CL joins The Black Label, reuniting with producer Teddy

CL of 2NE1 has cinched a deal with The Black Label, according to the music agency on Friday.

She will be joining forces again with Teddy, the K-pop maestro behind the music of her group as well as the likes of Blackpink. It is the first time in about seven years the performer will be linked to another agency, having parted ways with YG Entertainment in 2019.

“CL is launching a journey together with The Black Label, based on the profound trust in producer Teddy who she has been making music together with,” the agency said, adding that she is preparing for a leap in her career, starting with a new single to drop by the end of this year.

The 2NE1 leader had been paving her own way, managing the one-person agency Very Cherry. She released her first solo studio album, “Alpha,” in 2021.