[knocks]
- [Interviewer] Hello, CL! - Hi.
- [Interviewer] I bet you're ready to answer 73 questions?
- Yes I am.
- [Interviewer] And this counts as our first.
Are we going do this interview in English or Korean?
- Let's mix it up.
- [Interviewer] Ok, what are you in town for?
- I just moved back here.
- [Interviewer] Well, I guess this
will end up being your housewarming gift.
- Thank you.
This is actually my favorite candle.
- [Interviewer] Perfect!
Now what do you need to feel at home on the road?
- Actually this.
- [Interviewer] And I heard that you
grew up in a few different countries.
What were they?
- France, Japan, and Korea.
- [Interviewer] So CL, talk to me
about where that name came from.
- That's actually my initials: Chae-rin Lee.
- [Interviewer] There you go.
So she's kind of like your alter-ego?
- She's everyone's alter-ego.
- [Interviewer] How long does it take for you to get ready?
- Depends on what I'm getting ready for.
- [Interviewer] What is your must-have beauty product?
- Eyeliner.
- [Interviewer] Favorite lip color?
- Dark red.
- [Interviewer] Black or gold?
- Black.
- [Interviewer] Vintage or new?
- Mixed.
- [Interviewer] Chains or grills?
- Chains.
- [Interviewer] And what is your favorite chain?
- This one right here.
- [Interviewer] That is beautiful.
- Thank you.
- [Interviewer] What's the last step in your beauty routine?
- Perfumes.
What is your favorite midnight snack food?
- Truffle fries.
- [Interviewer] Favorite cocktail?
- Jameson ginger ale.
- [Interviewer] And who would you love to have coffee with?
- My grandma.
- [Interviewer] Those are beautiful
roses I see down there.
- Red roses are my favorite.
- [Interviewer] And what is this juice in front of me?
- This one.
This one is actually one of my
favorite drinks Alex introduced me to.
Do you want to try it?
- [Interviewer] I don't know who Alex is,
but I would love to try.
You're gonna love it.
- [Interviewer] Ok!
Here you go.
- [Interviewer] Thank you so much.
How do you say "cheers" in Korean?
- You say "geonbae". - Geonbae!
And even though I don't understand Korean,
let's answer questions in Korean!
What's the most difficult part of your job?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What's the best advice you've ever received?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What did you grow up listening to?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] Who's your favorite artist?
[speaking foreign language]
How many songs have you recorded?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] Ok, word associations.
Female empowerment.
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] Justin Bieber.
Earthbar.
- [Interviewer] Combat boots.
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] When you're going out on the town,
what's a typical night for you?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] Right.
- Do you want to pick my outfits for me tonight?
- [Interviewer] Oh, if I can, yeah I'd be honored.
- Come on.
- [Interviewer] How do you beat jet lag?
- What is jet lag?
- [Interviewer] What's the last country you visited?
- Korea actually.
- [Interviewer] What's a country you wish to visit?
- Iceland, I've never been there.
- [Interviewer] What's your favorite book?
- Comic books.
- [Interviewer] Favorite band.
- I love Queen.
- [Interviewer] I love Queen, too.
And if you could make a cameo in any film
or TV show, what would it be?
- [Interviewer] CL, I am ready to choose an outfit.
- So what should I wear tonight?
- [Interviewer] Um, red or black?
Ah, I'm thinking you go in red.
- This one?
- [Interviewer] Yeah. - Are you sure?
- [Interviewer] Put all my money on red.
Nah, go with black.
- This one. Yeah. - [Interviewer] Yeah,
it's more classic.
- This is my favorite jacket. - [Interviewer] Ok.
How do you describe your personal style?
- Everyday mood.
- [Interviewer] What attracts you to a look?
- If I'll look good in it.
- [Interviewer] Diamonds or pearls?
- Diamonds.
- [Interviewer] Favorite accessory.
- Eyeliner.
- [Interviewer] If you could raid the wardrobe
of another artist, who would it be?
- Actually, Carlyne.
- [Interviewer] True or false.
You preferred wearing boys' uniforms
when you were in grade school.
- True.
- [Interviewer] True or false, you once rapped
with a parrot on your shoulder?
- True.
- [Interviewer] True or false, you own five cats.
- False.
- [Interviewer] Ok, how many do you own then?
- I actually have three cats.
- [Interviewer] Awh, well you must miss them.
So that's why I got you this pink cat!
- A pink cat.
- [Interviewer] Yeah, it's nothing. I found it on Amazon.
- I love her.
- [Interviewer] Right.
So what are your cats names?
- Pudding, Donut, and Snowball Whitey.
- [Interviewer] And how long have you had them for?
- I've had them for four or five years.
- [Interviewer] Do you prefer singing in English or Korean?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] We're back in Korean now.
Who inspires you?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] How do you stay creative?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What drives you to make your music?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What's the most memorable
performance you've ever had?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What would you like to see happen
in the world of K-Pop?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] Is performing in each country different?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What is your favorite part of
performing in front of a big crowd?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] What is your biggest strength?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] And how about weakness?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] How do you deal with criticism?
[speaking foreign language]
- [Interviewer] When you're in LA, where do you go to relax?
- Out this roof actually.
I want to invite you to it.
- [Interviewer] I'd love that, Let's do it!
- You stay here, pink cat.
- [Interviewer] Now CL, I was blown away to hear
that your father is a Physics Professor who builds robots.
Is that true?
- Yes he does.
- [Interviewer] Nice! Can you build robots?
- I could build anything I want if I want to.
- [Interviewer] Can you do the robot dance?
- That I cannot do.
- [Interviewer] What's your favorite
song to sing in the shower?
- "Feeling Good."
- [Interviewer] CL, this roof is gorgeous!
- How beautiful is this place? - [Interviewer] Look at this!
- I love staying here.
- [Interviewer] Love it.
What's your party starter jam?
- "Purple Lamborghini," Ricky Rosay.
- [Interviewer] Where's your favorite place to view art?
- Instagram, actually.
- [Interviewer] What is the one film
you loved watching when you were growing up?
- I love Sister Act 2.
- [Interviewer] Favorite artist to see live?
- Disneyland.
- [Interviewer] What's the best concert
that you've ever been to?
- Disneyland.
- [Interviewer] What do your fans mean to you?
- They're another me.
- [Interviewer] If you could say anything
to your fans right now, what would you say?
- Be patient, GZBs.
- [Interviewer] Where's the most incredible
place that you've ever been?
- On stage.
- [Interviewer] What do you most hope for in the future?
- I want to be healthy and thankful.
- [Interviewer] Ok, I'm going to take you
way back with this one.
When did you start dancing?
- Ever since I can remember.
- [Interviewer] Alright, quickly,
can you show me a little dance move?
- So I have this dance I invented.
- [Interviewer] Ok.
- It's called "roll dab". And it goes...
- [Interviewer] Whoah! Yeah, CL!
Alright, we're gonna end this interview
with a language lesson.
Can you teach me how to say "goodbye" in Korean?
- You say "annyeong."
- [Interviewer] Annyeong, CL.