Chaerin was born in Seoul, South Korea. In her childhood, she traveled frequently with her family, because of her father's occupation. She spent much of her youth in Japan, France and USA. When she came back to Korea, she barely knew any Korean, but said in an interview shown on 2NE1 TV that she is now most comfortable speaking Korean. CL was raised as a Roman Catholic. CL became a YG Trainee in late 2006, contributing to various Big Bang albums, officially part of the YG family in late 2007, and debuted (with 2NE1) in 2009. She is fluent in Korean and English.
During her time with 2NE1, CL released her first solo track The Baddest Female on May 28 as a digital-only single. The single was announced as Bad Girl on May 23 but changed due to the similarly titled single Bad Girls releasing by 이효리. Her second solo track MTBD (an acronym for MenTal BreakDown) was released in 2014, which was released physically on the Korean version of 2NE1's Crush. Originally the song incorporated chanted verses of the Quran, but due to accusations of blasphemy these have been removed. In 2016, the song was used in the fifth episode of the TV show Lucifer.
In 2014, it was announced CL planned on solo debuting in the USA, teaming up with Scooter Braun as her manager. In May 2015, CL featured on the song Doctor Pepper by the American producer Diplo. I November 2015, CL released her third solo track Hello Bitches, and the same month featured on PSY's song Daddy. Then in August 2016, CL released the single Lifted which incorporated samples from Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man. In October 2016, CL kicked of her first North American tour.
In 2017, CL featured on Lil Yachty's track Surrender alongside Shaiana, which was released as a bonus track of the Deluxe Edition of the album Teenage Emotions. In 2017, CL also recorded the song No Better Feelin for the soundtrack of My Little Pony: The Movie. In 2018, CL made her Hollywood debut with her role in the movie Mile 22. In February 2018, CL performed in the Winter Olympics closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium performing The Baddest Female and 2NE1's hit-song I Am The Best. Later in 2018, CL collaborated with Black Eyed Peas' track Dopeness.
On November 8, 2019, YG announced that CL had not renewed her contract with YG entertainment. On December 4, CL began releasing tracks for her digital solo EP In The Name Of Love. In September 12, 2020, CL announced that she had been working on a solo album that would be released later that year. On October 29 she released two singles: +HWA+ and +5 STAR+ while announcing that her earlier mentioned album was named Alpha and would release November 30, 2020. However, on November 16 it was announced the album would be delayed until early 2021.
On February 26, 2021, CL released the single Wish You Where Here, which coincided with her 30th birthday. The song was released as a tribute to her mother, Hong Yoo-ra, who had died a month prior due to a heart attack. On July 10, 2021, CL signed a domestic management contract with Konnect Entertainment in order to manage her activities in Korea. On August 9, CL released a teaser for her album Alpha stating "coming soon", and on August 12, it was announced that the first pre-release single Spicy would release on August 24, with a second pre-release tracking coming in September and the album releasing in October.
She has also featured in "The Leaders (feat. Teddy, CL)" by G-Dragon as well as "Kiss (feat. CL)" for fellow member Sandara; she also has a joint single with Minzy titled "Please Don't Go".
+ONE AND ONLY180228+
CL Lyrics
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세상 속에 홀로 남겨져
너의 품 안 깊이깊이 숨어
그냥 알고 싶지 않았어
그녀와 매일 눈 뜨고
나와 가끔 눈을 감아
끝없이 주어지는 숙제
너로 시작하고 끝나는 이 문제
이왕 시작한 거
이왕 움직이는 거
나답게 춤추며
이왕 숨 쉬는 거
이왕 말하는 거 나답게 노래하며
난 갖고 싶은 거
해보고 싶은 거
만나고 싶은 사람 다 만나도 봤어
네게 바라는 거 없어
그냥 잘 살아
근데 지구 한 바퀴 돌아봐 나 같은 여자는 없어
(여자는 없어)
순진하진 않았지만
순수했지 너한테만
그만큼 너란 놈 아꼈지 난
너 없이 잘 도는 이 세상
Karma on her way to you
배울 거야 I'm tellin' you
이별은 아름다운 trauma
결국엔 내가 초대한 drama so
이왕 시작한 거
이왕 움직이는 거
나답게 춤추며
이왕 숨 쉬는 거
이왕 말하는 거
나답게 노래하며
난 갖고 싶은 거
해보고 싶은 거
만나고 싶은 사람 다 만나도 봤어
네게 바라는 거 없어
그냥 잘 살아
근데 지구 한 바퀴 돌아봐 나 같은 여자는 없어
(여자는 없어)
한 바퀴 돌고 나니 다시 여기
다만 너란 사람 저기 멀리
변할 대로 변한 내 맘 어디에도 없어
그래 뒤바뀌어버린 처지
처치했어 날 차지하던 너란 먼지
원치 않아도 변하지 변치 않는 원칙
너한테 바라는 게 단 한 개도 nothing
한 바퀴 돌아봐도 나 같은 여자 없지
Alright, hey yeah yeah
난 갖고 싶은 거
해보고 싶은 거
만나고 싶은 사람 다 만나도 봤어
네게 바라는 거 없어
그냥 잘 살아
근데 지구 한 바퀴 돌아봐 나 같은 여자는 없어
Ay ay ay ay (여자는 없어)
CL's +ONE AND ONLY180228+ talks about the journey of self-discovery, from memories of being left alone to finding oneself through movement, speech, and music. The opening line, "From the moment I remember," sets the stage for the theme of being alone in the world. The singer seeks refuge in the arms of a lover, desperate not to confront solitude. However, the unnamed woman in the lyrics is no longer present, and the singer acknowledges the need to move forward. The line, "Karma on her way to you," is significant, as it suggests the singer's former lover will receive what they deserve.
The chorus repeats the lyrics "I don't want anything from you, just live well" and "there's no woman like me," displaying a sense of pride and strength within the singer. CL, who is often associated with breaking down barriers for women in the music industry, conveys a message of independence and self-reliance. The bridge emphasizes this message, as the singer describes moving on and leaving the past behind.
Overall, +ONE AND ONLY180228+ promotes the message of embracing one's identity, living for oneself, and accepting the fluidity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
기억나는 순간부터
Starting from the memorable moments,
세상 속에 홀로 남겨져
Left alone in this world,
너의 품 안 깊이깊이 숨어
I hide deep in your embrace,
그냥 알고 싶지 않았어
I just didn't want to know,
그녀와 매일 눈 뜨고
Opening my eyes every day with her,
나와 가끔 눈을 감아
Sometimes closing my eyes with you,
끝없이 주어지는 숙제
Endlessly given homework,
너로 시작하고 끝나는 이 문제
This problem starts and ends with you,
이왕 시작한 거
Since we've started already,
이왕 움직이는 거
Since we're moving anyway,
나답게 춤추며
I'll dance in my own way,
이왕 숨 쉬는 거
Since we're breathing anyway,
이왕 말하는 거 나답게 노래하며
I'll sing in my own way when I speak,
난 갖고 싶은 거
I want what I want,
해보고 싶은 거
I want to try what I want to,
만나고 싶은 사람 다 만나도 봤어
I've met everyone I wanted to meet,
네게 바라는 거 없어
I don't ask for anything from you,
그냥 잘 살아
I just want to live well,
근데 지구 한 바퀴 돌아봐 나 같은 여자는 없어
But take a lap around the world, there's no one like me,
(여자는 없어)
(There's no one like me)
순진하진 않았지만
I wasn't naive,
순수했지 너한테만
I was pure, only with you,
그만큼 너란 놈 아꼈지 난
I disliked you that much,
너 없이 잘 도는 이 세상
This world goes on just fine without you,
Karma on her way to you
Karma is on her way to you,
배울 거야 I'm tellin' you
I'm telling you, you'll learn,
이별은 아름다운 trauma
Separation is a beautiful trauma,
결국엔 내가 초대한 drama so
In the end, it's the drama I invited,
한 바퀴 돌고 나니 다시 여기
After taking a lap again, I'm here,
다만 너란 사람 저기 멀리
Only, you are far away,
변할 대로 변한 내 맘 어디에도 없어
My changing heart is nowhere to be found,
그래 뒤바뀌어버린 처지
Yes, the situation has been turned upside down,
처치했어 날 차지하던 너란 먼지
I got rid of you, the dust that occupied me,
원치 않아도 변하지 변치 않는 원칙
Even if I don't want to, my unchanging principle remains,
너한테 바라는 게 단 한 개도 nothing
I don't ask for anything from you, not even one thing,
한 바퀴 돌아봐도 나 같은 여자 없지
Take a lap around, there's no one like me,
Alright, hey yeah yeah
Alright, hey yeah yeah
Ay ay ay ay (여자는 없어)
Ay ay ay ay (There's no one like me)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Hassle, Jesse Thomas, Par Westerlund, Chae Rin Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pikkizen7290
Father shower this woman with love, blessing and good health.
@usename525
This mask is called Gagsital which means Bridal mask(gagsi means bride and tal means mask in Korean). This is one of the Hahoetal which includes 12 different masks. These masks were first made around 11~12c. Gagsital and Hahoetal are the typical Korean traditional masks that were used not only for ritual ceremony but also for the korean mask theater which is called Talchum(mask dance). In this video, Gagsital may have used to imply several meanings. In Korea, traditional mask dance often satirize and criticize the bureaucrats and the aristocrats because performers can hide their faces using the masks. So Gagsital in this video may deliever some kind of criticism. Or perhaps she used it to be anonymous but still remaining her gender so that she can symbolize her efforts to break through various difficulties.
I hope this will help you guys to know about the mask used in this video masterpiece! +Whatever it is, this clip is just sooo good!
@oliverpavon1888
i was just browsing the comments to see if anyone said anything about the mask! This actually makes so much sense and gives another layer to the song's choreography!! Thank you very much c:
@qianhuang1436
Thank you so much for explaining that to us.
@marly-5995
Thank you for your beautiful explanation!
@pangkouxiong1244
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@femaleg4l546
All of mv of cl has have meaning
@fluffybunny807
She is getting 1 million+ views without a label. Imagine how awesome her fans are
@frznabbr3028
Its more to general public ;) not just her fans. Her music is worth that much.
@WigglieMeoZ
She has her own label now. 😉