Ahead of their highly-anticipated comeback, Hyolyn and Bora of girl group SISTAR showed their timeless visuals as they posed together for the January 2024 issue of Arena Homme+ Magazine.
Through its official Instagram account, the magazine shared duo and individual photos of the idols. “SISTAR19 is back,” they captioned the post.
Interestingly, the pictorial came weeks after the confirmation that Hyolyn and Bora are reuniting as SISTAR’s subunit, SISTAR19.
SISTAR19 X ARENA (1)#SISTAR19 #씨스타19#효린 #HYOLYN#보라 #BORA pic.twitter.com/sxULwzUxVM
— sistar (@sistarsistar) December 19, 2023
SISTAR19 X ARENA (2)#SISTAR19 #씨스타19#효린 #HYOLYN#보라 #BORA pic.twitter.com/dWtW1fl3z6
— sistar (@sistarsistar) December 19, 2023
In November, several media outlets confirmed that the duo will officially return in January 2024. Although currently signed to different agencies, Hyolyn and Bora will work on their project together through Klap Entertainment.
“The two members are working hard on their vocals and choreography to upgrade the unit’s identity”, the agency said. Moreover, Klap Entertainment also mentioned that the group’s former agency, Starship Entertainment, pledged their full support for the new project.
When asked about their reunion as a pair, Bora shared how good it felt to reunite again. “After we made the huge decision [to come back] as SISTAR19, I actually found myself feeling more at peace,” she was quoted in the magazine.
On the other hand, Hyolyn expressed her excitement for their release. “I want to have our thoughts and feelings reflected in the image of SISTAR19. So that we can do a good job conveying our message to the people who have been waiting for us.”
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SISTAR19(씨스타19)
NEW LOGO#SISTAR19 #씨스타19#효린 #HYOLYN#보라 #BORA pic.twitter.com/Vh220SP4iN— sistar (@sistarsistar) December 11, 2023
SISTAR19 is back!
To note, the pair’s last mini EP was Gone Not Around Any Longer which was released in January 2013. Prior to that, SISTAR19 debuted with its hit single “Ma Boy” in May 2011. Although both releases gained massive success, the duo went into a decade-long hiatus, which makes fans even more anticipative of this upcoming comeback.
Known for several summer-themed tracks including “Touch My Body,” “Shake It, and “Loving U,” SISTAR became one of the most-loved girl groups from their debut in 2010. However, the quartet disbanded in 2017 following the expiration of their contracts with Starship.
Since then, the members focused on their solo careers. In particular, Hyolyn released new music while Bora ventured into the world of acting.
Returning with brand new music after a long absence, SISTAR19 is set to show off their charms for the January comeback.
Featured image: Bora and Hyolyn pose for Arena Homme+ magazine. Credit: Twitter/SISTAR19