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Published February 27, 2021, 4:41 PM
CL and her sister with their mother (Courtesy of Very Cherry)
K-pop star CL, former leader of girl group 2NE1, is paying a tribute to her late mother Hong Yoo-ra by releasing her new single “Wish You Were Here.”
The song arrived following her mother’s tragic passing due to heart attack on Jan. 23 at age 53 and on CL’s 30th birthday on Feb. 26, an acknowledgement of the gift of life she gave to CL.
“Every year, our birthdays should be in celebration of the Gift of Life our mothers gave us. This year, I made ‘Wish You Were Here’ for my mom, my family and anyone else who misses a loved one. If you love someone, tell them now,” CL posted on Instagram along with a photo of her and her sister with their mother.
Published February 17, 2021, 8:02 AM
CL (left) and her mother (Instagram)
K-pop star CL, former leader of girl group 2NE1, expressed her gratitude to people for their messages after her mother passed away.
It was announced on Feb. 10 that her mother, Hong Yoo-ra, died abroad on Jan. 23 due to heart attack. She was 53.
“Thank you for giving me light, during one of the most difficult times of my life, with all of your kind words and the outpour of love,” said CL in an Instagram post.
She added, “My mother, the most brave, selfless and giving person I know, will continue to live on through me with everything she has taught me.” CL also asked her mother to watch over her and her sister Harin.