So Cool (Sistar album)
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"So Cool" is the first full-length album by Korean girl group
Sistar
. The album was released on August 9, 2011. The song with the same title was used as the promotional song. The album contains 12 songs, 5 new songs and a special version of the song "Ma Boy", released by the sub-unit Sistar19. The album was also released worldwide through iTunes
.
The music video depicts the girls in various glamorous outfits with the scenes changing between the four walking a fashion runway, backstage pampering up, and running track in pompous dresses.
. The girls also promoted on MBC
's Music Core
, SBS's Inkigayo
and Mnet
's M! Countdown
. The song "Girls Do It" was chosen to be part of their comeback. After one month of promotions, on September 11, the group won a mutizen for the song "So Cool", on the show Inkigayo. On September 23, the girls performed the title song in a remix
version until September 25. The promotions of the song ended on October 2, in the special episode "Save the Green Earth" of Inkigayo.
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Sistar
Sistar
SISTAR is a four-member South Korean girl group under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are: Hyorin, Bora, Soyu and Dasom. On June 3, they released their debut single "Push Push" and made their debut on Korean Broadcasting System Music Bank...
. The album was released on August 9, 2011. The song with the same title was used as the promotional song. The album contains 12 songs, 5 new songs and a special version of the song "Ma Boy", released by the sub-unit Sistar19. The album was also released worldwide through iTunes
ITunes Store
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.
So Cool
A teaser of the music video for the title song "So Cool" was released on August 5, 2011. The full music video was released in August 9 on Starship Entertainment's official YouTube account, along with the album.The music video depicts the girls in various glamorous outfits with the scenes changing between the four walking a fashion runway, backstage pampering up, and running track in pompous dresses.
Promotions
Promotions for the album started on August 11, in KBS's Music BankMusic Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
. The girls also promoted on MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Music Core
Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage...
, SBS's Inkigayo
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
and Mnet
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
's M! Countdown
M! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
. The song "Girls Do It" was chosen to be part of their comeback. After one month of promotions, on September 11, the group won a mutizen for the song "So Cool", on the show Inkigayo. On September 23, the girls performed the title song in a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
version until September 25. The promotions of the song ended on October 2, in the special episode "Save the Green Earth" of Inkigayo.
Tracklisting
Controversy
One day after the release of the album and music video, Starship Enterainment made some changes in the choreography of the title song "So Cool" to avoid controversies. The song "Girls Do It" was deemed inappropriate for broadcast due to a seemingly-offensive line. This song was Sistar's secondary title track, but due to this the girls will not promote this song.Album chart
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Gaon Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... Weekly album chart |
10 |
| Gaon Weekly domestic album chart | 10 |
| Gaon Monthly album chart | 10 |
Single chart
| Song | Peak chart position | |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | US | |
| Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... K-pop Hot 100 Korea K-Pop Hot 100 The Korea K-Pop Hot 100 is a music singles chart in the United States and South Korea. It is launched in conjunction with Billboard and Billboard Korea on August 25, 2011 and is based on digital sales via leading websites as well as downloads from mobile service sites using an industry-standard... |
|
| "Push Push" | 9 | - |
| "Shady Girl" | 4 | - |
| "How Dare You" | 2 | - |
| "So Cool" | 1 | 1 |
Other songs charted
| Song | Peak chart position |
|---|---|
| KOR | |
| Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
|
| "Girls Do It" | 56 |
| "Follow Me" | 78 |
Sales and certifications
| Chart | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gaon physical sales | 16,099 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | August 9, 2011 | CD, Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Starship Entertainment |
| Worldwide | Digital download |