CL, 1991
Musicians · February 26, 1991
CL
★ HOW OLD IS CL?
CL is 35 years old, born February 26, 1991 in South Korea · Pisces.
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★ LEDE
About
CL (Lee Chae-rin) rose to global fame as leader of 2NE1, the South Korean girl group that debuted in 2009 under YG Entertainment. Born in Seoul on February 26, 1991, she spent her early years in Japan and France. As a solo artist, she made history—"Lifted" (2016) made her the first female Korean solo artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. A Pisces known for boundary-pushing style, she's ranked among the best girl group members of all time by The Guardian.
★ FEATURE
Biography
CL (Lee Chae-rin) is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter born February 26, 1991. Born in Seoul, she spent much of her childhood in Japan and France before becoming the leader and face of 2NE1, which debuted in 2009 under YG Entertainment and became one of the best-selling girl groups globally. Her solo breakthrough came with "The Baddest Female" (May 2013), followed by "MTBD" (February 2014) as part of 2NE1's final studio album Crush. After the group's hiatus in 2015, she released "Hello Bitches" (2015) and "Lifted" (2016)—the latter made her the first female Korean solo artist to place on the Billboard Hot 100, and the third Korean artist overall. Following her December 2019 departure from YG, she released the EP In the Name of Love (2019) with six unreleased tracks, then her debut studio album Alpha in October 2021. After 2NE1 reformed in July 2024, she resumed group activities. Time ranked her 2nd on its 100 Most Influential People readers poll in 2015 and 25th in 2016; she also appeared on Forbes's 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019. A Pisces with Life Path 3, CL channels her numerological creativity into performance and composition. As a composer and performer, she records albums, performs live, and writes original material. Her influence extends beyond music—The Guardian named her among the best girl group members ever, and she's widely recognized as a style icon.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
CL was born in Seoul on February 26, 1991, and grew up partly in Japan and France before her family's return to South Korea. She later trained under YG Entertainment and joined what would become 2NE1, debuting with the group in 2009.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- CL ranked 2nd on Time's 100 Most Influential People readers poll in 2015, a rare feat for a solo artist at that career stage.
- "Lifted" (2016) made her the first female Korean solo artist ever to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking a major Western chart barrier.
- She is recognized as a style icon by numerous international publications, with influence that extends beyond her music career.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. CL gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi Kapoor
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is CL?
- CL is 35 years old (born February 26, 1991).
- When is CL's birthday?
- CL was born on February 26, 1991.
- What is CL's zodiac sign?
- CL is a Pisces, born February 26, 1991.
- What is CL's Chinese zodiac sign?
- CL was born in 1991, the year of the Metal Goat.
- Where is CL from?
- CL is from South Korea.
- What does CL do?
- CL is a musician.
- Is CL still alive?
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