The powerful soloist CL was recently featured in VOGUE Singapore as she spoke about the various topics from her studio album to her ideology in body positivity.
During the phone interview with the magazine, CL revealed that she wanted to be an excellent influence on the younger girls as she believed that "We inspire girls every day when I perform, we are encouraging our younger selves."
She also talked about the message she wants to deliver through her new studio album. She wanted the songs such as "HWA" and "5STAR" to reflect who she really is. She stated, "I wanted everything to be very CL. There’s not a lot of CL songs or videos out there and I wanted to make sure I give that to my fans, who have been waiting for a long time. It was also about defining my identity."
CL revealed that the song "HWA" has many underlying messages and plays on the word that has multiple meanings in Korean and Chinese. CL stated, "Lots of underlying messages with the core message going back to ‘all eyes on me.’"
Lastly, CL spoke with Vogue Singapore about her fluctuating weight in the past. CL revealed that she believes that the different body types are natural and beautiful. She stated, "There is beauty in going through the waves of life, and being honest and comfortable in your own skin. I feel blessed to have gone through that—whether it is fashion, beauty, or career-wise—because I can now empathize with people."
You can read the full coverage of CL's interview with Vogue Singapore here.
CL's confidence shines authentically through her music. I think there are still contributions to be made by her in respect to keeping artistic expression a part of the music. If CL can also inspire more South Korean women to know, accept, and be comfortable with themselves, that would be great.