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.
Distance
CLC Lyrics
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두 걸음 멀어지는 아이
놓치고 싶지 않아요
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
날 안아줘요
La la la la la la la la la la
그대와 나 둘 사이에
선이 그어진 것 같아요
아닌 척 애써봐도 티가 나네요
이젠 내가 싫어진 건가요
아직도 어리기만 한 애처럼
착하게만 보이나요
저기 많고 많은 여자들 중
나 같은 여잔 어디에도 없는데
I love you
한 걸음 다가가려 할수록
두 걸음 멀어지는 아이
놓치고 싶지 않아
덜컥 나 겁이 났나 봐 겁이 났나 봐
잘 가란 거짓말에
애타는 내 맘 어떡하죠
어떡해요 나 혼자
왜 자꾸 나를 밀어내려고 해 너만 기다리는 난데
어서 말해줘 생각하는 문제 절대 아냐 마냥 어리기만 한 애
눈을 꼭 감고 이제 열을 셀게 My boy
마치 꿈처럼 네가 있을 거란 걸 난 알아
아직도 어리기만 한 애처럼
착하게만 보이나요
저기 많고 많은 여자들 중
나 같은 여잔 어디에도 없는데
I love you
한 걸음 다가가려 할수록
두 걸음 멀어지는 아이
놓치고 싶지 않아
덜컥 나 겁이 났나 봐 겁이 났나 봐
잘 가란 거짓말에
애타는 내 맘 어떡하죠
어떡해요 나 혼자
Na na na na na na na na na na
눈을 꼭 감고 이제 열을 셀게 My boy
덜컥 나 겁이 났나 봐 겁이 났나 봐
잘 가란 거짓말에
애타는 내 맘 어떡하죠
어떡해요 나 혼자
The lyrics of CLC's song Distance speak about an unrequited love, in which the singer is feeling steadily rejected by someone she loves. The first part of the song talks about how the closer she tries to get to the object of her affections, the further they seem to go away from her. She doesn't want to let go because she loves them, but every attempt to get closer ends up driving them apart. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer saying that she doesn't want to lose the person she loves.
The second verse highlights the singer's insecurities, wondering if the person she loves doesn't love her back because she still seems too young and naive. She feels her good intentions may make her appear weak and unable to make her intentions clear. Towards the end of the song, the singer asks the other to be honest with her and tell her what's wrong because she doesn't want to be left alone with her thoughts. The song ends with the singer saying she will count to ten with eyes closed, hoping that when she opens them, the person she loves will be there.
Line by Line Meaning
한 걸음 다가가려 할수록
Every step I take towards you, you take two away
두 걸음 멀어지는 아이
I feel like a child who can't catch up
놓치고 싶지 않아요
I'm scared of losing you
그대와 나 둘 사이에
It feels like there's a line drawn between us
선이 그어진 것 같아요
That line feels impossible to cross
아닌 척 애써봐도 티가 나네요
Even if I try to act like it doesn't bother me, it shows
이젠 내가 싫어진 건가요
Do you dislike me now?
아직도 어리기만 한 애처럼
Do I still look childish to you?
착하게만 보이나요
Am I only seen as nice and nothing else?
저기 많고 많은 여자들 중
Among all those other girls
나 같은 여잔 어디에도 없는데
There is nowhere to find someone like me
I love you
I love you
덜컥 나 겁이 났나 봐 겁이 났나 봐
I suddenly feel scared
잘 가란 거짓말에
To the lie of 'goodbye'
애타는 내 맘 어떡하죠
What should I do with my burning heart?
어떡해요 나 혼자
What should I do all alone?
왜 자꾸 나를 밀어내려고 해 너만 기다리는 난데
Why do you keep pushing me away when I'm the one waiting for you?
어서 말해줘 생각하는 문제 절대 아냐 마냥 어리기만 한 애
Don't assume my thoughts and problems are childish, just tell me already
눈을 꼭 감고 이제 열을 셀게 My boy
I'll close my eyes and count to ten, my boy
마치 꿈처럼 네가 있을 거란 걸 난 알아
I know that having you is like a dream come true
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
눈을 꼭 감고 이제 열을 셀게 My boy
I'll close my eyes and count to ten, my boy
덜컥 나 겁이 났나 봐 겁이 났나 봐
I suddenly feel scared
잘 가란 거짓말에
To the lie of 'goodbye'
애타는 내 맘 어떡하죠
What should I do with my burning heart?
어떡해요 나 혼자
What should I do all alone?
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Min Darly
[✨ Reproducir ✨]
LUNES: Pepe y covers de Seunghee (turnados)
MARTES: Like y Barbie
MIERCOLES: High heels y mamacita cover Seungyeon
JUEVES: No oh oh y Distance
VIERNES: Hobgoblin y Where are you
SÁBADO: Black drees y No
DOMINGO: ME y Devil
Str3am Cheshire
Ju1ian
~NEW FANS~
•Seungyeon : Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist 3:00
•Seunghee : Main Vocalist 1:16
•Yujin : Lead Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual 0:50
•Sorn : Lead Vocalist 0:56
•Yeeun : Main Rapper, Vocalist 1:40
•Elkie : Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual 0:41
•Eunbin : Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Face of the Group, Maknae 0:34
-Correct me if I'm wrong:)
Juliana 🐺
Black Dress 💟 37.95M
Hobgoblin 💟 31.35M
No 💟 29.01M
Me 💟 25.57M
Devil 💟 18.29M
Pepe 💟 11.87M
Like 💟 4.92M
No oh oh 💟 2.95M
Where are you? 💟 1.99M
High heels 💟 1.88M
Distance 💟 1.88M
Tele TV
For new Cheshires:
clc is one of the few openly feminist groups,
clc has: choreographer line, actress line, youtuber line, ot7 can sing amazingly, model line,
members can play instruments and speak some languages, members can draw, if not ot7 6 of 7 members can rap, songwriter line,
soon composer line
( elkie has selfcomposed/selfproduced her 2018 solo song I dream and self written too)
(sorn and seunghee this year have assisted to a producer camp , elkie took some classes too this year.
Sorn and seunghee assisted the camp (inside cube i guess) with pentagon's member: kino.
Check the videos called cheatkeys, CLC's content videos
CHESHIRE
Please fams help this MV reach atleast 1million views.
I can't see them getting such a bad results after working hard for 3 years.
Ya all who are saying this song is boring !!!!!
Then YOU COME AND SING.
They are so underrated idk why
They have perfect visuals
Perfect vocals
Perfect dance
Perfect rap.
How can you denie such a wonderful group.
Please they need support PLEASE
A request to all fandoms here.
marie
for new cheshires! thanks for loving clc and wanting to stan them! you won't regret it <3
Seungyeon: (0:08) Leader, main dancer, vocalist, rapper
Seunghee: (0:26) Main vocalist, ex leader (kind of a second leader too)
Yujin: (0:54) Lead vocalist, rapper, lead dancer, visual, center, actress (an ace!)
Sorn: (0:56) Lead vocalist (you may know her from her yt channel, produsorn!)
Yeeun: (0:17) you may know her as the short haired girl! Main rapper, vocalist
Elkie: (0:41) lead dancer, lead vocalist, actress, visual
Eunbin: (0:37) lead vocalist, lead rapper, actress, face of the group
As you can see, CLC has actress line! (Elkie, Eunbin and Yujin). They also have youtuber line (Sorn, Seunghee and Seungyeon)!! and choreographer line (Yujin and Seungyeon)
Every girl in CLC is an ace, they can all rap, sing and dance as if it were their main position. CLC has had a variety of concepts throught their career, and have slayed every single one of them! They debuted with PEPE in 2015 and their latest comeback is DEVIL, an elegant, vocal, fresh song ! They are coming back on early september 2020 :) please support them and keep a look out for them! welcome to the fandom!
Ainhoa Salinas Sanchez
7 CHICAS HERMOSAS.
7 VOCALISTAS 7 RAPERAS Y 7 BAILARINAS.
CLC NUNCA NOS TRAICIONA.
ELLAS SIEMPRE VAN A SER LAS REINAS DEL K-POP.
CLC Y CHESHIRE FOREVER.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Andreia Angélica
I seriously don't understand why this side of CLC doesn't get popular. Songs like this one and 'Where are you?' are absolute masterpieces but people only like their fast pace ones. People are weird indeed -.-
Brandy
EXACTLY
Kratumban
The biggest fan base of kpop are young girls who like "girl crush" concept. Songs like "Distance" and Where are you" are too mature for them to appreciate.
Alexandrio Rafael
YES, I AM SO SAD FOR THEM 🥺
sherilyn
@Kratumban I’m 12 but I prefer slow songs than girl crush songs. Distance is my favourite song and I come here to stream everyday.
breeadt
@sherilyn we stan to every age stanning clc 😭❤️
solex408
Anyone else miss CLC? =( These girls were so underrated and unappreciated. They have a diverse and awesome discography that went unseen. I hope someday we'll be able to see them all together as OT7 even if it was just a vlive or a vlog on one of their channels. For anyone catching up, Elkie and Sorn left in 2021and Yeeun and Seungyeon left in 2022.
Tsuyoshi
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bunny Yujin
우리는 큐브에게 답을 요구합니다.
우리는 큐브가 CLC를 소홀히 대하고 있는 것을 알고 있습니다.
CLC는 많은 성과를 이뤄낸 그룹입니다.
CLC는 더 나은 대우를 받을 자격이 있습니다.
CLC의 미래를 위한 계획을 만들어주세요.
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