After seven years of their career, SISTAR announced disbandment on May 23rd, 2017. This decision
was quite unexpected by public. SISTAR’s songs still received well and they
still active performing in various events recently. Then the members’
relationship was good between each other too.
However, SISTAR felt that it’s time to put an end for the group
and focus on their individual path. It’s sad, but the girls tried to cover it
up by giving us one last comeback. On May 31st 2017, SISTAR released
their goodbye single called Lonely.
So, are you ready to say goodbye to SISTAR? Check out my review
for Lonely below………………
Lonely proves that SISTAR is not just one-dimensional group. This song is
far from SISTAR usual cheerful and upbeat singles. Lonely offers more medium tempo sound with simple instrumental. It
has acoustic and electronic guitar melody that dominated the whole song.
The vocal treatment was different from other SISTAR singles too. Hyorin, Soyu, and Dasom plays
out with their softer voice while Bora maintained
her signature rap style. SISTAR voices mixed well with instrumental sound. This
makes Lonely soothing and pleasant to
listen.
Lonely deals with how relationship change based on its lyrics. SISTAR
feels that their relationship is not the same again. Their partner becomes
distant and makes SISTAR lonely. The girls express this condition during catchy
refrain part. I am sure you will easily remember ‘Lonely, lonely, lonely’ hook.
At the same time, Lonely lyrics
also represent SISTAR career. They decide to end their relationship just like
their career. Still, SISTAR does not want to bury themselves in sorrowful
situation. The girls want to cherish their happy memories through Lonely music video.
SISTAR bond is the highlight of Lonely music video. We see how each member looks close and enjoy
each other company. It’s bittersweet to see them play around in hotel room,
laugh along on the street, and take picture together.
Lonely music video also creates homage to their signature sexy concept.
One scene shows SISTAR walk in beach with sleeveless shirt and hot pants. This
reminds us with SISTAR previous video clip such as Loving U or Alone. Our
memories comeback again when SISTAR decide to dance their previous hits during
beach scene.
Since Lonely theme is
more melancholy, music video tone tries to capture this mood. The usage of color seems softer instead of
bright like SISTAR previous video clip. Lonely
music video also focuses on showing quiet scenery in Macau setting. Take a
look at how the shot of empty streets dominated throughout music video.
Lonely is a beautiful goodbye from SISTAR. The song was nice to listen
while the music video complements it well. It’s nice to see SISTAR tries
something fresh at the end of their career. They choose melancholy song instead
of the usual bright summer songs.
Still, I wish SISTAR release another summer anthem beside Lonely.
It would be great to see SISTAR smashes with their last summer comeback
and leaves their legacy. But, I take what I get and I am glad with it. It’s
better than left with nothing, right?
SISTAR will always be one of my favorites girl group. Thank you
for lighting up K-Pop music scene with your catchy yet fun summer tracks for
the past seven years. Thank you for letting people know that it is not wrong to
be sexy as long as you are comfortable. At last, thank you for setting example
that every woman is beautiful no matter how different their skin colors, body
shapes, concepts, and mannerisms are. You will be missed.
Rating: 3.5/5
PS: While reminiscing old SISTAR hits, check out my review of
their various summer comebacks here.
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