CL is a spectacular girl, model, actress and singer. She began her musical career in the group 2NE1, but soon decided to work solo. The new project was created recently, but is already popular. The girl has extraordinary abilities that help achieve success.
The early years of the future artist CL
Lee Che Rin was born on February 26, 1991 in Seoul. The girl's father was a physicist who turned out to be incredibly passionate about his profession. He soon initiated the family's move abroad. After that, they often changed their place of residence, traveling around the world.
Li Che managed to live in different countries, but spent the maximum amount of time in the UK, France and Japan. She perfectly mastered the languages of these states, but did not know her native Korean well. At the age of 13, Lee Che Rin left for France to study without her parents.
Striving to be popular
She returned to South Korea at the age of 15. By this time, she confidently understood that she wanted to become popular. The girl had a pleasant appearance and voice, had a creative streak. This gave her the idea of becoming a singer.
She managed to pass the competitive selection, became a ward of JYP Entertainment. On the basis of the agency, she worked hard, trying to hone her creative abilities. The girl took lessons in vocals, dancing, acting.
The beginning of the career of the singer CL
The first stage appearance of the young singer took place in 2007. She performed at the SBS Music Awards. After that, the girl came under the tutelage of YG Entertainment. In 2008, the young singer sang the rap part in the song Um Chung Hwa. Listeners immediately noticed a new, interesting voice.
Lee Che Rin dreamed of becoming a solo singer. But YG Entertainment insisted that the aspiring performer play a different role.
Participation in the 2NE1 team
In 2009, YG Entertainment initiated the creation of a new girl group. The role of the leader of 2NE1 was for Lee Che Rin. By this point, she had adopted the pseudonym CL. The debut of the team was scheduled for May 17. The girls performed the song "Fire", which became an instant hit. The composition stayed at the top positions of the charts not only in Korea, but also in other Asian countries.
The successor to this hit, "I Don't Care", brought even greater success. At the end of the year, the girls received the Song of the Year award. 2NE1 became the first group to receive this award immediately after their debut.
Collaboration with other performers outside the band
Despite participating in 2NE1, playing the role of the leader of the team, CL did not stop dreaming of a solo career, achieving personal success. She tried to work with other performers at every opportunity. She performed outside of her group.
The girl composed music and words for songs, performed rap parts in other people's compositions. She periodically starred in the videos of other artists. In 2009, she recorded a duet with Minji, G-Dragon. In 2012, CL performed at the MAMA Awards with The Black Eyed Peas. And a year later, she conquered with participation in the Icona Pop issue.
The beginning of Lee Che-rin's solo career
Already at this stage of creative development, CL managed to acquire an army of fans. She confidently fought with her charisma. The girl, while still a member of 2NE1, created her own fan club.
In 2014, the director of YG Entertainment gave in and allowed CL to start his solo career. The young singer rejoiced. She made contact with Scooter Braun. Under his leadership, the singer created her new image.
CL's first solo single was released in the fall of 2015. The composition "Hello, Bitches" was meant as a teaser for the first solo album "Lifted". The album came out almost a year later. Fans were looking forward to this event, instantly sold out the entire circulation. As a solo artist, CL never stopped participating in 2NE1. During this period, the group just had difficult times.
Debut on the American stage
Scooter Braun originally planned to represent CL in the Americas. Along with recording her debut album, the girl worked on entering the stage in the USA. In 2015, she took part in the recording of the composition Diplo. In the summer of 2016, the singer recorded the first American single "Lifted". After the appearance of this composition, Time magazine named the singer a rising star in K-Pop in America. In the fall, CL organized 9 concerts in cities across North America.
The collapse of 2NE1, a new stage in the development of CL
In November 2016, 2NE1 disbanded. This has been going on for a long time. Despite the strong start of her solo career, CL was very upset by the breakup with the girls. They managed to become her second family. At parting, the band recorded the song "Goodbay".
From that moment on, CL's career began to be uncertain. In 2017, the singer began to appear more often in public. She resumed her solo career, participated in shows and television programs. CL even became one of the hosts of "Mix 9". Here she actively participated in the transfer of her personal experience of creative formation and promotion to young talented guys. In 2018, the singer performed at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games.
Revival of Lee Che-rin's solo activities
Despite the lack of announcements of the end of creative activity, CL's career has been in decline for several years. She did not stop singing, participated in side projects, but did not pay due attention to her promotion.
In 2019, the singer decided to break up with YG Entertainment. She terminated the contract. A month later, she announced 2 new solo songs. After that, there was another lull. The real resumption of a musical career took place in the fall of 2020. CL announced the release of a couple of singles at once, which became the announcement of her new album.
The singer began active promotion. She released an incendiary video, performed in a popular program, opened a new fan club. Shortly before the album's announced release date, CL announced that it was postponing the long-awaited event. She explained this by the need to make changes to existing material, a new release was scheduled for early 2021.
CL Achievements
During her solo career, the singer CL released only 2 albums, held 1 big concert tour. The girl starred in 2 films in minor roles, participated in more than 15 programs and shows on television. The singer received 6 different music awards and the same number of nominations remained without victory.
In 2015, Time magazine did an unusual popularity survey. In terms of influence, CL was put in the same place as Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. She beat Lady Gaga, Emma Watson.
