Lee Chae-rin (born February 26, 1991), better known by her stage nameCL, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born inSeoul, South Korea, she spent much of her early life in Japan and France. She rose to fame as a member and leader of the girl group2NE1, who debuted in 2009 underYG Entertainment. They became one of the most popular South Korean girl groups worldwide and one of thebest-selling girl groups.[1] As a solo artist, CL made her debut with the single "The Baddest Female" in May 2013 and released the solo track "MTBD" in February 2014 as part of 2NE1's final studio albumCrush.
Following the group's hiatus at the turn of 2015, CL pursued a solo career with the release of the singles "Hello Bitches" (2015) and "Lifted" (2016). The latter single led CL to become the first female Korean solo artist to place in theBillboard Hot 100, and the third Korean artist overall to do so. In November 2016, YG announced the disbanding of 2NE1 after a hiatus of nearly two years, and CL subsequently remained on the label. Shortly after leaving YG in December 2019, she released her soloEP projectIn the Name of Love (2019), consisting of six tracks written during the three years since her previous single "Lifted". Her debut studio album,Alpha, was released in October 2021. After 2NE1 reformed in July 2024, CL resumed group activities under the umbrella of YG Entertainment.
CL ranked 2nd and 25th on the readers polls forTime's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2015 and 2016, respectively. She appeared on theForbes 30 Under 30 Asia list (2019) and was named amongst the best girl group members of all time byThe Guardian. Outside the field of music, she is recognized as a style icon by numerous publications worldwide.
Lee Chae-rin was born in Seoul, South Korea on February 26, 1991,[2] but spent most of her childhood living inParis,Tsukuba, andTokyo.[3] When she was 13, she moved to Paris alone where she studied for two years.[4] She recalled that, "Culturally, I'm not 100 percent Korean. I'm very mixed, and very open."[5] When she was 15, CL auditioned to join South Korean record label YG Entertainment.[4][6] Her first feature on a song wasBig Bang's "Intro (Hot Issue)" in 2007. Later that year, Lee performed for the first time on stage atSeoul Broadcasting System's Gayo Daejeon alongside her label mates.[citation needed] Her first credited appearance in a song was in 2008, withUhm Jung-hwa's "DJ," in which she rapped.[7]
2009–2013: Debut with 2NE1 and solo career beginnings
Lee took on the stage name 'CL' and was appointed the leader and main rapper of 2NE1, alongsideBom,Sandara Park andMinzy. The group then collaborated with label-mates BigBang for the song "Lollipop" on March 27, 2009, before appearing onSBS'sThe Music Trend for the first time on May 17, where they performed their debut single "Fire". 2NE1 achieved significant success with their number-one single "I Don't Care" from their first extended play,2NE1, which won them the "Song of the Year" accolade at the2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, making them the first rookie group to win a prize the same year they debuted.
In August 2009, she collaborated with label-matesG-Dragon andTeddy Park of1TYM for the single "The Leaders", featured on G-Dragon's first solo album,Heartbreaker. The same month, after the group finished "I Don't Care" promotions, CL collaborated with fellow member Minzy for "Please Don't Go," which charted at number six on theGaon Chart by the end of November.[8] Her first solo single, "The Baddest Female", was released on May 28, 2013.[9] For 2NE1's second albumCrush, CL wrote the lyrics and co-composed the music for the tracks "Crush", "If I Were You", and "Baby I Miss You". She also wrote the lyrics for her solo track "MTBD", as well as the track "Scream".[10]
2014–2018: Stand-alone singles and featured appearances
In October 2014, it was announced that CL was planning to debut as a solo artist the following year in the United States, teaming up withScooter Braun as her manager. In May 2015, she featured onDiplo's single "Doctor Pepper", alongsideRiff Raff andOG Maco.[11] In November 2015, CL released her first single "Hello Bitches", as a teaser for her planned EPLifted.[12][13] She was also featured on labelmatePsy's single "Daddy". The song debuted at number 97 on theBillboard Hot 100, earning her first entry on the chart.[14]
The single, "Lifted" was released on August 19, 2016. The song appeared in the Top 30 of iTunes' Hip-Hop/Rap chart within three hours of being released, peaking at number 21.[15] It incorporates samples ofWu-Tang Clan's 1993 track "Method Man", and had therapper himself appear in the accompanying music video.[16]Time magazine referred to her as one of the biggest stars in Asia, and called her the "Future of K-pop in America".[17] "Lifted" went on to peak at number 94 on theBillboard Hot 100, earning her her first entry as a solo artist and her second overall, and making her the first female South Korean solo artist to appear on the chart.[18] On October 29, 2016, CL kicked off her first North American tour, theHello Bitches Tour, atNew York City'sHammerstein Ballroom. With the sold-out performance, she became the first K-pop female artist to hold a solo concert in the city.[19][20] The tour visited other cities in the United States and Canada before concluding inToronto on November 14.[21][unreliable source?]
On November 8, 2019, YG Entertainment announced that CL did not renew her contract with the company and left the label.[28][full citation needed] On December 4, shortly after leaving YG, she began releasing previously unreleased tracks for her digital solo EP projectIn the Name of Love for three consecutive weeks.[29][30] On September 12, 2020, CL announced that she had been working on a new album that would be released later that year. Two days later, she released the music video for the song "Post Up", which would serve as the intro track for her upcoming album.[31] On October 29, she released two singles—"Hwa" and "5 Star"—which were co-written by former labelmateTablo.[32] At the same time, CL announced that her first full-length albumAlpha would be released on November 30.[33][34] However, on November 16, she announced that she had decided to postpone the album release until early 2021, stating that while preparing the album she had developed new ideas.[35]
On February 26, 2021, CL released "Wish You Were Here", which coincided with her 30th birthday, released as a tribute to her mother who had died days prior on February 10 due to a heart attack.[36] On June 16, CL appeared in the first episode of the second season of the TV seriesDave, where she played the role of herself collaborating with rapperLil Dicky as he aspires to take over the K-pop industry.[37] On July 10, 2021, CL signed a domestic management contract withKonnect Entertainment in order to manage her activities in Korea.[38] Two weeks later, domestic publications reported that CL would make her comeback in mid-August.[39] It was later announced that CL would release her albumAlpha on October 20, 2021.[40] The digital single "Spicy" was first released on August 24.[41] On September 13, she became the first K-pop female artist to attend theMet Gala in New York City, alongsideBlackpink'sRosé, wearing a custom madehanbok-inspired denim dress designed byAlexander Wang.[42][43] Four days later, CL announced thatAlpha's second digital single "Lover Like Me" would be released on September 29.[44] On June 2, 2022, CL made her voice acting debut with the role of Sharki L for the animationBaby Shark's Big Show!.[45] CL headlined the Tiger Remix festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on New Years Eve 2023, which attracted an audience of 100,000 people.[46]
CL's discography utilizes various genres includinghip hop,dance, andelectronic styles, as well as integrating a variety of other genres. Her debut solo single "The Baddest Female" in 2013 was characterized as "a clattering ego massage that channelled Atlantahip-hop",[47] combiningtechno and dance elements with the catchphrase "Now do the unnie".[9] The track jumps from a hip-hop beat to an electronica-infused build-up to the dubstep breakdown during the bridge.[48] Her next solo track, "MTBD", was included as part of 2NE1's second studio albumCrush (2014) and fused the genres ofEDM,hip-pop and bubblegum trap over a tense drum beat, low bass, and a unique synth sound.[49]Billboard stated that: "The beat was trendy yet fresh, employing of-the-moment, trap-inspired breakdowns" and highlighted her "fierce and playful rap and singing style".[50] Fuse TV compared it to the musical styles of DJ Snake's "Turn Down for What", and deemed "MTBD" an upgraded version of the track.[51]
CL continued to pursue hip-hop and electronic styles with the release of "Hello Bitches" in 2015, which featured instrumentations ofsynthesizers, a heavy 808bassline, and a strong trap hip-hop beat as the main axis.[52] Her 2016 English-language single "Lifted" marked her entry intoreggae fusion, and was characterized as a relatively minimal breezy tropical hip-hop track.[53] Following a period of inactivity, CL released the project EPIn the Name of Love in December 2019. Featuring six tracks,Billboard noted that the EP "[shares] a bit of herself, and her past, through its reflective tunes."[54] Stylistically, the record explores a variety of music genres from R&B to rap and tropical dance.[55] In October 2020, CL released the track "Hwa", which references thenational flower of South Korea.[56]Rolling Stone commented that "CL's rapping prowess is on full display", as she rides a "booming bass line and snappy snares".[57] The song reflects her individuality, referencing themes of fire, wealth, flower and change.[58] In the track "5 Star", it contrasts the styles of "Hwa" with its love-filled lyrics and channels a more pop vibe.[59]
CL credits artists such asMadonna andLauryn Hill (left to right) as major inspirations.
CL has cited1TYM leaderTeddy Park, who produced much of 2NE1's music throughout their career, as a source of influence and inspiration. In addition, she has attributedMadonna,Queen, andLauryn Hill as role models for their unique styles and influence as well as their levels of originality.[6][60][61]
CL recalled thatThe Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) was the first album that she received from her father, while Beyoncé'sDangerously in Love (2003) was the first album that she had bought for herself. She has expressed admiration forJanet Jackson for teaching her the "power of movement of dance and expression", creditedMissy Elliott for inspiring her with video visuals, and acknowledgedLil' Kim andAaliyah for influencing her sense of fashion.[62]
An anomaly in the mainstream K-pop scene, asThe Guardian describes, CL has been called "a bold and brash personality in a world of high-gloss uniformity". Noted for deviating from stereotypical trends throughout her career, Jeff Benjamin ofBillboard magazine stated that "She has a more fearless mindset when it comes to her career that's not seen in most K-pop stars."[47] Regarding her live performances, Tamar Herman of the same publication stating that she "dominate[s] stage after stage with her charismatic presence".[63] Owen Meyers highlighted her charismatic character and stated that "she helped pave the way for K-pop's explosion."[64] In an interview with CNN atNew York Fashion Week 2016, fashion designerJeremy Scott added: "I go around the world, I've seen her fans in Chile, in Brazil, obviously all through Europe. [...] She's not just a Korean or an Asian phenomenon, she really is a global superstar".[65]
CL in New York City in 2012
Hailed as an "ultimate style queen" in South Korea byDazed,[66] CL's influence extends beyond music into the fashion industry.[61] Regarded as a style icon and a fashion industry figure,[66][67][68] she has been known to experiment with a variety of fashion trends and styles throughout her career.[69] She holds connections with several internationally renowned designers, including Jeremy Scott,Marc Jacobs, andKarl Lagerfeld[67] and is often seen wearing and attending events for fashion houses such asChanel,Saint Laurent,Fendi,Moschino,Givenchy,Balmain, andAlexander McQueen.[70][71]Vogue magazine called her "affinity for loud, larger-than-life clothes" a "catnip for photographers during Fashion Week." Often combining clothes from luxury fashion houses with streetwear, the magazine stated that "While most front row attendees show up in something from the corresponding brand," CL chooses "something that complements not just the aesthetic of the house, but also perfectly encapsulates her own 'baddest female' reputation."[72] Her personal style has been described as resembling a tomboy-like aesthetic, commonly incorporating boots, biker jackets and sports caps with young menswear favorites such asNasir Mazhar, Astrid Andersen and Sam MC.[66]
CL has appeared on the cover for numerous fashion magazines in South Korea and abroad, including forPaper,[73]W,[74]Elle,[75]Vogue,[76]Rolling Stone,[77]Marie Claire,[78]Dazed,[79]Cosmopolitan,[80] andAllure;[81] she was the first female South Korean artist to cover an American magazine and the first singer to coverElle Korea.[82][83] Daisy Jones ofDazed stated that "her fashion status extends far beyond an avalanche of labels and designer name-checks – like Rihanna, she's an effortless risk-taker, with her eyes firmly facing the future."[66] In an interview withi-D in 2015, CL elaborated on how fashion has influenced her career, saying: "Fashion and music are connected since both are expressions. I love to perform and express myself to inspire people. That's why fashion is a huge inspiration to me."[69]Nordstrom'sTrunk Club included her in their list of 15 Most Stylish Female Icons worldwide who have changed fashion in recent history, and deemed her one of the biggest female style icons in K-pop.[84]
"[CL] expanded the image of the female K-pop idol. Her brand of unapologetic cool was refreshing and contributed in paving a way for other K-pop artists to follow".
Appearing onTime magazine's readers polls for Most Influential People in the World for two consecutive years, CL ranked 2nd place in 2015 (behind onlyVladimir Putin) and 25th in 2016.[85][86] She became the first female K-pop idol to appear onHypebeast's list of 100 influential people in fashion[87] as well as theBoF 500 fashion industry power list, who called CL a "South Korean force of nature" and the K-pop scene's "queen of hip-hop" who has been a "muse to a number of designers".[88][89] In April 2019, CL was listed byForbes magazine as one of Asia's30 Under 30 most influential celebrities in the field of entertainment & sports.[90] In recognition of her stage presence and duality,The Guardian ranked her as the 19th best girl group member of all time in October 2019, and was only one of the two Korean artists to have been mentioned.[91] She has been called "K-pop Queen" by international publications such asFrance 24,Rolling Stone andBillboard,[92][57][64][93] as well as "Asia's first lady of pop" byDazed.[79] In March 2021, she was the only Korean musician selected as part of Google'sWomen's History Month campaign, attributing to her unique color and "role in heralding the beginning of the golden age of K-pop".[94] CL was chosen asGQ Korea's Woman of the Year in 2022.[95]
As the leader of 2NE1, CL has appeared in a number of commercials and advertisements for various prominent brands, includingNikon,Intel,Samsung, andLG. Aside from her group endorsements, CL took part as a celebrity model for luxury cosmetic companyLancôme's 'Vision of Beauties' campaign in 2011.[113] The following year, she appeared alongside actorLee Dong-wook in advertisements for Cass Light Beer, a company who has attracted attention with its TV commercials, and featured the pair in a "Cyber Dance Battle" in a space and Arctic themed environment.[114][115] In 2014, CL landed endorsement deals with Glacéau's Vitamin Water,[116] KGB Lemon Vodka,[117] and appeared alongside bandmateMinzy andWinner inAdidas's #allinfordance advertising campaign.[118] In February of that year, CL was named the face ofMaybelline New York and subsequently appeared in multiple commercials for their cosmetic products.[119][120][121] Her endorsement of the Magnum Volume Expressmascara soon saw a significant increase in sales, tripling the amount as compared to the previous year, and became known as the "CL mascara".[122][123]
In 2017, she joined the likes ofKarlie Kloss,Candace Parker, andHannah Bronfman in Adidas's "Here to Create" movement; an official from the company cited her representation of creativeness and inspiration as the reason for her selection.[124] In April, CL was unveiled as an endorsement model for high-end luggage manufacturerTumi as part of their Global Citizen Campaign, where they selected several influential figures from various fields as Global Citizens.[125] For the campaign, she travelled toChefchaouen in Morocco as an endorsement for the brand's 19 Degree collection.[126]
Upon appearing as an advertisement model forTaco Bell in February 2021, CL became the first female solo artist from South Korea to feature in a television commercial in the United States.[127] In May, CL became the face ofNike Korea's "Play New" campaign[128][full citation needed] whileJohnnie Walker introduced her as the global ambassador for the brand's 'Keep Walking' campaign, as part of its launch into Korea and other markets in Asia the following month.[129] In 2022, Coca-Cola Korea selected her as an endorsement model forDr Pepper.[130]
In 2013, head of Moschino Jeremy Scott selected CL as one of his muses, owing to her being "one of the fiercest girls to come out of Seoul".[71] Because of her influence throughout Asia, CL collaborated with the luxury fashion brandsKenzo and On Pedder in 2014.[131] While on tour with 2NE1, CL appeared at a promotional and fan-signing event for the collaboration at On Pedder's flagship store in Hong Kong.[132] In July of the same year, CL was named the muse of upscale brand Hazzys for their 2014 F/W and 2015 S/S seasons, who cited her charisma, trendy style and appeal among the 20s and 30s age demographics a great fit for the brand's modern image.[133] In 2016, CL became a muse forAlexander Wang; Monica Kim ofVogue deemed her a prime example of "unapologetic approach to life" and a "fearless take on hair and makeup that celebrates individuality".[134][135]
In January 2020, CL became the first Korean brand ambassador forIvy Park, anathleisure fashion line owned byBeyoncé, and appeared alongside the singer in promotional shoots for the brand's Ivy Park x Adidas collection.[136][137] In June 2021, CL collaborated with Frenchhaute couture designerJean Paul Gaultier in a pictorial forW Korea's July issue, where he directly airlifted his collection to Korea for CL.[138] The outfit that she wore for her 2022We The Fest performance, which was designed by Harry Halim, was later showcased in the contemporary fashion exhibition at theAsian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.[139] In 2024, she became the first K-pop artist to join the expert committee for theLVMH Grand Prize, joining the likes ofNaomi Campbell,Suzy Menkes,Imran Amed, andHans Ulrich Obrist.[140]
^Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on the "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened in September 2019.[145]
^The Korea First Brand Awards is hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee and the Korea Consumer Forum. Awards are based on a nationwide survey held in South Korea.[150]
^The BoF 500 is an annual fashion industry power list of global figures who have made an impact in the $2.4 trillion fashion industry.[162]
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