The group CORTIS is receiving praise for its musicality amid explosive growth. Following the album, its songs have climbed to the top of music charts, proving the strength of the "Young Creator Crew" (Young Creator Crew).
CORTIS made a comeback by releasing their second mini album "GREENGREEN" on the 4th. With this new release they are recording their best-ever numbers, and positive reviews from foreign media are pouring in.
CORTIS's "GREENGREEN," released on the 5th, recorded first-week sales (sales during the week after release) of 2,313,291 copies on Hanteo Chart, immediately becoming a double million seller. It is especially meaningful because it recorded the second-highest first-week sales among K-pop albums released this year, following BTS.
Not only album sales but also the popularity of the title track "REDRED" is remarkable. "REDRED," which was released ahead of the album, has drawn even greater attention after the new release and is riding a wave of success. As of 11 p.m. on the 13th, it ranked No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 in South Korea.
They are also strong on global charts. They reached No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard "Bubbling Under Hot 100," and appeared at No. 76 on Spotify's "Daily Top Songs Global," remaining on the chart for three consecutive weeks.
Alongside these meaningful results, foreign media have paid attention to CORTIS. Forbes praised, "Right now CORTIS is truly on a 'GREEgreen' trend. They have clearly revealed their teamwork and direction as the next-generation global artist."
British magazine Dazed also said, "It is much rougher and more detailed than the previous work, deliberately giving a sharper impression," and added, "CORTIS's appeal lies in how their moves feel thrillingly urgent and vivid."
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