At the upcoming K-Star Spark 2025 music event on June 21, the two most prominent names among the Korean stars participating are G-Dragon and CL.
In the K-Pop music industry, CL is considered a female star with a special artistic relationship with G-Dragon, creating many unforgettable impressions.
CL's real name Lee Chae Rin is not only a famous female singer, former leader of 2NE1 but also a fashion icon and pioneer artist who brought Kpop to the world.
In 16 years of operation, CL's artistic journey has many memorable milestones, worthy of being named one of the Kpop legends.
Debuted with 2NE1 in 2009, CL quickly created a strong personality. She frankly refused the cosmetic request despite being criticized as "ugly". What CL and the group 2NE1 want to conquer is music, the difference.
Known as the "bride of Big Bang", 2NE1 brought many challenges and opportunities. CL as the leader of the group has worked with 2NE1 to create many hits such as It care, Lonely, Im the best...
In 2013, CL released his first solo song "The Baddest Female", featuring a mix of hip-hop, EDM and trap. The hit song is the foundation for her future American path.
In 2016, after 2NE1 disbanded, CL officially hit the US market with the single "Lifted", becoming the first Korean solo singer to have a song enter the Billboard Hot 100 and was called "The Future of K-Pop in the US" by Time magazine.
Not only is CL active in music, she is also a global fashion icon. She is a prominent face on the covers of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Rolling Stone, collaborating with designers such as Jeremy Scott, Karl Lagerfeld.
CL is loved not only for his personality but also for inspiring the audience to spread unlimited breakthroughs. I can inspire everyone so that no one is bound by their own background or surrounding circumstances, CL once shared.
The music event in Vietnam is not the first time CL and G-Dragon have stood on the same stage. They are considered a powerful couple, both of whom have matured under YGs roof.
From 2008-2009, the two soon showed their harmony in musical style and rebellious fashion sense but still full of art. The artist couple has collaborated on many music projects "The Leaders" 2009 and "Dirty Vibe" with Skrillex and Diplo (2014).
Of course, CL's presence in G-Dragon's shows is no longer a strange thing.
CL's guest appearance at GD's Shine A Light concert in 2009 or when the two performed together at many international shows of the World tour "One of kind" 2013 all left unforgettable memories for fans.
In the tour Act III: M.O.T.T.E (in 2017), CL once again made the stage explode when reuniting with GD.
Recently, on March 29, 2025, CL was present at the opening night of G-Dragon's "Übermensch" World Tour in Korea. The two performed the songs "Ride or Die" and "The Leaders" together, making fans respectfully call both "The King and Queen of K-Pop".
Although they are no longer with the same management company YG, CL and G-Dragon still maintain a close relationship. The former leader of 2NE1 once shared: "Mr. Ji Young has always been a big brother, a friend and the biggest inspiration for me."
Their friendship has lasted for a long time. In 2022, CL shared photos of a video call with G-Dragon, showing their connection and mutual concern even though it was just an everyday moment.
When the Big Bang leader encountered the scandal of being investigated, CL was the one who encouraged and showed confidence. The combination of throneless queen and king of K-Pop always creates memorable moments.
