Rookie Sensation CORTIS Marks 10th Week on Billboard World Albums Chart, Dominating Global Music Scene

Rookie group CORTIS, hailed as 'Best New Artist of the Year,' has achieved a remarkable feat by maintaining their presence on the US Billboard charts for 10 consecutive weeks.

According to the latest Billboard charts released on November 18th (local time) for the week of November 22nd, CORTIS's debut album ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ secured the 7th position on the 'World Albums' chart, extending their impressive run.

The group, comprised of members Martin, James, Juhoon, Sunghyun, and Geonho, first entered the chart at number 15 on September 20th and has since climbed to a peak of 2nd place, demonstrating sustained popularity.

Interest in CORTIS extends beyond the US market, reaching into South America. They were featured on the latest digital cover of Billboard Brazil, released on November 17th, highlighting their growing international recognition.

Billboard Brazil introduced the group, stating, "In the fiercely competitive K-pop scene, CORTIS, less than two months since their debut, is making a name for themselves through sheer talent." They further praised the group, noting, "The five members break existing molds with their powerful stage presence and charisma, showcasing a unique identity among the rookies debuting this year."

The publication also observed, "CORTIS already boasts a large fanbase in Brazil. Even without having started a tour, Brazilian fans are eagerly awaiting their arrival." Billboard Brazil spotlighted the fervent local fandom, whose enthusiastic reactions extend to every word and favorite food of the group members.

Previously, CORTIS garnered attention from prominent US media outlets such as Rolling Stone, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, tmrw magazine, and Hypebeast as a top rookie artist. Japanese major sports newspapers also covered their local showcase, indicating significant interest.

This widespread attention is attributed to CORTIS's remarkable global achievements. Their debut album not only charted for 10 consecutive weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart but also reached 15th place on the main album chart, 'Billboard 200' (September 27th issue). Furthermore, the album surpassed 100 million cumulative streams in the shortest period for a group debuting in 2025 on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, solidifying their immense popularity among music fans worldwide.

Korean netizens are reacting with excitement, commenting, 'CORTIS is truly amazing! 10 consecutive weeks on Billboard, they must have honed their skills well as rookies,' and 'Already conquering South America? A formidable new group has arrived!', 'I'm even more excited for their future! I hope they have lots of activities.'