BoA, the main character of the Wiconfe Tribute Stage..an iconic artist in popular music

By Jaewan, Ko

May 22, 2025

BoA, the main character of the Wiconfe Tribute Stage..an iconic artist in popular music
Photo=SM Entertainment



BoA (BoA) has announced a special time to look back on his past music life with fans who have been with him for a long time ahead of his appearance at the "2025 Weverse Con Festival". This stage is expected to shed light on his symbolism as the leading role in leading 'K-Pop Globalization' and the charm of the best female solo artist with numerous hits.

BoA will appear at the Wiconfe held at Inspire Arena in Incheon on May 31 and June 1. The Tribute Stage, which he performs, is a stage that illuminates the world of music by selecting an artist who has deeply influenced the history of Korean pop music, and BoA, who celebrates her 25th anniversary this year, will take over Barton, following the late Shin Hae-cheol, Seo Tae-ji, Uhm Jung-hwa, and Park Jin-young.

Wiconfe said of BoA, "A symbolic artist in Korean pop music history who entered the Japanese market at the time when even the term K-pop was unfamiliar, topped the Oricon chart, and personally proved the possibility of K-pop expanding overseas."




"I know that the Tribute Stage is the signature stage of Wiconfe, and I'm very happy to decorate the stage," BoA said. "It's most meaningful that we can celebrate the long journey with many people until this year, when K-pop became a global genre like now, and it marks its 25th anniversary."

BoA, who has been a pioneer of K-pop, said, `K-pop is loved all over the world to the extent that it has a dedicated category on major overseas charts, and now I feel that it has become a culture beyond music.' adding to the rapid growth of K-pop and the feeling it feels in its change.

BoA, the main character of the Wiconfe Tribute Stage..an iconic artist in popular music
Photo=SM Entertainment
BoA also reflected on the meaning of this festival with junior artists who are currently leading the K-pop scene. Regarding Wiconfe, which is becoming a venue for integration in the Korean pop music industry, he said, `It feels special to be able to experience the stages of multiple generations of artists in one place.' "I've been proud to see many junior artists tell me or cover my music, but I'm a little embarrassed and excited to see it in front of my eyes this time," he said, expressing his expectations for the cover stage of junior artists on the Tribute Stage.




BoA also added a point to watch for this stage. "As it is a festival, we plan to play songs that many people like in a lively band live," he said. "We will perform songs that can be performed with the audience and sing along together, so please enjoy it." He also raised expectations for the upcoming stage, saying, `Let's recharge our energy to play together and meet at the concert hall.'

Meanwhile, WeConfe is a music festival that brings together global fans across genres and generations and provides a unique performance experience using the Weverse platform. This year, it has expanded to a cast of various genres, including K-pop artists, bands, and musical actors, with a total of 27 teams making it the largest lineup ever. In addition, a night performance at Weverse Park has been added to welcome the audience with its appearance as a richer music festival.






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