Original: Boa Kwon (born November 5, 1986), commonly known by her stage name BoA, which stands for Beat of Angel,  is a Korean singer, active in South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Simplified: Boa Kwon (born 5 November 1986 in Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is a South Korean singer. She is commonly known by her stage name BoA.