Lonely (Sistar song)

Lonely is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Sistar. It was released on May 31, 2017 as a CD and a digital single by Starship Entertainment, and was distributed by LOEN Entertainment. It was the final release by Sistar before their official disbandment.[1]

"Lonely"
Single by Sistar
B-side
  • "For You"
ReleasedMay 31, 2017 (2017-05-31) (South Korea)
Recorded2017
GenreK-pop
Length7:19
Label
Composer(s)Black Eyed Pilseung
Lyricist(s)
Sistar singles chronology
"I Like That"
(2016)		 "Lonely"
(2017)

The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart,[2] Gaon Download Chart,[3] and peaking at number 3 on the Gaon Streaming Chart.[4]

Background and release

On May 2, 2017, it was announced by Starship Entertainment that Sistar would be making a comeback aiming for a June release.[5] The first image teaser was released on May 10, confirming the release date had been moved to May 31.[6]

On May 22, it was announced that Sistar would be disbanding, following Hyolyn's decision not to renew with the group, making the upcoming release their last as a group.[7][8] The following day, a concept video was released, revealing the final release as a single titled "Lonely."[9] Two more teaser images were released on May 25, followed by confirmation that the album would be promoted on music shows.[10] The teaser for the music video was released on May 29, followed by the full music video and single on May 31, 2017.[11][12]

Music show promotions for "Lonely" began on June 1, 2017, on Mnet M! Countdown. It was also promoted on Music Bank and Music Core afterword, alongside previous songs, "Touch My Body," "Shake It," "Loving You," and "I Swear." Sistar's final performance was on June 7, 2017, on Show Champion.[13]

Reception

"Lonely" peaked at #1 on the Korean GAON chart[14] and #8 on the US World Albums Chart. The single sold over 597 thousand copies in Korea.[15]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Lonely"Black Eyed Pilseung, Jeon GunBlack Eyed PileseungRado3:27
2."For You"SistarSuper Cheongdam, HyolynSuper Cheongdam, Seo Ji-eun3:52
Total length:7:19

References
  1. "Sistar confirms disbandment after 7 years". Korea Herald. 23 May 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  2. "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!".
  3. "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!".
  4. "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!".
  5. ""올해도 썸머퀸 예약"…씨스타 측 "6월 컴백 준비 중"". Korea Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  6. "sistar on Twitter:"[#SISTAR]#씨스타 #COMEBACK#170531 #COMINGSOON"". Twitter. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  7. "Sistar confirms disbandment after 7 years". Korea Herald. 23 May 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  8. "Starship Entertainment Reveals Real Reason Why SISTAR Disbanded; Girls Say Reunion Is Possible". Korea Portal. 6 June 2017.
  9. "[Special Clip] Thank you, Good-bye SISTAR". YouTube. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  10. "'해체' 씨스타 측 "다음주 음악방송 출연…스케줄 조율 중"". Herald Corp. 25 May 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  11. "[MV Teaser] 씨스타(SISTAR) - LONELY". YouTube. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  12. "K-Pop Girl Group Sistar Comes to a Close with Final Single, 'Lonely'". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  13. "Starship Entertainment Reveals Real Reason Why SISTAR Disbanded; Girls Say Reunion Is Possible". Korea Portal. 6 June 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  14. "Lonely". June 3, 2017.
  15. "2017년 31주차Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
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