[translation] 140830 BoA Beat It BoA's World Special

(This special was aired in JFN Tsuki-ichi Musik slot.)

BoA starts the show by recapping what she has done in the past 7 years, followed by her new album introduction, and Q/A from fans.

"I laughed listening to BIBW BGM again in 7 years."

"This 8th album contains a lot of singles. It's a very high quality album consiting of various genres: pop, ballad, dance, R&B, EDM. It can be enjoyed with various moods."

Commentary of each track in WHO'S BACK
1. FIRST TIME - The MV is documentary style showing recording session of the song and what we do during breaks. There's scene of me making quesdilla in the MV too. I hope it will be more fun listening to the song after watching the MV.

[translation] 140828 - NACK5 monaka (radio)

BoA in NACK5 monaka

The show host, Ikebe Ai, is very impressed by BoA's no make-up face and her beautiful hair.

B(for BoA): From now on, I should wear make up more. Everybody keeps asking me "No Makeup?" LOL

A(for Ai): It's very rare for women to be able to walk on the street without make-up. 

B: I don't get to walk on streets much anyway plus I've been rehearsing a lot lately. Sweating while having make-up on is not good for the skin.

Ai reads out long profile of BoA then they talk about the new album WHO'S BACK.

B: When I got an email from the producer asking for my opinion on the title "WHO'S BACK", I thought it sounds strong and impactful suitable for the album.

B: Lately, I've participated more in song and album production, be it song selection or other stuff. This way, my affection for the song and album grows bigger.

A: What's the song you love most in the album?

B: Only One since it's a self composed/written song and including in Korea, I've been singing it for one whole year. 

Masayume Chasing promotion

promotion summary after the jump break ^^

[translation] 140802 SAPPORO BEER "OTOAJITO"

BoA and Chris (the host) drink beer, munch on Bagna Cauda, and talk about music and movie.

Chris debates with himself whether he should call her BoA-chan or BoA-san. He seems comfortable with her and even speaks informally to her.

B:So we do really drink here (the idea of drinking alcohol on shows must have sounded weird to her). The veggie looks expensive.

*talk about BoA's music influence*

B: One day, my brother let me listen to MJ, Boyz II Men, and Mariah Carey and play MJ's music vdos. I was impressed.

C: Moonwalk?

B: MJ didn't do moonwalk in the MV. He did it on Motown Anniversary stage.

*plays Billie Jean*

B: So I started looking at his old works and stuffs.

[translation] VOGUE 2014 September issue

-- The new song 'MASAYUME CHASING' is up-tempo and has colorful cd cover.
"Since it's summer now, I want the refreshing image. The song itself is also refreshing so I put on cute and also adult-ish expressions."

-- Any self composed/written song in the new album?
"It's not included in the new album but the new single is likely gonna be my self-composed/written song. It has a drama-tieup, so please look forward to it."

[translation] 20140725 Niconico Live Broadcast "BoA single「MASAYUME CHASING」Release Special ～Summer Karaoke Event～"

 Following all other BoA's recent singles pattern, Masayume Chasing also has a special broadcast on Niconico Live. This time, fans voted for summer karaoke songs beforehand and the top20 was announced during the broadcast. BoA herself also selected a few songs and recorded comments about those chosen songs. These clips were replayed during broadcast if fans chosen songs matched with her choices.

*As a result, there might be some recorded but not replayed clips. For instance, BoA might have chosen QUINCY too but as it was not selected by fans, its comment clip could be left unplayed.

[translation] 140715 J-WAVE GROOVE LINE Z

BoA came with no makeup again much to Piston's dismay. (no makeup is their running joke. read more in their previous interview)

Piston: "Your image on the single jacket doesn't look like you. So colorful and flowery."

BoA: "I agree. (LOL)"

Piston: "Normally you're plain. You wear rat-colored cut and sewn today."

BoA: "What? Rat-color? (LOL)"

Piston explained that it was his little revenge because BoA didn't come wearing makeup.