2NE1 leader CL (Lee Chaerin) turns 25 years old today, February 26, and she has received an initial torrent of public greetings.
Minzy, the youngest member of 2NE1, posted a touching shoutout for her longtime bandmate.
"#happybirthday @chaelincl we achieved a lot of things with our beautiful memories! We made a miracle! :) Now, many other wonderful things are waiting for us! I hope your wishes come true," wrote Minzy on her Instagram.
Together with the heartwarming birthday greeting, Minzy also uploaded a cartoon drawing of herself and CL with the 2NE1 name written on top. The two were illustrated wearing colorful hiphop clothes, with Minzy sporting a short bob while CL had pigtails on.
CL fans also showered their favorite idol with greetings and thoughtful wishes, especially for the success of her upcoming American solo debut this spring.
"All the best for you. My Queen," "Happy birthday pretty lady! Waiting for your US debut! Fighting," said some of the fans.
Hashtags like #happyclday have also been gaining momentum on social media sites as more fans begin to celebrate CL's special day.
This year is looking to be a major breakthrough for CL as an international solo artist and celebrity, with her pre-release single Hello Bitches increasing anticipation for her American solo album launch and her numerous fashion collaborations raising her profile among industry arbiters like Vogue, which recently called her a "breakout beauty star."
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