2NE1's CL Reunites With Teddy After 17 Years, and Fans Are Divided

On the 13th, The Black Label announced that CL of 2NE1 has signed an exclusive contract with the agency, with a new single targeted for release this November. The move reunites her with producer Teddy, her longtime collaborator.

In its statement, the label said CL begins this chapter "based on the deep trust" built with Teddy over many years of working together musically. It described the signing as setting the stage for another leap forward in her career as an artist.

The label added that she is preparing to connect with fans worldwide through the new song, and asked fans to look forward to the synergy between CL, known for her unique musical identity, and The Black Label. No title, concept or exact release date has been shared yet.

CL debuted in 2009 as the leader of 2NE1 and helped open new ground for K-pop girl groups. She has produced numerous hit songs alongside Teddy, and she also worked as a songwriter, composer and producer. In 2024 she reunited with fans at 2NE1's 15th-anniversary concert.

The Black Label's current roster includes Park Bo-gum, Taeyang and Jeon Somi.

What Nate Pann users said

1. 1

   Teddy's music is something we can count on.

   90 upvotes, 11 downvotes▲90▼11
2. 2

   Great news, I'm really looking forward to it!

   8 upvotes, 0 downvotes▲8▼0
3. 3

   I miss 2NE1 so much. They had so many good songs alongside BIGBANG. CL, please put out good music!

   64 upvotes, 9 downvotes▲64▼9
4. 4

   Every real artist has a time, and stepping aside when that time comes is the right thing to do. For CL, that moment passed ages ago. Look at Sechskies lately: do you really think people will turn up to watch a group of guys pushing 50? Will they be running around on stage shouting "Here comes Sechskies!" at that age? Stepping away is nothing to be ashamed of, and it's not as if they're short on money.

   12 upvotes, 22 downvotes▲12▼22
5. 5

   She's a has-been now.

   9 upvotes, 31 downvotes▲9▼31