CL Gives Her Opinion On Fierce Women In GQ Korea

2NE1 member and The Baddest Female solo artist CL had her appearance in the July magazine spread of “GQ Korea” and she also talked about the stereotypes most Asian women face.

In response to the  questions given by the magazine’s interviewer, she was asked about the Korean music industry and how it responded to international music scene of their group, CL  just answered saying: “From our [2NE1] first album’s song “Fire,” I never had the consciousness of making and singing songs only for Koreans.  [YG] Producer Teddy is also the same.  I do what I like to do, not what I think matches Korea.  While living overseas, I never had a point where I was embarrassed of Korean music.  My father really likes pop music, and I haven’t lived in Korea for long periods of time.”

When asked about whether she has higher standard about fashion, CL responded wholeheartedly saying “It’s not that I have higher standards, it’s just that I have different standards.  The reason is that I don’t know the feeling of a Korean song.  I did not know the vibe of music or what clothes people were wearing.”
CL is known for her straightforward comments such as what she shared in GQ stating: “Even though, through 2NE1, I had a strong desire to become a representative of women, while living abroad, I realized that there is still prejudice that Asian women are “shy.”  It’s like when Jeremy Scott said, “Even in Asia, there are people like this.” Of course, it is a compliment, but it also means that there was a prejudice [otherwise he wouldn't have been surprised].  Korea has so many stylish people, but is hidden by that kind of prejudice.  I want to break the [stereotypical] image of Asian women.”
Recent interview also makes CL opinionated about the prejudice Asian women face and she wants literally to break the stereotypes as she also reveals in an interview with edaily.
Good for CL, she got the looks and the charisma. I also salute her for being a strong opinionated woman.