A decade has passed since Sistar, who was once undisputed “summer queens” of K-Pop, published their iconic success “Shake it”. Although the group officially dissolved in 2017 after seven years together, their anthem 2015 remains one of the most memorable summer traces in the history of K-pop.
On June 22, 2015, Sistar dropped their third EP “Shake it”led by the track of the title with the same name. Produced by the duo of Hitmaker Duble Sidekick, “Shake it” It was a retro -infused dance song with explosive elements of brass, funky grooves and an irresistible hook that transformed the head through South Korea.
From their powerful voice to high energy performances, Sistar (Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou, Dasom) thrived in the summer spotlight. Their performances have constantly combined the warmth of the season, gaining praise for their strong physical presence and refreshing musical style.
After a fascinating audience with the ventilated “Touch my body” In 2014, Sistar returned a year later with “Shake it”offering an even more refined and contagious summer atmosphere. The track was not only captivating, it was also universally attractive, with easy choreography to follow that made it a firm point in festivals, school shows and dance challenges.
The popularity of the song has translated into a great success in the musical performances. In July 2015, “Shake it” requested point no. 1 on MNET “M! Countdown” (July 2) and SBS “Inkigayo” (July 5), triumphing on ferocious competitors like Bigbang “Bang Bang Bang” and aoa’s “Heart attack”. In the rankings, the song passed Melon’s weekly ranking during the fourth week of June (22 -28 °), further cementing its successful status.
Despite their series of victories, Sistar has chosen to dissolve in May 2017, despite having still enjoyed peak of popularity. Their decision to leave while she was still loved by fans was sweet and sour but gained widespread respect. Since then, the members have pursued solo careers as singers and actresses.
However, not all transitions were easy. At a sincere moment in the SBS documentaries series “Bodymentary”Member Soyou admitted that he had taken into consideration the sentence to retire after the dissolution of the group, affirming, “I actually thought about retiring when Sistar melted”adding, “I was afraid of being alone.”
