They have become the second 'double million seller' in K-pop history.
Notably, the tracks 'GO!' and 'FaSHioN' each surpassed 100 million streams.
[TV Daily Reporter Han Seoyul] The popular group CORTIS has surpassed 1.96 million pre-orders for their upcoming album. According to YG PLUS and Universal Records on April 10, the pre-order quantity for CORTIS's mini album 'GREENGREEN' reached a total of 1,969,384 as of April 9.
The pre-sale began on March 27, achieving this number in just two weeks. The album marked a significant start with 1,227,986 pre-orders in the first week alone, followed by an additional 740,000 in the second week, dramatically exceeding the debut album's first-week sales of 436,367.
Thanks to the growing fanbase, CORTIS's first mini album achieved over 1 million sales within three months of release and surpassed 2 million in six months, placing them among the K-pop world's second-ever 'double million sellers.' Their streaming performance is impressive as well, with over 470 million cumulative streams across all tracks on Spotify, especially with the songs 'GO!' and 'FaSHioN' each garnering over 100 million streams. The pre-saves for 'GREENGREEN' on Spotify reached 657,000, landing them third on the global countdown chart as of April 9. The album contains six tracks, focusing on the themes of the group's identity and boundaries. CORTIS is set to release the title track 'REDRED' on April 20 and will actively participate in various promotional activities thereafter.
CORTIS's new mini album 'GREENGREEN' is viewed as a significant step in highlighting their musical identity. The exploration of themes such as boundaries and identity resonates deeply with many fans, strengthening their emotional connection with the group.
The incredible sales figures right from the album's release solidify CORTIS's position in the K-pop market. Achieving 'double million seller' status in such a short time is more than just a number; it reflects current consumption trends in the music industry and conveys the loyalty of their fanbase, contributing to the global proliferation of Korean music.
Strong streaming performance on platforms like Spotify showcases that their music is gaining widespread popularity both domestically and internationally. The keywords related to their music are trending across many platforms, positively impacting the expansion of the K-pop genre's reach.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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