BoA's mother Sung Young Ja appeared on the June 5 installment of�SBS's 'Good Morning' and talked about her daughter, revealing that she had been bullied during school when she was younger.

She said, "BoA debuted at an early age and grew out her hair (while doing entertainment activities). �One day, her sunbaes (seniors) dragged her to the bathroom and pulled at her hair, asking her why she grew out her hair. �There were people using the 'senior' card."

She continued, "BoA had a very hard time whenever stuff like that happened. However, the principal said, 'BoA is active as a celebrity, so please understand.' Fortunately, the love and care around BoA gave her strength."

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The MCs said, "We feel like she might have had a lot of difficulties while going to school," to which her mother replied, "That's why she was unable to graduate and dropped out."

Her older brother Kwon Soon Hwon added, "BoA studied at an overseas school and passed the qualification exam for middle school within two weeks. �For high school, she passed the qualification exam within three months. �She prepared the groundwork that enabled her to promote after a quick education."