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.
liar
CLC Lyrics
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Baby you're a liar
Baby you're a liar
그래 차라리
Baby you're a liar
모든 게 다 거짓말이라 말해
뭐해 사람 불러다 놓고선
거짓뿐인 너의 말들
헤어지자는 말은 설마 진심이겠어
지나쳤어 그 농담
재미없어 그런 장난
눈물 나겠어 나갈게 say good bye
달콤하게 oh 두근거리던
네 눈빛이 oh 시큰둥하게 보여
아마 아마 아마 내 착각일까
아냐 아냐 아냐 오해한 걸까
아마 아마 아마 기분 탓일까
아냐 아냐 아냐
어이없어 깜빡 깜빡
쯔쯔쯔르즈쯔
말도 안 돼 깜빡 깜빡
Ah ah 너는 liar
헤어지자는 말 너 실감 나더라
믿을 수 없어 거짓이라고
네 맘대로 lie lie lie lie
L.I.A.R liar
어젯밤엔 내가 좀 심했어
그 여자 때문에 또 예민했어
상관없어 이제 너의 말들 다
믿어 화 좀 풀어 미안해 baby
됐어 제발 please stop (please stop)
무서웠어 아까는 정말
번진 내 아이라인
나 잠깐 5분만
가버려 널 붙잡아
애원한 것도 여러 번
가식적인 네 표정도 참 더러워 (더러워)
핑계뿐인 말에도 네 주위를 맴돌고
떠나갈 수 없는 날 보는 게 서러워
달콤하게 oh 두근거리던
네 눈빛이 oh 시큰둥하게 보여
아마 아마 아마 내 착각일까
아냐 아냐 아냐 오해한 걸까
아마 아마 아마 기분 탓일까
아냐 아냐 아냐
어이없어 깜빡 깜빡
쯔쯔쯔르즈쯔
말도 안 돼 깜빡 깜빡
Ah ah 너는 liar
헤어지자는 말 너 실감 나더라
모든 말이 거짓이라고
네 맘대로 lie lie lie lie
L.I.A.R liar
Baby you're a liar liar
믿지 않아 너의 거짓말
Tell me 계속 거짓말 해
Baby you're a liar
그래 차라리
Baby you're a liar
Kiss me 빨리 liar
어이없어 깜빡 깜빡
쯔쯔쯔르즈쯔
말도 안 돼 깜빡 깜빡
Ah ah 너는 liar
헤어지자는 말 너 실감 나더라
모든 말이 거짓이라고
네 맘대로 lie lie lie lie
L.I.A.R liar
The lyrics of CLC's "Liar" express frustration and disillusionment with a partner who has been dishonest and insincere. The repeated refrain "Baby you're a liar" drives home the message that the singer no longer believes or trusts anything her partner says.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on various instances in which her partner has been deceitful, such as pretending to have connections or talents he doesn't actually possess, and making jokes or pranks that go too far. She realizes that even his attempts at reconciliation and apologies could be insincere and manipulative.
Despite this realization, there are moments when the singer questions her own judgment and wonders whether she's simply misunderstanding her partner's intentions. The line "아마 아마 아마 내 착각일까" suggests that she may be second-guessing herself and wondering if she's overreacting. Ultimately, however, the song ends on a defiant note, with the singer refusing to be swayed by her partner's lies any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you're a liar
The subject of the song is a liar
Baby you're a liar 그래 차라리
Admit that you're a liar
Baby you're a liar 모든 게 다 거짓말이라 말해
Everything you say is a lie
뭐해 사람 불러다 놓고선
You bring people, then don't do what you promised
되지도 않는 연기를 하고 있어
You're pretending something that's impossible
거짓뿐인 너의 말들
Everything you say is full of lies
헤어지자는 말은 설마 진심이겠어
Do you expect me to believe you're serious about breaking up?
지나쳤어 그 농담
That joke was too much
재미없어 그런 장난
That wasn't a funny prank
눈물 나겠어 나갈게 say good bye
I'm crying, I'm leaving, say good bye
달콤하게 oh 두근거리던
Your sweet, beating eyes
네 눈빛이 oh 시큰둥하게 보여
Your gaze seems suspicious
아마 아마 아마 내 착각일까
Probably just my imagination
아냐 아냐 아냐 오해한 걸까
Or maybe I misunderstood?
아마 아마 아마 기분 탓일까
Maybe it's my mood?
아냐 아냐 아냐
No, that's not it
어이없어 깜빡 깜빡
It's ridiculous, blink blink
쯔쯔쯔르즈쯔
Tss tss tss
말도 안 돼 깜빡 깜빡
It doesn't make sense, blink blink
Ah ah 너는 liar
Ah ah, you're a liar
헤어지자는 말 너 실감 나더라
You seem to realize we're breaking up
믿을 수 없어 거짓이라고
I can't trust you, you're a liar
네 맘대로 lie lie lie lie
You can't help lying
L.I.A.R liar
You're a liar
어젯밤엔 내가 좀 심했어
I was a bit harsh last night
그 여자 때문에 또 예민했어
I was upset about that woman again
상관없어 이제 너의 말들 다
It doesn't matter, I believe everything you say
믿어 화 좀 풀어 미안해 baby
Believe me, I'm sorry and let's move on
됐어 제발 please stop (please stop)
It's over, please stop
무서웠어 아까는 정말
I was really scared earlier
번진 내 아이라인
My eyeliner is smudged
나 잠깐 5분만
Just give me 5 minutes
가버려 널 붙잡아
You're leaving, but I'm holding on
애원한 것도 여러 번
I've begged several times
가식적인 네 표정도 참 더러워 (더러워)
And your fake expression is so disgusting (disgusting)
핑계뿐인 말에도 네 주위를 맴돌고
You circle around with nothing but excuses
떠나갈 수 없는 날 보는 게 서러워
I'm sad watching you walk away
Baby you're a liar liar
Baby, you're a liar
믿지 않아 너의 거짓말
I don't believe your lies
Tell me 계속 거짓말 해
Keep lying to me
그래 차라리
That's right, just admit it
Kiss me 빨리 liar
Kiss me quickly, liar
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Eun Jung Kim, Ho Kim, Kwang Woo kLim, Nick Holiday, Nikki Paige, Ryan Kim
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