Eien / Universe / Believe in Love cover

Eien / Universe / Believe in Love

BoA · 2009

27 min · 9 tracks · K-pop

A blend of ethereal pop melodies and heartfelt vocals that encapsulate longing and hope.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its commercial success, peaking at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan, further establishing BoA's crossover appeal. Additionally, it featured tracks that blended different musical styles and showcased her versatility, contributing to the rise of K-pop's global influence.
Best for
ethereal melodies for daydreaming heartfelt vocals in quiet moments steady flow with reflective breaks
Context
When 'Eien / Universe / Believe in Love' was released in February 2009, BoA was solidifying her status as a leading figure in the K-pop genre after her successful debut in Japan. This album followed her 2008 release 'The Face', showcasing her continued evolution as an artist while navigating the complexities of both Korean and Japanese music markets.
Stylistic neighbors
IU· TVXQ· SHINee· Twice· Big Bang· Super Junior· Apink· 4Minute

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 永遠 Standout 4:35
  • 2 UNIVERSE Standout 4:22
  • 3 Believe in LOVE (Acoustic Version) Standout 4:27
  • 4 BEST HIT MEGA BLEND 4:56
  • 5 永遠 (instrumental) 4:34
  • 6 UNIVERSE (instrumental) 4:19

Disc 2

  • 1 永遠 (Music Video)
  • 2 Introduction of “BEST&USA”
  • 3 BEST HIT MEGA BLEND 〜VISUAL REMIX〜

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