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CL 2NE1 Referred to Prosecutors, Very Cherry Agency Allegedly Illegal

CL 2NE1 Referred to Prosecutors, Very Cherry Agency Allegedly Illegal

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CL 2NE1 Referred to Prosecutors, Very Cherry Agency Allegedly Illegal

CL recently came back into the spotlight after being involved in a legal case. On January 22, 2026, the Yongsan Seoul Police decided to refer the leader of 2NE1 to the prosecutor's office without detention.

CL is suspected of operating a personal agency named Very Cherry since 2020 without officially registering it. This case is directly related to violations of the Cultural Industry Development and Popular Arts Law in South Korea.

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The Yongsan Police stated that CL and her company will be legally processed for allegedly running an entertainment business without official permission from the relevant authorities.

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CL's one-man agency, Very Cherry, is reported to have been operating for more than five years without reporting its business status to the Ministry of Culture.

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According to applicable laws, this violation could result in a maximum prison sentence of two years or a fine of up to 20 million Won (approximately Rp 229 million).

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The case against CL first emerged in September 2025 after media reports triggered further investigation by law enforcement authorities.

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The Very Cherry party previously acknowledged administrative negligence and stated that the official registration process is currently being expedited.

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The police also highlighted a similar case involving Kang Dong Won, but decided not to prosecute him because the actor was not directly involved.

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The phenomenon of solo agencies without registration is now rampant, prompting the South Korean government to give a deadline until the end of the year for industry players to complete their permits.