BoA reminisced about the time Bang Si Hyuk did something for her during the “dark days” of SM Entertainment. Keep reading to learn what the HYBE Chair has done for him.
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s ‘Dark Days’
On November 24, YouTube channel 1theK Originals uploaded a new video, featuring veteran singer BoA. The clip shows the female soloist and GOT the beat member browsing her profile and other information on various platforms, such as Namu Wiki, YouTube, Melon, TheQoo, and others.
(Photo: Facebook: BoA)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
While browsing, he came across a paragraph that said, “As seen from her nickname ‘Star of Asia,’ which is well known as its representative modifier, she is one of the best K-pop celebrities to represent Korea, as well as the girl who was the head of the family during the SM Entertainment’s darkness.”
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BoA thought back to a time when she acted as the sole “breadwinner” at the company, and shared, “Those were dark ages. Since I didn’t have a manager, I took the bus to the recording studio. “
(Photo: YouTube: 1theK Originals – 원더케이 오리지널)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
He then mentioned HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk, who did something for him during those dark days. “Bang Si Hyuk gave me money to take a taxi on the way home,” he said.
(Photo: YouTube: 1theK Originals – 원더케이 오리지널)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
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BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
The 22-year-old K-pop icon continued to read the paragraph, saying, “Considering the level of treatment he received and his status at SM today, it’s an exaggeration to say that he built several buildings at SM, literally.”
Responding to this, BoA said that several buildings had indeed been erected at SM Entertainment thanks to him.
(Photo: YouTube: 1theK Originals – 원더케이 오리지널)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
When the 1theK Originals staff asked, “That building wasn’t actually there originally, but was it built later?,” the “Step Back” singer replied that a lot of new buildings were built.
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Since her debut in 2000, BoA has been dubbed the “Queen of K-pop”. Her ability to sing in English, Japanese and Mandarin, in addition to Korean, has helped her find commercial success in neighboring countries such as Japan, China, Taiwan and Singapore. Several of her Japanese albums, including her debut album “Listen to My Heart”, have sold over one million copies. In fact, he is the only foreign artist with three albums to have recorded one million sales in Japan.
(Photo : Instagram: @boakwon)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
Besides helping SM Entertainment establish its position in the music industry, BoA was also one of the pioneers of the Hallyu movement, helping spread the Korean cultural wave to various regions around the world. Currently, BoA is the executive producer of SM Entertainment.
Due to the great success of his career, it’s no wonder SM’s head office is thriving with new buildings under construction.
BoA Clarifies Her Audition for SM Entertainment
Another piece of information that BoA found while reading on the Namu Wiki was about her audition for SM Entertainment. It was stated on his profile that he accompanied his second older brother to an SM Entertainment audition, and that was when he was spotted by the agency.
(Photo: YouTube: 1theK Originals – 원더케이 오리지널)
BoA Reveals Bang Si Hyuk Did Something for Her During SM Entertainment’s Dark Ages
The singer denied this, saying, “This is completely untrue. The CEO had mentioned this from somewhere. This is edited information manipulated in my memory. I’m proud to be cast by SM.”
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Written by Maria Scott
