Meri Kuri

"Meri Kuri"
Single by BoA
from the album Best of Soul
Language
  • Japanese
  • Korean
B-side
  • "Mega Step"
  • "The Christmas Song"
ReleasedDecember 1, 2004
Recorded2004
Genre
Length5:32
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Kazuhiro Hara
BoA singles chronology
"Quincy / Kono Yo no Shirushi"
(2004)
"Meri Kuri"
(2004)
"Do the Motion"
(2005)
Music video
"Meri Kuri" on YouTube

"Meri Kuri" (Japanese: メリクリ), known in South Korea as "Merry-Chri" (Korean: 메리크리 Meri Keuri), is a song recorded in two languages by South Korean singer BoA. A holiday-themed ballad, its lyrics were written by Chinfa Kan and BoA; production was handled by Kazuhiro Hara. It was released on December 1, 2004, as her 14th Japanese single, via Avex Trax; and her 3rd physical Korean single, by SM Entertainment. Both versions are supported with the B-side tracks "Mega Step" and "The Christmas Song". Its music video premiered on her 18th birthday and was shot at the Chapel on the Water and Ochiai Station in Hokkaidō.

The single peaked at number five on the Japan weekly singles chart and number ten on the South Korean monthly album chart. It was certified by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) in four categories, including two times in double platinum for digital and ringtone sales. "Meri Kuri" has become a Christmas favorite in Japan and has consistently re-appeared on the charts around Christmas time.[1] BoA has performed "Meri Kuri" on numerous concert tours, including her five Christmas concert tours.

  1. ^ 'FNS歌謡祭に出演'BoA、過去のヒット曲「メリクリ」が大反響!日本のチャートで急浮上 ["Appearing at FNS Song Festival" BoA, past hit song "Meri Kuri" is a big hit! Rapid rise on Japanese charts]. TV Report (in Japanese). December 4, 2015. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021 – via Kstyle.