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Yena LEE

K-pop ‘Queen’ CL pushes boundaries in the pop industry

CL Fashion Week France Paris

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Korean singer, dancer and fashion icon CL has been pushing boundaries in the pop industry for over a decade — first as a part of the girl group “2NE1", and now as a solo artist. She has been smashing stereotypes of what it means to be an Asian star, and has gathered legions of fans worldwide with her bold style and eclectic playlists. This summer, she has been hopping in between music festivals, while also making time to attend Fashion Week here in Paris. We met with CL to talk about her debut solo album "ALPHA", fashion, and France.

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