CORTIS is currently embarking on their major world tour, “Put Your Phone Down,” where they are proving why they are the potential future of the Kpop scene despite only debuting a year ago. The idols are even invited to participate in popular shows, showcasing their rising influence among the K-Netizens.
On July 20 KST, Mnet Plus revealed that CORTIS will become the first players for season 2 of its horror variety show “SUMBAKKOKJIL.” The show is a survival variety show in which Kpop idols play a chilling game of hide-and-seek and attempt to evade a mysterious “seeker” for 4,444 seconds.
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CORTIS akan hadir di acara SUMBAKKOKJIL 2!
📱31 Juli (Jumat) pukul 18.00 KST — Rilis perdana di app Mnet Plus
📺 1 Agustus (Sabtu) pukul 23.00 KST — Tayang perdana di saluran Mnet On Air#CORTIS #코르티스 #GREENGREEN
🧃 pic.twitter.com/GM9EwPhEqN— CORTIS INDONESIA (@CORTISINDONESIA) July 20, 2026
Season 2 will introduce a story-driven format inspired by well-known urban legends and ghost stories, promising to become an even scarier game for the participants. As CORTIS was announced, an eerie caption was also released: “Don’t look into the water for too long,” hinting at what will be next for all the members. Are you ready to embark on this new adventure? into the water for too long,” hinting at the ghost story awaiting the members. The first episode of “SUMBAKKOKJIL 2” will premiere on Mnet Plus on July 31 at 6 p.m. KST, before airing on Mnet on August 1 at 11 p.m. KST.

