Sistar
{{Short description|South Korean girl group}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Sistar
| image = 씨스타(SISTAR) G페스티벌 아시아 드림 콘서트 (11).jpg
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| caption = Sistar in 2016
From left to right: Dasom, Hyolyn, Bora, and Soyou
| alias =
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|{{no wrap|dance-pop}}}}
| years_active = {{start date|2010}}–2017
| label = Starship
| spinoffs = Sistar19
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Sistar19|Starship Planet}}
| website =
| past_members =
}}
Sistar ({{ko-hhrm|hangul=씨스타}}; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment. The group consisted of Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou and Dasom.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=23 March 2010 |title=신인 여성그룹 씨스타, 내달 데뷔 |trans-title=New girl group Sistar debuts next month |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003183309 |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |via=Naver News |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819054009/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003183309 |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine |last=Herman |first=Tamar |date=25 May 2017 |title=K-Pop Girl Group Sistar to Disband After Final Single |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/k-pop-girl-group-sistar-split-7808740/ |access-date=19 August 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819053616/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/k-pop-girl-group-sistar-split-7808740/ |url-status=live }} They made their official debut with the song "Push Push" on 3 June 2010.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=3 June 2010 |title=씨스타, 데뷔 싱글음반 '푸시푸시' 발표 |trans-title=Sistar releases debut single album 'Push Push' |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003310824 |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |via=Naver News |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819054010/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0003310824 |url-status=live }} Their debut studio album So Cool was released on 9 August 2011.{{Cite web |last= |date=9 August 2011 |title=씨스타, '소 쿨' 발매 당일 음악차트 1위 |trans-title=Sistar tops music charts the same day "So Cool" is released |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0005203130 |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |via=Naver News |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819053616/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0005203130 |url-status=live }} Their second album, Give It to Me, was released on 11 June 2013.{{Cite web |date=11 June 2013 |title=드디어 씨스타 컴백! 2년 만의 정규 앨범으로 올 여름 가요계 강타 예고 |trans-title=Finally, Sistar is back! The first full album in two years is expected to be a hit this summer |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201306120100080630006492&servicedate=20130611 |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426201432/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201306120100080630006492&servicedate=20130611 |url-status=live }}
Their biggest hits include "So Cool", "Alone", "Touch My Body", "Loving U" and "Give It to Me". Their fourth single, "So Cool," debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart as well as the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 singles chart, starting a streak of nine consecutive number-one hits before the group's disbandment in 2017.
Sistar has amassed prominent digital sales, being one of five artists to have nine or more number one singles in South Korea. They were ranked number nine and number eleven in surveys of the top girl groups in South Korea conducted by The Dong-a Ilbo in 2016 and Gallup Korea in 2024, respectively. Their accolades include nine Golden Disc Awards, five Melon Music Awards, four MAMA Awards, and seven Seoul Music Awards.
History
=Pre–debut=
In March 2010, Starship Entertainment announced that their new 4-member female group, "Sistar," was scheduled to debut in April. Starship described Sistar as a girl group with both talent and style, creating a new cultural code with unique music, choreography, and fashion.{{cite web |last1=Oh|first1=Mi-jeong|title=여성 4인조 '씨스타', 4월 데뷔|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/079/0002138748|website=Naver|publisher=No Cut News|access-date=17 December 2023 }} Starship added that they are also a versatile group that can digest a variety of genres, from ballads to hip-hop, and will emerge as a style icon for those in their teens and twenties.{{cite web |last1=Park|first1=Young-woong|title=씨스타, 데뷔 전부터 화제…그들만의 매력은?|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002069296|website=Naver|publisher=Seoul Newspaper|access-date=17 December 2023 }} Even before their debut, Sistar attracted much attention and topic among music industry experts with their outstanding vocals.{{cite web |last1=Nam|first1=An-woo|title=씨스타, 걸그룹 열풍 잇겠다…4월 전격 데뷔|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0002064598|website=Naver|publisher=My Daily|access-date=17 December 2023 }} Many groups devise a mystical strategy for disclosing the identities of members before their debut, but Sistar were first introduced through a fashion photoshoot in collaboration with casual brand FUBU, where only top stars appeared, which is unusual for a rookie group.{{cite web |last1=Park|first1=Geon-wook|title=신인그룹 씨스타, 데뷔 화보 촬영…남다른 행보 '눈길'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/277/0002340255|website=Naver|publisher=Asian E|access-date=17 December 2023 }}
Later that month, Starship announced that the recording process for the debut single album of the group had already been completed. Media outlet Sports Chosun mentioned that Sistar is a 'Super New Girl Group' that attracted much attention toward their debut.{{cite web |last1=Lee|first1=Jeong-hyuk|title=초특급 신예 걸그룹 씨스타, 마침내 멤버 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002025317|website=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|access-date=17 December 2023 }} Over the past two years of training, they have gained a reputation for training their vocal and dancing skills under the likes of Jo Young-soo, Shinsadong Tiger, and E-Tribe. Music industry professionals shared high expectations for the group, calling them Korea's "Destiny's Child."{{cite web |last1=Lee|first1=Eun-jung|title=신인 여성그룹 씨스타, 내달 데뷔|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0003183309|website=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency |access-date=17 December 2023 }}
=2010–2012: Debut, finding success with ''So Cool'', ''Alone'' and ''Loving U''=
File:씨스타(SISTAR) Daejon University Festival 2.jpg Festival in 2010]]
Sistar began their group activities early in 2010 with commercials and magazine photoshoots.{{Cite web |date=19 March 2010 |title=여성4인조 씨스타, 화보로 먼저 데뷔 |trans-title=Four-member girl group Sistar makes pre-debut with photo shoot |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/view/2010/03/139463/ |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Maeil Business Newspaper |language=ko |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819053616/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/view/2010/03/139463/ |url-status=live }} They made their official debut with the song "Push Push" on 3 June 2010, followed by their debut television performance on 4 June on Music Bank.{{Cite web |date=4 June 2010 |title='엣지돌' 씨스타 '푸시푸시' 데뷔 베일 벗었다! 4人4色 매력 '톡톡' |trans-title=Veil is thrown off 'edge idol' Sistar's debut song 'Push Push'! 4 people, 4 charms |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006041810101002 |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Newsen |language=ko |archive-date=17 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217160126/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006041810101002 |url-status=live }}
The group returned on 25 August with their second single, "Shady Girl", the music video featured Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior.{{Cite web |date=25 August 2010 |title=씨스타, 싱글 '가식걸' 공개… 뮤비 김희철에 김경진까지 |trans-title=Sister unveils single 'Shady Girl'... music video includes Kim Hee-chul and Kim Kyung-jin |url=https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2010082509054754444 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=The Asia Business Daily |language=ko |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061307/https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2010082509054754444 |url-status=live }} The group received much media attention when a fan-taken video was uploaded online showing the group filming their performance at "Let's Start Sharing Concert" on 28 August. During the middle of their performance, member Bora suddenly fell onstage, fracturing her thumb. This prompted the other members to stop singing and assist her off the stage with the help of staff. Several minutes later, Bora returned to stage along with the other members to finish filming their performance. The video went viral on the internet and was featured on G4's online show Attack of the Show!, and an RTL Television news segment.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
On 14 September, Sistar was invited to perform at Japan's "Hallyu Music Festival" as the only Korean girl group present.{{cite web|title=Sistar will perform at "Hallyu Music Festival" in Japan|url=http://blog.ningin.com/2010/09/15/sistar-will-perform-at-the-hallyu-music-festival-in-japan/|website=Ningin|access-date=12 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918201852/http://blog.ningin.com/2010/09/15/sistar-will-perform-at-the-hallyu-music-festival-in-japan/|archive-date=18 September 2010}} On 10 October, Sistar performed on the show Teen Superstar in Thailand.{{cite web|title=SISTAR performs at the Teen Superstar Press Conference in Thailand|url=http://blog.ningin.com/2010/10/13/sistar-performs-at-the-teen-superstar-press-conference-in-thailand/|website=Ningin News|access-date=12 July 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714214631/http://blog.ningin.com/2010/10/13/sistar-performs-at-the-teen-superstar-press-conference-in-thailand/|archive-date=14 July 2014}} The group released their third single, "How Dare You," in November.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} On 9 December, the group attended the Golden Disc Awards and won the "Newcomer Award."{{cite web|title=Newcomer Disk Awards|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/28goldendisk/kr/|website=Golden Disc Awards|access-date=12 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709175401/http://isplus.live.joins.com/award/28goldendisk/kr/|archive-date=9 July 2014|url-status=dead}} On 27 December, Sistar won their first music show award for "How Dare You" on Music Bank.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
File:Sistar at the Cyworld Festival2.jpg in 2011]]
On 27 April 2011, it was announced that Sistar would debut a sub-unit, Sistar19, with members Hyolyn and Bora.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} Sistar19 had their debut performance on 5 May and promoted throughout the month.<{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} Sistar returned on 9 August with their first studio album entitled So Cool. "So Cool" was the inaugural number one song on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 chart after the chart's launch on 25 August.[http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/global/billboard-k-pop-hot-100-launches-sistar-1005329112.story "Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 Launches; SISTAR Is No. 1 on New Korea Chart"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122082355/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/global/billboard-k-pop-hot-100-launches-sistar-1005329112.story |date=22 January 2013 }}, Billboard, 25 August 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2012. On 11 September, Sistar won their first "Mutizen Award" on Inkigayo.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
In early April, it was announced that Sistar was going to broadcast their "So Cool" comeback showcase globally in 41 countries.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} Their first mini album, entitled Alone, was released on 12 April and contained seven songs, with the title track produced by Brave Brothers.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}} Their second mini album, Loving U, was released on 28 June. The EP contained the title track, "Loving U", produced by Duble Sidekick, one new song "Holiday" and remixes of the groups' past hits.{{cite web|url=http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=618169|title=Summer Special 'Loving U' / Daum 뮤직 :: 언제 어디서나 Music on Daum|date=28 June 2012|publisher=Daum Communications|access-date=27 June 2012|language=ko|archive-date=10 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710001035/http://music.daum.net/album/main?album_id=618169|url-status=dead}}
=2013–2015: ''Give It to Me'', summer hits and solo/duo activities=
File:Sistar at 2013 Yong In University Festival02.jpg Festival in 2013]]
Sistar19 released their first mini album, Gone Not Around Any Longer, and its title track of the same name on 31 January 2013.{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/28040/sistar19-gets-all-kill-with-new-song |title=SISTAR19 Goes for the Kill with 'Gone Not Around Any Longer' |last=Hong |first=Grace Danbi |date=1 February 2013 |work=enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=16 December 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062933/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/28040/sistar19-gets-all-kill-with-new-song |url-status=live }} Their recording label, Starship Entertainment, announced on 16 May 2013, that Sistar will return mid-June, with another confirmation on 2 June, stating that they will be making their comeback with a second full album. On 3 June 2013, teaser photos featuring members Dasom and Bora were released. The following day, Sistar released photo teasers of all the members for Give It to Me and revealed that they will have a Moulin Rouge theme. A video teaser for "Give It to Me" was released on 6 June. Sistar's second studio album, Give It to Me, was released on 11 June with the title track of the same name. The album debuted at number four on Gaon Music Chart.{{Cite web| title = Sistar dominates charts with 'Give It To Me'| last = Jackson| first = Julie| work = The Korea Herald| date = 13 June 2013| access-date = 27 May 2015| url = http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130613000714| archive-date = 12 June 2015| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150612223706/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130613000714| url-status = live}} On 26 October, Sistar represented South Korea at ABU TV Song Festival 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam, performing "Give It to Me".{{cite web|url=http://esckaz.com/2013/abu.htm|title=ABU TV Song Festival 2013 information page|publisher=ESCKAZ|date=4 September 2013|access-date=4 September 2013|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054144/http://esckaz.com/2013/abu.htm|url-status=live}} Three more singles off the album: "The Way You Make Me Melt", "Crying" and "Bad Boy", as well as two promotional singles, were also released to promote the album. On 26 November, Hyolyn released her debut studio album Love & Hate, which reached number five on Gaon.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}
On 5 June 2014, Sistar's label, Starship Entertainment, told Newsen that the group was working on a new album and would come back in the beginning of July. On 21 July, Sistar released their third mini album, Touch N Move along with its title track "Touch My Body".{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/71212/sistars-touch-move-to-be-released-on-july-21 |title=SISTAR to Release ′Touch & Move′ Today (July 21) |last=Kim |first=Erika |date=10 July 2014 |work=enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=16 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171559/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/71212/sistars-touch-move-to-be-released-on-july-21 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/70481/sistar-releases-teaser-image-for-new-album |title=SISTAR Members Show Off Sexy Silhouettes in Teaser Photo |last=Hwang |first=Hye-jin |others=Jung, Yeawon |date=10 July 2014 |work=enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=16 December 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213749/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/70481/sistar-releases-teaser-image-for-new-album |url-status=live }} EP was commercially very successful, peaking at numbers two and eight on Gaon and Billboard's US World Albums charts, respectively. Another single "Naughty Hands" was released in late July. On 26 August, Sistar released their fourth mini album and second summer special album titled Sweet & Sour, shortly after the promotions of "Touch My Body".{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/73708/sistar-to-release-special-album |title=SISTAR to Release New Song ′I Swear′ on 8/26 |last=Hong |first=Grace Danbi |date=18 August 2014 |work=enewsWorld |publisher=Mwave |access-date=16 December 2014 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225131/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/73708/sistar-to-release-special-album |url-status=dead }} EP contained two new songs "I Swear" and "Hold on Tight" and four remixes for singles "Loving U", "Gone Not Around Any Longer", "Give It to Me" and "Touch My Body". In December, Sistar won the Best Female Group Award at the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards.{{Cite web | title = [2014 MAMA] SISTAR and EXO Receive Best Female and Male Group Awards at 2014 MAMA | work = enewsWorld | date = 3 December 2014 | access-date = 22 June 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/82288/2014-mama-sistar-and-exo-receive-best-female-and-male-group-awards-at-2014-mama | publisher = CJ E&M | archive-date = 3 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222457/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/82288/2014-mama-sistar-and-exo-receive-best-female-and-male-group-awards-at-2014-mama | url-status = dead }}
File:Sistar at The 70th Independence Day of Republic of Korea 03.jpg, 14 August 2015. Left to right: Soyou, Bora, Hyolyn and Dasom]]
On 22 June 2015, Sistar released its fifth mini-album, Shake It, along with its title track of the same name.{{Cite web | title = SISTAR Wore School Uniforms for First Time Since Debut for ′Shake It′ | work = enewsWorld | date = 22 June 2015 | access-date = 22 June 2015 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/94377/sistar-wore-school-uniforms-for-first-time-since-debut-for-shake-it | publisher = CJ E&M | archive-date = 4 March 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064318/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/94377/sistar-wore-school-uniforms-for-first-time-since-debut-for-shake-it | url-status = dead }} It debuted at number three on Gaon, and two new singles, "Shake It" and "Don't Be Such a Baby" were released in late June. In August, Hyolyn was confirmed to join the second season of Unpretty Rapstar. On 1 August, Sistar performed in Los Angeles, California at 2015 KCON. On 14 August, they performed at The 70th Independence Day of the Republic of Korea, their home country. On 7 September, Hyolyn released a free single, "The Wall Destroyer" featuring one of Eluphant's member, Keebee. On 22 September, Soyou collaborated with singer Kwon Jeong Yeol of 10cm. Their single is titled "Lean on Me."
=2016–2017: ''Insane Love'', "Lonely" and disbandment=
On 21 June 2016, Sistar released their fourth extended play, Insane Love, and its lead single "I Like That".{{Cite magazine |last=Herman |first=Tamar |date=21 June 2016 |title=Sistar Returns for Summer With Seductive Dance Track 'I Like That' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sistar-i-like-that-song-summer-7415491/ |access-date=29 January 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061310/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sistar-i-like-that-song-summer-7415491/ |url-status=live }} The single debuted at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart, continuing the group's string of summertime hit songs.{{Cite web |title=[6월4째주/가요] '여름 씨스타' 음원 정상 차지…엑소 정규 3집 'EX'ACT' 3주 연속 음반 1위 |trans-title=[4th week of June/K-pop] 'Summer Sistar' tops digital chart...EXO's 3rd full-length album 'EX'ACT' is number 1 for 3 consecutive weeks |url=https://newspim.com/news/view/20160701000335 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=NewsPim |language=ko |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061308/https://newspim.com/news/view/20160701000335 |url-status=live }} "I Like That" also topped several K-pop music video charts in China, including QQ Music, iQIYI, and YinYueTai.{{Cite web |title=씨스타, 가온차트 3관왕 달성…'역시 여름은 씨스타' |trans-title=SISTAR tops three Gaon Charts...'As expected, summer is SISTAR' |url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2016&no=472616 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=MBN Star |language=ko |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061311/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2016&no=472616 |url-status=live }} For the song, Sistar was awarded Singer of the Year for June in the Digital Music Category at the 2016 Gaon Chart Music Awards.{{Cite web |date=23 February 2017 |title='시상식 트로피만 40개'…씨스타, 7년간 사랑 받는 '꾸준돌' |trans-title="40 awards ceremony trophies"... SISTAR, the 'Consistent Idol' that has been loved for 7 years |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/822930 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=X Sports News |language=ko |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061308/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/822930 |url-status=live }}
On 22 May 2017, Starship Entertainment announced that Sistar would disband following promotions for their final single, "Lonely", to be released on 31 May.{{cite web |date=22 May 2017 |title=Sistar to disperse seven years after debut |url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/05/23/49/0200000000AEN20170523007351315F.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603154358/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/05/23/49/0200000000AEN20170523007351315F.html |archive-date=3 June 2017 |access-date=23 May 2017 |publisher=Yonhap News}} All the members wrote personal letters of farewell to their fans, confirming their disbandment.{{cite web |title=SISTAR write heartfelt goodbye letters to all their fans |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/05/24/sistar-write-heartfelt-goodbye-letters-all-their-fans |website=SBS.com |date=24 May 2017 |access-date=16 February 2022 |archive-date=16 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216014316/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/05/24/sistar-write-heartfelt-goodbye-letters-all-their-fans |url-status=live }} The group performed their most successful summer hits—"Touch My Body", "Shake It", "Loving U", and "I Swear"—along with "Lonely" on four major music shows before their final performance on Inkigayo on 4 June.{{cite web|url=http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/37161/20170606/starship-entertainment-reveals-real-reason-why-sistar-disbanded-girls-reunion.htm|title=Starship Entertainment Reveals Real Reason Why SISTAR Disbanded; Girls Say Reunion Is Possible|publisher=Korea Portal|date=6 June 2017|access-date=16 June 2017|archive-date=9 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609060624/http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/37161/20170606/starship-entertainment-reveals-real-reason-why-sistar-disbanded-girls-reunion.htm|url-status=live}} "Lonely" debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart released on 8 June.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=8 June 2017 |title='식지 않는 인기'..싸이, 가온차트 1·2위 싹쓸이..세븐틴, 음반강자 |trans-title='Popularity that doesn't cool down'...Psy sweeps the top two spots on the monthly Gaon Chart...SEVENTEEN is album powerhouse |url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=201706080911427754039_1 |access-date=29 January 2023 |website=Herald Pop |language=ko |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129061307/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=201706080911427754039_1 |url-status=live }}
=2022: Reunion performance=
On 22 July 2022, the members of Sistar reunited to perform several of their hit songs on the final episode of You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook as a way to show support for Hyolyn's then-recent comeback.{{cite web|url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1953795.htm|title='유스케', 씨스타 완전체 무대 남기고 폐지|language=Korean|website=The Fact|date=23 July 2022|access-date=6 August 2022|archive-date=6 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806084538/http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1953795.htm|url-status=live}}
Other ventures
= Ambassadorship =
In June 2010, Sistar was appointed as the promotional ambassador for the 2010 Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival.{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Yeon-jeong|title='씨스타' SICAF 2010 홍보대사 되다|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0003358149?sid=103|website=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency.co.kr|access-date=13 December 2023 }} Later that year, Sistar was selected in October as the promotional ambassador's for the Thailand audition program 'Teen Superstar TV Show'{{cite web |last1=Lee|first1=Eun-jung|title=씨스타, 태국 오디션 프로그램 홍보대사|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0004687935|website=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency.co.kr|access-date=13 December 2023 }} and in December for the Korea Youth Federation, wherein, as public relations ambassadors, Sistar has supported group activities and events organized for one year by the federation locally and internationally.{{cite web |last1=Kang|first1=Eun-cheol|title=씨스타, 에너지재단 홍보대사 위촉|url=http://www.todayenergy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=67597#_theptep|website=Naver|date=23 November 2011 |publisher=Today Korea|access-date=13 December 2023 }}
In November 2011, Sistar was appointed by the Korea Energy Foundation as their public relations ambassador for 'Energy Sharing' and welfare issues.{{cite web |last1=Kang|first1=Eun-cheol|title=씨스타, 에너지재단 홍보대사 위촉|url=http://www.todayenergy.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=67597#_theptep|website=Naver|date=23 November 2011 |publisher=Today Energy|access-date=13 December 2023 }} In the following year, news outlet EDaily said that Sistar has solidified their position as the representative face of the Korean wave after being appointed as the promotional ambassadors for the ‘2012 K-Pop Cover Dance Festival’ wherein Sistar is expected to serve as judges for the 700 teams from 50 countries participating in the competition.{{cite web |last1=Jo|first1=Woo-young|title=씨스타, K팝 커버댄스 페스티벌 홍보대사|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/018/0002616816|website=Naver|publisher=Edaily|access-date=13 December 2023 }} In December, the group was appointed by MBC+U-stream Studio as ambassadors for the 1st ‘Tokyo Kimchi Festival’ held in Shin-Ōkubo, Tokyo, Japan.{{cite web |last1=Lee|first1=Tae-mun|title=걸그룹 씨스타, 日서 생방송 공개 토크쇼|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0005993611|website=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency.co.kr|access-date=13 December 2023 }}
In March 2013, Sistar was appointed as the public relations ambassador for Wonju, Gangwon-do. Sistar actively promoted the '2013 K-Pop Concert' and the 'K-POP Cover Dance Festival' held in Wonju and also attended various festivals and events held in the region.{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Young-in|title=인기 걸그룹 '씨스타', 원주시 홍보대사 위촉|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0006133172|website=Naver|publisher=Yonhap News Agency.co.kr|access-date=13 December 2023 }} In March 2014, Sistar was chosen as a promotional ambassador for the Osong International Bio Industry Expo. The group filmed multiple TVCFs, encouraging viewers to take part in the event as part of their activities.{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Young-jae|title=제1회 충북도 공공디자인 공모전 개최|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/421/0000189483?sid=102|website=Naver|publisher=News1|access-date=13 December 2023 }}
In August 2014, Sistar served as a public relations ambassador for the Mariana Tourism Office. As part of their activities, Sistar, through the music video of their single 'I Swear' from their special album 'Sweet & Sour', visited Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands and completed filming the music video. Through the music video, fans were introduced to not only the beautiful sights of Saipan's major tourist attractions but also unique places in Saipan, such as locally popular restaurants and supermarkets.{{cite web |last1=Han|first1=In-gu|title=씨스타, 마리아나 관광청 홍보대사 위촉…"사이판과 잘 어울려"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0000374429|website=Naver|publisher=Xsportsnews|access-date=13 December 2023 }}
= Endorsements =
In April 2010, Sistar attracted attention by being the first in the cosmetics industry to be selected as a model for a cosmetics brand and shoot a beauty pictorial before its debut. The group was selected as the pre-summer season model for Shu Uemura, a world-renowned makeup artist. The group made their debut as the brand's model through a pictorial for the May issue of fashion magazine Ceci.{{cite web|last1=Jung-hyuk|first1=Lee|title=씨스타, 걸그룹 최초 데뷔전 화장품모델 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002026441|website=star.moneytoday.co.kr|date=14 April 2010|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR, the first girl group to be selected as a cosmetic model before their debut|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162701/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002026441|url-status=live}} According to Asian Economy, Sistar emerged as the biggest blue chip in the advertising industry in the first half of the year, and it is unusual for top brands at home and abroad to send love calls to a rookie group that has only been debuting for three weeks. In the case of Sistar, they have been attracting attention from the advertising world by shooting pictorials for FUBU and Shu Uemura even before their debut.{{cite web|last1=Tae-hee|first1=Yoon|title=씨스타, 게임사 EA 모델 발탁..광고계 블루칩|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/277/0002399658|website=asiae.co.kr|date=26 June 2010|language=ko|trans-title=Sistar selected as a model for game company EA.. Blue chip in the advertising industry|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161914/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/277/0002399658|url-status=live}}
In October 2010, Sistar was chosen as the face of Korea's pioneering boardwear brand, 'STL', for the 2010 F/W (fall, winter) season advertising campaign.{{cite web|last1=Ye-na|first1=Kim|title=씨스타, 국내 최초 보드복 '에스티엘' 얼굴낙점…'컬러풀 감각'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002122601|website=Seoul Shinmun|date=8 October 2010|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR, Korea's first board suit 'Estiel' face... 'Colorful sense'|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162027/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/081/0002122601|url-status=live}} Later in December 2010, they joined forces with Yuna Kim and hip-hop duo Electroboyz to collaborate on a video pictorial and a captivating song titled "Super Girl". This track served as the promotional background music for Samsung Electronics' highly-anticipated tablet PC Galaxy Tab.{{cite web|last1=Ji-yeon|first1=Kim|title=씨스타, CF음악으로 '피겨퀸' 김연아와 이색만남|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002059640|website=star.moneytoday.co.kr|date=7 December 2010|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR, a unique encounter with 'Figure Skating Queen' Yuna Kim through CF music|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162024/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002059640|url-status=live}} In February 2012, fashion brand AIOLI revealed a new photoshoot featuring the members of Sistar in their new collection, "Plastic Islands." AIOLI and Sistar have been advertising partners for two years before parting ways in 2014.{{cite web|last1=Jung-hyuk|first1=Lee|title=걸그룹 씨스타, '만찢녀' 등극. 소녀와 숙녀 사이 '아슬아슬' 매력 발산|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002185802|website=sports.chosun.com|date=17 February 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Girl group Sistar, rises to the title of 'Girl Who Rips Comics'. 'Breakfast' charm divergence between a girl and a lady|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161815/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002185802|url-status=live}}
In December 2014, Sistar promoted a newly launched training wear brand 'BCUZ', which was modeled after them by a small and medium-sized clothing manufacturing company in Korea. The brand achieved sales of more than 3 billion won in the first month alone through domestic and global sales in China and Southeast-Asia.{{cite web|last1=Ki|first1=Min-seok|title=걸그룹 '씨스타 트레이닝복' 한달만에 30억 대박|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/009/0003368768?sid=101|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|date=7 December 2013|language=ko|trans-title=Girl group 'Sistar's tracksuit' hits 3 billion won in one month|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162625/https://n.news.naver.com/article/009/0003368768?sid=101|url-status=live}} In addition, Sistar took part as ambassadors for sports wear brands Nepa for their 'Izenbuck' collection{{cite web|last1=Jeong|first1=Jeong-wook|title=서인국-씨스타, '이젠벅' 첫 전속모델|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000058389?sid=103|website=sportsworldi.com|date=21 January 2013|language=ko|trans-title=Seo In-guk-SISTAR, the first exclusive model for 'IZENBUCK'|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161634/https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000058389?sid=103|url-status=live}} and skecher pants from LS Network which were featured through the music video of their 2015 lead single "Shake It".{{cite web|last1=Jae-kyung|first1=Heo|title=LS네트웍스, 씨스타 등장한 스케쳐스 신규 뮤직비디오 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/469/0000077440?sid=101|website=Hankook Ilbo|date=24 July 2015|language=ko|trans-title=LS Networks unveils new Skechers music video featuring SISTAR|publisher=Naver|access-date=6 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161935/https://n.news.naver.com/article/469/0000077440?sid=101|url-status=live}}
Sistar also showed prominence in the gaming industry, securing multiple endorsements. The group was first selected as advertising models through the masterpiece action role-playing game 'Chronos Sword,' the ambitious work of global game company EA Mobile Korea. This was followed by the 2011 shooting game 'Dizzel' by Neowiz Games.{{cite web|last1=Sang-hyun|first1=Joo|title=네오위즈, '디젤' 홍보모델 씨스타의 게임소개 영상 및 메이킹 필름 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/236/0000055679?sid=105|website=fomos.kr|date=14 December 2011|language=ko|trans-title=Neowiz, 'Diesel' promotion model Sistar's game introduction video and making film released|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162149/https://n.news.naver.com/article/236/0000055679?sid=105|url-status=live}} The group also took part in the launch of LNK Logic Korea's 'Mirror Wars: Resurrection',{{cite web|last1=Jae-seok|first1=Lee|title=엘엔케이 '거울전쟁' 씨스타 메이킹 필름 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/347/0000028765?sid=105|website=esports.dailygame.co.kr|date=24 August 2012|language=ko|trans-title=LNK 'Mirror War' SISTAR making film released|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161623/https://n.news.naver.com/article/347/0000028765?sid=105|url-status=live}} Nexon GT's 'Sudden Attack',{{cite web|last1=Park|first1=Myung-gi|title='서든어택', 듀얼건 모드로 내 입맛대로 전투하자|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003152085?sid=105|website=The Korea Economic Daily|date=4 September 2014|language=ko|trans-title='Sudden Attack', let's fight my way with dual gun mode|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161624/https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003152085?sid=105|url-status=live}} Kakao Games' 'Heroes for Kakao'{{cite web|title=4:33의 영웅, 걸그룹 ‘씨스타’가 착용한 코스튬 증정 이벤트 |website=ThisIsGame|date=14 April 2015|language=ko |access-date=6 July 2024|url=https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/rboard/1/?n=61739}} and The New Times' Naval Battle 1942: National Fleet Battle in 2016.{{cite web|last1=Seung-jin|first1=Han|title=[지스타 16] 씨스타 in 지스타! 해전1942 부스에 등장한 그녀들|url=https://n.news.naver.com/sports/esports/article/439/0000010817|website=thisgame.com|date=21 November 2016|language=ko|trans-title=[G-Star 16] Sistar in G-Star! The girls who appeared at the Naval Battle 1942 booth|publisher=Naver|access-date=6 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162534/https://n.news.naver.com/sports/esports/article/439/0000010817|url-status=live}}
The group has also signed advertising model contracts for companies including SolarC{{cite web|last1=Yong-mo|first1=Kang|title=고려은단 쏠라씨 광고, 씨스타 효과 톡톡히 봤네!|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000018071?sid=103|website=sportsworldi.com|date=11 May 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Korea Eundan's Solar Seed advertisement, I saw the effect of Sistar!|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161547/https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000018071?sid=103|url-status=live}} and Pelicana,{{cite web|last1=Geun-won|first1=Ryu|title=페리카나, 씨스타와 광고모델 계약|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000016842?sid=105|website=sportsworldi.com|date=2 May 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Pelicana, commercial model contract with Sistar|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161820/https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000016842?sid=105|url-status=live}} clothing brands Clyde & Plastic Island, and Hyundai Motor Company's Veloster Turbo. Sistar's being featured in some of these advertisements, which are considered the exclusive domain of top stars, has proven the group's elevated status, making them the envy of the industry.{{cite web|last1=Mi-young|first1=Lee|title=씨스타, 광고계 대세…치킨부터 자동차 섭렵|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/111/0000277006|website=joynews.inews24.com|date=19 April 2012|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR, the trend in the advertising world... From chickens to cars|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161605/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/111/0000277006|url-status=live}} In addition, the group also showcased their unwavering presence by engaging in various endorsements. They not only participated in the unveiling event of Samsung Galaxy S3 Long Term Evolution (LTE),{{cite web|last1=Jong-hyun|first1=Lee|title=갤럭시S3 LTE 신기록...첫날 5만대 개통|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/366/0000067377?sid=105|website=biz.chosun.com|date=10 July 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Galaxy S3 LTE new record... 50,000 units opened on the first day|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162240/https://n.news.naver.com/article/366/0000067377?sid=105|url-status=live}} but also lent their support to the cosmetic brand "Holika" by Emprani.{{cite web|last1=Hee-soo|first1=Kang|title='걸그룹' 씨스타, '청바지'도 건강하게 소화|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/109/0002321933?sid=103|website=osen.co.kr|date=24 March 2012|language=ko|trans-title='Girl group' SISTAR, digests 'jeans' in a healthy way|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162514/https://n.news.naver.com/article/109/0002321933?sid=103|url-status=live}} Furthermore, their influence extended to diverse sectors such as clothing, automobiles, beverages, cosmetics, food, chocolate bars, and promoting open markets and waterparks, as they served as advertising models for Longevity Apparel's Clyde,{{cite web|last1=Jeong-hyeon|first1=Lee|title=씨스타, 정일우와 달달 핑크빛 화보 촬영 사진 공개돼|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002211415|website=Sports Chosun.com|date=8 May 2012|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR, Jung Il-woo and Moon Dal-dal pink pictorial photos released|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161744/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002211415|url-status=live}} Ssangyong Motor's Korando C,{{cite web|last1=Hak-il|first1=Kim|title=씨스타가 타는 쌍용차 코란도C|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/079/0002398617?sid=101|website=No Cut News|date=26 September 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Ssangyong Korando C driven by SISTAR|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162015/https://n.news.naver.com/article/079/0002398617?sid=101|url-status=live}} Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Let's Be Cafe Time,{{cite web|last1=Kwang-hoo|first1=Lee|title=걸그룹 씨스타·배우 이상우, 캔커피 '레쓰비' 모델 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/277/0002891389?sid=101|website=asiae.co.kr|date=5 December 2012|language=ko|trans-title=Girl group Sistar and actor Lee Sang-woo selected as models for canned coffee 'Let's Be'|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162639/https://n.news.naver.com/article/277/0002891389?sid=101|url-status=live}} Coca-Cola's Mate Tea of the Sun,{{cite web|last1=Jeon|first1=Sang-hee|title=최강 몸짱돌 씨스타, '마테 바디 쇼타임' 갖는다!|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/076/0002742109?sid=103|website=Sports Chosun.com|date=26 May 2015|language=ko|trans-title=Sistar, the best-looking idol, is having a 'Mate Body Showtime'!|publisher=Naver|access-date=6 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162205/https://n.news.naver.com/article/076/0002742109?sid=103|url-status=live}} Samyang Genex's About Me collection,{{cite web|last1=Hyo-joo|first1=Park|title=삼양제넥스, 자사 화장품 '어바웃미' 모델에 씨스타 발탁|url=http://m.viva100.com/view.php?key=20150527010004131|website=m.viva100.com|date=27 May 2015|language=ko|trans-title=Samyang Genex selects SISTAR as the model for its cosmetics 'About Me'|publisher=Naver|access-date=6 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161959/http://m.viva100.com/view.php?key=20150527010004131|url-status=live}} Ottogi's Rice Set,{{cite web|last1=|first1=|title=[한경마케팅대상] 오뚜기(오뚜기밥), SNS 이벤트로 소비자와 소통 강화…매출 50% '껑충'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003044390?sid=103|website=media.naver.com|date=6 March 2014|language=ko|trans-title=[Hankyung Marketing Award] Ottogi (Ottogi rice) strengthens communication with consumers through SNS events... 50% increase in sales|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162423/https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003044390?sid=103|url-status=live}} Mars Korea's Sneakers,{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} SK Planet's 11th Street Open Market,{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Ri-sun|title=11번가 '별난마켓' 빛낸 씨스타|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/079/0002530181?sid=004|website=No Cut News|date=9 November 2013|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR shines at 11th Street's 'Open Market'|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162715/https://n.news.naver.com/article/079/0002530181?sid=004|url-status=live}} and Daemyung Resort's Ocean World.{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Myung-mi|title=씨스타 워터파크 광고 모델, 건강미 넘치는 걸그룹의 위엄|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002336038|website=sedaily.com|date=22 May 2013|language=ko|trans-title=SISTAR Water Park advertising model, the dignity of a girl group full of health|publisher=Naver|access-date=7 July 2023|archive-date=7 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162746/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002336038|url-status=live}}
Impact
According to a survey conducted by Rispair Research Institute from 2011 to 2013, Sistar ranked 10th, followed by a third-place ranking in 2012 and a fourth-place ranking in 2013 on the female singer preference in the first half of each year.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} In 2012, Sistar topped the survey on the 20's "Most Favorite Group" by college students, as well as ranking first on male college students favorite groups according to the 'Campus Top Brand-Culture Category' survey conducted by the College Tomorrow 20's Research Institute.{{cite web|last1=Moon|first1=Kyeong-rim|title=20대가 가장 선호하는 브랜드는? 씨스타·무한도전|url=https://m.news.zum.com/articles/5408651|website=Naver|date=30 January 2013 |publisher=Newszum|access-date=21 October 2023|archive-date=26 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026220121/https://m.news.zum.com/articles/5408651|url-status=live}}
In October 2013, online entertainment media outlet Dispatch compiled music records on digital sales, albums, YouTube, iTunes, music broadcasts, advertising events, and the number of fanclub members to determine the best-performing groups in the Korean music scene in the same year in which Sistar was ranked second among girl groups.{{cite web|last1=Na|first1=Ji-yeon|title=[디패GO] "기록으로 본 랭킹?"…2013년, 아이돌 新지형도 (종합)|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/20332|website=dispatch.co.kr|date=14 October 2013 |publisher=Dispatch|access-date=21 October 2023|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027174307/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/20332|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Hyo-eun|title=[디패GO] 소시>>>씨스타>에프엑스>포미닛>투애니원 (걸그룹편)|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/20334|website=dispatch.co.kr|date=14 October 2013 |publisher=Dispatch|access-date=21 October 2023|archive-date=26 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026215838/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/20334|url-status=live}} In October 2014, men's clothing brand "Cheil Industries Galaxy" conducted a survey through the public opinion polling agency 'Open Survey' to determine the most loved idol groups across generations, among which Sistar ranked first among men's preferences in their 40s and 50s.{{cite web |last1=Park|first1=Sang-kwon|title=4050세대 4명 중 1명 "유행어 몰라 세대차이 느껴"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/003/0005455358?sid=101|website=Naver|publisher=Newsis|access-date=21 October 2023 }} In November 2014, JoyNews24, an entertainment and sports media outlet, conducted a survey targeting 79 idol group members to determine the Best Idols of the Year. Sistar received 15 votes and was ranked second overall and first among girl groups.{{cite web |last1=Park|first1=Jang-jin|title=[창간10년]엑소, 아이돌이 뽑은 2014 최고의 아이돌|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/111/0000402065|website=Naver|publisher=Joynews24|access-date=21 October 2023 }}
In December 2014, MBN Star Popular Culture conducted a survey amongst 144 individuals from soloists and members of South Korean groups to determine who was the "Best Singer of the Year", to which Sistar ranked second alongside Seo Taiji, Apink, and Beast, all receiving 10 votes, respectively.{{cite web |last1=Nam|first1=Woo-jeong|title=[M+기획…가수 144人의 응답①] 가수들이 직접 뽑은 올해의 가수·노래·앨범은?|url=https://www.mbn.co.kr/news/health/2142820|website=Naver|publisher=MBN Star|access-date=21 October 2023 }} In November 2015, news outlet Asia Today conducted a survey on the "Best Female Group" that swept the Korean entertainment industry over the past 10 years, as voted by 100 people, including those involved in film, broadcasting, and music, to which Sistar ranked second with 11 votes.{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Jong-gil|title=[창간 10주년] 지난 10년간 당신의 마음을 흔든 연예계 '최고의 스타·작품'은? – 가요|url=https://m.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20151115001548021|website=Naver|date=16 November 2015 |publisher=Asia Today|access-date=21 October 2023 }} In a survey published by The Dong-a Ilbo in 2016, Sistar were ranked ninth in a poll of the best girl groups in the past 20 years by both the public and music experts.{{cite web |title=New survey ranks top K-pop artists & songs of the past 20 years |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/09/02/new-survey-ranks-top-k-pop-artists-songs-past-20-years |website=SBS PopAsia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924233922/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/09/02/new-survey-ranks-top-k-pop-artists-songs-past-20-years |archive-date=24 September 2022 |date=2 September 2016}} In 2024, Sistar was ranked at number 11 in a Gallup Korea survey of the most popular girl groups of the 21st century, tied with Apink and Mamamoo.{{Cite web |last= |title=소녀시대·블랙핑크, '21세기 가장 사랑받은 걸그룹' 1위 [창간 20주년 설문] |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024090513133870053 |date=2024-09-06 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Star News |language=ko}}
Sub-units
{{Main|Sistar19}}
Sistar's sub-unit, Sistar19, debuted in 2011, featuring Hyolyn and Bora. The group's first single, "Ma Boy", was released in May 2011 followed by a second single, "Gone Not Around Any Longer", in January 2013, alongside the EP with the same name, released on 31 January.{{Citation|title=Gone Not Around Any Longer – EP by Sistar19|date=31 January 2013|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/gone-not-around-any-longer-ep/598505010|language=en-us|access-date=13 November 2019|archive-date=13 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113150312/https://music.apple.com/us/album/gone-not-around-any-longer-ep/598505010|url-status=live}}
Discography
{{Main|Sistar discography}}
{{further|List of songs recorded by Sistar}}
- So Cool (2011)
- Give It to Me (2013)
Filmography
= Television =
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2011 | Sistar & Leeteuk's Hello Baby | Raising 15-month-old toddler, Kim Kyu-min{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} | |
2014 | Midnight in Hong Kong with Sistar | Y-STAR special broadcast> | |
2015 | Sistar Showtime | 1–8 |
Concerts
= Sistar's First Live Concert '[Femme Fatale]'=
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| Seoul | 3,000 | align=center |{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Min-seon|title=씨스타 대기실, 콘서트 열기가 그대로… 팜므파탈 매력이 가득!|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/015/0002753964|website=Naver|publisher=The Korea Economic Daily|access-date=13 December 2023 }}{{cite web |last1=Baek|first1=Ji-eun|title='대세' 씨스타의 유혹에 3000 관객 열광|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0002261209|website=Naver|publisher=Sports Chosun|access-date=13 December 2023 }} |
= Sistar's Second Live Concert '[S]' =
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| Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Hall | 4,000 | align=center |{{cite web |last1=Kim|first1=Yong-ho|title=씨스타, 보여줄 것이 너무 많다…두번째 단독 라이브 콘서트 'S' 개최|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/396/0000111689|website=Naver|publisher=Sportsworldi|access-date=13 December 2023 }}{{cite web |last1=Yang|first1=Jin-young|title=씨스타 콘서트 'S', 고품격 섹시미와 가창력으로 4쳔여 팬 홀렸다|url=https://m.newspim.com/news/view/20131013000262|website=Naver|publisher=Sportsworldi|access-date=13 December 2023 }} |
scope="row" align="left" | 2 April 2014
| colspan="2" | Hong Kong | Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre | 3,000 |
Awards and nominations
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Sistar}}
See also
References
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