CL

Global K-Pop Icon & Multilingual Artist; Leader of 2NE1; Founder of Very Cherry; First Korean Female Soloist on Billboard Hot 100

Seoul, South Korea
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CL Biography

Lee Chae-rin, known professionally as CL, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter recognized for her impact on the global K-pop industry. CL gained prominence as a member and leader of the girl group 2NE1, which debuted under YG Entertainment. She trained at JYP Entertainment before joining YG Entertainment at age 15. 2NE1 achieved international success as one of the best-selling South Korean girl groups, with hit songs including "I Don't Care," "I Am the Best," and "Can't Nobody."

2NE1's single "I Don't Care" reached number one and earned the group the Song of the Year Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, making them the first rookie group to win a daesang in their debut year. The group's album "Crush" ranked as the highest-charting K-pop album on the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive years. As leader and main rapper, CL played a central role in shaping 2NE1's distinctive sound, which blends hip-hop, electronic music, and pop, influencing the direction of K-pop worldwide.

CL launched her solo career with the single "The Baddest Female," followed by "MTBD." Her English-language single "Lifted" made her the first female Korean solo artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, and the third Korean artist overall. CL has contributed to the expansion of K-pop into Western music markets through collaborations with artists such as Diplo and Skrillex. She founded her own label, Very Cherry, and released her debut studio album, "Alpha," through Very Cherry and Sony. "Alpha" represents her first full-length solo album since her debut.

CL has also performed at major international events, including the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, and appeared at the Coachella Music Festival as part of 88rising's set. 2NE1 reunited for their 15th debut anniversary, performing on the "Welcome Back Tour," which drew more than 250,000 attendees.

2NE1's achievements include nine Melon Music Awards, 10 MAMA Awards, and 11 Cyworld Digital Music Awards. As a solo artist, CL received the 20's Style Award at the MNET 20's Choice Awards and was named Hottest Female Star of 2013 by MYX Philippines. Fluent in Korean, English, Japanese, and French, CL is known for her multicultural background and artistic versatility, contributing to her ongoing influence in the K-pop and global music scenes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

CL Videos

Hypebeast TV exclusive interview with 2NE1 Leader CL - YouTube

Hypebeast TV exclusive interview with 2NE1 Leader CL - YouTube

CL Interview: 2NE1 Member On Attending International Schools And ...

CL Interview: 2NE1 Member On Attending International Schools And ...

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  • What topics does CL speak about?

    CL is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity, Influential Women, Music
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CL is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book CL for your event is available upon request. CL generally travels from Seoul, South Korea and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Latto, Audrey Nuna, 24kGoldn, Faith Evans and Jon Bellion. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling CL for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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