Ma Boy

Sistar19 single

For the television series, see Ma Boy (TV series).

"Ma Boy"

Single by Sistar19
from the album  Gone Not Around Any Longer
Released| May 3, 2011
Recorded| 2011
Genre| K-pop
Length| 3:17
Label| Starship
Songwriter(s)| Brave Brothers
Producer(s)| Brave Brothers
Sistar19 singles chronology
|  | "Ma Boy"
(2011)  | "Gone Not Around Any Longer"
(2013)

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Music video
"Ma Boy" on YouTube

"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 Gaon Digital Chart. The song has sold over 2,652,474 downloads as of 2011.

## Background and release

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On April 28, 2011, Starship Entertainment announced the creation of a Sistar sub-unit called Sistar19, which includes main vocalist Hyolyn and rapper Bora.[1] The same day, Sistar19 released the music video teaser for their first single, "Ma Boy".[2]

The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011.[3] Written by producer Brave Brothers, "Ma Boy" is a medium tempo neo soul song with lyrics that express the emotions of a girl in love.[4]

A special version of "Ma Boy", featuring Sistar members Soyou and Dasom, was included on Sistar's first full-length album, So Cool, released on August 9, 2011.[5] The original version of the song was included in Sistar19's first extended play, Gone Not Around Any Longer, released on January 31, 2013.[6]

## Commercial performance

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"Ma Boy" entered at number 5 on the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated May 1–7, 2011, with 291,397 downloads sold and 1,249,909 streams.[7][8][9] In its second week, the song climbed to number 3 and peaked at number 2 in its third week.[10][11] The song entered at number 2 on the Gaon Digital Chart for the month of May 2011, with 1,372,864 downloads sold and 12,625,061 streams.[12][13][14] It also charted at number 21 for the month of June and at number 65 for the month of July.[15][16] The song placed at number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart for the year 2011, with 2,652,474 downloads sold and 21,560,202 streams accumulated.[17][18][19]

## Music video and promotion

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The music video for "Ma Boy" features Hyloyn and Bora dressed as "racing models", dancing next to sports cars. The video was directed by Joo Hee-sun.[20] Sistar19 also released a dance practice video for "Ma Boy" on May 13, 2011. The video showcases the song's popular "chair dance" and "glamor dance" choreography.[21]

Sistar19 had their debut performance on M Countdown on May 5, 2011.[22] The group also performed "Ma Boy" on various music shows such as Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo in May and April.

## Track listing

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Digital download / streaming

1. "Ma Boy" – 3:17
2. "Ma Boy" (Instrumental) – 3:17

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2011)  | Peak
position

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South Korea (Gaon)[23] | 2

### Monthly charts

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Chart (2011)  | Peak
position

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South Korea (Gaon)[24] | 2

### Year-end charts

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| Chart (2011)  | Position

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South Korea (Gaon)[25] | 14

## Credits and personnel

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* Hyorin – vocals
* Bora – vocals, rap
* Brave Brothers – producing, songwriting, arranger, music

## References

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1. ^ "씨스타 첫 유닛 '씨스타19', 19 의미 논란" [Sistar's first unit 'Sistar19', controversy over the meaning of 19]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). April 28, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
2. ^ "씨스타19, 강렬한 티져 공개! 19논란으로 '폭풍 클릭' 중" [Strong teaser revealed for Sistar19! 'Fierce clicking' due to 19 controversy]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
3. ^ "'씨스타첫유닛' 씨스타19, 음원실시간 차트 '올킬'" [Sistar's first unit Sistar19 achieves real-time music chart "all kill"]. Star News (in Korean). May 4, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
4. ^ "씨스타19 유닛 결성 동시 음원차트 1위 석권 파죽지세" [Sistar19 unit tops music charts as soon as it is formed]. Newsen (in Korean). May 4, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
5. ^ "[VOD] 씨스타, 'So cool' 음원-뮤비 공개…'여름 강타' 예감" [[VOD] Sistar releases 'So Cool' album and music video...likely to be a 'summer hit']. News Inside (in Korean). August 9, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
6. ^ "있다 없으니까 – 씨스타19" [Gone Not Around Any Longer – Sistar19]. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved March 23, 2023.
7. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
8. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
9. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
10. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
11. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
12. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
13. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
14. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
15. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
16. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
17. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
18. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
19. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
20. ^ "씨스타19, '마 보이' 뮤직비디오 공개! 급성숙해진 Girl?" [Sistar19's music video for 'My Boy' is released! A girl who's suddenly matured?]. BNT News (in Korean). May 6, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
21. ^ "[동영상] 씨스타19, 하의실종 '글래머춤' 삼촌팬 넋나가" [[Video] Sistar wear short shorts, do 'glamor dance', uncle fans are mesmerized]. New Daily (in Korean). May 13, 2011. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
22. ^ "SISTAR19 debuts with 'Ma Boy' on M! Countdown".
23. ^ "Digital Chart, 2011 Weeks 22" (in Korean). Circle Chart. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
24. ^ "2011년 05월 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
25. ^ "2011년 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2023.

## External links

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* "Ma Boy" Teaser Music Video on YouTube
* "Ma Boy" Music Video on YouTube
* "Ma Boy" Rehearsal on YouTube

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Sistar

* Bora
* Hyolyn
* Soyou
* Dasom

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* Sistar19

Studio albums|

* So Cool
* Give It to Me

EPs|

* Alone
* Loving U
* Touch & Move
* Sweet & Sour
* Shake It
* Insane Love

Singles|

* "Lonely"

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* "Ma Boy"
* "Gone Not Around Any Longer"

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Reality shows|

* Hello Baby

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* Starship Entertainment

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* Awards and nominations
* Songs

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Hyolyn

* Discography

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* Sistar19

Studio albums|

* Love & Hate

EPs|

* It's Me
* Say My Name

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* Gone Not Around Any Longer

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Singles|

* "Let It Go (Korean ver.)"

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* "Ma Boy"
* "Gone Not Around Any Longer"

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