CORTIS Achieves Million-Seller Status with Debut Album

The K-pop rookie group CORTIS has officially achieved “million-seller” status, a monumental feat for a new artist. On November 27, 2025, the Circle Chart announced that the group’s debut album, ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,’ had surpassed 1.06 million in cumulative sales, making CORTIS the only rookie group of 2025 to reach this milestone with a single album.

Unprecedented Chart Success and Sales Records

The phenomenal sales figures for ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ were tallied during the weekly album chart tracking period from November 16 to November 22, 2025. Since its release in late August 2025, the album has demonstrated consistent strength, performing exceptionally well on major domestic music charts, including the daily, weekly, and monthly charts on Melon. This remarkable chart success has firmly established CORTIS as a commercial powerhouse from their very first release.

A Debut for the History Books

Achieving the million-seller title with a debut album firmly positions CORTIS, composed of members CORTIS Martin, CORTIS JuHoon, and CORTIS KeonHo, as the undeniable “Best Rookie of the Year.” This achievement highlights their potential as the next major growth engine for their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, following in the footsteps of global superstars like BTS and TXT. The group’s immediate commercial impact sets a new standard for debuting artists in the competitive K-pop industry.

Building a Foundation for Global Popularity

CORTIS’s influence extends far beyond domestic sales, signaling a surge in their global popularity. The group made a significant impact on the international stage when ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES’ entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number 15 on September 27, 2025. This was a new record for a K-pop group’s debut album, excluding special project groups. Furthermore, the album’s popularity was reflected in its streaming numbers, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams on Spotify as of October 12, 2025.

Strategic Promotions and Brand Power

The group’s rapid rise has been supported by strategic global promotions. CORTIS held the ‘iHeartRadio LIVE with CORTIS’ event in Los Angeles and performed at the ‘KOOM Festival’ in New York. They were also featured on Apple Music’s ‘The Zane Lowe Show,’ expanding their reach to a wider international audience. Their intro song ‘GO!’ was even featured in a promotional video for the US Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason. CORTIS also became the first K-pop artist to sign a partnership with Red Bull, and their savvy use of social media has earned them the most followers on TikTok and Instagram among boy groups that debuted in the last four years.

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