# CL

CL is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter known for her dynamic stage presence and versatile musical style, blending hip-hop, K-pop, and electronic dance music.  She gained prominence as the leader and main rapper of the girl group 2NE1, which debuted in 2009 under YG Entertainment.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/cl

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2009
- Genre: K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Pop, Electronic

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 7M
- Female share: 60%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Brazil
- Top market: Philippines

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 28% of fandom
- Milestone: Hip-hop diva image bridges K-pop credibility with global pop and hip-hop authenticity.
- Milestone: Mixed cultural identity and fashion influence resonate across luxury, beauty, lifestyle categories.

## Frequently asked

### Who is CL?
CL is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2009.

### How many fans does CL have?
CL has approximately 7 million global fans, making them a Rising tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is CL popular in?
CL's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, United States, out of 18 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does CL perform?
CL performs K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Pop, Electronic, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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