The group Cortis was nominated in two institutional sector categories at the U.S. '2026 MTV VMA' just one year after debuting.
On the 18th (local time), according to the announcement of the '2026 MTV VMA (2026 MTV Video Music Awards),' Cortis was named in this year's "best new artist" and "best K-pop" two institutional sector categories and will compete for awards. It is an achievement reached just one year after debut.
In particular, Cortis proved overwhelming influence by becoming the first K-pop boy group that debuted in the 2020s to be selected as an 'MTV VMA' nominee. As they attracted attention in the global market upon debut, this nomination once again confirmed Cortis's impact and growth.
Cortis competes in the "best new artist" institutional sector category against Malcolm Dott, Miles Smith and Stella Lefti. Also, with the title track "RedRed (REDRED)" from their mini-album 2 "GreenGreen (GREENGREEN)," they were nominated for "best K-pop," standing shoulder to shoulder with BTS's "Swim (SWIM)" and others.
Cortis, which is breaking firsts, bests and shortest-records set by K-pop rookie groups within one year of debut, draws attention as to what other achievements they will continue to follow.
[Photo] Provided by 2026 MTV VMA.
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