KOR
The group CORTIS has once again shattered records on Spotify.
According to their agency, Big Hit Music, on the 17th, the title track 'REDRED' from CORTIS' second mini-album surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on the global music streaming platform Spotify as of the 16th. This milestone was achieved in just 57 days since its release on April 20th. It marks the fastest record for a song by a boy group that debuted within the last five years to reach 100 million streams.
CORTIS has now secured their third song with over 100 million streams in less than a year since their debut.
Previously, the tracks 'GO!' and 'FaSHioN' from their first mini-album both surpassed 100 million streams back in January. Notably, 'REDRED' cut the 116-day record set by 'GO!' in half, reaching the milestone in just 57 days and setting a new personal best for the group.
'REDRED' has also made a significant impact on major domestic and international music charts. It maintained its popularity by ranking high on Melon, Bugs, and Spotify's Korean charts, and it is the only song by a boy group that made a comeback this year to reach the top of the Melon Weekly Chart.
Their global achievements are also noteworthy. CORTIS is the first boy group to debut within the last five years to enter Spotify's Global Daily and Weekly charts. 'REDRED' has remained on the charts for an extended period, peaking at No. 36 on the 'Daily Top Songs Global' and No. 61 on the 'Weekly Top Songs Global' charts.
'REDRED' is a track characterized by its addictive rhythm and unique sound. The members used 'RED' to symbolize values to be wary of and 'GREEN' to represent the values they aspire to. The so-called 'Flapping Ear Dance' challenge, which intuitively visualizes the lyrics, has gained massive popularity online.
The growing interest in the group is also translating into concert success. All tickets for the Incheon and North American legs of their first solo tour, '2026 CORTIS TOUR', were sold out during the fan club pre-sale period. CORTIS is scheduled to meet global fans through 14 performances across 9 cities from July to September.
Photo = Reporter Baek Seung-cheol
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)