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April 1, 2014

Duane Adler-directed film Make Your Move to open April 18

BoA hopes a lot of people, especially those who like dance, will see her first movie.

BoA, the 27-year old singer Koreans have been calling “Asia’s Star” ever since she was a teenager, will soon meet American audiences in “Make Your Move,” in which she plays a young woman who falls in love with co-star Derek Hough through dance. The film, directed by Duane Adler (“Step Up,” “Save the Last Dance”), will open April 18.

Q: Your first leading role in a movie is in a Hollywood one. What are your thoughts on debuting as an actress?

A: I’m very glad. We shot this movie a long time ago, so I’m happy and glad to hear that it’s finally coming out. It was three years ago, so I filmed it when I was 24.

Q: What is the role you play in “Make Your Move”?

A: I play a character named Aya who loves to dance. She follows her brother to New York to work there.

Q: We heard Director Duane Adler wrote the scenario with you in mind.

A: I found that out later while I was filming the movie. When I received the screenplay, I liked it because it focused on dance. At that time, I didn’t have many thoughts of attempting acting, but the visual aspect of this movie that showcases dancing drew me in. I accepted the role because the project didn’t stray too far from the work I’ve always done, and I gained a lot of enthusiasm for acting through it.

Q: Your co-star is Derek Hough from “Dancing With the Stars.”

A: It was the first time acting for both of us. I felt comfortable talking to him about ideas and about acting, so I tried my best to communicate with him. I also remember that we had good chemistry while dancing.

Q: You must have communicated and completed the dialogue in English.

A: Because I spoke English the least among the cast and staff on set, people around me were considerate. I had to face it on set because there wasn’t a translator, but it became easier as I became more comfortable talking and getting friendlier with them.

Q: You’ve been a dance singer for a long time, but duet dancing must be different.

A: The practice period was long. The practice would be different day-to-day depending on the condition of either of us, since the routines take the collaboration of two people. It wouldn’t work out if I was the only one doing well, so I learned to be considerate. In many ways, I learned a lot from this project.

Q: Do you plan on continuing acting in the future?

A: I actually came here to LA in the middle of filming in Korea. I’m playing a lead role alongside Lee Jung-jae and Seol Kyung-goo in the action film “Big Match,” which will be released in the second half of this year. We’ve been filming for almost five months now, and I’ve done some action scenes as well.

Q: Until last year, you were a judge on “K-Pop Star.” If you could give advice to second-generation Korean Americans who want to join an audition?

A: I frequently watch the third season of “K-Pop Star,” and I saw that two of the top three contestants were Korean American. Maybe it’s because they grew up in a different environment, but it was refreshing to that they’re so self-expressive. “K-Pop Star” will continue, and so will the chances of joining. I want hopefuls to keep in mind that the singer has to be able to deliver Korean well. Language is a means to express yourself. Wherever you perform, I think language is the most important thing.

Q: Any last words you want to say to Korean Americans?

A: “Make Your Move” is coming out soon, and I hope that a lot of people, especially those who like dance, will come see it. I’ll be active in both singing and acting this year. I wish for Korean Americans to continue living a good life, a happy life.