CL (씨엘) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper under Very Cherry. She is a member of the girl group 2NE1.
She made her Korean solo debut on May 28, 2013 with the single "The Baddest Female" and her US debut on August 19, 2016 with the single "Lifted".
Career[]
2008–2009: Debut with 2NE1[]
In 2008, YG Entertainment announced the debut of a new girl group consisted of CL, Bom, Minzy and Dara. Before their official debut, the group collaborated with BIGBANG in a song titled "Lollipop" for a commercial advertising the LG Lollipop phone, which was released on March 27, 2009.
On May 6, 2009, the group officially debuted with the single "Fire", which was included later in their first mini album 1st Mini Album, which was released on July 8, 2009.
2013–2016: Solo debut, 2NE1's disbandment[]
On May 28, 2013, CL officially made her Korean solo debut with the digital single "The Baddest Female".[5]
On October 15, 2014, it was announced that she was preparing to make her solo debut in U.S. under Scooter Braun's music record Schoolboy Records.[6] She officially made her American solo debut on August 19, 2016 with the digital single "Lifted".
On November 25, 2016, YG Entertainment announced the group's disbandment. CL, alongside with Dara, remained in the agency as solo artists.[7]
2019: Departure from YG, In The Name Of Love[]
On November 8, 2019, YG confirmed that CL had left the agency after deciding to not renew her exclusive contract.[8] She later signed with SuneV.
She released her first project album since her departure form YG Entertainment between December 4 and December 17, called In The Name Of Love.[9]
2020–2021: "+Hwa+" and Alpha[]
On October 17, 2020, CL announced that she will comeback on October 29, later revealed it would be a single titled "+Hwa+".[10] On October 28, 2020, CL performed her single on The Late Late Show with James Corden and announced she would be releasing her first solo album, Alpha, on November 30.[11] On November 16, 2020, CL announced that her album would be postponed until early 2021.[12]
On August 13, 2021, it was announced that the album would be released in October, along with two pre-release singles. The first pre-release single "Spicy" was released on August 24.[13] The second pre-release single "Lover Like Me" was released on September 29.[14] The album's release date was later revealed to be October 20.[15]
Discography[]
Korean[]Studio albums[]
Project albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
Features[]
OSTs[]
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English[]Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
Features[]
OSTs[]
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Concerts[]
Tours[]
- Hello Bi+ches Tour 2016 (2016)
Concerts participation[]
- Waterbomb Festival Seoul (2022)[16]
- Waterbomb Festival Incheon (2022)[17]
- MIK Festival Paris 2023 (2023)[18]
- Waterbomb Festival Bangkok (2023)[19]
- Waterbomb Dubai 20204 (2024)
- Krazy Super Concert (2024) [20]
Filmography[]
Movies[]
- Mile 22 (2018) - minor role
Reality shows[]
- MIXNINE (JTBC, 2017-2018) - judge
- SuperBand 2 (JTBC, 2021) - producer
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[21]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | |||
| G-Dragon | "The Leaders" | Heartbreaker | Writing |
| 2013 | |||
| CL | "The Baddest Female" | Writing | |
| 2014 | |||
| 2NE1 | "Crush" | Crush | Writing, Composing |
| "If I Were You" | |||
| "MTBD" | Writing | ||
| "Scream" | |||
| "Baby I Miss You" | Writing, Composing | ||
| Skrillex | "Dirty Vibe" | Recess | |
| 2015 | |||
| CL, Diplo, Riff Raff, OG Maco | "Doctor Pepper" | Writing, Composing | |
| CL | "Hello Bitches" | ||
| 2016 | |||
| CL | "Lifted" | Writing, Composing | |
| 2017 | |||
| 2NE1 | "Goodbye" | Writing | |
| CL | "No Better Feelin'" | My Little Pony: The Movie | Writing, Composing |
| 2018 | |||
| Black Eyed Peas | "Dopeness" | Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 | Writing, Composing |
| 2019 | |||
| PKCZ | "Cut It Up" | Writing, Composing | |
| CL | "+DONE161201+" | In The Name Of Love | |
| "+REWIND170205+" | |||
| "+PARADOX171115+" | |||
| "+ONE AND ONLY180228+" | |||
| "+I QUIT180327+" | |||
| "+Thnx190519+" | |||
| 2020 | |||
| CL | "+H₩A+" | Hwa | Writing |
| "+5 STAR+" | |||
| 2021 | |||
| CL | "Wish You Were Here" | Writing | |
| "Spicy" | |||
| "Lover Like Me" | |||
| "Chuck" | Alpha | ||
| "Xai" | |||
| "Let It" | |||
| "Tie a Cherry" | |||
| "Paradise" | Writing, Composing | ||
| "My Way" | Writing | ||
| "Siren" | |||
Trivia[]
- She spent her childhood living and studying in Japan due to her father's work.[22]
Gallery[]
- Main article: CL/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ JTBC Entertainment (Youtube Channel): (대박) 설마 그 채린이요....？ 입성하고 보니 씨엘(CL) 외갓집(!!) ⊙0⊙ 한끼줍쇼 123회
- ↑ Soompi: CL Joins Beyoncé, Adele, And MONSTA X By Signing With PR Agency SATELLITE414
- ↑ Soompi: CL Partners With Kang Daniel’s One-Man Agency For Domestic Management + Upcoming Album Promotions
- ↑ (KR) Sports Chosun: 씨엘, 국내 매니지먼트 파트너십 종료 "새로운 방식으로 활동할 것" [공식]
- ↑ Allkpop: "The Baddest Female" CL Releases Her Solo Debut MV
- ↑ Allkpop: 2NE1's CL Confirmed To Make Her U.S. Debut As A Solo Artist
- ↑ Soompi: 2NE1 Is Officially Disbanding
- ↑ Soompi: CL Confirmed To Leave YG Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: CL Unveils Final Tracks "+THNX190519+" And "+ONE AND ONLY180228+" From New Album
- ↑ Soompi: CL Announces October Comeback Date + Drops 1st Teaser
- ↑ Billboard: CL Announces Debut Solo Album, Performs Infectious Single 'HWA' on 'Corden': Watch
- ↑ Soompi: CL Announces Decision To Postpone Album Release
- ↑ Soompi: CL Shares Schedule For Upcoming Comeback With “ALPHA”
- ↑ Soompi: CL Drops First Teaser For New Pre-Release Single From Upcoming Album “ALPHA”
- ↑ Soompi: CL Reveals Track List & Release Date For Long-Awaited Album “ALPHA”
- ↑ 2022 Lineup Poster. Waterbomb Official Instagram (2022-06-10). Retrieved on 2022-07-01.
- ↑ 🌿 Mint Team [...] Red hot cherry bomb droppin' on em🍒. Waterbomb Official Instagram (2022-06-15). Retrieved on 2022-07-01.
- ↑ @mikfestival on Twitter (December 9, 2022)
- ↑ @waterbomb_bangkok_official on Instagram (March 24, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: 2024 Krazy Super Concert Returns With New Dates And Star-Studded Lineup
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search W0982500 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ South China Morning Post: All about CL, ‘the future of K-pop in America’ and one of Korea’s brightest stars
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