The album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' is achieving impressive rankings in physical sales in the U.S.
CORTIS continues to grow by winning awards at various ceremonies.
According to the latest Billboard chart released on December 9, group CORTIS has secured the 169th position on the main album chart 'Billboard 200' with their debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES'. This marks their successful return to the chart for the second consecutive week after re-entering at 121st place last week (December 6).
Moreover, the album has achieved 23rd and 17th positions on the 'Top Album Sales' and 'Top Current Album Sales' charts, respectively. Notably, it has also ranked 5th on the 'World Album' chart, maintaining its spot for 13 consecutive weeks. The daily streams of 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' on Spotify have surged nearly 25% this month, and the monthly listeners exceeded 7 million recently, showing significant growth.
CORTIS has solidified their status as a rising star by winning 'Best New Artist' at the '2025 MAMA' awards. They are set to appear in various end-of-year broadcasts such as KBS2's '2025 Music Bank Global Festival IN JAPAN', SBS '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon', and the '40th Golden Disc Awards' in the near future.
The album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' by CORTIS showcases a unique musical style that appeals primarily to the younger demographic. Its ability to remain in the Billboard chart for two consecutive weeks signifies a strong connection between the group’s musical identity and their commercial appeal, highlighting the positive impact of fan engagement on chart performance.
Success on the Billboard charts reflects not just numbers, but the brand power of the artist and the cohesion of their fandom. The significant increase in Spotify listeners suggests their music resonates within the global market, aiding the growth of a burgeoning fanbase.
Moreover, their achievements at prestigious award ceremonies establish CORTIS's presence and generate heightened anticipation among fans for upcoming broadcasts and events. This success ultimately paves the way for their promising future in the music industry.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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