BigHit Music Unveils New Boy Group CORTIS
On August 7, BigHit Music officially introduced their latest boy group, CORTIS, along with their designated team name. The name CORTIS stands for “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, ”reflecting the group’s innovative philosophy, which encourages breaking free from traditional societal constraints and embracing a more liberated, creative mindset.
🎼CORTIS🔗 https://t.co/ZDuyqVXqt3 #CORTIS #코르티스 pic.twitter.com/Z8dPkNoz8N
— CORTIS (@cortis_bighit) August 6, 2025
Meet the Members of CORTIS
This exciting new group features five talented teenage members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. Each member contributes to a vibrant and youthful dynamic, working together as a collaborative creator collective. They focus on music, choreography, and video production, all while avoiding fixed roles to foster creativity.
Here is everything we know about them: Martin – March 20th, 2008 James – October 14th, 2005 Juhoon – January 3rd, 2008 Seonghyeon – January 13th, 2009 Keonho – February 14th, 2009 pic.twitter.com/9MQLSZj23L
— ّ (@geokonic__) August 6, 2025
Proven Talent Before Debut
Prior to their official debut, the members of CORTIS have already showcased their exceptional talents, collaborating with established artists within the BigHit Music label. Notably, Martin has contributed songwriting skills to TOMORROW X TOGETHER‘s track “Beautiful Strangers, ”while James has made his mark with contributions to songs such as “Deja Vu”and “Miracle, ”even playing a role in the choreography for “Deja Vu, ”which highlights his performance prowess.

Looking Ahead and Community Engagement
With their innovative approach and collaborative experiences, CORTIS is poised to make a significant impact when they debut on August 18. Their mission emphasizes redefining the K-pop landscape through unique creative expressions, positioning themselves as trailblazers within the industry.
Additionally, on the same day of their announcement, CORTIS established their global fan community on the Weverse platform, further solidifying their commitment to engaging with fans around the world.
#CORTIS Weverse Community Open🎉BIGHIT MUSIC The official global fan community of the five-member rookie boy group CORTIS has opened on Weverse.✨⁰CORTIS is a young creator crew where all members collaborate on writing lyrics, composing, choreography, and videography without being limited to a specific position! Telling their own story… pic.twitter.com/P0ibm5Uaw2
— Weverse (@weverseofficial) August 7, 2025
The Future of K-pop
This marks the first new boy group debut from BigHit Music in six years, and the excitement surrounding CORTIS underscores the anticipation for how these young artists will influence and innovate within the K-pop industry.
Sources: Naver
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