Rookie Group CORTIS Dominates Music Charts, Igniting K-Pop Scene

Rookie boy group CORTIS is rapidly ascending the K-pop ranks, making waves not only on physical album charts but also on digital music platforms.

Their debut album's intro track, ‘GO!’, entered the Melon daily chart at 95th place on the 21st and climbed to 78th on the real-time Top 100 chart by 9 AM on the 22nd, marking a new personal best. This achievement is particularly notable as CORTIS is the first boy group to debut this year to chart on Melon's daily chart. The group's recent performance on SBS's ‘Inkigayo’ on the 21st appears to have significantly boosted their momentum.

Globally, ‘GO!’ has demonstrated impressive virality, topping Spotify's 'Daily Viral Song Global' chart for four consecutive days from September 16th to 19th. The song also hit number 1 in South Korea and Japan and peaked at number 2 in the United States. This chart ranking considers not just streaming numbers but also rapid increases in recent plays, social media shares, and overall buzz, indicating that ‘GO!’ is gaining significant traction worldwide.

Complementing this success, the title track ‘What You Want’ also secured the number 1 spot on the 'Daily Viral Song Global' chart for the first week of September (1st-7th) and has maintained a strong presence on viral charts across various countries and regions, contributing to CORTIS's multi-faceted hit status.

As of September 20th, CORTIS achieved an impressive 4,758,068 monthly listeners on Spotify. This figure represents the highest number among groups that debuted this year and is even remarkable when compared to established boy groups. The monthly listener count has surged by more than tenfold since the release of their debut album ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ on September 8th (approximately 450,000 listeners), suggesting a significant influx of new fans spurred by their music show promotions.

CORTIS is a 'Young Creator Crew' under HYBE's label Big Hit Music, known for their collaborative creation of music, choreography, and visuals. Their debut album ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ recorded first-week sales (initial sales) of 436,367 copies, according to Hanteo Chart. This places them at the top among debut albums by rookie groups this year and ranks fourth overall in K-pop history for debut album initial sales.

CORTIS has shattered expectations by achieving over 430,000 first-week sales for their debut album, securing the fourth highest debut album sales in K-pop history. This monumental debut underscores the immense anticipation and support from the global K-pop community. Furthermore, the widespread success of 'GO!' topping Spotify's Global Viral Song chart for four consecutive days highlights their burgeoning international appeal, positioning them as a promising global act. The K-pop world eagerly awaits CORTIS's future endeavors.