CORTIS Makes a Striking Debut with “Color Outside the Lines”
On September 8, BIGHIT MUSIC unveiled its latest boy group, CORTIS, with the launch of their debut album titled Color Outside the Lines and an attention-grabbing music video for their lead track, FaSHioN.
A Visual and Musical Journey
This fresh five-member ensemble, comprising Martin, James, Juhoon, Sunghyun, and Geonho, presents a visually stunning music video shot amidst the breathtaking backdrop of New Zealand’s snow-laden mountains, junkyards, and urban landscapes. The striking combination of the group’s dynamic choreography and dramatic setting enhances the overall allure of their debut.
Album Overview
CORTIS’s inaugural album features a total of six tracks, including the previously released title track What You Want. Other standout tracks include the energetic anthem GO!, the vibrant FaSHioN, the summertime tune JoyRide, and the heartfelt ballad Lullaby. Notably, the album also includes a digital-only version of What You Want, featuring Teezo Touchdown. Each track embodies the group’s ethos of challenging norms and celebrating imperfections, with all five members contributing to both lyrics and production.
A Commitment to Creativity
CORTIS positions itself as a “young creator crew”under BIGHIT MUSIC, showcasing its members’ active involvement in music creation, choreography, and content production. After an extensive development phase over two years, the group sifted through around 300 demos to select the five tracks that resonate most with their artistic identity. Notably, Martin and James have prior experience working on projects for senior HYBE artists, including Tomorrow X Together’s Deja Vu and ILLIT’s Magnetic.
Innovative Musical Expression
The music video for FaSHioN, directed by BANGJAEYEOB, is a creative expression of CORTIS’s unique lifestyle, intertwining fashion with their conceptual narrative. The choreography integrates moves created by the CORTIS members in collaboration with choreographers REMY and MUN HYUN. Even prior to the album’s official release, the pre-debut track GO! garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, signaling their strong international connection.
A New Chapter for BIGHIT MUSIC
CORTIS represents BIGHIT MUSIC’s first introduction of a boy group since Tomorrow X Together’s debut six years ago. Their album is available in seven distinct physical versions, including Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3, and two Weverse Album variations, providing fans with ample collectibles such as photobooks, film sheets, and random photocards. To commemorate their debut, CORTIS hosted a live release party at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium, where they performed all album tracks, livestreaming the event on Weverse for global fans.
Thematic Exploration of Youth
Color Outside the Lines emphasizes core themes of self-expression and authenticity, delving into youth, individuality, and the importance of carving one’s path. With this debut, CORTIS aims to challenge societal expectations, encouraging young listeners to embrace their identities boldly and unapologetically. This release firmly establishes CORTIS as an emerging powerhouse poised to make waves in the competitive K-pop landscape.
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