CORTIS is shaking up the music industry with an energy that defies their rookie status, revealing an unrivaled aura in a pictorial for fashion magazine ‘W Korea’.
Under the theme ‘Born to be Loud’, the shoot highlights the freedom found within music and the distinct personalities of each member.
Having topped the weekly album charts with over 2.31 million first-week sales for their second mini album ‘GREENGREEN’ released on the 4th, CORTIS openly shared their musical philosophy and growth since debut in this pictorial.
Leader Martin (born 2008) exuded a deep gaze, proving his role as the team’s pillar. In an interview, he emphasized their musical experimentation, stating, “This album captures CORTIS’s own Punk through the rough texture of drums and honest lyrics.”
The youngest member, Gunho (born 2009), expressed his love for songwriting. He shared that “watching the song improve through the process of writing lyrics is very exciting,” leaving fans eager for the team’s future.
Meanwhile, James (born 2005), who personally conceptualized the choreography for the title track ‘REDRED’ by modernizing 90s elements like Tecktonik and Shuffle dance, proved his hard work through the sharp lines seen in the pictorial.
Sunghyun (born 2009), who stood out with a relaxed vibe, reflected on the past eight months of activity, sharing a more mature inner self by saying, “I think I’ve gradually learned what to do and how to do it.”
Juhoon (born 2008) showed a humble yet firm attitude regarding public reaction, noting, “Small changes serve as evidence that we are moving in the right direction.”
The title track ‘REDRED’ from the second mini album ‘GREENGREEN’ entered Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Songs Global’ and has remained on the chart for 18 days, marking a first for K-pop boy groups that debuted within the last five years.
Moving beyond being a simple idol group, they are solidifying their identity as a ‘Young Creator Crew’ by participating directly in songwriting and choreography. The third music video for the B-side track ‘ACAI’, scheduled for release on the 11th at 9 PM, is expected to once again showcase their diverse performance capabilities.
