“I do not feel as happy doing what I am doing now. To put it more exaggeratedly, I think I might have lost myself, my sense of belonging, in the midst of working."

These words let slipped by BoA, who has been active as a front runner in the entertainment scene, were both shocking and surprising to the people around her.

‘It was probably after the release of my compilation album (Best Of Soul), that I began to lose my aim in life. I guess in a way, it was having to work constantly with no breather in between each moment, that made me feel that way. From time to time, I will think back and reflect, whether I am being too contented with what I have now. Honestly, I always wonder what will happen to me if I were to give up singing one day, but because singing has been my life, the thought of it is enough to just jolt me back to my senses that I need to go on with singing. But I guess it is the fact that I hadn’t have a break for so long that it is making me burnt out.’

As BoA told us these, she secretly threw a glance to her colleagues (manager etc) at the side and gave them a small but bitter smile. Indeed, throughout these 7 years, she has been shuffling back and forth between Japan and Korea without rest in her schedules and has used up 4 passports in the midst of her travelling. Perhaps it’s because she is so busy, that she cannot seem to find the motivation to drive her anymore. However, BoA has not lost her dreams all these while. It’s a dream made she was 15 years old — That she wants go abroad to America to study 10 years later, when she is 25 years old.

‘There’s still 4 more years to when I am 25 years old. Maybe I will really go abroad to study then. I want to study English and also take up ballet, these are what I feel are important and essential to me. Besides, I can still do recordings even when I am studying.’

Being an avid and inquisitive learner, BoA has mentioned during her teens years, that she would want to study Economics.”

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I really feel for BoA, that she doesn't enjoy what she has been doing since the age of 13 with her debut album ID: Peace B. Back then, I didn't really like BoA, tot she was some teeny popper who will fade into the background of the music scene as time passes. Well, after 7 years later, she is still relevant and active in both South Korean and Japanese music scenes, which is really impressive feat. I have my respects for her, as she has proven herself to be more than a teeny popper, but also as a fantastic, charimastic performer. If you have heard and watch her LIVE, you would know she is good at what she has been doing so far. Singing and performing.

It seems like her contract wouldn't end until she reaches 25, and nobody would like to see her in the burnt out state. SM really milks her dry with the endless schedule that she has..shuttling to and fro South Korea and Japan. I think it's sad, when the company doesn't realise or dun wan to recognise that she is tired. I believe this saying is true "Xiu xi shi wei le yao zou geng chang de lu". I hope her company will be more understanding about her emotional and mental well being. A satisfied worker is a happy worker.

I think its ironic that this successful girl isn't satisfied and happy with her own life. But it happens to many people who are rich, successful and depressed. To own the whole world, and yet lose your soul, is indeed a sad thing. BoA, jiayou! I'm definitely rooting for her!