According to Big Hit Music on the 18th (local time), CORTIS, consisting of members Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Gunho, will take the stage on the opening night of the 'NBA Crossover Concert Series' on February 12th next year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. CORTIS is the first K-pop artist to headline this festival.
This event is a large-scale entertainment festival celebrating the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, combining sports, music, fashion, and various cultures. CORTIS is set to dazzle on the first day of the four-day festival. The lineup also includes hip-hop giant Ludacris, a three-time Grammy Award winner, and Shaboozey, who made waves on the Billboard 'Hot 100'. Despite debuting less than six months ago, CORTIS is proving their unique global influence by standing alongside such world-renowned artists.
The NBA praised CORTIS as a boundary-defying, original artist, noting that their artistry and influence align with the innovative spirit of the NBA All-Star. CORTIS's debut album, 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES', reached 15th on the Billboard 200 chart and surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify within a month, achieving remarkable success.
Currently, CORTIS is making significant strides in the U.S. market, receiving enthusiastic attention from local media. Last month, they made consecutive appearances on popular North American programs, including iHeartRadio Live, Apple Music's Zane Lowe Show, and Sirius XM, leaving a strong impression.
Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr