They hold the highest sales record for a debut album in K-Pop history.
Their honest portrayal of daily life and energetic performances contribute to their popularity.
[TVDaily Kim Ji-ha] The group CORTIS has achieved a remarkable milestone by exceeding 2 million pre-orders with their second mini album 'GREENGREEN'. They held a showcase on April 20 at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of their title track 'REDRED'.
Since their debut in August last year, CORTIS recorded a total sales of 2,069,663 copies with their first mini album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES', making it the highest-selling debut album in K-Pop history. According to distributors YG PLUS and Universal Records, the pre-order quantity for their second album reached 2,024,836 copies as of April 16, solidifying the prospect of becoming 'double million sellers'.
Ganhoo shared that he first received the news from his mother, expressing how proud that made him, while Seonghyeon confirmed he learned the news through a KakaoTalk message from his father. Martin mentioned that he encountered the news on social media and instantly shared it in their group chat, where they were all amazed and excited by the achievement.
The group emphasized that their authentic music has resonated positively with their fans and highlighted how much they cherish the direct interaction with fans during performances.
CORTIS's new album 'GREENGREEN' is intriguing as it roots its musical materials in daily life. This honest musical approach strengthens the connection with their young fanbase, making their music feel more relatable. By capturing slices of genuine daily experiences, their music leaves a lasting impact on Korean fans, even amid the expansion of K-Pop.
In this album, CORTIS emphasizes direct communication of their energy on stage. They stand out as one of the K-Pop artists who place the highest priority on interaction with fans. Their vibrant performances offer joy and emotion to the audience, and such elements are expected to be further enhanced in their future stage appearances.
This achievement, which reflects artistic honesty and energetic performances, is likely to have a positive effect across the K-Pop industry, demonstrating the necessity for other artists to further establish their musical identities and solidify emotional connections with their fans.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
Photo: An Seong-hoo
