CL (singer)
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Lee Chae-rin better known as CL (Korean
: 시엘, Japanese
: シーエル), is a South Korean idol rapper, singer , and dancer. She was born in Seoul
, South Korea, but spent much of her early life in various places where she learned English
, French
, and Japanese
. In 2009, she debuted along with YG Entertainment
label mates Sandara Park
, Gong Min-ji, and Park Bom
as 2NE1
.
CL has worked with Big Bang, Uhm Jung Hwa, YMGA, and Teddy Park
. With 2NE1, she has released two extended plays, 2NE1
and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album
, and one full length album, To Anyone
. Her duet song with Gong Min-ji, "Please Don't Go," peaked at number 6 on the monthly Gaon Chart
in November, 2009.
, South Korea
. As a child, she moved to many different places because of her father's occupation as a physics
professor. She has lived in South Korea, Japan
, France
, and the United States
. There, she learned English, French, and Japanese.
Lee Chae-rin was a trainee under JYP Entertainment
.
As a teenager, her family took permanent residence again in South Korea where she auditioned for YG Entertainment
and was accepted in 2006.
" with Sandara Park
, Park Bom
, and Gong Min-ji. The song gained immediate success, but questions were still raised as to whether the group could survive on its own. Following "Lollipop," the group released their official debut single "Fire
," and reached the number one spot for the month of May. "I Don't Care
" did the same and launched the debut extended play
2NE1
to number one.
After the group finished "I Don't Care" promotions, the group went on a temporary hiatus. The members released their own solo and collaboration singles. First, Dara released "Kiss" which featured CL. The song finished at number five on the Gaon monthly. After, Bom released "You and I," and then CL and Minzy collaborated for "Please Don't Go," the lowest performing of the three singles. However, it still charted at number six by the end of November. In February, the group as a whole released "Follow Me" which took number one on February 13, 2010. In September the same year, the group released their first full length album To Anyone
, anchored by promotional singles "Clap Your Hands
," "Go Away
," "Can't Nobody
," "It Hurts." The album went on to sell 100,000 copies in five days.
On January 27, 2011, it was reported that CL's vacation to Paris may have been to discuss her solo career. A YG Entertainment contact is said to have stated that she is to launch her solo career alongside 2NE1's comeback.
style music. She cites 1TYM
leader Teddy Park
, who produces much of 2NE1's music, and former collaborator Uhm Jung Hwa as influences and inspirations. She has also said she finds inspiration in America
n singers Madonna
and Lauryn Hill
.
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
: 시엘, Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
: シーエル), is a South Korean idol rapper, singer , and dancer. She was born in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea, but spent much of her early life in various places where she learned English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. In 2009, she debuted along with YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Korean band Seo Taiji & Boys member Yang Hyun Suk and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in producing R&B and hip hop music. YG stands for Yang Goon and are also the initials of the chief executive officer, Yang Hyun Suk...
label mates Sandara Park
Sandara Park
Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
, Gong Min-ji, and Park Bom
Park Bom
Park Bom , is a South Korean idol singer, Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is the main vocalist of girl group 2NE1, where her stage name became solely "Bom"...
as 2NE1
2NE1
Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009...
.
CL has worked with Big Bang, Uhm Jung Hwa, YMGA, and Teddy Park
Teddy Park
Park Hong-jun , better known as Teddy Park or just Teddy, is a Korean-American rapper and record producer. Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a young child. There, he learned English. After moving back to South Korea, he majored in English at Myongji University.Teddy Park...
. With 2NE1, she has released two extended plays, 2NE1
2NE1 (EP)
-Singles:* "Lollipop" digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone, and it was a joint release with Big Bang; the commercial/music video debuted on March 28, 2009...
and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album
2NE1 2nd Mini Album
The second mini-album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1 was released on July 28, 2011, by YG Entertainment in distribution by KMP Holdings in South Korea. It contains six songs composed and produced by Korean producers Teddy Park and Kush....
, and one full length album, To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
. Her duet song with Gong Min-ji, "Please Don't Go," peaked at number 6 on the monthly 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...
in November, 2009.
Early life
Lee Chae - rin whose name is Faith Lee or known as Chae Lee was born in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. As a child, she moved to many different places because of her father's occupation as a physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
professor. She has lived in South Korea, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. There, she learned English, French, and Japanese.
Lee Chae-rin was a trainee under JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
.
As a teenager, her family took permanent residence again in South Korea where she auditioned for YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Korean band Seo Taiji & Boys member Yang Hyun Suk and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in producing R&B and hip hop music. YG stands for Yang Goon and are also the initials of the chief executive officer, Yang Hyun Suk...
and was accepted in 2006.
2007–2008: Career beginnings
Lee Chae-rin's first feature on a song recording was Big Bang's "Intro (Hot Issue)" in 2007. However, she went uncredited for her role. Later that year, she had her first stage debut at Seoul Broadcasting System' Music Awards alongside her label mates at YG Entertainment. Her first credited appearance in a song was in 2008, with Uhm Jung Hwa's "DJ," in which she rapped. Lee also appeared on YMGA's track "What" as part of the YG Family.2009–present: Debut with 2NE1 and "Please Don't Go"
CL became leader of the new YG band 2NE1. 2NE1 was announced in 2009 and debuted in "LollipopLollipop (Big Bang and 2NE1 song)
"Lollipop" is a song by Big Bang and 2NE1, created to promote a cellphone by LG Cyon. It uses an interpolation of the 1958 hit Lollipop written by Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross. The song hit the top spot on various online charts, including a 4-week #1 run on music portal M.Net...
" with Sandara Park
Sandara Park
Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
, Park Bom
Park Bom
Park Bom , is a South Korean idol singer, Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is the main vocalist of girl group 2NE1, where her stage name became solely "Bom"...
, and Gong Min-ji. The song gained immediate success, but questions were still raised as to whether the group could survive on its own. Following "Lollipop," the group released their official debut single "Fire
Fire (2NE1 song)
"Fire" is the debut single by K-pop girl group 2NE1. Released in May, the song became a hit on various on- and offline charts.- Background :On April 30, 2009, Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment revealed that 2NE1's debut song would be a hip-hop/reggae song, to be released to digital outlets on May...
," and reached the number one spot for the month of May. "I Don't Care
I Don't Care (2NE1 song)
"I Don't Care" is the second single by K-pop group 2NE1 from the eponymous Mini Album, 2NE1 and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-Song information:...
" did the same and launched the debut extended play
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
2NE1
2NE1 (EP)
-Singles:* "Lollipop" digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone, and it was a joint release with Big Bang; the commercial/music video debuted on March 28, 2009...
to number one.
After the group finished "I Don't Care" promotions, the group went on a temporary hiatus. The members released their own solo and collaboration singles. First, Dara released "Kiss" which featured CL. The song finished at number five on the Gaon monthly. After, Bom released "You and I," and then CL and Minzy collaborated for "Please Don't Go," the lowest performing of the three singles. However, it still charted at number six by the end of November. In February, the group as a whole released "Follow Me" which took number one on February 13, 2010. In September the same year, the group released their first full length album To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
, anchored by promotional singles "Clap Your Hands
Clap Your Hands (2NE1 song)
"Clap Your Hands" is one of three lead promotional songs by K-pop group 2NE1 from their first full album To Anyone, and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-History:...
," "Go Away
Go Away (2NE1 song)
"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
," "Can't Nobody
Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)
"Can't Nobody" is one of three promotional singles by South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone and a dance-pop song. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 12, 2010...
," "It Hurts." The album went on to sell 100,000 copies in five days.
On January 27, 2011, it was reported that CL's vacation to Paris may have been to discuss her solo career. A YG Entertainment contact is said to have stated that she is to launch her solo career alongside 2NE1's comeback.
Musical style and influences
CL is the rapper in her group, so she predominately does hip hopHip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
style music. She cites 1TYM
1TYM
1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
leader Teddy Park
Teddy Park
Park Hong-jun , better known as Teddy Park or just Teddy, is a Korean-American rapper and record producer. Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a young child. There, he learned English. After moving back to South Korea, he majored in English at Myongji University.Teddy Park...
, who produces much of 2NE1's music, and former collaborator Uhm Jung Hwa as influences and inspirations. She has also said she finds inspiration in America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
n singers Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
.
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR 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... |
|||
| 2009 | "Please Don't Go" (with Minzy) | 10 | To Anyone To Anyone To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and... |
| Featured singles | |||
| 2009 | "Kiss" (Dara Sandara Park Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in... feat. CL) |
12 | To Anyone To Anyone To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and... |
Other appearances
- Big Bang – "Intro (Hot Issue)"
- Uhm Jung Hwa featuring CL – "DJ"
- YMGA featuring YG Family and DJ Wreckx – "What"
- G-DragonG-DragonAside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" , titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally...
featuring Teddy ParkTeddy ParkPark Hong-jun , better known as Teddy Park or just Teddy, is a Korean-American rapper and record producer. Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a young child. There, he learned English. After moving back to South Korea, he majored in English at Myongji University.Teddy Park...
and CL – "The Leaders" - DaraSandara ParkPark Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
featuring CL(cameo) – "Kiss" - G-Dragon featuring Teddy Park and CL – "The Leaders (Live Version)"
Television
- 2011: 2NE1 TV Season 3 (Mnet)
- 2011: Project Runway KoreaProject Runway KoreaProject Runway Korea is the Korean version of the American reality show Project Runway. It is Korean television's first localized franchise from a foreign-language reality competition, and the third Project Runway version in Asia after Malaysia and the Philippines.The winner of Project Runway...
(Onstyle) (guest judge) - 2010: 2NE1 TV Season 2 (Mnet)
- 2009: Style (cameo)
- 2009: 2NE1 TV (Mnet)