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AFP says “BoA is the Britney Spears of Korea.�
2005-11-21
Agence France-Prsse showed lots of interest in “Asia's Star-BoA� who had a performance for APEC leaders on Nov. 18th.
AFP's news report datelined Busan on 17th said, “19-year-old Korean singer BoA will perform for the world leaders including President George W. Bush of the US. She will give a fresh recess to Asia-Pacific summits who would be tired with the whole day's work.�
“BoA is known as Britney Spears of Korea,� added AFP. “She has a number of fans in Korea and Japan, who is a bridge to connect the culture of both nations.�
“Her songs like 'Valenti' and 'Listen to my heart' were very popular as well as she is a model of Gap, Sisheido, Honda and others," reported AFP.�
Additionally, AFP mentioned that BoA was awarded as “The most influential Asian artist� and “The best artist from Korea� at MTV Asia Awards last year. Once again it is an opportunity to realize the position of BoA in the world market.
BoA performed “No.1� at “Dinner & Culture Performance for APEC summits� held at BEXCO in Pusan.
credits: kbsnews