Sistar19

Sistar19 (Korean: 씨스타19) is a sub-group of the South Korean girl group Sistar and was formed by Starship Entertainment in 2011. The sub-group is composed of Bora and Hyolyn. Their debut single "Ma Boy" was released in May 2011. Their second and most successful single "Gone Not Around Any Longer" was released in 2013, with an EP with the same title. The sub-group originally disbanded on June 4, 2017, alongside the main group. In November 2023, the group announced plans for a comeback in January 2024, with their single "No More (Ma Boy)".^[2]

Sistar19
Bora (left) and Hyolyn (right) in 2015
Background information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years active	2011–2013 2024–present
Labels	Starship KLAP^[1]
Spinoff of	Sistar
Members	Bora Hyolyn

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."^[3]

History

2011–2013: "Ma Boy" and Gone Not Around Any Longer

Main article: 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.^[4] Their first mini album entitled Gone Not Around Any Longer was released on January 31, 2013.^[5] The lead single of the same name ascended to the top of the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart.^[6] In 2013, Sistar19 was nominated in the 2013 World Music Awards.^[7]

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.^[2] 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.^[8]

In December, the group unveiled their new official logo, designed in black and white with the Sistar19 group name in it.^[9] 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.^[10]

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.^[11] 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.^[12]

Members

Adapted from the group's profile on Naver's official website.^[13]

• Hyolyn (효린) – leader, main vocal^[14]

• Bora (보라) – rapper^[15]

Discography

Extended plays

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR ^[16]
Gone Not Around Any Longer	Released: January 31, 2013 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download	2	KOR: 13,964^[17]

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions			Sales	Album
		KOR ^[18]	KOR Billb. ^[19]	US World ^[20]
"Ma Boy"	2011	2	76	—	KOR: 2,652,474^[21]	Gone Not Around Any Longer
"Gone Not Around Any Longer"	2013	1	1	5	KOR: 1,723,704^[22]
"No More (Ma Boy)"	2024	100	*	—	—	Non-album single
"*" denotes that chart is now defunct.

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Sales	Album
		KOR ^[16]	KOR Hot ^[19]
"A Girl in Love"	2013	16	12	KOR: 470,585^[23]	Gone Not Around Any Longer
"Sistar19"		—^[A]	59	KOR: 26,500^[24]
"—" denotes releases that did not enter digital chart but entered download chart.

Videography

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and director

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Ma Boy"	2011	Joo Hee-sun	^[25]
"Gone Not Around Any Longer"	2013		^[26]
"No More (Ma Boy)"	2024	TBA	^[27]

Awards

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
Circle Chart Music Awards	2013	Song of the Year - February	"Gone Not Around Any Longer"	Won	^[28]

Notes

1. "Sistar19" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 64 on the Gaon Download Chart.

References

1. Kim, Ji-ye (November 17, 2023). "Sistar19 will return after 11 year hiatus". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
2. "레전드 유닛 돌아온다…효린X보라 씨스타19, 11년만 신곡 발매 [공식입장]". Naver. November 16, 2023.
3. Kang, Ji-hoon. "씨스타19 뜻 해명 "'19금' 아닌 19세 감성표현"". Naver. MyDaily. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
4. "SISTAR19 releases debut digital single, "Ma Boy"". from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
5. "SISTAR19 returns with single album + MV for "Gone Not Around Any Longer"". from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
6. "SISTAR19's "Gone Not Around Any Longer" rises to the top of Billboard's 'K-Pop Hot 100'". from the original on February 11, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
7. "PSY, 2NE1, G-Dragon, SHINee, HyunA, and Other K-Pop Artists Nominated for World Music Awards". soompi.com. July 26, 2013. from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
8. Yoon, Seong-yeol. "'11년 만의 컴백' 씨스타19 '아는형님' 출격..오늘(30일) 녹화 [스타이슈]". Naver. star.moneytoday.co.kr. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
9. Ahn, Byeong-gil. "씨스타19 온다···새 로고 공개". Naver. sports.khan.co.kr. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
10. "씨스타19 보라&효린, "어떻게 해야 우리를 잘 보여드리고 들려드릴 수 있을까, 덜 아쉬울까, 이런 마음이 굉장히 커요"". Arena Korea. arenakorea.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
11. Chu, Seung-hyeon. "씨스타19, 16일 컴백 확정…타이틀곡 '노 모어(마 보이)'". Naver. Newsis. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. D., Mariah. "Global Spin: SISTAR19 Honor Their Roots With A Confident Performance Of "NO MORE (MA BOY)"". Grammy. grammy.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
13. "SISTAR19(씨스타19)". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2021.
14. "Hyolyn official 'Naver' profile". Retrieved June 27, 2021.
15. "Bora official 'Naver' profile". Retrieved June 27, 2021.
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17. (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
18. "Circle Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
    • "No More (Ma Boy)". January 21–27, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
19. "SISTAR19の新曲がBillboard K-POP Hot 100チャートを制覇" [SISTAR19's new song tops the Billboard K-POP Hot 100 chart]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 8, 2013. from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
20. . Billboard. February 16, 2013. Archived from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
21. (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
22. (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart Music Chart. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
23. . Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
24. . Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
25. Lee, Jeong-hyeok (May 4, 2011). 씨스타19, '마 보이'로 음원차트 1위. Sports Chosun (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
26. Benjamin, Jeff; Oak, Jessica (February 10, 2013). "K-Pop Hot 100: SISTAR 19 Debuts at No. 1, 4Men and BoA Go Top 10". Billboard. Billboard.com. from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
27. 씨스타19(SISTAR19) - 'NO MORE (MA BOY)' M/V, retrieved January 16, 2024
28. "소녀시대 씨스타 엑소 등 '가온차트 K-POP 어워드' 올해의 가수상 수상" (in Korean). TenAsia/Korea Economic Daily. February 12, 2014. from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.

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