[translation] Tail of Hope Interview from modelpress PART B

【PRIVATE Q＆A】 fashion&beauty

Q. You're a fashion icon. How do you dress privately?
BoA: "Comfort" is the most important condition (LOL). I mostly dress casually. I've been buying a lot of clipper shoes lately. They're funky but it's cute when you mismatch them with feminine one-piece dresses. I also like fake brand name T-shirts.






Q. Where do you go shopping in Japan?
BoA：I shopped at 「3.1 Phillip Lim」 a while ago. Also 「CANDY」. I try not to limit myself to only certain places but will go to new shops when I can.

Q.What's fashion to you?
BoA：A part of life. Clothes can set moods. Instead of following the trend, I tend to freely mix things that I see and think "this might be nice" to my collection.

Q.What's your secret to perfect skin?
BoA：Try not to cause irritation to the skin. The most important thing is to let the skin rest with no make-up. At home, I use basic skin care and do masks every once in a while.

Q.Any personal rule for make-up?
BoA：Do not apply foundation too thick and remove make-up as soon as I can.

Q.What about hair style?
BoA：It's been long for a big while. There was a period where I had short hair style but for now, I prefer long style. It's easier to care for (LOL) just use treatment. I also try not to use iron at high temperature.

Q.In summer, people expore more skin. How do you maintain your body?
BoA：I try not to eat snack&junk food. I also like walking, so I go for a walk every once in a while. Of course, I also do weight training at the gym but the most important thing is to always keep in mind during everyday life "Walk if it's not too far to walk"

Q.What about food?
BoA：Nothing much. I eat what I like and exercise as much as I eat.

Q.It's important to maintain body strength especially before concerts. What kind of training do you do?
BoA：I'll do muscle-training and stretching more. I also stretch while watching TV at home. When you wear high heels, the back of the legs will get tight. Need to stretch them well in order to wear the heels for a long time in the future.

Q.What's your current obsession?
BoA：Travelling. I went to Italy privately recently. Not for shopping but for sightseeing. I'm very impressed with the taste of gelato&bread there.

Q.Anywhere else you'd like to visit?
BoA：Venice. I didn't visit Venice this time. I'd love to ride the gondola and listen to the gondolier's singing.

Q.Lastly, please tell modelpress readers the tip for achieving their dreams.
BoA：If you want it strongly enough, you'll naturally discover what you need in order to achieve your dream. A strong will is the most important. Please cherish the desire to achieve your dream.