CL (rapper)

Lee Chae-rin was born in Seoul, South Korea, but spent most of her childhood living in Paris, Tsukuba, and Tokyo.{{cite web|title=CL at Naver Music|url=http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=117570|work=Naver Music|publisher=NHN Corp|language=ko|access-date=November 14, 2010|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731060059/http://music.naver.com/artist/home.nhn?artistId=117570|url-status=live}} When she was 13, she moved to Paris alone where she studied for two years. On living in different cities while growing up, CL said, "Culturally, I'm not 100 percent Korean. I'm very mixed, and very open."{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday, CL! Meet the K-Pop Star Poised to Take Fashion By Storm|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/k-pop-star-cl-fashion|website=Vogue|language=en-US|last=Guiducci|first=Mark|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=September 21, 2021|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202143012/http://www.vogue.com:80/article/k-pop-star-cl-fashion|url-status=live}} When she was 15, CL auditioned to join South Korean record label YG Entertainment.{{cite web|title=[CL] 1부. 새해 첫 날, 눈물 젖은 자장면 드셔보셨나요?|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=420&aid=0000000361|work=Osen|language=ko|access-date=June 13, 2013|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150138/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=420&aid=0000000361|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=[2NE1 21문21답③]CL, '데모 테이프 들고 무작정 YG 문 노크'|trans-title=[2NE1 21 questions 21 answers ] CL, "Knocking on YG's door with a demo tape"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0002110256|via=Naver|website=Edaily|language=ko|last1=Park|first1=Mi-ae|date=May 22, 2009|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150043/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0002110256|url-status=live}} Her first feature on a song was Big Bang's "Intro (Hot Issue)" in 2007. Later that year, Lee performed for the first time on stage at Seoul Broadcasting System's Gayo Daejeon alongside her label mates.{{citation needed|date=November 2010}} Her first credited appearance in a song was in 2008, with Uhm Jung-hwa's "DJ," in which she rapped.{{cite web|title=Uhm Jung Hwa 2008 Mini Album|url=http://www.yesasia.com/global/uhm-jung-hwa-2008-mini-album-d-i-s-c-o/1011125524-0-0-0-en/info.html|work=YesAsia.com|access-date=November 14, 2010|archive-date=October 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014012346/http://www.yesasia.com/global/uhm-jung-hwa-2008-mini-album-d-i-s-c-o/1011125524-0-0-0-en/info.html|url-status=live}}

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Lee took on the stage name 'CL' and was appointed the leader and main rapper of 2NE1, alongside Bom, Sandara Park and Minzy. The group then collaborated with label-mates BigBang for the song "Lollipop" on March 27, 2009, before appearing on SBS's The Music Trend for the first time on May 17, where they performed their debut single "Fire". 2NE1 achieved significant success with their number-one single "I Don't Care" from their first extended play, 2NE1, which won them the "Song of the Year" accolade at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards, making them the first rookie group to win a prize the same year they debuted.

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In August 2009, she collaborated with label-mates G-Dragon and Teddy Park of 1TYM for the single "The Leaders", featured on G-Dragon's first solo album, Heartbreaker. The same month, after the group finished "I Don't Care" promotions, CL collaborated with fellow member Minzy for "Please Don't Go," which charted at number six on the Gaon Chart by the end of November.{{cite web|title=Gaon Chart Search: CL|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=CL&x=23&y=20|publisher=Gaon Chart|language=ko|access-date=November 14, 2010|archive-date=March 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306061642/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=CL&x=23&y=20|url-status=live}} Her first solo single, "The Baddest Female", was released on May 28, 2013. For 2NE1's second album Crush, CL wrote the lyrics and co-composed the music for the tracks "Crush", "If I Were You", and "Baby I Miss You". She also wrote the lyrics for her solo track "MTBD", as well as the track "Scream".{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Superstar CL to Enter America With Scooter Braun|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6281868/cl-solo-america-scooter-braun-2ne1|magazine=Billboard|date=October 16, 2014|access-date=October 13, 2015|archive-date=October 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018074233/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6281868/cl-solo-america-scooter-braun-2ne1|url-status=live}}

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In October 2014, it was announced that CL was planning to debut as a solo artist the following year in the United States, teaming up with Scooter Braun as her manager. In May 2015, she featured on Diplo's single "Doctor Pepper", alongside Riff Raff and OG Maco.{{cite web|title=Diplo Featuring CL, RiFF RAFF & OG Maco "Doctor Pepper" Music Video|url=https://hypebeast.com/2015/8/diplo-featuring-cl-riff-raff-og-maco-doctor-pepper-music-video|website=Hypebeast|last1=Davis|first1=Josh|date=August 14, 2015|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=January 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122185317/https://hypebeast.com/2015/8/diplo-featuring-cl-riff-raff-og-maco-doctor-pepper-music-video|url-status=live}} In November 2015, CL released her first single "Hello Bitches", as a teaser for her planned EP Lifted.{{Cite web|title=CL Preps Debut English EP 'Lifted' for Fall|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/09/cl-lifted-english-ep|website=Fuse|access-date=August 18, 2016|archive-date=August 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820200846/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/09/cl-lifted-english-ep|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|title=Diplo Talks K-Pop & New Songs Recorded With CL in 'Time' Interview|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6670465/diplo-cl-birthday-one-kpop|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 18, 2016|archive-date=May 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512125518/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6670465/diplo-cl-birthday-one-kpop|url-status=live}} She was also featured on labelmate Psy's single "Daddy". The song debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning her first entry on the chart.{{cite magazine|title=Psy Returns to Hot Dance/Electronic Songs & Hot 100 With 'Daddy|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6804649/psy-daddy-dance-electronic-songs-hot-100|magazine=Billboard|last=Murray|first=Gordon|date=December 23, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2015|archive-date=December 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211152514/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6804649/psy-daddy-dance-electronic-songs-hot-100|url-status=live}}

The single, "Lifted" was released on August 19, 2016. The song appeared in the Top 30 of iTunes' Hip-Hop/Rap chart within three hours of being released, peaking at number 21.{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Star CL Reaches New Heights on Debut Single 'Lifted'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7476920/cl-debut-single-lifted|magazine=Billboard|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=August 18, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2021|archive-date=January 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106175628/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7476920/cl-debut-single-lifted|url-status=live}} It incorporates samples of Wu-Tang Clan's 1993 track "Method Man", and had the rapper himself appear in the accompanying music video.{{cite magazine|title=Watch Breakout K-Pop Star CL Get 'Lifted' in Debut Single|url=https://time.com/4457643/cl-lifted-k-pop/|magazine=Time|language=en|date=August 18, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133957/https://time.com/4457643/cl-lifted-k-pop/|url-status=live}} Time magazine referred to her as one of the biggest stars in Asia, and called her the "Future of K-pop in America".{{Cite magazine|title=Here's Why CL Is the Future of K-Pop in America|url=https://time.com/4503387/cl-america-k-pop/|magazine=Time|last1=Lee|first1=Joyce|last2=Aneja|first2=Arpita|last3=Koroma|first3=Salima|date=November 1, 2016|access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150104/https://time.com/4503387/cl-america-k-pop/|url-status=live}} "Lifted" went on to peak at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning her her first entry as a solo artist and her second overall, and making her the first female South Korean solo artist to appear on the chart.{{cite magazine|title=CL Enters the Hot 100 With Solo Single 'Lifted'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7541017/cl-lifted-hot-100-chart-debut|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=December 23, 2020|access-date=September 12, 2016|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150052/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7541017/cl-lifted-hot-100-chart-debut|url-status=live}} On October 29, 2016, CL kicked off her first North American tour, the Hello Bitches Tour, at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. With the sold-out performance, she became the first K-pop female artist to hold a solo concert in the city.{{Cite magazine|title=CL Solidifies Solo Stardom With Stellar New York City Concert|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cl-hello-bitches-tour-new-york-city-concert-7557877/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=July 11, 2022|archive-date=July 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712024959/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cl-hello-bitches-tour-new-york-city-concert-7557877/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=CL's Stylist on Crafting Her Hello Bitches Tour Wardrobe|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/cl-hello-bitches-american-tour-stylist-interview|website=Vogue|language=en-US|date=November 1, 2016|access-date=July 11, 2022|archive-date=October 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003063626/https://www.vogue.com/article/cl-hello-bitches-american-tour-stylist-interview|url-status=live}} The tour visited other cities in the United States and Canada before concluding in Toronto on November 14.{{cite web|title=CL will embark on solo tour of North America, called 'HELLO BITCHES TOUR 2016'|date=September 22, 2016 |url=http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/09/22/cl-will-embark-on-solo-tour-of-north-america-called-hello-bitches-tour-2016/|access-date=November 3, 2016|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150106/https://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/09/22/cl-will-embark-on-solo-tour-of-north-america-called-hello-bitches-tour-2016/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=July 2024}}

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Alongside Shaiana, she was featured on Lil Yachty's song "Surrender", an exclusive track off the Target deluxe edition of his album Teenage Emotions, released on May 26, 2017.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}} CL also recorded a single for the original soundtrack of My Little Pony: The Movie soundtrack, entitled "No Better Feelin'", released on September 22, 2017.{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Star CL Bringing 'No Better Feelin' to 'My Little Pony' Movie Soundtrack|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7965887/cl-no-better-feeling-my-little-pony-movie-soundtrack|magazine=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=September 15, 2017|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150103/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7965887/cl-no-better-feeling-my-little-pony-movie-soundtrack|url-status=live}} On January 4, 2018, it was reported she would make her Hollywood debut as an actress in Peter Berg's film Mile 22 which starred Mark Wahlberg.{{cite web|title=CL Makes Hollywood Debut in MILE 22, to be Released on August 17|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=2&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4882&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|website=Korean Film|date=July 10, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2018|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125200736/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=2&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4882&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|url-status=live}} On February 25, 2018, CL performed at the 2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, performing parts of "The Baddest Female" and the 2NE1 global hit "I Am the Best".{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Stars CL & EXO Impress at Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8219143/olympics-closing-ceremony-cl-exo-performance-video|magazine=Billboard|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307184554/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8219143/olympics-closing-ceremony-cl-exo-performance-video|url-status=live}} During the closing ceremony, she met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, First Lady Kim Jung-sook, Exo, and Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump.{{Cite web|title=The world witnessed the extraordinary stories and successes of hundreds of athletes at this year's #WinterOlympics. The Olympic Closing Ceremony was an amazing tribute to all those that competed at #PyeongChang2018!pic.twitter.com/4LUrl2IKNH|url=https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump/status/967916873592471552|website=@IvankaTrump|last=Trump|first=Ivanka|date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=February 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180226001902/https://twitter.com/IvankaTrump/status/967916873592471552|url-status=live}} In July of the same year, the Olympics channel included CL's performance in their list of Top 10 Olympic Live Music Performances of All Time, ranking her at number 8.{{cite AV media|title=Top 10 Olympic Live Music Performances of All Time {{!}} Top Moments|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0lijlzCNfg&ab_channel=OlympicsOlympics|via=YouTube|publisher=Olympics|language=en|medium=Online video|date=July 27, 2018|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607163903/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0lijlzCNfg&ab_channel=OlympicsOlympics|url-status=live}} In October, CL collaborated with the Black Eyed Peas on the track "Dopeness" along with an accompanying music video.{{Cite magazine|title=The Black Eyed Peas & CL Pull Off a Heist in Epic 'Dopeness' Video: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8481876/the-black-eyed-peas-cl-dopeness-video|magazine=Billboard|language=en|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129173940/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8481876/the-black-eyed-peas-cl-dopeness-video|url-status=live}}

On November 8, 2019, YG Entertainment announced that CL did not renew her contract with the company and left the label.{{cite news|script-title=ko:씨엘, 결국 YG 떠난다..."전속계약 종료 합의..각별한 마음으로 응원"[공식입장]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004460439|website=Naver|language=ko|date=November 8, 2019|access-date=November 8, 2019|archive-date=November 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108070156/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004460439|url-status=live}}{{Full citation needed|date=December 2024|reason=See WP:KO/RS#NA; should specify underlying publication used by news aggregator.}} On December 4, shortly after leaving YG, she began releasing previously unreleased tracks for her digital solo EP project In the Name of Love for three consecutive weeks.{{cite magazine|title=CL Leaves Longtime K-Pop Label: Report|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8543125/cl-leaves-k-pop-label-yg-entertainment|magazine=Billboard|date=November 8, 2019|access-date=December 10, 2019|archive-date=June 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608003650/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8543125/cl-leaves-k-pop-label-yg-entertainment|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=CL Launches Merch for 'In the Name of Love'|url=https://hypebae.com/2019/12/cl-in-the-name-of-love-new-album-merch-sweater-release|work=Hypebae|last=Pauly|first=Alexandra|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204233541/https://hypebae.com/2019/12/cl-in-the-name-of-love-new-album-merch-sweater-release|url-status=live}} On September 12, 2020, CL announced that she had been working on a new album that would be released later that year. Two days later, she released the music video for the song "Post Up", which would serve as the intro track for her upcoming album.{{Cite web|title=CL's album intro +POST UP+ stars a cast of emerging designers|url=https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/art/cl-drops-album-intro-post-up-and-serves-up-looks|website=L'Officiel Malaysia|language=en|last1=Khoo|first1=Noel|date=September 17, 2020|access-date=September 21, 2020|archive-date=October 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004192429/https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/art/cl-drops-album-intro-post-up-and-serves-up-looks|url-status=live}} On October 29, she released two singles—"Hwa" and "5 Star"—which were co-written by former labelmate Tablo.{{cite web|title=CL releases two new singles, Epik High's Tablo revealed as one of the lyricists for '5 STAR'|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/cl-to-drop-two-new-singles-epik-high-tablo-revealed-as-lyricist-5star-hwa-post-up-chaerin-2ne1-2020-comeback|work=Bandwagon|last=Lim|first=Cherrie|date=October 29, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101074253/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/cl-to-drop-two-new-singles-epik-high-tablo-revealed-as-lyricist-5star-hwa-post-up-chaerin-2ne1-2020-comeback|url-status=live}} At the same time, CL announced that her first full-length album Alpha would be released on November 30.{{cite web|title=CL Finally Drops Her Comeback Singles, "HWA" and "5 STAR"|url=https://hypebae.com/2020/10/cl-comeback-announcement-new-songs-teaser-post-up-release-date-hwa-5star-k-pop?amp=1|work=Hypebae|last=Kim|first=YeEun|date=October 29, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031103704/https://hypebae.com/2020/10/cl-comeback-announcement-new-songs-teaser-post-up-release-date-hwa-5star-k-pop?amp=1|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|title=CL Announces Debut Solo Album, Performs Infectious Single 'HWA' on 'Corden': Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9474880/cl-performs-hwa-corden-video/|magazine=Billboard|last=Rowley|first=Glenn|date=October 29, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101064857/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9474880/cl-performs-hwa-corden-video/|url-status=live}} However, on November 16, she announced that she had decided to postpone the album release until early 2021, stating that while preparing the album she had developed new ideas.{{cite web|title=CL Postpones 'ALPHA' Album Release Date|url=https://hypebae.com/2020/11/cl-alpha-album-release-postponed-announcement-2021-hwa-5star-k-pop|website=HYPEBAE|access-date=November 18, 2020|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116063232/https://hypebae.com/2020/11/cl-alpha-album-release-postponed-announcement-2021-hwa-5star-k-pop|url-status=live}}

On February 26, 2021, CL released "Wish You Were Here", which coincided with her 30th birthday, released as a tribute to her mother who had died days prior on February 10 due to a heart attack.{{Cite news|title=CL, 어머니 추모곡 'Wish You Were Here' 발표 [공식]|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021022616280648774|work=Money Today|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Soo-jin|date=February 26, 2021|access-date=February 27, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417160551/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021022616280648774|url-status=live}} On June 16, CL appeared in the first episode of the second season of the TV series Dave, where she played the role of herself collaborating with rapper Lil Dicky as he aspires to take over the K-pop industry.{{cite magazine|title=The K-Pop Episode of 'Dave' Is Cross-Cultural Collaboration Done Right|url=https://time.com/6073900/dave-k-pop-season-2-episode/|magazine=Time|language=en|last1=Chow|first1=Andrew|date=June 17, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021|archive-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003214109/https://time.com/6073900/dave-k-pop-season-2-episode/|url-status=live}} On July 10, 2021, CL signed a domestic management contract with Konnect Entertainment in order to manage her activities in Korea.{{cite news|title=강다니엘과 급성장 커넥트, CL과 파트너십 체결 "글로벌 비즈니스 영향력 강화"|trans-title=Fast-growing Connect with Daniel Kang, partnership with CL "Strengthening global business influence"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0002970943|via=Naver|work=Star News|language=ko|date=July 10, 2021|access-date=July 10, 2021|archive-date=July 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710010448/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0002970943|url-status=live}} Two weeks later, domestic publications reported that CL would make her comeback in mid-August.{{cite news|title=[단독] 씨엘, 8월 중순 컴백...강다니엘 손잡고 본격 활동 신호탄|trans-title=CL, comeback in mid-August... Kang Daniel's hand in hand to signal a full-fledged activity|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001326400|via=Naver|work=Xports News|language=ko|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=July 23, 2021|archive-date=July 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723045159/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001326400|url-status=live}} It was later announced that CL would release her album Alpha on October 20, 2021.{{cite news|title=CL, 데뷔 13년만 첫 솔로 정규앨범..24일 컴백 확정|trans-title=CL, first full-length solo album in 13 years of debut... Confirmed comeback on the 24th|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003465989|work=Herald POP|via=Naver|language=ko|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=August 13, 2021|archive-date=August 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814224309/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003465989|url-status=live}} The digital single "Spicy" was first released on August 24.{{cite news|title=CL, 'ALPHA' 프로젝트 첫 싱글 'SPICY' 24일 공개...존 말코비치 참여|trans-title=CL, 'ALPHA' project first single 'SPICY' released on the 24th... Join John Malkovich|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002981754|via=Naver|work=Star News|language=ko|date=August 19, 2021|access-date=August 19, 2021|archive-date=August 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819013029/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002981754|url-status=live}} On September 13, she became the first K-pop female artist to attend the Met Gala in New York City, alongside Blackpink's Rosé, wearing a custom made hanbok-inspired denim dress designed by Alexander Wang.{{cite web|title=Rosé and CL Made K-pop History at The Met Gala|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/rose-cl-met-gala-k-pop-history|website=W|language=en|last1=Munzenrieder|first1=Kyle|date=September 13, 2021|access-date=September 14, 2021|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125205526/https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/rose-cl-met-gala-k-pop-history|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=CL·블랙핑크 로제, '멧갈라' 참석...패션계에도 K팝 영향력|trans-title=CL and Blackpink's Rosé attend the 'Met Gala'... K-pop's influence in the fashion world|url=https://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12023693|website=JTBC|language=ko|last1=Hwang|first1=Ji-young|date=September 14, 2021|access-date=September 14, 2021|archive-date=September 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914200741/https://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12023693|url-status=live}} Four days later, CL announced that Alpha's second digital single "Lover Like Me" would be released on September 29.{{cite news|title=CL, 29일 'ALPHA' 두 번째 싱글 'Lover Like Me' 발매..티저 공개|trans-title=CL releases 'ALPHA' second single 'Lover Like Me' on the 29th... Teaser released|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003477787|work=Herald POP|via=Naver|language=ko|date=September 17, 2021|access-date=September 17, 2021|archive-date=September 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917235906/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003477787|url-status=live}} On June 2, 2022, CL made her voice acting debut with the role of Shaki L for the animation Baby Shark's Big Show!.{{Cite web|title=CL, 데뷔 후 첫 애니메이션 더빙 연기..'아기상어' 샤키L 목소리 출연|trans-title=CL's first animation dubbing after debut... Shaki L's voice appeared in 'Baby Shark'|url=https://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111860679|website=Osen|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seung-hoon|date=June 2, 2022|access-date=June 2, 2022|archive-date=August 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814061913/https://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111860679|url-status=live}} CL headlined the Tiger Remix festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on New Years Eve 2023, which attracted an audience of 100,000 people.{{cite web |title=Tiger Remix tại TP.HCM ghi nhận lượng khán giả hơn 100.000 người |trans-title=Tiger Remix in Ho Chi Minh City recorded an audience of more than 100,000 people |url=https://znews.vn/tiger-remix-tai-tphcm-ghi-nhan-luong-khan-gia-hon-100000-nguoi-post1391051.html |website=Znews.vn |access-date=9 December 2024 |language=vi |date=5 January 2023}}

CL has cited 1TYM leader Teddy Park, who produced much of 2NE1's music throughout their career, as a source of influence and inspiration. In addition, she has attributed Madonna, Queen, and Lauryn Hill as role models for their unique styles and influence as well as their levels of originality.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'박봄은 비욘세?'..2NE1이 밝힌 롤모델은?|trans-title="Park Bom and Beyoncé?" Who are 2NE1's role models?|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010101315062267092&type=3|work=Star News|publisher=MoneyToday|language=ko|last=Yeong-ung|first=Park|date=October 13, 2010|access-date=November 14, 2010|archive-date=May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511193249/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010101315062267092&type=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=CL style inspiration for Lil' Kim|url=http://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/cl-talks-about-her-style-designer-friends-and-lil-kim|publisher=The Fashion Law|language=en|access-date=May 14, 2016|archive-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228183543/https://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/cl-talks-about-her-style-designer-friends-and-lil-kim|url-status=dead}} Her discography primarily consists of hip hop, dance, and electronic styles, as well as integrating a variety of other genres. Her debut solo single "The Baddest Female" in 2013 was characterized as "a clattering ego massage that channelled Atlanta hip-hop", combining techno and dance elements with the catchphrase "Now do the unnie".{{cite web|title=CL's 'The Baddest Female' tops real-time charts|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130529000830|website=The Korea Herald|language=en|last1=Jackson|first1=Julie|date=May 29, 2013|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001170051/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130529000830|url-status=live}} The track jumps from a hip-hop beat to an electronica-infused build-up to the dubstep breakdown during the bridge.{{cite magazine|title=2NE1's CL Is 'The Baddest Female' in Solo Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1565006/2ne1s-cl-is-the-baddest-female-in-solo-video|magazine=Billboard|language=en|last1=Benjamin|first1=Jeff|date=May 28, 2013|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511174041/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1565006/2ne1s-cl-is-the-baddest-female-in-solo-video|url-status=live}} Her next solo track, "MTBD", was included as part of 2NE1's second studio album Crush (2014) and fused the genres of EDM, hip-pop and bubblegum trap over a tense drum beat, low bass, and a unique synth sound.{{cite magazine|title=20 Best Pop Albums of 2014|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/20-best-pop-albums-of-2014-165076/2ne1-crush-35825/|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 19, 2014|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508212328/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/20-best-pop-albums-of-2014-165076/2ne1-crush-35825/|url-status=live}} Billboard stated that: "The beat was trendy yet fresh, employing of-the-moment, trap-inspired breakdowns" and highlighted her "fierce and playful rap and singing style".{{cite magazine|title=The 40 Best K-Pop Deep Cuts of the Decade So Far: Critics' Picks|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8054669/kpop-deep-cuts-best/|magazine=Billboard|language=en|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=May 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518085343/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8054669/kpop-deep-cuts-best|url-status=live}} Fuse TV compared it to the musical styles of DJ Snake's "Turn Down for What", and deemed "MTBD" an upgraded version of the track.{{Cite news|title=40 Best Albums of 2014|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2014/12/best-of-2014-albums#39|work=Fuse|access-date=October 6, 2017|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420234157/https://www.fuse.tv/2014/12/best-of-2014-albums#39|url-status=live}}

CL continued to pursue hip-hop and electronic styles with the release of "Hello Bitches" in 2015, which featured instrumentations of synthesizers, a heavy 808 bassline, and a strong trap hip-hop beat as the main axis.{{cite web|title=CL [Hello Bitches]|url=https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=2655011|website=Melon|language=ko|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502233609/https://www.melon.com/album/music.htm?albumId=2655011|url-status=live}} Her 2016 English-language single "Lifted" marked her entry into reggae fusion, and was characterized as a relatively minimal breezy tropical hip-hop track.{{cite web|title=Meet CL, the K-pop rapper with one of your new favorite music videos|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/08/19/k-pop-rapper-2ne1-cl-us-debut-lifted/88993360/|website=USA Today|last1=Bui|first1=Hoai-Tran|date=August 19, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=December 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213201238/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/08/19/k-pop-rapper-2ne1-cl-us-debut-lifted/88993360/|url-status=live}} Following a period of inactivity, CL released the project EP In the Name of Love in December 2019. Featuring six tracks, Billboard noted that the EP "[shares] a bit of herself, and her past, through its reflective tunes."{{cite magazine|title=CL Rises as Independent Artist With Debut Album 'In the Name of Love': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8546638/cl-release-first-album-in-the-name-of-love|magazine=Billboard|language=en|last1=Herman|first1=Tamar|date=December 18, 2019|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020143518/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8546638/cl-release-first-album-in-the-name-of-love|url-status=live}} Stylistically, the record explores a variety of music genres from R&B to rap and tropical dance.{{cite web|title=K-pop Star CL Drops First Solo EP, 'In The Name Of Love'|url=https://charactermedia.com/k-pop-star-cl-drops-first-solo-ep-in-the-name-of-love/|website=Character Media|last1=Fleshman|first1=Cu|date=December 18, 2019|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150101/https://charactermedia.com/k-pop-star-cl-drops-first-solo-ep-in-the-name-of-love/|url-status=live}} In October 2020, CL released the track "Hwa", which references the national flower of South Korea.{{cite web|title=Korean artist CL makes a powerful comeback|url=https://thechaparral.net/3243/news/korean-artist-cl-returns-with-a-powerful-comeback/|website=The Chaparral|last1=Moreira|first1=Estefania|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128112831/https://thechaparral.net/3243/news/korean-artist-cl-returns-with-a-powerful-comeback/|url-status=live}} Rolling Stone commented that "CL's rapping prowess is on full display", as she rides a "booming bass line and snappy snares".{{cite magazine|title=Song You Need to Know: CL, 'Hwa'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cl-hwa-song-review-1084465/|magazine=Rolling Stone|last1=Chan|first1=Tim|date=November 4, 2020|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501175109/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cl-hwa-song-review-1084465/|url-status=live}} The song reflects her individuality, referencing themes of fire, wealth, flower and change.{{cite news|title=CL uncovered: Our digital cover star opens up about her debut studio album, romance and body positivity|url=https://vogue.sg/chaelin-cl-k-pop-star-legend-icon-comeback-new-album-music-cover-shoot-chogiseok-singapore/|website=Vogue Singapore|last1=Chia|first1=Amelia|date=November 20, 2020|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=May 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504174028/https://vogue.sg/chaelin-cl-k-pop-star-legend-icon-comeback-new-album-music-cover-shoot-chogiseok-singapore/|url-status=live}} In the track "5 Star", it contrasts the styles of "Hwa" with its love-filled lyrics and channels a more pop vibe.{{cite web|title=CL Unveils Love-Filled Music Video for New Single "+5 STAR+"|url=https://hypebae.com/2020/10/cl-comeback-announcement-new-songs-teaser-post-up-release-date-hwa-5star-k-pop|website=Hypebae|last1=Kim|first1=Ye-eun|date=November 6, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150135/https://hypebae.com/2020/10/cl-comeback-announcement-new-songs-teaser-post-up-release-date-hwa-5star-k-pop|url-status=live}}

{{quote box|width=25em|style="text-align:right"|"She expanded the image of the female K-pop idol. Her brand of unapologetic cool was refreshing and contributed in paving a way for other K-pop artists to follow".|source=–Hae Joo Kim, K-pop expert and the assistant chair of professional music at Berklee College of Music}}

An anomaly in the mainstream K-pop scene, as The Guardian describes, CL has been called "a bold and brash personality in a world of high-gloss uniformity". Noted for deviating from stereotypical trends throughout her career, Jeff Benjamin of Billboard magazine stated that "She has a more fearless mindset when it comes to her career that's not seen in most K-pop stars."{{cite web|title=Korean pop: can 'baddest female' CL topple the divas of the West?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/sep/16/kpop-star-baddest-female-cl-takes-on-west|website=The Guardian|language=en|last1=Cragg|first1=Michael|date=September 16, 2015|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150131/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/sep/16/kpop-star-baddest-female-cl-takes-on-west|url-status=live}} Regarding her live performances, Tamar Herman of the same publication stating that she "dominate[s] stage after stage with her charismatic presence".{{Cite magazine|title=CL's Live Performances: 5 Times She Dominated the Stage|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549938/cl-hello-bitches-live-performance|magazine=Billboard|language=en|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=October 21, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509161351/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7549938/cl-hello-bitches-live-performance|url-status=live}} Owen Meyers highlighted her charismatic character and stated that "she helped pave the way for K-pop's explosion." In an interview with CNN at New York Fashion Week 2016, fashion designer Jeremy Scott added: "I go around the world, I've seen her fans in Chile, in Brazil, obviously all through Europe. [...] She's not just a Korean or an Asian phenomenon, she really is a global superstar".{{Cite web|title=Why CL won't stop until she's conquered America|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/cl-music-documentary-breaking-america/index.html|website=CNN|language=en|last=Scott|first=Fiona Sinclair|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426080517/http://www.cnn.com/style/article/cl-music-documentary-breaking-america/index.html|url-status=live}}

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Hailed as an "ultimate style queen" in South Korea by Dazed,{{cite web|title=Why CL is the most fearless fashion icon in K-Pop|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/29712/1/why-cl-is-the-most-fearless-fashion-icon-in-k-pop|website=Dazed|language=en|last1=Jones|first1=Daisy|date=February 10, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=November 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102135752/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/29712/1/why-cl-is-the-most-fearless-fashion-icon-in-k-pop|url-status=live}} CL's influence extends beyond music into the fashion industry. Regarded as a style icon and a fashion industry figure,{{cite web|title=The Front-Row K-Pop Stars To Look Out For At The AW19 Shows|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/k-pop-stars-to-look-out-for-at-aw19|website=British Vogue|last1=Kim|first1=Soey|date=January 16, 2019|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120204337/https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/k-pop-stars-to-look-out-for-at-aw19|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=7 Reasons K-Pop Star Chaelin Lee Should Be Your New Style Icon|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/111159-7-reasons-k-pop-star-chaelin-lee-should-be-your-new-style-icon|website=Bustle|language=en|last1=Builder|first1=Maxine|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=September 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919102429/https://www.bustle.com/articles/111159-7-reasons-k-pop-star-chaelin-lee-should-be-your-new-style-icon|url-status=live}} she has been known to experiment with a variety of fashion trends and styles throughout her career.{{cite web|title=CL dishes on 'hello bitches' and her new badass style|url=https://i-d.co/article/cl-dishes-on-hello-bitches-and-her-new-badass-style/|website=i-D|language=en|last1=Satran|first1=Rory|date=November 21, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150106/https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/bjzby5/cl-dishes-on-hello-bitches-and-her-new-badass-style|url-status=live}} She holds connections with several internationally renowned designers, including Jeremy Scott, Marc Jacobs, and Karl Lagerfeld and is often seen wearing and attending events for fashion houses such as Chanel, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Moschino, Givenchy, Balmain, and Alexander McQueen.{{cite web|title=K-Pop Rapper CL's Best High Fashion Moments - CL 20NE1 Rapper K-Pop Style Moschino|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/kpop-rap-cl-style-fashion|website=L'Officiel USA|last1=Cavallo|first1=Alice|date=February 26, 2021|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150105/https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/kpop-rap-cl-style-fashion|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Meet Jeremy Scott's Muse: K-pop Star CL|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/news/a15248/cl-2ne1-jeremy-scott-muse/|website=Elle|last1=Yi|first1=David|date=March 21, 2013|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029182703/https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/news/a15248/cl-2ne1-jeremy-scott-muse/|url-status=live}} Vogue magazine called her "affinity for loud, larger-than-life clothes" a "catnip for photographers during Fashion Week." Often combining clothes from luxury fashion houses with streetwear, the magazine stated that "While most front row attendees show up in something from the corresponding brand," CL chooses "something that complements not just the aesthetic of the house, but also perfectly encapsulates her own 'baddest female' reputation."{{cite web|title=How CL Takes Fashion's Toughest Trends to the Streets|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/cl-fashion-month-street-style|website=Vogue|last1=Okwodu|first1=Janelle|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2021|archive-date=August 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810154918/http://www.vogue.com/article/cl-fashion-month-street-style|url-status=live}} Her personal style has been described as resembling a tomboy-like aesthetic, commonly incorporating boots, biker jackets and sports caps with young menswear favorites such as Nasir Mazhar, Astrid Andersen and Sam MC.

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CL has appeared on the cover for numerous fashion magazines in South Korea and abroad, including for Paper,{{cite web|title=Jeremy Scott and CL On Moschino, Pop Culture and the Power Of Girls|url=https://www.papermag.com/jeremy-scott-mochino-cl-1427634656.html|website=Paper|date=August 26, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218022044/https://www.papermag.com/jeremy-scott-mochino-cl-1427634656.html|url-status=live}} W,{{cite web|title=CL Strips Down for June 2017 Issue of 'W Korea'|url=https://popcrush.com/cl-w-korea-june-2017-magazine-cover/|website=Popcrush|last1=Stern|first1=Bradley|date=May 19, 2017|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924235004/http://popcrush.com/cl-w-korea-june-2017-magazine-cover/|url-status=live}} Elle,{{cite web|title=CL & Taeyang Are the Cover Stars of 'Elle' Korea's Latest Issue|url=https://hypebae.com/2018/3/cl-taeyang-big-bang-elle-korea-april-2018-cover-yg-korean-music|website=Hypebae|date=March 19, 2018|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150057/https://hypebae.com/2018/3/cl-taeyang-big-bang-elle-korea-april-2018-cover-yg-korean-music|url-status=live}} Vogue,{{cite web|title=CL graces Vogue Singapore's October 'Rebirth' issue|url=https://vogue.sg/cl-vogue-singapore-cover/|website=Vogue Singapore|last1=Chia|first1=Amelia|date=October 3, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019005715/https://vogue.sg/cl-vogue-singapore-cover/|url-status=live}} Rolling Stone,{{cite web|script-title=ko:추앙받는 K-POP의 절대자, CL|trans-title=Revered as K-pop's Supreme, CL|url=https://rollingstone.co.kr/modules/catalogue/cg_view.html?cc=11&p=130&no=1072|website=Rolling Stone Korea|language=ko|date=December 2021|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019010448/https://rollingstone.co.kr/modules/catalogue/cg_view.html?cc=11&p=130&no=1072|url-status=live}} Marie Claire,{{cite web|script-title=ko:마리끌레르 11월호 커버를 장식한 K-POP 퀸, CL|trans-title=CL on the cover of the November issue of Marie Claire|url=https://www.marieclairekorea.com/fashion/2022/10/cl/|website=Marie Claire Korea|language=ko-KR|date=October 16, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019005716/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/fashion/2022/10/cl/|url-status=live}} Dazed,{{cite web|title=CL lands the cover of Dazed Korea|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/30405/1/cl-lands-the-cover-of-dazed-korea|website=Dazed|last1=Cafolla|first1=Anna|date=March 16, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=January 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112224433/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/30405/1/cl-lands-the-cover-of-dazed-korea|url-status=live}} Cosmopolitan,{{Cite web|title=CL The Alpha Female|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.id/onlyincosmo/cl/|website=Cosmopolitan Indonesia|date=2021|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=July 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716050304/https://www.cosmopolitan.co.id/onlyincosmo/cl/|url-status=live}} and Allure;{{cite web|title=CL Would Like to Reintroduce Herself|url=https://www.allure.com/story/cl-lee-chae-rin-cover-interview-may-2021|website=Allure|last1=Kilbane|first1=Brennan|date=April 13, 2021|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501175126/https://www.allure.com/story/cl-lee-chae-rin-cover-interview-may-2021|url-status=live}} she was the first female South Korean artist to cover an American magazine and the first singer to cover Elle Korea.{{Cite web|title=K-Pop Star CL Poses as First Korean Celebrity to Cover American Magazine|url=http://www.fashionofculture.com/2015/03/k-pop-star-cl-poses-as-first-korean.html|website=Fashion of Culture|language=en|date=March 2015|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=July 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721140109/http://www.fashionofculture.com/2015/03/k-pop-star-cl-poses-as-first-korean.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:씨엘, 독보적 카리스마 패션지 표지 장식 '최연소'|trans-title=CL, unrivaled charisma on the cover of a fashion magazine 'youngest'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002880180|website={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|publisher=Naver|language=ko|last=|date=September 18, 2014|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908021715/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002880180|url-status=live}} Daisy Jones of Dazed stated that "her fashion status extends far beyond an avalanche of labels and designer name-checks – like Rihanna, she's an effortless risk-taker, with her eyes firmly facing the future." In an interview with i-D in 2015, CL elaborated on how fashion has influenced her career, saying: "Fashion and music are connected since both are expressions. I love to perform and express myself to inspire people. That's why fashion is a huge inspiration to me."

Appearing on Time magazine's readers polls for Most Influential People in the World for two consecutive years, CL ranked 2nd place in 2015 (behind only Vladimir Putin) and 25th in 2016.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:2NE1 씨엘, 오바마 제치고 '영향력 있는 100인' 2위 올라|trans-title=2NE1's CL climbs to 2nd place on '100 Most Influential People' poll, surpassing Obama|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20150414n16721?mid=n0107|website=Nate|language=ko|date=April 14, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150105/https://news.nate.com/view/20150414n16721?mid=n0107|url-status=live}}{{Full citation needed|date=December 2024|reason=See WP:KO/RS#NA; should specify underlying publication used by news aggregator.}}{{Cite web|title=BigBang dominating in a poll held for '2016 TIME 100'|url=https://sg.celebrity.yahoo.com/bigbang-dominating-in-a-poll-held-for-2016-042514141.html|website=Yahoo News|language=en-US|last=Shin|first=Hyun-jung|date=April 1, 2016|access-date=September 8, 2023|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908022216/https://sg.style.yahoo.com/bigbang-dominating-in-a-poll-held-for-2016-042514141.html|url-status=live}} She became the first female K-pop idol to appear on Hypebeast's list of 100 influential people in fashion{{cite web|title=Chaelin "CL" Lee {{!}} HB100|url=https://hypebeast.com/hb100/2016/cl|website=Hypebeast|date=December 11, 2016|archive-date=January 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107001722/https://hypebeast.com/hb100/2016/cl|url-status=live}} as well as the BoF 500 fashion industry power list, who called CL a "South Korean force of nature" and the K-pop scene's "queen of hip-hop" who has been a "muse to a number of designers".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[리폿@스타] 지드래곤·씨엘, 英 BOF 2016 글로벌 패션인 500 선정|trans-title=G-Dragon, CL, UK BOF 2016 Global Fashion 500 Selected|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000913658|via=Naver|website=TV Report|language=ko|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202238/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000913658|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=CL {{!}} BoF 500 {{!}} The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/cl?collections=7&nationalities=115&offset=0|website=The Business of Fashion| date=November 29, 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203011/https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/cl?collections=7&nationalities=115&offset=0|url-status=live}} Nordstrom's Trunk Club included her in their list of 15 Most Stylish Female Icons worldwide who have changed fashion in recent history, and deemed her one of the biggest female style icons in K-pop.{{cite web|title=15 of the Most Stylish Female Icons Who Changed Fashion|url=https://www.trunkclub.com/womens-style/style-icons|website=Nordstrom Trunk Club|access-date=July 20, 2021|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127233634/https://www.trunkclub.com/womens-style/style-icons|url-status=}} In April 2019, CL was listed by Forbes magazine as one of Asia's 30 Under 30 most influential celebrities in the field of entertainment & sports.{{cite web|title=30 Under 30 Asia 2019: Entertainment & Sports|url=https://www.forbes.com/under30/list/2019/asia/entertainment-sports/#650c85ef5374|website=Forbes|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=April 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405182937/https://www.forbes.com/under30/list/2019/asia/entertainment-sports/#650c85ef5374|url-status=live}} In recognition of her stage presence and duality, The Guardian ranked her as the 19th best girl group member of all time in October 2019, and was only one of the two Korean artists to have been mentioned.{{Cite web|title=From Mutya to Beyoncé: who is the best girl band member of all time?|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/12/from-t-boz-to-beyonce-who-is-the-best-girl-band-member-of-all-time|website=The Guardian|language=en|date=October 12, 2019|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612055337/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/12/from-t-boz-to-beyonce-who-is-the-best-girl-band-member-of-all-time|url-status=live}} She has been called "K-pop Queen" by international publications such as France 24, Rolling Stone and Billboard,{{Cite web|title=K-pop 'Queen' CL pushes boundaries in the pop industry|url=https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/encore/20220712-k-pop-queen-cl-pushes-boundaries-in-the-pop-industry|website=France 24|language=en|last=Lee|first=Yena|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=August 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820083340/https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/encore/20220712-k-pop-queen-cl-pushes-boundaries-in-the-pop-industry|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Queen CL on Her Indie Comeback: 'My Album Is Like Me Writing a Book'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9510948/cl-new-album-alpha-interview-k-pop-comeback/|magazine=Billboard|language=en|date=January 14, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-date=March 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320032206/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9510948/cl-new-album-alpha-interview-k-pop-comeback/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Watch CL Sing Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and 'Lifted' in a Game of Song Association|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a34904561/cl-song-association/|website=Elle|date=December 8, 2020|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508085410/https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a34904561/cl-song-association/|url-status=live}} as well as "Asia's first lady of pop" by Dazed. In March 2021, she was the only Korean musician selected as part of Google's Women's History Month campaign, attributing to her unique color and "role in heralding the beginning of the golden age of K-pop".{{Cite web|title=CL, '여성 역사의 달' 구글 캠페인 한국 여성 뮤지션 유일 선정|trans-title=CL, the only Korean female musician selected for the 'Female History Month' Google Campaign|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=021&aid=0002462470|via=Naver|website=Munhwa Ilbo|language=ko|date=March 4, 2021|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304010234/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=021&aid=0002462470|url-status=live}} CL was chosen as GQ Korea{{'}}s Woman of the Year in 2022.{{cite web|script-title=ko:지큐 코리아 12월호 커버 및 목차 공개 (GQ KOREA 2022 December Issue)|url=https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2022/11/18/%ec%a7%80%ed%81%90-%ec%bd%94%eb%a6%ac%ec%95%84-12%ec%9b%94%ed%98%b8-%ec%bb%a4%eb%b2%84-%eb%b0%8f-%eb%aa%a9%ec%b0%a8-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c-gq-korea-2022-december-issue/|website=GQ Korea|language=ko-KR|date=November 18, 2022|access-date=November 18, 2022|archive-date=November 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118164541/https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2022/11/18/%ec%a7%80%ed%81%90-%ec%bd%94%eb%a6%ac%ec%95%84-12%ec%9b%94%ed%98%b8-%ec%bb%a4%eb%b2%84-%eb%b0%8f-%eb%aa%a9%ec%b0%a8-%ea%b3%b5%ea%b0%9c-gq-korea-2022-december-issue/|url-status=live}}

Artists who have cited her as an influence or inspiration include Blackpink's Lisa,{{cite web|script-title=ko:[인터뷰④] 블랙핑크 "YG·4인조 2NE1과 비교, 언제나 숙제"|url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&&year=2017&no=418945|publisher=Star News|language=ko|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=June 23, 2017|archive-date=August 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820202653/http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&&year=2017&no=418945|url-status=live}} Loona's Hyunjin,{{cite web|script-title=ko:[bnt화보] 이달의 소녀 현진 '롤모델은 CL, 무대 모습 멋지고 프로페셔널해 닮고 싶어'|trans-title=[bnt pictorial] Loona's Hyunjin 'My role model is CL, I want to be like her because she's great and professional on stage'|url=http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=08&c1=08&c2=08&c3=00&nkey=202107040002173&mode=sub_view|website=BNT News|last1=Lim|first1=Jae-ho|date=July 6, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2021|archive-date=July 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706153325/http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=08&c1=08&c2=08&c3=00&nkey=202107040002173&mode=sub_view|url-status=live}} (G)I-dle's Soyeon,{{cite web|title=[ENG Sub] 210705 Out Now Jeon Soyeon Naver Now|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4556&v=d7C-8cRmUUw&feature=youtu.be|via=YouTube|quote=I've always said that I wanted to be like CL and that she's really cool and I've always listened to her music.|language=en|format=Online video|time=1:15:56|date=July 6, 2021|access-date=April 2, 2022|archive-date=April 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402224959/https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4556&v=d7C-8cRmUUw&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}} Chungha,{{cite web|title=CHUNG HA talks New Album, Wanting To Collab With CL and Gives A Message To Fans|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqL8zdFiKYA|via=YouTube|publisher=99.7 Now|date=February 12, 2021|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908005819/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqL8zdFiKYA|url-status=bot: unknown}} Aespa's Giselle,{{cite web|script-title=ko:'정오의 희망곡' 에스파, 기리보이·씨엘 향한 '팬심' 고백|trans-title='aespa' reveals their fan feelings for rapper Giriboy and singer CL|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210525_0001452979&cID=10601&pID=10600|website=Newsis|language=ko|last1=Choi|first1=Jin-kyung|date=May 25, 2021|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617150127/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210525_0001452979&cID=10601&pID=10600|url-status=live}} GFriend's SinB,{{cite web|script-title=ko:여.친.소① 여자친구를 소개합니다|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000074906|via=Naver|publisher=TenAsia|language=ko|date=February 14, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808101419/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000074906|url-status=live}} Secret Number's Jinny,{{cite web|script-title=ko:진희 '2NE1 씨엘, 중학교 때부터 롤모델' [MK★사소한인터뷰-시크릿넘버 편③]|trans-title=Jinny '2NE1 CL, my role model since middle school' [MK Sports Interview-Secret No. 3]|url=http://mksports.co.kr/view/2020/572682/|website=MK Sports|language=ko|date=June 4, 2020|access-date=July 1, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185027/http://mksports.co.kr/view/2020/572682/|url-status=live}} Hot Issue's Hyeongshin,{{cite web|script-title=ko:핫이슈 "하니·씨엘·블랙핑크·아이유·제시 롤모델"|trans-title=Trending "CL, Black Pink, IU, suggested as role models."|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202104281511003&sec_id=540301|website=Kyunghyang Shinmun Newspaper|language=ko|date=April 28, 2021|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613031952/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202104281511003&sec_id=540301|url-status=live}} Lorde,{{cite web|title=Here's why Lorde wants to collaborate with 2NE1's CL|url=https://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2017/08/heres-why-lorde-wants-to-collaborate-with-2ne1s-cl-001905207.html|website=Blasting News|quote=There are many amazing artists in Korea. Especially 2NE1's CL, who is a good friend, and I would love to work with her|language=en|date=August 4, 2017|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=June 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613031951/https://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2017/08/heres-why-lorde-wants-to-collaborate-with-2ne1s-cl-001905207.html|url-status=live}} Billlie's Moon Sua,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[영상] 윤종신표 걸그룹 '빌리'(Billie), "어서 와 이런 걸그룹은 처음이지?"|url=https://m.news1.kr/articles/?4491323|publisher=News1|date=November 13, 2021|access-date=April 2, 2022|archive-date=December 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231031807/https://m.news1.kr/articles/?4491323|url-status=live}} WJSN's Exy,{{cite web|script-title=ko:[My Name] 우주소녀 (3) 스윗 유닛 - 설아, 엑시, 수빈|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000186896|via=Naver|publisher=TenAsia|language=ko|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2022|archive-date=April 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402224959/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000186896|url-status=live}} and Oh My Girl's Jiho.{{cite web|script-title=ko:오마이걸 지호 "2020년은 한 단계 성장할 수 있었던 해...내년엔 더 높이 오를 수 있길"[스타@스타일]|url=https://m.atstar1.com/view.php?uid=202011261709153410|website=AtStar1|language=ko|date=November 26, 2020|access-date=August 10, 2022|archive-date=August 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810024420/https://m.atstar1.com/view.php?uid=202011261709153410}} Yuji and Haeun of 3YE and Choi Yoo-jung have said that they have studied CL's performances and expressions while practicing performing.{{cite web|script-title=ko:써드아이 "'여전사' 수식어 얻고파...빌보드 1위가 목표" [엑's 인터뷰]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001053808|via=Naver|website=X Sports News|last1=Jeon|first1=Aram|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 9, 2021|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009214943/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001053808|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='주간 아이돌' 아이오아이 최유정 '나노단위로 CL 표정 연습해'|trans-title='Weekly Idol' Choi Yoo-jung of I.O.I 'Practice CL facial expressions in nano units'|url=http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=537732|website=Shin-A Ilbo|language=ko|date=November 2, 2016|access-date=October 9, 2021|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009214946/http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=537732|url-status=live}} At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Korean-American snowboarding gold medalist Chloe Kim stated that "I listen to CL before I compete."{{cite web|title=Snowboard phenom Chloe Kim has a lot riding on the Winter Olympics|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/feature/22265441/snowboard-phenom-chloe-kim-lot-riding-winter-olympics|website=ESPN|date=February 6, 2018|access-date=June 17, 2021|archive-date=April 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424103521/http://www.espn.com/espnw/feature/22265441/snowboard-phenom-chloe-kim-lot-riding-winter-olympics|url-status=live}}

As the leader of 2NE1, CL has appeared in a number of commercials and advertisements for various prominent brands, including Nikon, Intel, Samsung, and LG. Aside from her group endorsements, CL took part as a celebrity model for luxury cosmetic company Lancôme's 'Vision of Beauties' campaign in 2011.{{cite web|script-title=ko:산다라박 화장품 모델 발탁 "스모키 화장 어때?"|trans-title=Sandara Park Cosmetics Model Selection "How about Smokey Makeup?"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=086&aid=0002062010|website=Naver|language=ko|date=July 29, 2011|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628165940/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=086&aid=0002062010|url-status=live}} The following year, she appeared alongside actor Lee Dong-wook in advertisements for Cass Light Beer, a company who has attracted attention with its TV commercials, and featured the pair in a "Cyber Dance Battle" in a space and Arctic themed environment.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이동욱 씨엘, 남극에서 시원한 댄스배틀?|trans-title=Lee Dong-wook and CL, a cool dance battle in Antarctica?|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000227972|via=Naver|website=TV Report|language=ko|date=July 17, 2012|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628005041/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000227972|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:이동욱 씨엘, 우주에서 댄스대결?|trans-title=Lee Dong-wook, CL, a dance showdown in space?|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201209270100188500015599&servicedate=20120927|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|date=September 27, 2012|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628143233/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201209270100188500015599&servicedate=20120927|url-status=live}} In 2014, CL landed endorsement deals with Glacéau's Vitamin Water,{{cite web|script-title=ko:[포토] 컬러풀한 물 만난 씨엘, 혀 빼꼼..'멘붕?'|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01666246606053824&mediaCodeNo=257&OutLnkChk=Y|website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|language=ko|date=April 7, 2014|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627230221/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01666246606053824&mediaCodeNo=257&OutLnkChk=Y|url-status=live}} KGB Lemon Vodka,{{cite web|title=Find the Perfect Duet! 유니크한 KGB와 유별난 CL의 스타일리쉬한 캠페인|url=https://magazine.hankyung.com/business/article/202102236302b|website=The Korea Economic Daily Business|language=ko|date=March 28, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624213741/https://magazine.hankyung.com/business/article/202102236302b|url-status=live}} and appeared alongside bandmate Minzy and Winner in Adidas{{'}}s #allinfordance advertising campaign.{{cite web|title=CL, Minzy與Winner一起＃allinfordance - 潮流|url=https://www.chinatimes.com/fashion/20140908003472-263901?chdtv|website=China Times|language=zh-Hant-TW|date=September 8, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203515/https://www.chinatimes.com/fashion/20140908003472-263901?chdtv|url-status=live}} In February of that year, CL was named the face of Maybelline New York and subsequently appeared in multiple commercials for their cosmetic products.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:메이블린 뉴욕, 새 얼굴에 투애니원 CL 발탁|trans-title=Maybelline New York selects 2NE1 CL as a new face|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20140206173907580|website=Aju Business Daily|date=February 6, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204003/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20140206173907580|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:메이블린 뉴욕, 뮤즈CL과 함께한 새 브랜드 캠페인 영상 공개|trans-title=Maybelline New York releases new brand campaign video with Muse CL|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20160316141606250|website=Aju Business Daily|date=March 16, 2016|archive-date=April 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429060020/http://www.ajunews.com/view/20160316141606250|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:가수 CL, 메이블린 뉴욕 광고에서 금발 바비걸로 변신|trans-title=Singer CL transforms into blonde Barbie girl in Maybelline New York commercial|url=http://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2016042802109923809007|website=Digital Times|language=ko|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628130333/http://www.dt.co.kr/contents.html?article_no=2016042802109923809007|url-status=live}} Her endorsement of the Magnum Volume Express mascara soon saw a significant increase in sales, tripling the amount as compared to the previous year, and became known as the "CL mascara".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:메이블린 뉴욕, 전년比 판매량 3배 껑충...'CL 마스카라' 효과 톡톡 - 현대경제신문|trans-title=Maybelline New York, sales tripled from last year... 'CL mascara' effect|url=http://www.finomy.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11161|website=Hyundai Economic Daily|language=ko|date=May 15, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624230545/http://www.finomy.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=11161|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:메이블린 뉴욕 매그넘 볼륨 익스프레스, CL 효과 보이나?|trans-title=Maybelline New York Magnum Volume Express, CL effect?|url=http://www.kukinews.com/newsView/kuk201405150053|website=Kuki News|language=ko|last=|date=May 15, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205233/http://www.kukinews.com/newsView/kuk201405150053|url-status=live}}

In 2017, she joined the likes of Karlie Kloss, Candace Parker, and Hannah Bronfman in Adidas's "Here to Create" movement; an official from the company cited her representation of creativeness and inspiration as the reason for her selection.{{cite web|title=CL picked as Adidas model|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702261834339385747_2|website=Kpop Herald|last1=Kim|first1=So-yeon|date=February 26, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=February 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228004006/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702261834339385747_2|url-status=live}} In April, CL was unveiled as an endorsement model for high-end luggage manufacturer Tumi as part of their Global Citizen Campaign, where they selected several influential figures from various fields as Global Citizens.{{cite web|script-title=ko:투미(TUMI), 씨엘과 함께한 2017 글로벌 시티즌 캠페인 공개|trans-title=TUMI unveils 2017 Global Citizen Campaign with CL|url=https://www.getnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=10589|website=Global Economic Daily|language=ko|date=April 5, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201519/https://www.getnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=10589|url-status=live}} For the campaign, she travelled to Chefchaouen in Morocco as an endorsement for the brand's 19 Degree collection.{{cite web|title=Korea's Biggest Pop Star Traveled Morocco the Right Way|url=https://coveteur.com/2017/05/31/singer-cl-takes-on-morocco/|website=Coveteur|language=en|last1=Taylor|first1=Jodi|date=May 31, 2017|access-date=August 13, 2021|archive-date=August 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813220435/https://coveteur.com/2017/05/31/singer-cl-takes-on-morocco/|url-status=live}}

Upon appearing as an advertisement model for Taco Bell in February 2021, CL became the first female solo artist from South Korea to feature in a television commercial in the United States.{{cite web|script-title=ko:씨엘, 한국 女 솔로 가수 최초 美 TV광고 모델 발탁|trans-title=CL, the first Korean female solo singer to be selected as a model for a US TV commercial|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=016&aid=0001793498|via=Naver|website=Herald Business|language=ko|last1=Ko|first1=Seung-hee|date=February 15, 2021|access-date=August 13, 2021|archive-date=August 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813220434/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=016&aid=0001793498|url-status=live}} In May, CL became the face of Nike Korea's "Play New" campaign{{cite web|script-title=ko:"메달 위해 참아라? 이젠 즐길래" 심석희·CL 나이키 캠페인 화제|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=310&aid=0000087735|website=Naver|language=ko|date=May 31, 2021|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201123/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=310&aid=0000087735|url-status=live}}{{Full citation needed|date=December 2024|reason=See WP:KO/RS#NA; should specify underlying publication used by news aggregator.}} while Johnnie Walker introduced her as the global ambassador for the brand's 'Keep Walking' campaign, as part of its launch into Korea and other markets in Asia the following month.{{cite web|title=Johnnie Walker signs K-pop star CL to promote 'Keep walking' {{!}} Marketing|url=https://www.campaignasia.com/article/johnnie-walker-signs-k-pop-star-cl-to-promote-keep-walking/470175|website=Campaign Asia|date=June 9, 2021|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618121129/https://www.campaignasia.com/article/johnnie-walker-signs-k-pop-star-cl-to-promote-keep-walking/470175|url-status=live}} In 2022, Coca-Cola Korea selected her as an endorsement model for Dr Pepper.{{cite web|script-title=ko:한국코카콜라, 닥터페퍼 모델로 씨엘 낙점|trans-title=Coca-Cola Korea selects CL as Dr. Pepper's model|url=http://www.seoulfn.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=466279|website=Seoul Finance|language=ko|last1=Lee|first1=Joo-hyun|date=September 6, 2022|access-date=October 19, 2022|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019005714/http://www.seoulfn.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=466279|url-status=live}}

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In 2013, head of Moschino Jeremy Scott selected CL as one of his muses, owing to her being "one of the fiercest girls to come out of Seoul". Because of her influence throughout Asia, CL collaborated with the luxury fashion brands Kenzo and On Pedder in 2014.{{cite web|title=CL Wears Fur in Summer, Loves Taking Baths|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/cl-chaelin-lee-kpop|website=W|language=en|last1=Leon|first1=Sarah|date=April 3, 2014|access-date=September 14, 2021|archive-date=September 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914200739/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/cl-chaelin-lee-kpop|url-status=live}} While on tour with 2NE1, CL appeared at a promotional and fan-signing event for the collaboration at On Pedder's flagship store in Hong Kong.{{Cite web|title=Inside On Pedder's CL x Kenzo event!|url=https://www.hongkonghustle.com/fashion/17335/cl-x-kenzo-on-pedder-2ne1-hong-kong-hk/|website=Hong Kong Hustle|language=en-US|date=March 29, 2014|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204615/https://www.hongkonghustle.com/fashion/17335/cl-x-kenzo-on-pedder-2ne1-hong-kong-hk/|url-status=live}} In July of the same year, CL was named the muse of upscale brand Hazzys for their 2014 F/W and 2015 S/S seasons, who cited her charisma, trendy style and appeal among the 20s and 30s age demographics a great fit for the brand's modern image.{{Cite web|title=2NE1 CL, 헤지스 액세서리 2015 S/S 광고 모델 재발탁|trans-title=2NE1 CL, Hazzys Accessories 2015 S/S advertisement model re-selection|url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=109&aid=0002993819|via=Naver|website=Osen|language=ko|last=|date=February 9, 2015|access-date=June 23, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204558/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=109&aid=0002993819|url-status=live}} In 2016, CL became a muse for Alexander Wang; Monica Kim of Vogue deemed her a prime example of "unapologetic approach to life" and a "fearless take on hair and makeup that celebrates individuality".{{cite web|title=See CL's full Alexander Wang campaign|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/30352/1/cl-alice-glass-and-travi-scott-join-alexander-wang-s-squad|website=Dazed|language=en|date=March 14, 2016|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202650/https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/30352/1/cl-alice-glass-and-travi-scott-join-alexander-wang-s-squad|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=7 Fearless Beauties Who Rule Alexander Wang's NYFW Front Row|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2017-ready-to-wear-alexander-wang-front-row-celebrities-beauty|website=Vogue|last1=Kim|first1=Monica|date=September 9, 2017|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201040/https://www.vogue.com/article/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2017-ready-to-wear-alexander-wang-front-row-celebrities-beauty|url-status=live}}

In January 2020, CL became the first Korean brand ambassador for Ivy Park, an athleisure fashion line owned by Beyoncé, and appeared alongside the singer in promotional shoots for the brand's Ivy Park x Adidas collection.{{cite web|title=CL is Ivy Park's first Korean ambassador|url=https://preen.ph/104594/cl-is-ivy-parks-first-korean-ambassador|website=Preen.ph|date=January 9, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202248/https://preen.ph/104594/cl-is-ivy-parks-first-korean-ambassador|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Beyoncé releases video teaser for Ivy Park x Adidas collaboration|url=https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beyonce-ivy-park-tease-video-intl-scli/index.html|website=CNN|language=en|last1=Owoseje|first1=Toyin|date=January 9, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200700/https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beyonce-ivy-park-tease-video-intl-scli/index.html|url-status=live}} In June 2021, CL collaborated with French haute couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier in a pictorial for W Korea{{'}}s July issue, where he directly airlifted his collection to Korea for CL.{{cite web|script-title=ko:장 폴 고티에의 컬렉션을 입은 CL 씨엘|trans-title=CL wearing Jean Paul Gaultier's collection|url=https://www.wkorea.com/2021/06/25/the-original-cl/|website=W Korea|date=June 25, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625022408/https://www.wkorea.com/2021/06/25/the-original-cl/|url-status=live}} The outfit that she wore for her 2022 We The Fest performance, which was designed by Harry Halim, was later showcased in the contemporary fashion exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.{{Cite web|title=Asian Civilisations Museum Brings Singapore's Contemporary Fashion To South Korean Shores|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/fashion/asian-civilisation-museum-brings-singapores-contemporary-fashion-to-south-korean-shores/|website=Harper's Bazaar Singapore|language=en-US|last=Tauro|first=Zoe|date=September 7, 2023|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908022215/https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/fashion/asian-civilisation-museum-brings-singapores-contemporary-fashion-to-south-korean-shores/|url-status=live}} In 2024, she became the first K-pop artist to join the expert committee for the LVMH Grand Prize, joining the likes of Naomi Campbell, Suzy Menkes, Imran Amed, and Hans Ulrich Obrist.{{cite web|title=CL joins the committee of LVMH Prize Experts for 2024 edition|url=https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/fashion/cl-joins-the-committee-of-lvmh-prize-experts-for-2024-edition|website=L'Officiel Malaysia|language=en|date=February 27, 2024|access-date=February 28, 2024|archive-date=February 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228230029/https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/fashion/cl-joins-the-committee-of-lvmh-prize-experts-for-2024-edition|url-status=live}}

{{Main|CL discography}}

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• Alpha (2021)

• Hello Bitches Tour (2016)

{{See also|List of awards and nominations received by 2NE1}}

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