{"id":157273,"date":"2026-01-21T20:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=157273"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:00:02","slug":"what-you-want-by-cortis-is-the-music-video-of-2025-after-winning-the-category-in-kpop-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/what-you-want-by-cortis-is-the-music-video-of-2025-after-winning-the-category-in-kpop-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;What You Want&#8217; by Cortis is the Music Video of 2025 after winning the category in &#8216;Kpop of the year&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CORTIS has claimed the title of Best Music Video of 2025 in the <strong>KPop of the Year<\/strong> category with their visually striking release \u2018What You Want\u2019, as voted by Music Mundial\u2019s global audience. The music video stood out throughout the year for its artistic direction, narrative depth, and strong visual identity.<\/p>\n<p>From its release, <strong>What You Want<\/strong> quickly gained attention for its cinematic aesthetic, carefully constructed scenes, and emotional pacing. Rather than relying solely on choreography, the video emphasizes mood and symbolism, allowing each member to contribute to the storytelling through performance and expression. The result is a music video that feels immersive, aligning closely with the group\u2019s artistic image.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e2OpbOv_JiQ?si=FxYvWLFtnH4xUJN2\" title=\"CORTIS (\ucf54\ub974\ud2f0\uc2a4) &#039;What You Want&#039; Official MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e2OpbOv_JiQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The video maintained consistent engagement across <strong>video<\/strong> platforms, with fans praising its replay value and layered details. Viewers highlighted the use of lighting, framing, and color palettes as key elements that elevated the production, making it one of the most discussed Kpop music videos of the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Who where the other finalists?<\/h2>\n<p>In the Best Music Video category, What You Want faced strong competition. Second place went to \u2018SPAGHETTI\u2019 by <strong>LE<\/strong> <strong>SSERAFIM<\/strong> featuring J-Hope, followed by <strong>Stray Kids<\/strong>\u2019 \u2018CEREMONY\u2019 in third. <strong>Rocky<\/strong> of ASTRO\u2019s \u2018BA BA BYE\u2019 ranked fourth, while <strong>Saja<\/strong> <strong>Boys<\/strong>\u2019 \u2018Your Idol\u2019 secured fifth place.<\/p>\n<p>The official Music Mundial <strong>Best KPop Music Video 2025<\/strong> graphic showcases all finalists, reflecting a year defined by visual experimentation and high production standards. Ultimately, What You Want resonated most with voters for its cohesive vision and artistic ambition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cortis-have-the-music-video-of-the-year-with-what-you-want-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With this win, <strong>CORTIS<\/strong> further establishes itself as a group recognized not only for music, but for strong creative direction and visual storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CORTIS has claimed the title of Best Music Video of 2025 in the KPop of the Year category with their visually striking release \u2018What You Want\u2019, as voted by Music Mundial\u2019s global audience. 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