When Jungwon from ENHYPEN called Martin “our kind friend,” fans couldn’t help but melt! The two idols share more than just friendly words, since they trained side by side before their debut. The bond between them clearly stuck, and Jungwon made sure the world knew just how much he appreciated Martin’s heart and character.
The timing couldn’t be better for Martin, who is now stepping into the spotlight as a member of CORTIS, which is BIGHIT MUSIC’s brand-new boy group. On August 11, 2025, CORTIS dropped their pre-debut track “GO!” and quickly captured the attention of fans with their self-produced hip-hop sound. Just a week later, on August 18, they dropped the main single, “What You Want,” shaking up K-pop with their fresh vibes.
And CORTIS isn’t just any rookie group! With their first mini-album, “Color Outside the Lines,” set to release on September 8, 2025, expectations are high. The lineup (Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho) will be working on their own music. Martin has been credited on TXT’s Deja Vu, Miracle, and Beautiful Strangers, plus ENHYPEN’s Outside and ILLIT’s Magnetic. Meanwhile, James has choreographed hits for TXT, ENHYPEN, and ILLIT. CORTIS is gearing up to be K-pop’s next obsession, and Jungwon knows it!