BIGHIT MUSIC finally introduced a new boy group after six years, and CORTIS wasted no time making their mark! The team of Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho debuted on August 18, 2025, with the fiery single “What You Want.” Known for their “crew creator” concept, the members take charge of their own music, choreography, and visuals, proving they are more than just pretty idols.
"COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" by CORTIS debuts at #15 on this week's Billboard 200 with 25.6k units. pic.twitter.com/x0Fg2Ly5wf
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) September 22, 2025
Adding to the hype, Billboard confirmed on September 23rd that CORTIS’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” entered the Billboard 200 at number 15 for the week ending September 27th. The mini-album also debuted at number 2 on the World Albums chart and at number 3 on both the Top Album Sales and Top Current Album Sales charts, making it the third best-selling album in the United States that week.
Their success didn’t stop there! The tracks “GO!” and “FaSHioN” entered Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart at numbers 136 and 198, with GO! also debuting at number 180 on the Global 200. To top it off, CORTIS appeared at number 24 on the Artist 100, showing that their first steps into the industry are already making a considerable impact.
