K-pop group CORTIS has been making waves on the Billboard charts, climbing for the third consecutive week.
According to the latest Billboard charts released on January 21, CORTIS's debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' has re-entered the 'Top Album Sales' chart at No. 17. The album also soared 17 spots to No. 13 on the 'Top Current Album Sales' chart. Over the past three weeks, the album has shown a remarkable upward trend, moving from No. 45 (January 10) to No. 30 (January 17), and now reaching No. 13. Additionally, it has maintained its position on the 'World Albums' chart at No. 4 for 19 consecutive weeks.
This resurgence comes approximately four months after the group's official activities concluded, highlighting their enduring appeal and the steady influx of new fans in the U.S., a key market in the global music industry.
Beyond album sales, CORTIS is also showcasing their digital prowess. On Spotify, their debut album's intro track 'GO!' (as of January 2) and the song 'FaSHioN' (as of January 18) have both surpassed 100 million streams. Among K-pop boy groups that debuted in the past four years, CORTIS is the only one with more than two tracks achieving this milestone.
CORTIS is also gaining attention through their collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Recently named 'Friends of the NBA,' they are actively promoting the league. On February 12, they are set to headline the 'NBA Crossover concert series' at the Los Angeles Convention Center, marking the first time a K-pop artist will perform at this event.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia one@tenasia.co.kr