From rookie crew to global phenomenon: CORTIS reflects on whirlwind 1st year
One year after its debut, boy band CORTIS has shattered records and established itself as one of the most compelling forces in modern K-pop. Known affectionately as the "Young Creator Crew" for writing and producing its own music, videos and choreography, the five-member group — consisting of Martin, James, Joohoon, Seonghyun and Keonho — has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Its second EP, "GREENGREEN,"…
One year since its launch, K-pop sensation CORTIS has achieved remarkable milestones, solidifying its position as a standout act in the contemporary music scene. Formed as the Young Creator Crew, the five-member ensemble — comprising Martin, James, Joohoon, Seonghyun, and Keonho — prides itself on co-creating all aspects of their music, videos, and choreography.
Since debuting, the group has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity. Their second EP, GREENGREEN, held the No. 3 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for an impressive 13 consecutive weeks, setting a new record for a boy group debut in the last five years. Collectively, CORTIS's 14-track repertoire has garnered over 1.1 billion streams on Spotify.
Following a sold-out North American tour that concluded in San Francisco on Sunday, the band gathered with its management from BigHit Music to reflect on a transformative year ahead of their BIRTHDAY PARTY anniversary concerts at Seoul's Hwajeong Gymnasium on Saturday and Sunday.
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