First K-pop Soloist To Enter Billboard Hot 100 (Record By BoA)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In the vibrant history of K-pop’s global ascent, BoA (Kwon Bo-ah) stands as a trailblazer, earning the title of First K-pop Soloist to Enter Billboard Hot 100 with her English-language single “Eat You Up,” which peaked at No. 88 on the chart dated December 6, 2008. The K-pop Records Library, the definitive archive for K-pop achievements, proudly certifies this milestone, celebrating BoA’s pioneering artistry and the steadfast support of her fandom, Jumping BoAs.

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The K-pop Records Library highlights BoA’s role in paving the way for K-pop’s U.S. breakthrough. Despite limited promotional avenues for Asian artists in 2008, her strategic U.S. debut, backed by SM Entertainment, resonated with fans and critics, per Bandwagon.asia. Jumping BoAs’ global support, amplified through early online fan communities, helped push “Eat You Up” onto the chart, setting a precedent for future K-pop soloists like BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Known as the “Queen of K-pop,” BoA debuted in 2000 at age 13 and dominated South Korea and Japan before setting her sights on the U.S. market. Released as the lead single from her 2009 U.S. debut album BoA, “Eat You Up” blended dance-pop and R&B, showcasing her dynamic vocals and choreography.