Sistar19 () is a South Korean duo and sub-unit of the girl group

Sistar Sistar (; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment. The group consisted of Hyolyn, Yoon Bo-ra, Bora, Soyou and Kim Da-som, Dasom. They made their official debut with the song "Push Push (Sistar ...

, formed by

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. Composing of Bora and

Hyolyn Kim Hyo-jung (; born December 11, 1990), better known by her stage name Hyolyn (), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. Currently, she is under the management of Bridʒ, a production company she founded herself. She is a former member of the ...

, they debuted in May 2011 with the digital single "

Ma Boy "Ma Boy" is the first single by Sistar19, a sub-unit of South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011, through Starship Entertainment. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Ga ...

". 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)".

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."

History

2011–2013: "Ma Boy" and ''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

and rapper Bora. They held their debut performance as Sistar19 on May 5, 2011, on ''

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'' with the single "Ma Boy", released that month. Their first mini album entitled ''Gone Not Around Any Longer'' was released on January 31, 2013. The lead single of the same name ascended to the top of the ''Billboard'' Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart. In 2013, Sistar19 was nominated in the 2013

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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

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's entertainment program ''

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'', with the episode scheduled to air in January 2024. In December, the group unveiled their new official logo, designed in black and white with the Sistar19 group name in it. 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. 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. Their comeback single "No More (Ma Boy)" was released on January 16, 2024. In March 2024, Sistar19, through

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'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.

Members

Adapted from the group's profile on Naver's official website. * Hyolyn () – leader, main vocal * Bora () – rapper

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Other charted songs

Videography

Music videos

Awards

Notes

References

External links

Official Website
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