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".
Hello Bitches
CL Lyrics
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남자들은 time time time
내 입술 냠냠냠
어딜가든 당당당
등장은 차차차
뛰자뛰자 방방방
디스코 팡팡팡
Hello bitches
난 지금 어디야 쇼핑 spree in Tokyo
Wake up in my private jet 매일 아침 또띠아
Liftin' cards in Macau 내가 제일 잘나가
Stop blowing up my phone
Eh won't you hit me up on Kakao
Diamonds in my grill 날 말려 누가?
Skin tone 22 carats gold I got in Dubai
My boys won't hesitate to run up on your boys
엉덩이 빵빵빵
남자들은 Time Time Time
내 입술 냠냠냠
어딜가든 당당당
등장은 차차차
뛰자뛰자 방방방
디스코 팡팡팡
Hello bitches
Yellow gold ain't it glow like a yellow phone
Couldn't see me with a selfie from my telephone
Got hella dough Hello Kitty getting hella old
Want me to love them long time
And I tell 'em "No"
Sake to soju Nagasaki to Seoul you
Can find me in Shanghai
You know what them shots of Baijiu do
Got these Asian girls dancing on the couches
Yeah, they know me
And they singing every word
Like they was at the karaoke huh
엉덩이 빵빵빵
남자들은 Time Time Time
내 입술 냠냠냠
어딜가든 당당당
등장은 차차차
뛰자뛰자 방방방
디스코 팡팡팡
Hello bitches
Lights out killing it some more
Bad bitches get down on the floor
Lights out killing it some more
Bad bitches get down on the floor
Lights out killing it some more
Bad bitches get down on the floor
Lights out killing it some more
Bad bitches get down on the floor
하나, 둘, 셋 bitches
The song "Hello Bitches" by CL is an upbeat and confident anthem celebrating women's power and success. In the song, CL boasts about her luxurious lifestyle and her ability to command attention whenever she enters a room. The lyrics paint her as a confident and assertive woman who has the world at her feet. The chorus is catchy and repeats the phrase "Hello bitches" several times, emphasizing the song's message of female empowerment and independence. The verses mention CL's travels, shopping sprees, and the diamonds adorning her grill, all symbolizing the luxurious and glamorous lifestyle that she has achieved through her hard work.
The song's music video is also a celebration of diversity and different cultures. It features dance sequences and costumes inspired by different cultures, showcasing CL's love for global diversity and promoting unity among people of different ethnicities. The song's lyrics, combined with its catchy beat and energetic music, make it a powerful and unapologetic celebration of female empowerment and success.
Line by Line Meaning
엉덩이 빵빵빵
My butt is curvy and attractive
남자들은 time time time
Men are always trying to get my attention
내 입술 냠냠냠
My lips are luscious and kissable
어딜가든 당당당
I walk with confidence wherever I go
등장은 차차차
I make a grand entrance
뛰자뛰자 방방방
Let's run and have some fun
디스코 팡팡팡
The disco music is playing loud
Hello bitches
Greetings to all the ladies
난 지금 어디야 쇼핑 spree in Tokyo
I'm currently in Tokyo, going on a shopping spree
Wake up in my private jet 매일 아침 또띠아
I wake up in my private jet, eating croissants every morning
Liftin' cards in Macau 내가 제일 잘나가
I'm gambling in Macau, winning all the games
Stop blowing up my phone
Stop calling and texting me so much
Eh won't you hit me up on Kakao
Hey, why don't you send me a message on Kakao
Diamonds in my grill 날 말려 누가?
Who can stop me with all these diamonds in my teeth?
Skin tone 22 carats gold I got in Dubai
My skin is golden, like the 22 carat gold I bought in Dubai
My boys won't hesitate to run up on your boys
My crew will not hesitate to confront your crew if needed
Yellow gold ain't it glow like a yellow phone
My yellow gold shines like a bright yellow phone
Couldn't see me with a selfie from my telephone
You can't capture my beauty with a simple selfie from your phone
Got hella dough Hello Kitty getting hella old
I have a lot of money, and my Hello Kitty collection is getting old
Want me to love them long time
They want me to show them love for a long time
And I tell 'em "No"
And I respond with a firm "No"
Sake to soju Nagasaki to Seoul you
From sake in Nagasaki to soju in Seoul
Can find me in Shanghai
You can find me in Shanghai
You know what them shots of Baijiu do
You know the effects of drinking shots of baijiu
Got these Asian girls dancing on the couches
I have these Asian girls dancing on the couches
Yeah, they know me
Yes, they know who I am
And they singing every word
And they sing every word of my song
Like they was at the karaoke huh
Like they were singing karaoke
Lights out killing it some more
We are killing it even more in the dark
Bad bitches get down on the floor
All the confident and independent ladies get down on the floor with us
하나, 둘, 셋 bitches
One, two, three bitches
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cherin Lee, Danny Chung, Ryan Buendia, Ted Hongkun Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lavendaire
I miss CL ❤️❤️
@pewriceguygaming9192
Lavendaire I watched your channel for eco friendly living! I never knew you like kpop!
@gguksbananamilk871
Oml i watch you all the time i never knew you liked kpop!!
@kim_mimi0
أنا كمان أشتاقلها
@loviegzb
Well at least we know she’s alive. She’s more active on oh now I think she’s plotting something to murder us with
@loviegzb
Kpop Scenario which account ‘cos it’s not on her’s
@anasofia7750
Hello bitches 2019? ❤
@staceyfromstatefarm5678
RIOS fr I barely found out about this song today on one of DealWithIt’s vlogs and had to know what song was playing
@SoloFlorh
Always
@kim_mimi0
Hello