The group CORTIS has captured the hearts of fans with their year-end performance.
CORTIS, consisting of members Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho, appeared at the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon' on the 25th, performing the intro track 'GO!' from their debut album, which has sparked a dance challenge craze. The five members showcased their impressive stage presence as they dominated the expansive Gocheok Sky Dome.
Throughout the performance, the audience's loud singing along was a testament to their popularity. To celebrate the year-end, a special cover stage was presented for their fandom, 'COER.' They added their own rap lyrics to a hip-hop rendition of 'Jingle Bell Rock,' showcasing the group's unique style.
CORTIS is leveraging year-end broadcasts and award show stages to significantly elevate their profile. According to the latest data (as of December 24), the group's monthly listeners on the global audio and music streaming platform Spotify are nearing 8 million, with the group breaking their own daily record for 13 consecutive days (from December 12 to 24).
Their social media metrics, reflecting their growing popularity, have also seen a remarkable rise. CORTIS's official Instagram followers surpassed 8 million as of December 23.
Meanwhile, CORTIS has been selected as the headliner for the 'NBA Crossover Concert Series' to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 12 (local time). They are the first K-pop artists to be featured in this event.
By Jiye Choi, TENASIA Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr