Here's When CL Is Dropping Her First-Ever Physical Album, 'ALPHA'
Two single tracks will be released ahead of the official launch.
UPDATE (August 12, 2021): Following much anticipation, K-pop star CL has finally revealed the official release dates for her new album, ALPHA.
The musician made the announcement via social media with a blue-lit image of herself wearing layered pearl necklaces. Not much is known regarding the tracklist just yet, but the former 2NE1 leader will drop two singles ahead of the full record.
The first single will arrive on August 24, followed by a second track in September. ALPHA will release in full this coming October.
UPDATE (August 9, 2021): After multiple delays, CL is finally returning with new music for her fans, teasing her upcoming album ALPHA with a short teaser. The 13-second clip shows a silhouette of the K-pop musician wearing a power shoulder top in front of a fiery volcano background. “COMING SOON,” the short video ends.
Announced back in November 2020, the release was pushed back after CL discovered “more opportunities and ideas” for her first-ever physical record. The creative has yet to reveal an official date, but keep your eyes peeled as more details surface.
ORIGINAL STORY (November 16, 2020): A year after her hit digital album In the Name of Love, CL has released two singles “+HWA+” and “+5STAR+” leading up to her first-ever physical record titled ALPHA. Initially announced to release on November 30, the K-pop star took to social media to share that the project has been postponed.
“How are you enjoying ‘+HWA+’ and ‘+5STAR+?’” the musician begins in her message posted on Instagram Stories, explaining that she has been preparing for 2021 and her anticipated project in the United States. “While preparing the album, I’ve come across more opportunities and ideas. We’ve decided to change the release date for ALPHA,” she comments. According to the artist, the decision came after much discussion within her team. “It’s my first physical album, so I’ve been thinking of more ways to put out better content and music… I wanted to keep my promise with all you GZBZ, but this decision is to make sure that I can produce the best that I can.”
Head over to CL’s Instagram to see the full announcement in Korean. ALPHA will be arriving in early 2021.
