BoA’s Social Media Stir: Retirement Rumors and Reactions
“Sorry, but I’m BoA,” the singer recently posted on her Instagram, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and netizens alike. BoA, a renowned solo artist, has been making headlines with her active social media presence, leading to a flurry of speculations and divided opinions.
On April 6, BoA posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story, hinting at retirement. The message read, “I guess it’s okay to ‘finish a workout’ after my contract ends,” which she later clarified was a typo for “retirement.” This sparked immediate concern among her fans, who feared that the singer was contemplating retirement.
However, BoA was quick to quell these rumors. A day after her initial post, she reassured her fans, stating, “My contract doesn’t end till December 31, 2025. Until then, I will happily give my all as singer BoA. Don’t worry, my dear Jumping BoAs (BoA’s fandom).”
Prior to her retirement post, BoA had also garnered attention for her candid response to critics. She wrote, “People criticize me when I maintain myself saying I maintain myself. They criticize me when I don’t maintain myself. People tell me I lost too much weight so I should gain some. But when I gain weight, they then call me a pig… I don’t know what you guys look like but don’t waste your life like that.”
Her active presence on social media has led some netizens to draw parallels between her and actress Han So Hee, known for her buzzworthy Instagram posts. One netizen commented, “Hasn’t she (BoA) learned anything after seeing Han So Hee? They’re so alike: The type the company can’t control.”
This netizen further criticized BoA for seeking attention online, stating, “Anyone can see she seems sensitive to attention… The message she posted sounds like she’s saying ‘if you guys keep this up, I’ll leave this industry!’ ‘You won’t be able to see me anymore!’”
However, other netizens have been divided over this matter as some criticized the poster. They commented, “I find it more interesting how the poster wants to sound cool and sound like they don’t care about celebrities but they are more interested in them than anyone else. Ordinary people don’t write posts about this online like this and they don’t try to analyze every action celebrities take,” “It’s like what BoA said. Just mind your own face,” “Just leave her alone,” “I just feel bad for her,” and “Why are you even comparing the two? They’re not even on the same level.”
On the other hand, netizens commented, “I never hated BoA but then people make me feel uncomfortable when they try to make BoA sound like a legend. Because she’s just a solo artist. She doesn’t have the star power like Lee Hyori or anything. She only releases songs every three to four years. I don’t think she’s on par to be at the level like Yang Hyun Suk, J.Y. Park, and then BoA,” “I hope she retires. It’s not like anyone would stop her. Many idols are promoted as solo artists so she’s missing out if she retires if anything. She’s almost 40 but she still has the mind of a 15-year-old,” “I think the weaker your psyche is, the more you’re hung up on social media. She needs to take a break from social media,”and “Social media presence is what BoA and Han So Hee have in common.”
Despite the controversy, BoA continues to make her mark in the industry. As she navigates the world of social media, her journey serves as a reminder of the challenges and rewards that come with being in the public eye. As the singer herself put it, “Sorry, but I’m BoA.”
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