Rookie K-pop act CORTIS is moving at warp speed. Just 76 days after their August debut, the five-piece made their Tokyo Dome debut.
CORTIS hit the stage at MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025 on Nov. 3 at the famed Tokyo Dome. The group was invited to the bill only three days after debut, joining a star-studded lineup that included K-pop powerhouses TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN, sparking major buzz from the jump.
Performing four tracks ― title single "What You Want," plus "FaSHioN," "GO!," and "JoyRide" ― the quintet drew roaring response with airtight vocals and commanding choreography. Fan chants rippled through the venue, underscoring the group’s fast-rising popularity.
Gliding between the main stage and the thrust, the members showed arena-ready presence and polished stage manners that belied their rookie status, easily winning over the local crowd.
Fresh off a successful run promoting their debut EP in Korea, CORTIS is now building momentum in the U.S. and Japan. On Nov. 3, they delivered "FaSHioN "on Japan’s flagship music program "CDTV Live! Live!," and they’re set to appear on Nippon TV’s "Buzz Rhythm 02" on Nov. 7.
Japanese media interest is surging as well. Fuji TV "TWO" has programmed a special behind-the-scenes feature tied to CORTIS The 1st EP [COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES] RELEASE PARTY, held in Korea on Sept. 8. The group has also popped up across multiple FM radio outlets, including "J-WAVE."
According to Billboard’s latest charts dated Nov. 8, CORTIS’s debut EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" lands at No. 3 on World Albums, marking eight consecutive weeks on the tally. The set also appears at No. 40 on Top Album Sales and No. 31 on Top Current Album Sales, signaling serious staying power.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)