velvet’s Yeri has touched fans with a heartfelt tribute to her late friend Kim Sae Ron.

On March 12, Yeri posted a photo on her social media, showing herself with a woman believed to be Kim Sae Ron. The two were seen affectionately linking arms, reminding fans of their close friendship.

But what really caught attention was the message Yeri shared alongside the photo. She included lyrics from Jennie’s song "Slow Motion (feat. Zico)", which has gained meaning after Jennie revealed she wrote it "for one special friend."

Yeri specifically highlighted this line:
"I didn't leave ya, I still see ya."

Yeri and Kim Sae Ron were known to be best friends in the entertainment industry. Their bond was so strong that when Yeri took her first-ever vacation, she chose to travel to Bali with Kim Sae Ron.

Seeing Yeri’s emotional post, fans left messages of support, saying:
"This is so heartbreaking..."
"Yeri and Sae Ron had such a precious friendship."
"We miss you, Sae Ron."

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family recently made shocking claims through the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. They alleged that she had been in a six-year relationship with Kim Soo Hyun since she was 15 years old and that her former agency, Gold Medalist, initially covered the ₩700 million KRW (~$530,000 USD) for her DUI accident, only to later demand repayment after her contract ended.

It was also claimed that Kim Sae Ron had posted an old photo with Kim Soo Hyun in an attempt to get in contact with him or his agency, as they had allegedly cut her off.

However, Gold Medalist firmly denied all allegations, stating, “The claims made by Garo Sero Institute regarding actor Kim Soo Hyun are completely false.”

As more details continue to unfold, fans are remembering Kim Sae Ron for the person she was, not just the controversies surrounding her. Yeri’s post has reminded everyone of the beautiful friendships she had in the industry.

What are your thoughts on Yeri’s emotional tribute? Let us know in the comments.

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