Woman (BoA album) explained

Woman
Type:studio
Artist:BoA
Cover:BoA – Woman.png
Border:yes
Caption:Digital cover
Recorded:2018
Genre:K-pop
Label:SM
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Woman is the ninth Korean-language studio album (nineteenth overall) by South Korean singer-songwriter BoA. It was released on October 24, 2018, by SM Entertainment, with distribution by iRiver. The album features ten tracks in total, including the lead single, which shares the same name as the title of the album. The album is BoA's first Korean full-length release since Kiss My Lips (2015).

Background and release

On October 16, 2018, it was reported that BoA would be making a comeback on October 24.[1] On the same day, SM Entertainment started post a series of teasers for the album on their official SNS accounts.[2]

On October 23, the album's track list was revealed through a "highlight medley", with 6 out of 10 songs written by BoA.[3] The album was released on October 24, 2018, through several music portals, including Melon and iTunes.[4] [5] Analyzing the title track's thematic concept, an editor from Rolling Stone India wrote:

Reception

The accompanying choreography for the title track went viral following the record's release for the "upside-down walk" that was utilized in the introduction.[6] Woman additionally received a nomination for Best Pop Album at the 16th Korean Music Awards in 2019.[7] Refinery29 ranked it the 5th best K-pop album of 2018[8] and Rolling Stone India included the title track in their list of the 10 greatest feminist songs in K-pop.

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Asian Star' BoA announces 9th Album WOMAN for October 24th. October 16, 2018. 민중의소리. October 24, 2018. ko.
  2. Web site: Update: BoA Shares Exciting Highlight Medley For "Woman" . October 16, 2018 . soompi.
  3. Web site: BoA's 'Comeback D-1', Today (October 23) the Highlight Medley was released, 'Expectations go ↑'. sports.chosun.com. October 24, 2018.
  4. Web site: WOMAN - The 9th Album. www.melon.com. ko. October 24, 2018.
  5. Web site: WOMAN - The 9th Album by BoA. . October 24, 2018. en-US. October 24, 2018.
  6. Web site: Majumder . Oysmita . 10 K-pop Feminist Anthems Perfect for Women's Day - . Rolling Stone India . March 18, 2022 . March 8, 2022.
  7. Acevedo. Angelica. January 19, 2019. BTS, Red Velvet, XXX and More Land 2019 Korean Music Awards Nominations. May 28, 2021. Billboard. en.
  8. Web site: Morin . Natalie . 2018-12-19 . The Best K-Pop Albums of 2018 . 2022-03-18 . Refinery29 . en.
  9. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 43, 2018. Gaon Chart. ko. November 1, 2018.