K-Pop Group CORTIS Concludes Successful Debut Showcase in Japan, Garners Media Attention

K-Pop group CORTIS has successfully wrapped up their first-ever solo showcase in Japan.

The five-member group, comprising Martin, James, JuHun, SeongHyun, and GunHo, held their exclusive showcase at Spotify O-WEST in Tokyo on the 5th. They performed tracks from their debut album ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ and engaged with fans and media.

The event saw a significant turnout of fans as well as numerous media representatives, highlighting the growing interest in the group. CORTIS kicked off the showcase with their debut album's intro track, ‘GO!’, expressing their joy, “We are truly happy to meet our fans in Japan for the first time. We hope you enjoy it with us.”

Adding a touch of sentiment, they remarked, “The venue today is the same place where our seniors, BTS, held their Japanese debut showcase. It’s very meaningful for us to start here.”

The members then delivered powerful performances of songs including ‘JoyRide’, ‘What You Want’, and ‘FaSHioN’. The audience actively participated, singing along and mirroring the choreography, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

The energy continued even after the main set, with enthusiastic encore requests from the crowd. CORTIS responded by performing ‘FaSHioN’ again, followed by ‘GO!’ and ‘What You Want’, gifting the fans an unforgettable experience.

Reflecting on their successful debut activities, CORTIS shared their thoughts on the global reception of ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’, which charted at number 15 on the Billboard 200. “We were so happy that so many people listened to our music,” they conveyed their gratitude.

Concluding the showcase, the group shared their ambitious future goals: “We aspire to become artists who fill stadium venues, just like our seniors BTS and TXT. We believe today marks the first step towards that dream. Please continue to watch and support our growth.”

Currently, CORTIS is actively engaged in various activities in Japan, including potential Tokyo Dome performances and appearances on radio and music shows, amidst a wave of media interest. They are scheduled to appear on TBS morning news program ‘THE TIME’ on the 6th and the popular music show ‘Buzz Rhythm 02’ on NTV on the 7th.

Netizens praised CORTIS's performance, commenting "They're really talented!" and "A strong start in Japan, looking forward to more."