The rookie group Cortis from Big Hit Music will make a glamorous debut today (18th) at 6 p.m. with their debut song 'What You Want.'
Cortis (Martin, James, Juhun, Seonghyeon, Geonho) is the third team launched by Big Hit Music after BTS in 2013 and TOMORROW X TOGETHER in 2019. Given that Big Hit Music, the 'royal family of boy groups,' is introducing a new group with a six-year gap, discussions of a 'six-year cycle jackpot theory' have circulated among K-pop fans. Cortis has proven this interest by achieving 1 million followers on their TikTok account just six days after its opening. As of 6 a.m. on the 18th, they boast 1.4 million followers. The music video for the intro track 'GO!' has entered the YouTube Trending Music Video charts in 11 countries/regions, including Korea, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, garnering a passionate response from fans both domestically and internationally.
The unique identity as the 'Young Creator Crew' fuels anticipation for Cortis. All members participate in the production of major content, including audio, choreography, and video. In particular, all of them are credited on their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.' They also contributed significantly to the choreography creation of the track 'GO!' and are listed as co-directors in the official music video.
Cortis, comprised entirely of teenagers, exudes freshness. The audio and music video for 'GO!' are merely a taste of what's to come. The title track 'What You Want' stands out from the very beginning with its genre choice. This song utilizes a guitar riff infused with nostalgia from 1960s psychedelic rock and a heavy boom bap rhythm rooted in hip hop. Its rarity as a genre in K-pop intrigues listeners. In particular, members Martin and James are skilled individuals who participated in the song and choreography creation for senior artists such as TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and ILLIT during their trainee days. Their music is expected to create a sensation in the K-pop market.
As much as the song, the innovative performance is also a point of expectation. The choreography for 'What You Want' expresses the members' confidence, energy, and the strong scent of sweat. To visually implement this, unexpected devices will be used to decorate the stage. The surprising choreography can be seen in the conceptual performance film that will be released on the HYBE LABELS official YouTube channel at 6 p.m. on the 18th.
The title track 'What You Want' is a bold proclamation from Cortis as they step into a new world. After making a strong impression with their title track activities, Cortis will officially release their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' on September 8.
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