CORTIS Re-Enters Billboard 200 with 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES'

The group CORTIS has made a comeback on the US Billboard main chart just three weeks after their initial entry.

CORTIS, consisting of members Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Gunho, saw their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' re-enter the Billboard 200 at number 171, as revealed by the US music industry magazine Billboard on October 21.

Previously, CORTIS entered the Billboard 200 at number 15 on September 27, maintaining their position for two weeks. This achievement marked the highest debut album ranking for a K-pop group, excluding project-based teams, and the highest for a Korean boy group debut in the past four years.

'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' also climbed to number 11 on both the 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Album Sales' charts in the US. Additionally, it secured the 3rd spot on the 'World Albums' chart.

This resurgence is attributed to their active promotions in the US. CORTIS performed at the iHeartRadio LIVE with CORTIS in Los Angeles and the KOOM Festival in New York. Each venue was packed with fans, and the group increased their visibility by appearing on major radio shows and events.

CORTIS is also seeing success in their home country. Their intro track 'GO!' reached a new peak at number 88 on the Melon Weekly Chart for October 13-19. CORTIS is the first boy group to debut this year and enter this chart.

By Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr