2NE1LeaderMain RapperLead DancerLead VocalistFace of the Group
CL
씨엘Lee Chae-rin (이채린)
CL is 2NE1’s leader and rapper, a songwriter whose solo releases include The Baddest Female, Lifted and Alpha.
- Age
- 35
- Feb 26, 1991
- Height
- 162 cm
- 5′4″
- MBTI
- —
- Debut
- 2009
- with 2NE1
At a glance
Profile
- Stage name
- CL (씨엘)
- Birth name
- Lee Chae-rin (이채린)
- Position
- Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Face of the Group
- Birthday
- February 26, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Chinese zodiac
- Goat
- Height
- 162 cm (5′4″)
- Blood type
- A
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Nicknames
- Pig-Rabbit
- Joined
- May 17, 2009
8 facts
About CL
CL grew up between South Korea, Japan and France before joining YG Entertainment. She became 2NE1’s leader in 2009 and later developed a solo career alongside her writing work for the group. Her first studio album Alpha arrived in 2021.
- 01
She lived in Paris, Tsukuba and Tokyo during childhood.
- 02
She auditioned for YG Entertainment at age 15.
- 03
She appeared on BigBang’s “Intro (Hot Issue)” in 2007.
- 04
She rapped on Uhm Jung-hwa’s “DJ” in 2008.
- 05
She released “The Baddest Female” in May 2013.
- 06
She co-wrote and co-composed “Crush”, “If I Were You” and “Baby I Miss You”.
- 07
Her solo song “MTBD” appears on Crush.
- 08
Her English single “Lifted” entered the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016.
5 tracks
Solo & unit tracks
Songs on 2NE1 releases that feature CL as a solo artist or in a unit.
- Studio album
“MTBD (CL Solo Version)”
Solo track by CL · Crush
- EP
“Please Don't Go”
Unit: CL & Minzy · 2NE1 (Japanese Edition)
- EP
“Kiss”
Solo track by Dara featuring CL · 2NE1 (Japanese Edition)
- Studio album
“Please Don't Go”
Unit: CL & Minzy · To Anyone
- Studio album
“Kiss”
Solo track by Dara featuring CL · To Anyone
3 other members
