CLC (Korean:씨엘씨, an acronym for CrystaL Clear[1]) was a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment. The group's final lineup was composed of Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Yeeun and Eunbin. Members Elkie and Sorn departed in 2021.
South Korean girl group
CLC
CLC at a fan event in Seoul, February 2019 From left to right: Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn, Eunbin, Elkie and Yeeun
Their debut EP First Love was released on March 19, 2015, with five group members: Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn and Yeeun. The remaining two members, Elkie and Eunbin, were added to the group with the release of their third EP, Refresh, on February 29, 2016, though Eunbin did not participate in official promotions until the release of their fourth EP, Nu.Clear, in May 2016.
The group disbanded on May 20, 2022, after Cube Entertainment announced the same day that their "official activities" have ended with their CLC U Cube global fansite service discontinued on June 6.
History
Pre-debut
The five original members of CLC (Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn and Yeeun) made their first appearance as back-up dancers for G.NA in 2014.[2] They also modeled for the uniform brand Smart, featuring in a promotional music video with the boy groups Got7 and B1A4.[3] Before their official debut, the group began to gain publicity through street performances they held to raise money for children with disabilities.[1][4] These featured on their web reality show, CLC's Love Chemistry.[5]
2015: Debut and further EP releases
CLC debuted in 2015 with a five-member lineup of Seunghee, Yujin, Seungyeon, Sorn, and Yeeun.[6] They released their first EP First Love, including the lead single "Pepe", on March 19.[7] Their debut showcase was held the day before at the Acts Hotel in Seoul, where they performed their debut song for the first time.[8][9] They made their debut music show performance on M Countdown.[10] "Pepe" is a retro dance number written by Duble Sidekick and Yang Geng.[11] Part of the song's choreography was choreographed by Rain.[12][13]
On April 16, CLC released a digital single titled "Eighteen", described as a song about teenage love influenced by 1960s/70s motown and 1980s synthpop.[14] They began promotions for the single the following day on Music Bank.[15][16] Their second EP Question was released on May 28. Its lead single "Curious (Like)".[17] On October 10–11, CLC held their first overseas promotional tour in Malaysia entitled "First Love Promo Tour in Malaysia". For the tour, Universal Music Malaysia released an "Asia Special Edition" version of Question. The special version included tracks from First Love and Question, as well as the digital single "Eighteen".[18][19]
2016: Reformation as 7 members and Japanese debut
CLC's third EP Refresh and its lead single "High Heels" were released on February 29, 2016. This marked the addition of two new members: Elkie Chong and Kwon Eun-bin.[20] Eunbin was a participant on Mnet's girl group survival show Produce 101 at the time.[21] Cube Entertainment stated that Eunbin had been part of the group's original lineup, but was dropped following delays in production of the group's debut album. Due to Produce 101 contractual restrictions, Eunbin was not able to promote the single "High Heels" on music shows or other broadcasts, nor appear in the single's music video. The agency planned for Eunbin to join promotions in the event that she was eliminated from the show, or else to postpone her activities as part of the group until after Produce 101 promotions if she was a winner.[22] On February 29, a short version of the "High Heels" music video that included Elkie but omitted Eunbin was released.[23][24] The full version of the music video, including Eunbin, was released on March 21.[25]
CLC made their Japanese debut on April 13 with the release of their first Japanese EP, High Heels. The album includes the Japanese version of "Pepe", "First Love", "Like", "High Heels", and a cover of Kylie Minogue's "I Should Be So Lucky".[26]
On May 12, CLC launched their official Naver V App channel, followed by a broadcast of Eunbin's first live appearance with the group.[27][28] The group released their fourth Korean EP Nu.Clear on May 30, with the title track "No Oh Oh" written by Shinsadong Tiger.[29] CLC carried out album promotions as a seven-member group in June.[30][31][32][33] On July 27, CLC released their second Japanese EP, Chamisma.[34] The EP peaked at #9 on the Oricon Daily Albums Chart, making it their first release to enter the Top 10 of the Oricon chart.[35]
2017: International Commercial breakthrough
On January 9, CLC held their first solo Japan fanmeeting at Tower Records in Tokyo.[36] On January 17, 2017, CLC released their fifth Korean EP, Crystyle.[37] It marked a revamped image for the group, with a more charismatic, hip-hop concept.[38][39] The EP contains six tracks including the EDM/trap lead single "Hobgoblin" (도깨비), which was co-written by Seo Jae-woo, Big Sancho, Son Yeong-jin, and HyunA.[40][41][42]Crystyle debuted on Billboard's World Albums chart at #6, while "Hobgoblin" peaked at #4 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.[43] On May 27, the group held the first fan-meeting for their fan-club, Cheshire, "2017 Cheshire Entrance Ceremony". It took place in the Olympic Hall Muse Live in Seoul.[44]
CLC released their sixth EP, Free'sm on August 3. The album title is portmanteau upon the words "prism" and "free", which describes the group's musical and conceptual direction for this EP. The album is inspired by 1990s girl groups Fin.K.L and S.E.S. It consists of six tracks including the R&B ballad lead single "Where Are You?" (어디야?).[45][46][47] This was another new image for the group, contrasting with the group's previous concept with "Hobgoblin".[48]
2018–2019: Black Dress, No.1 and continued releases
The group released the digital single "To The Sky" on February 1, 2018, as a pre-release track of their upcoming EP.[49][50] The group released their seventh extended play, Black Dress, on February 22.[51] CLC held their third anniversary concert "Black Dress" on April 1. It was a donation-based, charity concert where attendees made donations to a Diabetes Association.[52] CLC held their CLC Live Show In Hong Kong 2018 – Black Dress concert at Macpherson Stadium in Hong Kong on July 20.[53]
On November 20, 2018, Cube Entertainment announced that Elkie would be making her official solo debut on November 23, 2018, with the digital single "I Dream".[54]
On January 30, 2019, CLC released their eighth EP, No.1, with the title track "No".[55] "No" is co-produced and co-written by label-mate Jeon So-yeon and co-written by member Yeeun.[56]No.1 debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's World Albums chart.[57] On February 12, CLC earned their first music show win on The Show with the title track "No".[58]
On May 29, the group released "Me" as a digital single. The song was co-written by member Yeeun.[59]
On September 6, CLC released their fourth digital single "Devil", with Yeeun contributing to the lyrics.[60]
2020–2022: Worldwide recognition, reinvention, members departure and disbandment
On March 1, 2020, Billboard reported that the singles "Me" and "Devil" debuted at number 5 and 7, respectively on the US World Digital Songs chart, months after their official releases with "Me" becoming the second best selling song that week only after BTS' "Black Swan".[61]
In May 2020, Yeeun joined the cast of the Mnet musical reality show, Good Girl.[62][63] Yeeun participated on 3 songs as part of the Good Girl soundtrack: "Barbie", "Witch", and "Mermaid". She later promoted the former on the 672nd episode of M Countdown.[64] She then released a special solo music video for "Mermaid" on the CLC YouTube channel in the run-up to CLC's September 2020 comeback, Helicopter.
On August 13, 2020, Cube Entertainment announced that CLC would be making their comeback on September 2, 2020, nearly a year after their last release.[65] On August 20, CLC released a new logo, a more simpler and mature monogram with the 'L' being stylised to look like an upside-down '7' in reference to the seven members.[66][67] On August 21, Dive Studios announced that the group would be the hosts of the third season of the Idol 42 podcast, following CIX and Verivery, starting August 27.[68] On September 2, CLC released their single, "Helicopter". Described as a "trap pop and EDM powerhouse song", "Helicopter" was co-written by member Yeeun.[69] On September 17, 2020, CLC released promotional videos in collaboration with Seongdong-gu district, to promote the district's urban regeneration.[70]
On December 25, 2020, Elkie sent a legal notice to Cube Entertainment requesting termination of her contract. She said she had not been paid for her acting activities, and that Cube Entertainment had already stopped their "developmental support" of CLC, putting the group's future on hold.[71] On February 3, 2021, Cube Entertainment confirmed via an official statement that Elkie is no longer with the group, and her contract with the company has been terminated.[72]
On March 9, 2021, Seunghee, Yeeun and Seungyeon released an OST titled "Another Level" for the Korean web drama Be My Boyfriend.[73] On March 17, Cube Entertainment announced that Sorn would be making her official solo debut on March 23, with the English digital single "Run".[74]
On June 7, 2021, SPOTV News reported that Yujin would be participating in Mnet's survival show, Girls Planet 999.[75] Later, on August 13, 2021, during an interview Yujin gave during the show, she mentioned while tearing up that she had been told by the company that "CLC will no longer be having group activities". Cube Entertainment however did not confirm the statement made.[76] On October 22, during the finale of Girls Planet 999, Yujin ranked 3rd and secured her spot as a member and leader of the debuting group, Kep1er.[77]
On November 16, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced the departure of Sorn after her exclusive contract was terminated.[78]
On March 18, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Seungyeon and Yeeun would be leaving the company as they had chosen not to renew their contract with the company.[79]
On May 20, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced the group had officially disbanded with their CLC U Cube global fansite service discontinued on June 6.[80]
Philanthropy
Prior to their debut, the 5 original members of CLC busked to raise money for children with developmental disabilities.[4] Profits from their b-side track, "Sharala", from their debut EP, First Love, were also donated to developmental disabilities charities.[4] CLC's 3rd anniversary concert on April 1, 2018, was held for free, attendees had the opportunity to donate to the Pediatric Diabetes Association, which CLC are ambassadors of.[52] On November 17, 2020, CLC was named the ambassador to the "Korea Insulin Dependent Diabetes Association".[81]
"실검보고서, '착한 버스킹' 독자노선 걷는 씨엘씨, 성공할까?"[Will CLC, who walks the readership's line of 'Good Busking', succeed?]. Ten Asia (in Korean). March 18, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
"씨엘씨(CLC), '첫사랑처럼 순수한 다섯 소녀의 멜로디' [MD동영상]"[CLC, 'The five member's melody like a first love' [MD Video]] (in Korean). My Daily. March 19, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
"'데뷔' 씨엘씨 "실력 인정받고 싶어… 선배들 응원 힘 된다""['Debut' CLC "We want our skills to be recognized... Our seniors support us."] (in Korean). Sports Hankooki. March 21, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
"씨엘씨, 신곡 '에잇틴'으로 방송활동 지속"[CLC, Single 'Eighteen' will begin promoting activities] (in Korean). Yonhapnews. April 16, 2015. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
Park, Mi-ae (April 15, 2015). "걸그룹 씨엘씨, 16일 신곡 '에이틴' 공개 스페셜 활동 돌입"[Girl group CLC, 16th will release special single 'Eighteen']. Naver. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
"씨엘씨(CLC), 28일 초고속 컴백 확정..티저 속 '여름 소녀' 변신"[CLC, on the 28th will comeback...the teaser shows the transformation of the girls as Summer Girls]. TheStar. May 20, 2015. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
Kim, Jin-seok (October 18, 2018). "큐브 측 "권은빈 출연 분량 M/V 다 들어낸다"[공식]". Ilgan Sports. DramaHouse & J Content Hub Co.,Ltd. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
Choi, Na-young (July 28, 2016). "CLC, 일본 진출 3개월만 오리콘차트 TOP10 진입". Starnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
Lee, Eun-ho (December 28, 2016). "CLC, 1월 컴백 "앙큼→시크, 확 달라진다"". Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
Jeong, Jee-won (February 9, 2018). "[공식입장] 씨엘씨, 2월 22일 컴백 확정". Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
"데뷔 3주년, 기부 콘서트, 씨엘씨 마음" (in Korean). March 22, 2018. Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
Lim, Hwa-sop (September 17, 2020). "걸그룹 CLC, 서울 성동구 도시재생 홍보영상 공개"[Girl group CLC releases promotional video for urban regeneration in Seongdong-gu, Seoul]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
Lee Seung-rok (November 16, 2021). "[전문] CLC, 태국인 멤버 손(SORN) 탈퇴...큐브 "전속계약 해지""[[Full text] CLC withdraws from Thai member SORN...Cube "Termination of exclusive contract"] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 16, 2021– via Naver.
큐브 걸그룹 씨엘씨, 리얼 다큐 '씨엘씨의 러브 케미스트리' 공개…눈길[Cube girl group CLC releases real documentary 'CLC's Love Chemistry'... line of vision]. n.news (in Korean). Retrieved August 4, 2022.
Kim, Ah-reum (June 2, 2015). 씨엘씨(CLC), 온라인 리얼리티 프로그램 ‘여왕의 게임’ 론칭···팬들과 특별한 교감[CLC, launches online reality program 'The Queen's Game'... Special rapport with fans]. m.news way (in Korean). Retrieved August 4, 2022.
Mirae, Shin (June 2, 2015). ‘여왕의 게임’ 씨엘씨(CLC), ‘비글매력+리얼 일상’ 공개… ‘기대 만발’['Queen's Game' CLC, 'Beagle Charm + Real Daily Life' Revealed... 'Full of anticipation']. top star news (in Korean). Retrieved August 4, 2022.
Woo, Bin (October 26, 2018). "CLC , 자급자족 리얼리티 '성동구민 CLC' 공개 "바른생활 걸그룹 면모""[CLC unveils self-sufficient reality show 'Seongdong-gu resident CLC']. n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
"CLC, 청담동→성수동 이사 '성동구민 CLC'서 새집 공개"[CLC, Moving from Cheongdam-dong→Seongsu-dong. 'Seongdong-gu Resident CLC' Reveals Their New Home]. Star News. October 31, 2018. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018.
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