CL Signs With Teddy's THEBLACKLABEL, Aims to Release a New Song in November
THEBLACKLABEL announced on November 13 (KST) that former 2NE1 leader CL has signed an exclusive contract with the agency, reuniting her with longtime producer Teddy, and that she is aiming to release a new song this month.
CL is back with Teddy. THEBLACKLABEL, the label founded by the producer behind 2NE1's biggest hits, announced on the morning of November 13 (KST) that it has signed an exclusive contract with the former 2NE1 leader.
In its statement, the agency described CL as a global icon who opened new horizons for K-pop girl groups after debuting as 2NE1's leader in 2009, then built her own musical world as a solo artist through songwriting, composing and producing. It said she is starting this new chapter on the foundation of the deep trust she has built with Teddy over many years of working together.
THEBLACKLABEL added that CL is aiming to release a new song in November and is preparing to meet fans worldwide. The song's title and release date have not been announced yet.
Newsen noted that CL had gone her own way with a one-person agency since her YG Entertainment contract ended in 2019, making this her first new agency in about seven years. Teddy, 2NE1's main producer from debut, created hits like 'Fire' and 'I Am the Best' and produced CL's solo song 'The Baddest Female'. CL joins a THEBLACKLABEL roster that, according to STARNEWS, includes Taeyang, Park Bo-gum, Jeon Somi, MEOVV and ALLDAY PROJECT, while Soompi pointed out that BLACKPINK's Rosé is also with the label.
Confirmed
- THEBLACKLABEL announced on November 13 (KST) that it has signed an exclusive contract with CL.
- The agency said CL begins working with THEBLACKLABEL based on the deep trust she has built with producer Teddy over many years of making music together, and that she will take another leap as an artist.
- THEBLACKLABEL said CL is aiming to release a new song in November and is preparing to meet fans around the world, and that it will fully support her activities in a variety of fields.
Reported by other outlets
- Newsen reported that CL had run her own one-person agency since her YG Entertainment contract ended in 2019, making this her first new agency in about seven years.
- Newsen noted that Teddy was 2NE1's main producer, behind hits such as 'Fire' and 'I Am the Best', and also produced CL's solo song 'The Baddest Female'.
- STARNEWS reported that THEBLACKLABEL's roster includes Taeyang, Park Bo-gum, Jeon Somi, MEOVV, ALLDAY PROJECT, Im Si-wan, Lee Jong-won, Kwak Dong-yeon and Lee Jung.
Unconfirmed
- The title and exact release date of CL's new song have not been announced.
Sources
- STARNEWS: CL signs exclusive contract with Teddy's THEBLACKLABEL [Official] (Nov 13, 2026 KST)
- Xportsnews: CL joins THEBLACKLABEL, new song in November (full statement) (Nov 13, 2026 KST)
- Newsen: CL reunites with Teddy, signs with THEBLACKLABEL (Nov 13, 2026 KST)
- bnt News: CL signs with THEBLACKLABEL, new song in November (Nov 13, 2026 KST)
- Soompi: CL Signs With THEBLACKLABEL; To Release New Music In November