(YG Entertainment)

2NE1 member CL will make her U.S. debut as a solo artist, YG Entertainment confirmed Thursday.

The rapper will advance to the U.S. market in the spring under the support of Scooter Braun, who has managed global stars such as Justin Bieber, Psy and Ariana Grande, the agency added.

CL has already prepared a number of songs for her first solo album in the U.S.

Her rapping skills, English language fluency and fashion style are said to be what caught Braun’s eye.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is currently holding the world tour “All or Nothing.”

(khnews@heraldcorp.com)