The 2001 debut single from BoA, "Don't Start Now," is a J-pop track that set the stage for her multilingual career. It showcases her early vocal stylings and energetic performance, signaling her arrival as a significant figure in the Asian music scene.
- The single was released on March 2, 2001, by SM Entertainment, the same label that would later manage numerous K-pop sensations.
- While "Don't Start Now" is credited as her debut single in Japan, BoA had previously released a demo tape and performed in various stage productions.
- The single "Don't Start Now" charted at number 91 on the Oricon weekly charts in Japan.
BoA is a South Korean singer who rose to fame in Japan in the early 2000s, becoming one of the most successful K-pop artists internationally. Her success in Japan paved the way for other Korean artists to enter the Japanese market.
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