CORTIS will become the first KPop act to headline a halftime show during All-Star Week, organized by the National Basketball Association (NBA). The boy group will perform at the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 13, 2026, at the Kia Forum in California. The event will be broadcast nationwide by sports channel ESPN.
CORTIS will become the first kpop artist to headline the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Halftime Show. pic.twitter.com/edyFwG5iB5
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The All-Star Celebrity Game is one of the most popular events of NBA All-Star Week and features former professional players, entertainers, and well-known public figures competing in an exhibition game. Organizers confirmed that CORTIS has also been selected as an official “Friends of the NBA” representative, supporting league promotions and fan engagement activities.
CORTIS debuted under Big Hit Music in August 2025 and has expanded quickly into global partnerships and fame. The group will headline the NBA Crossover Concert Series on February 12, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, becoming the first Korean artist to lead that stage. CORTIS has also partnered with Red Bull, and their song “GO!” was selected for the official soundtrack of NBA 2K26 Season 4.
