CORTIS Carves Out a Global Debut With ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’
Meet CORTIS—the rookie K-pop group that’s already punching well above its rookie weight.
Their first EP, ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’, has officially landed on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week, coming in at an impressive No. 128 on the October 4 chart. That’s more than a debut—it’s a declaration.
How Big Is This, Exactly?
CORTIS didn’t just sneak onto one chart. They made themselves comfortable across multiple Billboard categories:
- World Albums: No. 2
- Top Current Albums: No. 9
- Top Album Sales: No. 10
If you’re thinking this sounds like a streaming miracle, you’d be right. Their bold, genre-hopping sound clearly resonates—not just in Korea, but worldwide.
‘GO!’ Takes Off—Literally
The group’s intro track ‘GO!’ is also sprinting up Billboard’s international song charts. It climbed five spots on the Global 200 to No. 175 and jumped seven ranks to No. 129 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart. Not bad for a track that isn’t even the lead single.
What’s interesting? These gains came after their official promotional activities wrapped. That’s the kind of organic momentum most artists dream of.
Spotify Streams Prove U.S. Fans Are Tuned In
According to Spotify data, CORTIS pulled in over 6.4 million monthly listeners as of September 29. Out of these, approximately 1.12 million are based in the United States—making America their largest fanbase by country. Clearly, it’s not just K-pop stans on repeat; the general public is catching on.
Viral Hits? They’ve Got Three
It’s not just one lucky hit single either. CORTIS locked down No. 1 on the Daily Viral Songs Global chart with:
- ‘What You Want’ (Sept 1–7)
- ‘GO!’ (Sept 9–11, 16–19)
- ‘FaSHioN’ (Sept 22–28)
That’s 21 days straight in viral chart domination. Not just a debut, but a multi-hit rollout. Some might call it beginner’s luck—others, the birth of the next global sensation.
What’s Next for CORTIS?
Can they sustain this global buzz? If their current trajectory says anything, it’s that we—and the U.S. charts—haven’t seen the last of them. Whether you’re a seasoned Hallyu watcher or K-pop curious, CORTIS is a name you’ll want to remember.
