Quitting School was Key to CL’s Success, her Dad Says

The Queen CL definitely has a close relationship with her dad, Professor Lee Ki Jin (이기진)!

Physicist and Sogang University professor Lee Ki Jin shared his thoughts as to why he allowed his daughter CL to quit high school live on “You Quiz On The Block”.

On the show, the professor talked about the former 2NE1 rapper’s upbringing, especially CL’s teenage years.

“How did you feel when CL said she would drop out of school in the second year of high school?” asked the host, to which the professor responded saying he allowed his daughter to decide on what she wants.

“We were driving down Gangbyeonbuk-ro when my daughter suddenly said, ‘Dad, I want to quit school.’ So I said, ‘Okay, do as you want.’” the professor told.

CL herself also appeared on the show where she narrated why she chose to quit school. “I knew he wouldn’t say ‘No.’ I never was told ‘You can’t’ or no before” and continued on to share her love for her understanding father.

Tracing back to her years as a trainee, CL told that she would attend classes at 7AM and then would have to practice afterwards until 3 to 4 in the morning.

After dropping out of school, the rapper was able to make a name under YG Entertainment in 2009.

“I felt disconcerted,” told the professor after knowing about CL’s debut. “I was proud to see her on TV. But I’m watching her from the perspective of a parent so I was more worried at times. She left my protection and I couldn’t teach her more. So I did feel proud but also uneasy. It was a combination of emotions.” told the emotional father.

“To me, she’s someone with a very healthy mind… She’s a friend that connects with me. She’s a very supportive daughter and amazing friend.” the professor continued.

Prof. Lee also told he’s always talking to her loving daughter, “She always tells me, ‘I love you’ in text. I love her and she’s one of the biggest reasons I am alive.” he told.

For everyone’s success, parents will always have to take their part in their child’s journey. This is what Prof. Lee showed in his parenthood journey with the South Korean rapper, CL.

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