In 2014, Cube Entertainment teased their first girl group in five years since 4minute. Prior to their debut, CLC made their first appearance as back-up dancers for G.NA. The group began to gain publicity through street performances that raised money for children with disabilities. These featured on their online reality show CLC's Love Chemistry.
The original member line-up for CLC was a five-member line-up consisting of Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn, and Yeeun. They released their first extended play First Love, including the lead single "Pepe", on March 19, 2015. Their debut showcase was held the day before at the Acts Hotel in Seoul, where they performed their debut song for the first time. They made their debut music show performance on M! Countdown.
On April 16, CLC released a digital single titled "Eighteen", described as a song about teenage love influenced by 1960s/70s motown and 1980s synthpop. They began promotions for the single the following day on Music Bank. Their second extended play Question was released a month later on May 28. Its lead single "궁금해 (Like)" was first performed on M! Countdown on May 28.
On February 29, 2016, CLC released their third extended play REFRESH along with title track "예뻐지게 (High Heels)". This marked the addition of two new members: Elkie and Eunbin. At the time, Eunbin was participating in the idol survival show Produce 101. Cube Entertainment stated that Eunbin had been part of the group's original lineup, but was dropped following delays in production of the group's debut album. Due to Produce 101 contractual restrictions, Eunbin was not able to promote the single "High Heels" on music shows or other broadcasts, nor appear in the single's music video. The agency planned for Eunbin to join promotions in the event that she was eliminated from the show, or else to postpone her activities as part of the group until after Produce 101 promotions if she was a winner. On February 29, a short version of the "High Heels" music video that included Elkie but omitted Eunbin was released. The full version of the music video, including Eunbin, was released on March 21.
CLC made their Japanese debut on April 13, 2016 with the release of their first Japanese extended play High Heels. The album includes the Japanese version of "Pepe", "First Love", "Like", "High Heels", and a cover of Kylie Minogue's "I Should Be So Lucky". The showcase for the album was held without Eunbin, who was still competing in Produce 101 at the time.
On May 23, 2016, Cube Entertainment began uploading group and individual photo teasers for CLC's fourth mini-album. This would mark the first release with Eunbin as an official member. From the released images, CLC showed a funky and unique concept with the use of fancy neon colors, highlighting the "sly-dol" image. On May 30, 2016, they released their fourth extended play NU.CLEAR along with title track "아니야 (No Oh Oh)". Member Yeeun participated in song-writing for three of the tracks on the album. The group made their first music show performance on Show Champion, performing both "No Oh Oh" and "One, Two, Three".
On July 27, 2016 CLC released their second Japanese extended play チャミスマ (Chamisma) in three versions, including the groups first original Japanese track "チャミスマ (Chamisma)" as title track. The word "Chamisma" is a combination of the words "Charming" and "Smile". The A version only contains the 5 tracks from the EP itself. On the B version of the CD, a version of チャミスマ with BTOB's Jung Il-hoon can be found next to the regular 5 songs, as well as the original MV for Chamisma and the MV for the version with Jung Il-hoon. The C version included a video of CLC's first Japanese showcase "First Step".
In the last month of December 2016, CLC confirmed that they would be going for a concept revamp for their next extended play. They later teased a more charismatic, hip-hop girl crush image. On January 17, 2017, CLC released their fifth extended play CRYSTYLE. The extended play contains six tracks including the EDM/trap lead single "도깨비 (Hobgoblin)". Labelmate Hyuna helped with the concept design and song-writing of the album. CRYSTYLE debuted on Billboard's World Albums chart at #6, while "Hobgoblin" peaked at #4 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.
On August 3, 2017, CLC released their sixth extended play FREE'SM. The album title is portmanteau upon the words "prism" and "free", which describes the group's musical and conceptual direction for this extended play. The album is inspired by 1990's girl groups Fin.K.L and S.E.S.. It consists of six tracks including the R&B ballad lead single "어디야? (Where Are You?)". The album debuted at #10 on the Gaon Album Chart.
On February 1, 2018, CLC released a pre-release single from their upcoming album titled "To The Sky". On February 12, their agency stated that CLC's upcoming extended play "will show off its charm and maturity by focusing on a chic and charismatic performance with a hip-hop, EDM and dance-based composition". On February 23, CLC released their seventh extended play BLACK DRESS along with title track "BLACK DRESS".
In late 2018/early 2019, Cube Entertainment announced plans for CLC's upcoming comeback. Their eighth seventh extended play No.1 on January 30. No.1 debuted at #5 on Billboard's World Albums chart. On February 12, CLC earned their first music show win on The Show with title track "No".
In May 2019, CLC released the digital single ME. In September 2019 the digital single Devil was released. After that, on September 2, 2020, CLC released the single HELICOPTER, which included the title track Helicopter as well as an English and an instrumental version.
Near the end of 2020, member Elkie asked for termination of her contract based on claims of the agency violating contract agreement and payment, as well as a lack of developmental support for the group. These claims in return sparked worries among netizen about the future of CLC, as to many this sounded like Cube would no longer spend effort into creating new CLC songs nor promotions. on February 3, 2021, Cube announced that their contract with Elkie has been terminated officially and that Elkie will no longer be a member of CLC, leaving CLC as a six-member group.
On June 7, 2021, SPOTV News reported that Yujin would be participating in Mnet's girl group debut project, Girls Planet 999.
On August 13, 2021, Yujin mentioned in an interview on Girls Planet 999 that she was told by the company that "she will no longer be working as a team" leading many to believe that CLC have possibly disbanded without an official announcement. Cube Entertainment however did not confirm the statement made.
On October 22, 2021, during the Girls Planet 999 finale, Yujin was announced as a member of Kep1er. She is currently inactive in CLC and will likely return after Kep1er's disbandment.
On November 16, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that they had terminated their contract with Sorn and that CLC would continue as a five-member group.
On March 19, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Seungyeon and Yeeun’s contracts had ended with the company.
On May 20, 2022, Cube announced the group's disbandment, stating that CLC's official activities have concluded and that their U CUBE fansite will be terminated on June 6.
Depression
CLC Lyrics
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그대 때문에 내 맘이 아파요
힘든 일이죠 그대를 지운다는 건
어쩜 이리도 어려운 걸까요
(La la la la, la la la la la la)
(La la la la la la la la la la)
내 맘을 내 맘을 왜
자꾸만 아프게 해요
가슴 한구석이 답답해요
사랑 난 몰라요
알아도 모른 척할래요
내 가슴에 깊게 박힌 눈물 때문에
힘이 드네요
사랑에 따끔거려서
찔려 상처만 남죠
이렇게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
하루에도 수십 번씩 (수십 번씩)
슬픈 생각에 잠기다 또 울죠
이제는 손톱만큼도
보고 싶지가 않아
혼자서 되뇌죠 입버릇처럼
습관처럼 또 너를 그리워해
애증의 감정을 반복해 너를 지워내
텅 빈 마음을 채워가는 게
다른 사람은 안될 것 같은데
결국 또 다시 너네 (어떡하죠 나)
내 맘을 내 맘을 왜
자꾸만 아프게 해요
가슴 한 구석이 답답해요
사랑 난 몰라요
알아도 모른 척할래요
내 가슴에 깊게 박힌 눈물 때문에 힘이 드네요
사랑에 따끔거려서
찔려 상처만 남죠
이렇게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
짙은 향기만 남아있는 이곳엔
뭘 해도 그대가 느껴져 숨만 쉬어도
멀쩡하게 웃다가도 눈물이 나요
이런 내 맘 정말 어떡하나요
Oh 여자를 왜 몰라요
아파도 아닌 척할게요
내 가슴에 깊게 박힌 눈물샘이 터졌나 봐요
사랑에 따끔거려서
찔려 상처만 남죠
어떻게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
어떻게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
CLC's song Depression is a heart-wrenching portrayal of someone dealing with emotional pain and heartbreak caused by a loved one. The verses express the agony the person is feeling, as their heart is physically and emotionally hurting due to the actions of the other person. They cannot stop thinking about the person, and the pain is so intense that it is affecting their daily routine. They feel trapped, with a hole in their chest from missing the person they love. The chorus repeats the idea that, even though they know the other person is causing them pain, they still can't help but long for them, and their heartbreak is making it so difficult to move on.
The bridge of the song becomes more desperate and intense, with the singer expressing the feeling of the other person's presence being everywhere they go, making it practically impossible to escape the memory and holding back tears at every turn. They are struggling with trying to hide their heartbreak from the world, putting on a brave face, and pretending that everything is okay, but even the smallest reminder of their loved one can bring tears to their eyes.
Overall, Depression is a raw and relatable song about heartbreak and emotional pain that many people can relate to when dealing with a breakup or loss of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
마음속에 병이 들었죠
I am suffering from a mental ailment
그대 때문에 내 맘이 아파요
It is because of you that my heart aches
힘든 일이죠 그대를 지운다는 건
It is a difficult thing to erase you from my life
어쩜 이리도 어려운 걸까요
I wonder why it is so hard
어떡하죠 나
What should I do?
내 맘을 내 맘을 왜
Why does my heart hurt
자꾸만 아프게 해요
And keep making me suffer
가슴 한구석이 답답해요
It feels suffocating in a corner of my heart
사랑 난 몰라요
I don't know about love
알아도 모른 척할래요
Even if I know, I'll pretend to not know
내 가슴에 깊게 박힌 눈물 때문에
Because of the tears that are deeply buried in my heart
힘이 드네요
It's taking a toll on me
사랑에 따끔거려서
It hurts from the touches of love
찔려 상처만 남죠
Only wounds are left behind
이렇게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
I should forget you like this
하루에도 수십 번씩 (수십 번씩)
Even tens of times a day
슬픈 생각에 잠기다 또 울죠
I get lost in sad thoughts and cry again
이제는 손톱만큼도
Now not even a bit
보고 싶지가 않아
I don't want to see you
혼자서 되뇌죠 입버릇처럼
I keep repeating it to myself like a habit
습관처럼 또 너를 그리워해
I miss you like a habit again
애증의 감정을 반복해 너를 지워내
Repeating the painful emotions to erase you
텅 빈 마음을 채워가는 게
Trying to fill the empty heart
다른 사람은 안될 것 같은데
But it seems like no one else will do
결국 또 다시 너네 (어떡하죠 나)
In the end, it's you again (What should I do?)
짙은 향기만 남아있는 이곳엔
This place where only the strong scent remains
뭘 해도 그대가 느껴져 숨만 쉬어도
No matter what I do, I feel you, just by breathing
멀쩡하게 웃다가도 눈물이 나요
Even when I'm laughing just fine, tears fall
이런 내 맘 정말 어떡하나요
What should I do with this heart of mine
Oh 여자를 왜 몰라요
Why do I not know about love
아파도 아닌 척할게요
I'll pretend I'm not hurt even though I am
내 가슴에 깊게 박힌 눈물샘이 터졌나 봐요
Looks like the deeply buried teardrops in my heart have burst
어떻게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
How can I forget you?
어떻게 그대를 잊어야 하죠
How can I forget you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Sung Ho Cho, Young Jin Son
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Auddy Guilford
I vibe with this song.
Eyal Oged
This song is so beautiful
Wanda
Yujin💕
Sarah Smith
Really good
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Seungyeon 💓
idk
Eunbin😍❤💙
Şevval Taehyung샤 우왈
Yeeun♡♥♡♥
Changbins yAww
aa I love this song thanks!!:D
dlape
Seungheee
Lacan Am
Elkie💕💕