Sistar19
{{short description|South Korean girl group}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Sistar19
| image = Sistar19 at The 70th Independence Day of Republic of Korea 01.jpg
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| caption = Bora (left) and Hyolyn (right) in 2015
| origin = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = K-pop
| years_active = {{hlist|2011–2013|2024}}
| label = {{hlist|Starship|Klap{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ji-ye |date=2023-11-17 |title=Sistar19 will return after 11 year hiatus |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-17/entertainment/kpop/Sistar19-will-return-after-11-year-hiatus/1915725 |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily}}}}
| spinoff_of = Sistar
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}}
Sistar19 ({{ko-hhrm|씨스타19}}) is a South Korean duo and sub-unit of the girl group Sistar, formed by Starship Entertainment. Composing of Bora and Hyolyn, they debuted in May 2011 with the digital single "Ma Boy". Their second and most successful single, "Gone Not Around Any Longer", was released in 2013 as the title track for their first and only EP of the same name.
Sistar, along with Sistar19, disbanded in June 2017. In January 2024, Sistar19 reunited to release their second digital single "No More (Ma Boy)".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001663126|title=레전드 유닛 돌아온다…효린X보라 씨스타19, 11년만 신곡 발매 [공식입장]|website=Naver|date=November 16, 2023}}
Name
On an episode of the MBC entertainment program Three Wheels, aired on May 21st 2013, Hyolyn and Bora explained that "19 represents nineteen, expressing the emotions of the boundary between girlhood and womanhood at the age of 19."{{cite web |last1=Kang |first1=Ji-hoon |title=씨스타19 뜻 해명 "'19금' 아닌 19세 감성표현"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0002145379|website=Naver |publisher=MyDaily|access-date=December 2, 2023 }}
History
= 2011–2013: "Ma Boy" and ''Gone Not Around Any Longer'' =
{{main|Gone Not Around Any Longer}}
Sistar19 is a two-member sub-unit of Sistar under Starship Entertainment. Sistar19 was formed in 2011, with Sistar's main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora. They held their debut performance as Sistar19 on May 5, 2011, on M Countdown with the single "Ma Boy", released that month.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-releases-debut-digital-single-ma-boy|title=SISTAR19 releases debut digital single, "Ma Boy"|access-date=January 24, 2013|archive-date=August 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807031819/http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-releases-debut-digital-single-ma-boy|url-status=live}} Their first mini album entitled Gone Not Around Any Longer was released on January 31, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/01/sistar19-returns-with-mv-for-gone-not-around-any-longer|title=SISTAR19 returns with single album + MV for "Gone Not Around Any Longer"|access-date=February 4, 2013|archive-date=April 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429083658/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/01/sistar19-returns-with-mv-for-gone-not-around-any-longer|url-status=live}} The lead single of the same name ascended to the top of the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/02/sistar19s-gone-not-around-any-longer-rises-to-the-top-of-billboards-k-pop-hot-100|title=SISTAR19's "Gone Not Around Any Longer" rises to the top of Billboard's 'K-Pop Hot 100'|access-date=February 10, 2013|archive-date=February 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130211130508/http://www.allkpop.com/2013/02/sistar19s-gone-not-around-any-longer-rises-to-the-top-of-billboards-k-pop-hot-100|url-status=live}} In 2013, Sistar19 was nominated in the 2013 World Music Awards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/514565wpp/psy-2ne1-g-dragon-shinee-hyuna-and-other-k-pop-artists-nominated-for-world-music-awards|title=PSY, 2NE1, G-Dragon, SHINee, HyunA, and Other K-Pop Artists Nominated for World Music Awards|website=soompi.com|date=July 26, 2013 |access-date=December 11, 2018|archive-date=December 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214065257/https://www.soompi.com/article/514565wpp/psy-2ne1-g-dragon-shinee-hyuna-and-other-k-pop-artists-nominated-for-world-music-awards|url-status=live}}
=2023–present: Return and "No More (Ma Boy)"=
On November 16, 2023, it was announced that the duo would officially be coming back in January 2024. Later that month, the duo is reportedly scheduled to appear as a guest on the recording of JTBC's entertainment program Knowing Bros, with the episode scheduled to air in January 2024.{{cite web |last1=Yoon|first1=Seong-yeol|title='11년 만의 컴백' 씨스타19 '아는형님' 출격..오늘(30일) 녹화 [스타이슈]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003198580|website=Naver|publisher=star.moneytoday.co.kr|access-date=December 14, 2023 }}
In December, the group unveiled their new official logo, designed in black and white with the Sistar19 group name in it.{{cite web |last1=Ahn|first1=Byeong-gil|title=씨스타19 온다···새 로고 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000931086|website=Naver|publisher=sports.khan.co.kr|access-date=December 14, 2023 }} In an interview with fashion magazine Arena Homme +, Bora mentioned that making the decision to be a part of the duo has brought her a sense of stability. Afterwards, Hyolyn sincerely stated that both of them want to convey the image and message that they have drawn and refined based on their genuine feelings and thoughts to those who have been patiently waiting for the past 11 years.{{cite web |last1=|first1=|title=씨스타19 보라&효린, "어떻게 해야 우리를 잘 보여드리고 들려드릴 수 있을까, 덜 아쉬울까, 이런 마음이 굉장히 커요"|url=https://www.arenakorea.com/arena/article/55100|website=Arena Korea|date=December 19, 2023|publisher=arenakorea.com|access-date=December 19, 2023 }}
In January, Sistar19 confirmed their comeback with a teaser image released on the 3rd. The teaser features a real-life silhouette of the duo against a red background, accompanied by the title "No More (Ma Boy)" written at the top.{{cite web |last1=Chu|first1=Seung-hyeon|title=씨스타19, 16일 컴백 확정…타이틀곡 '노 모어(마 보이)'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0012299363|website=Naver|publisher=Newsis|access-date=January 3, 2024}} Their comeback single "No More (Ma Boy)" was released on January 16, 2024.
In March 2024, Sistar19, through The Recording Academy's digital performance series "Global Spin," delivered a charismatic performance of their new single "No More (Ma Boy)" as a celebration for their return to music after over a decade.{{cite web |last1=D. |first1=Mariah|title=Global Spin: SISTAR19 Honor Their Roots With A Confident Performance Of "NO MORE (MA BOY)"|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/sistar19-no-more-ma-boy-performance-video-hyolyn-bora-global-spin|website=Grammy|publisher=grammy.com|access-date=March 15, 2024}}
Members
Adapted from the group's profile on Naver's official website.{{cite web|title=SISTAR19(씨스타19)|language=ko|url=https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=%EC%94%A8%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%8019&os=219372&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService|website=Naver|access-date=June 27, 2021}}
- Hyolyn ({{Korean|hangul=효린|labels=no}}) – leader, main vocal{{Cite web|url=https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%ED%9A%A8%EB%A6%B0&sm=ppl_cts&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService&os=181579|title=Hyolyn official 'Naver' profile|access-date=June 27, 2021}}
- Bora ({{Korean|hangul=보라
Discography
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em" | Details ! scope="col" |Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Sales |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| KOR {{cite web |date= |title=Gaon Search - Sistar19 |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=%EC%94%A8%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80&x=36&y=9 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411224316/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=%EC%94%A8%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80&x=36&y=9 |archive-date=April 11, 2013 |accessdate=April 11, 2012 |publisher=Gaon Music Chart |language=ko}} |
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| scope="row" | Gone Not Around Any Longer
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=Singles=
=Other charted songs=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" | Title ! rowspan="2" | Year ! colspan="2" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10.5em" | Sales ! rowspan="2" |Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| KOR ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| KOR |
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| scope="row" | "A Girl in Love"
| rowspan="2" | 2013 | 16 || 12 | | rowspan="2" |Gone Not Around Any Longer |
| scope="row" | "Sistar19"
| —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Sistar19" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the Gaon Download Chart.}} || 59 | |
| scope="row" | "Saucy"{{Efn|Released as a B-side for Sistar19's digital single "No More (Ma Boy)"}}
| 2024 | —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Saucy" did not enter on the Circle Digital Chart but appeared at number 48 on the component Circle Download Chart.{{cite web|url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=03&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3|title=Download Chart – Week 03 of 2024|website=Circle Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 31, 2025|url-status=live}}}} || {{N/A|*}} | {{N/A}} | {{N/A|Non-album song}} |
| colspan="6" |"—" denotes releases that did not enter digital chart but entered download chart. "*" denotes that chart is now defunct. |
Videography
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of music videos, showing year released and director ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Director(s) ! scope="col" | Ref. |
| scope="row" |"Ma Boy"
| 2011 | rowspan="2"|Joo Hee-sun | {{cite web |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201105050100032540002374&ServiceDate=20110504 |script-title=ko:씨스타19, '마 보이'로 음원차트 1위 |last=Lee |first=Jeong-hyeok |date=May 4, 2011 |work=Sports Chosun |publisher=The Chosun Ilbo |accessdate=October 3, 2014 |language=Korean |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190925/http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?id=201105050100032540002374&ServiceDate=20110504 |url-status=live }} |
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| scope="row" |"Gone Not Around Any Longer"
| 2013 |
| scope="row" |"No More (Ma Boy)"
| 2024 | colspan="1" {{TBA}} |
Awards
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee(s) ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" |Circle Chart Music Awards
|2013 |Song of the Year - February |align=center |"Gone Not Around Any Longer" |{{won}} |align=center |{{cite web |title=소녀시대 씨스타 엑소 등 '가온차트 K-POP 어워드' 올해의 가수상 수상 |publisher=TenAsia/Korea Economic Daily |language=Korean |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/214346 |accessdate=May 28, 2015 |date=February 12, 2014 |archive-date=May 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528225500/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/214346 |url-status=live }} |
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Notes
{{Notelist}}
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References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130223043709/http://starship-ent.co.kr/sistar Official Website]
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