Big Hit's New Group CORTIS Earns Rave Reviews from US Media, Heralded as 'Future of K-Pop'

Big Hit Music's promising new group, CORTIS, is illuminating the future of K-Pop with widespread praise from prominent American entertainment outlets.

'The Hollywood Reporter,' a leading US entertainment publication, introduced CORTIS as the 'next-generation boy group,' emphasizing, "Despite most members being in their teens, they have already landed on global charts, rapidly growing into worldwide pop stars."

The publication particularly highlighted CORTIS's unique identity as a 'Young Creator Crew.' It lauded their artistic direction, stating, "The members are deeply involved in the entire creative process of their music, choreography, and videos, focusing more on authenticity than on making music the world expects."

American business magazine 'Forbes' also applauded CORTIS's impressive trajectory. Praising their "impressive career that defies their age" and "unparalleled charisma, making it hard to believe they debuted just over two months ago," Forbes pointed to the debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' reaching 15th on the Billboard 200 and securing the top spot for first-week sales among debut acts this year. Forbes analyzed the key to their success lies in their creative capabilities, noting, "All members participated in every stage of album production. They are not mere musicians, but creators who weave their own stories into their music, performances, and videos, unbound by any format."

Even after concluding their debut album's official promotions, CORTIS continues to expand their presence and gain significant attention in overseas markets. They recently traveled between Los Angeles and New York, appearing on popular radio shows, performing at concerts, and attending events, receiving enthusiastic responses from local fans. Furthermore, they are set to expand their activities to Japan in November. Next month, they are invited to perform on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' on the 3rd and at the 'NHK MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025' at Tokyo Dome on the 5th, with a solo showcase scheduled in Tokyo on the same day.

Netizens are buzzing with excitement, commenting, "CORTIS is truly amazing! They just debuted and US media is already hyping them up so much!" Others noted, "Their 'Young Creator Crew' identity is so attractive. I'm even more excited for their future," and "They seem like the new hope for K-Pop! Cheering for their Japanese activities too!"