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"'''Ma Boy'''" is the first single by South Korean girl group [[Sistar]]'s sub-unit ''[[Sistar19|SISTAR19]]''. It was released online as a digital single on May 3, 2011 through [[Starship Entertainment]].
"'''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==
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.
On April 28, 2011, Starship Entertainment announced the creation of a Sistar sub-unit called Sistar19, which includes main vocalist [[Hyolyn]] and rapper [[Yoon Bo-ra|Bora]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2011 |title=씨스타 첫 유닛 '씨스타19', 19 의미 논란 |trans-title=Sistar's first unit 'Sistar19', controversy over the meaning of 19 |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201104290100274460020410&servicedate=20110428 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko}}</ref> The same day, Sistar19 released the music video teaser for their first single, "Ma Boy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2011 |title=씨스타19, 강렬한 티져 공개! 19논란으로 '폭풍 클릭' 중 |trans-title=Strong teaser revealed for Sistar19! 'Fierce clicking' due to 19 controversy |url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201104300100287030021296&servicedate=20110429 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko}}</ref>


The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=May 4, 2011 |title='씨스타첫유닛' 씨스타19, 음원실시간 차트 '올킬' |trans-title=Sistar's first unit Sistar19 achieves real-time music chart "all kill" |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2011050409274664646 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Star News |language=ko}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 4, 2011 |title=씨스타19 유닛 결성 동시 음원차트 1위 석권 파죽지세 |trans-title=Sistar19 unit tops music charts as soon as it is formed |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201105040837051002 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Newsen |language=ko}}</ref>
==Release==
In April 28, 2011, it was announced the creation of the sub-unit SISTAR19. The new group, which features [[Sistar]]'s main vocalist Hyorin and rapper Bora, debuted on May 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/sistar-announces-first-unit-group-sistar19|title=SISTAR announces first unit group, 'SISTAR19'|publisher=}}</ref>


A special version of "Ma Boy", featuring Sistar members [[Soyou]] and [[Kim Da-som|Dasom]], was included on Sistar's first full-length album, ''[[So Cool (Sistar album)|So Cool]]'', released on August 9, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2011 |title=[VOD] 씨스타, 'So cool' 음원-뮤비 공개…'여름 강타' 예감 |trans-title=[VOD] Sistar releases 'So Cool' album and music video...likely to be a 'summer hit' |url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=115111 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=News Inside |language=ko}}</ref> The original version of the song was included in Sistar19's first extended play, ''[[Gone Not Around Any Longer]]'', released on January 31, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=있다 없으니까 – 씨스타19 |trans-title=Gone Not Around Any Longer – Sistar19 |url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=2174057 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=Melon |language=ko}}</ref>
Sistar19 released the teaser for their single "Ma Boy" on April 28, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/04/sistar-sub-unit-sistar19-releases-mv-teaser-for-ma-boy|title=SISTAR sub-unit, 'SISTAR19', releases MV teaser for 'Ma Boy'|publisher=}}</ref> The single was released on digital music sites on May 3, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-releases-debut-digital-single-ma-boy|title=SISTAR19 releases debut digital single, "Ma Boy"|publisher=}}</ref> The official music video was unveiled on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-releases-music-video-for-ma-boy|title=SISTAR19 releases music video for "Ma Boy"!|publisher=}}</ref>


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== Commercial performance ==
On May 12, 2011 Sistar19 released a rehearsal video for their track, "Ma Boy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-reveals-ma-boy-practice-video|title=SISTAR19 reveals "Ma Boy" Practice Video!|publisher=}}</ref>
"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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> In its second week, the song climbed to number 3 and peaked at number 2 in its third week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> It also charted at number 21 for the month of June and at number 65 for the month of July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=06&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=June 12, 2017}}</ref>


== Music video and promotion ==
The song was written and produced by [[Kang Dong Chul|Brave Brothers]].
The music video for "Ma Boy" features Hyloyn and Bora dressed as "[[Podium girl|racing models]]", dancing next to sports cars. The video was directed by [[Joo Hee-sun]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=May 6, 2011 |title=씨스타19, '마 보이' 뮤직비디오 공개! 급성숙해진 Girl? |trans-title=Sistar19's music video for 'My Boy' is released! A girl who's suddenly matured? |url=https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt201105060324 |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=BNT News |language=ko}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2011 |title=[동영상] 씨스타19, 하의실종 '글래머춤' 삼촌팬 넋나가 |trans-title=[Video] Sistar wear short shorts, do 'glamor dance', uncle fans are mesmerized |url=https://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2011/05/13/2011051300065.html |access-date=March 23, 2023 |website=New Daily |language=ko}}</ref>


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Sistar19 had their debut performance on ''[[M Countdown]]'' on May 5, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=SISTAR19 debuts with 'Ma Boy' on M! Countdown |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-debuts-with-ma-boy-on-m-countdown |publisher=}}</ref> The group also performed "Ma Boy" on various music shows such as ''[[Music Bank (TV program)|Music Bank]]'', ''[[Show! Music Core]]'' and ''[[Inkigayo]]'' in May and April.
A special version of "Ma Boy" was later included on [[Sistar]]'s first full album ''[[So Cool (Sistar album)|So Cool]]'' which, in addition to the regular members of Sistar19, included vocals from the two other Sistar group members, Soyou and Dasom.

The song was included in sub-unit's first single album, ''[[Gone Not Around Any Longer]]''.

==Promotion==
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Sistar19 had their debut stage on ''[[M! Countdown]]'' on May 5, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/05/sistar19-debuts-with-ma-boy-on-m-countdown|title=SISTAR19 debuts with 'Ma Boy' on M! Countdown|publisher=}}</ref> The group also performed "Ma Boy" on various music shows such as ''[[Music Bank (TV show)|Music Bank]]'', ''[[Music Core]]'' and ''[[The Music Trend|Inkigayo]]'' in May and April.

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==Commercial performance==
"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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=20&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref> In its second week, the song climbed to number 3 and peaked at number 2 in its third week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=21&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=05&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref> It also charted at number 21 for the month of June and at number 65 for the month of July.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=06&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=07&hitYear=2011&termGbn=month|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=2011&hitYear=2011&termGbn=year|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|website=gaonchart.co.kr|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
;Digital download / streaming
{{tracklist

| collapsed = no
# "Ma Boy" – 3:17
| headline = Track list
# "Ma Boy" (Instrumental) – 3:17
| total_length = 6:34
| all_writing =
| title1 = Ma Boy
| writer1 = [[Kang Dong Chul|Brave Brothers]]
| length1 = 3:17
| title2 = Ma Boy
| note2 = Inst.
| writer2 = Brave Brothers
| length2 = 3:17
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}}


==Charts==
==Charts==
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!Peak<br/>position
===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
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|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Singles chart<ref name=gaon>{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=secret&x=16&y=3|title=Gaon Search - Sistar19|date=|work=|publisher=Gaon|accessdate=2011-05-15|language=ko}}</ref>
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! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position
|align="center"|2
|-
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! scope="row"| South Korea ([[Gaon Digital Chart|Gaon]])<ref name=gaon>{{cite web |url=https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |title=Digital Chart, 2011 Weeks 22 |publisher=Circle Chart |access-date=March 23, 2023 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323151112/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week&yearTime=3 |archive-date=March 23, 2023}}</ref>
|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Local Singles chart<ref name=gaon />
| 2
|align="center"|2
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|}

===Monthly charts===
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! scope="col"| Chart (2011)
|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Streaming Singles chart<ref name=gaon />
! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position
|align="center"|3
|-
|-
! scope="row"| South Korea (Gaon)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=month&hitYear=2011&targetTime=05&nationGbn=T |title=2011년 05월 Digital Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=March 24, 2023 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402012001/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=month&hitYear=2011&targetTime=05&nationGbn=T |archive-date=April 2, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Download Singles chart<ref name=gaon />
| 2
|align="center"|3
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|-
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|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] BGM chart<ref name=gaon />
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|align="center"|2
===Year-end charts===
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|-
! scope="row"| South Korea (Gaon)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=year&hitYear=2011&targetTime=11&nationGbn=T |title=2011년 Digital Chart |publisher=Gaon Chart |access-date=March 24, 2023 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401133041/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=year&hitYear=2011&targetTime=11&nationGbn=T |archive-date=April 1, 2016}}</ref>
|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Mobile Ringtone chart<ref name=gaon />
| 14
|align="center"|1
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|[[Gaon Chart|Gaon]] Karaoke chart<ref name=gaon />
|align="center"|4
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|}
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==Credits and personnel==
==Credits and personnel==
*Hyorin - [[singing|vocals]]
*Hyorin – vocals
*Bora - [[singing|vocals]], [[rap]]
*Bora – vocals, [[rap]]
*Brave Brothers - producing, songwriting, arranger, music
*Brave Brothers – producing, songwriting, arranger, music


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 30 June 2024

For the television series, see Ma Boy (TV series).
"Ma Boy"
Single by Sistar19
from the album Gone Not Around Any Longer
ReleasedMay 3, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreK-pop
Length3:17
LabelStarship
Songwriter(s)Brave Brothers
Producer(s)Brave Brothers
Sistar19 singles chronology
"Ma Boy"
(2011) 		"Gone Not Around Any Longer"
(2013)
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

[edit]

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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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.
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  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.
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