Cortis, the newest boy band from BigHit Music, has made a remarkable entry onto the Billboard 200 albums chart, debuting at No. 15 with their first EP "Color Outside the Lines." The achievement was announced in the latest chart released on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the five-member group.
This impressive debut position represents the second-highest ranking ever achieved by a K-pop act's debut album on the Billboard 200. According to BigHit Music, it also stands as the highest debut position for a K-pop group that wasn't formed with members from previously established acts. The accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as Cortis becomes the first K-pop boy band that debuted within the past four years to reach the top 20 on this prestigious chart.
The group consists of five talented members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. Cortis holds special significance as the first new boy band to emerge from BigHit Music in six years, following the successful debut of Tomorrow X Together (TXT) in 2019. BigHit Music, which is also home to global superstars BTS, has high expectations for their latest act.
BigHit Music has positioned Cortis as a unique "young creator crew," emphasizing their hands-on approach to their artistry. The agency highlights that the members actively participate in creating their own music, designing their choreography, and producing their videos, bringing what they describe as "a completely new and original sensibility" to the K-pop landscape.
Released on September 8, "Color Outside the Lines" features five carefully crafted tracks, with the lead single "What You Want" serving as the album's centerpiece. In this empowering song, the members deliver a message about pursuing one's desires with unwavering confidence and determination, without any hesitation or doubt. The track embodies the group's philosophy of breaking boundaries and expressing themselves authentically, which aligns perfectly with their album title's message of thinking and creating outside conventional limits.
