Shout Bigger Than Scoring! Cortis, K-pop's First 'NBA All-Star Celebrity Game' Halftime Show

*This content was translated by AI.

CORTIS was the first K-pop singer to decorate the National Basketball Association All-Star weekly representative event.

Cortis (Martin, James, Ju Hoon, Sung Hyun, and Geonho) performed a half-time show at the "2026 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game" (2026 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game) held at the California Kia Forum on the 14th (Korea Standard Time). The "All-Star Celebrity Game" is one of the events representing NBA All-Star Week. Sports stars, actors, and singers will play in teams. This is the first time a Korean artist has performed in the event's history.

Cortis appeared with the introduction of the host "a K-pop sensation that made a splash on the Billboard charts." The audience shouted louder than when they scored in the game. They heated up the atmosphere by singing the team's representative songs 'GO!' and 'FaSHioN' one after another. The five members made a strong impression on sports fans with their control of the stage, which they could not believe was a rookie. Audiences singing along to the chorus were also spotted everywhere.

The response in the U.S. is also hot. Cortis served as a headliner for the "NBA crossover concert series" held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on the 13th. The performance was sold out, and fans of all races, genders, and ages gathered. NBA All-Stars and Billboard posted content that highlighted it on their official SNS. Fans in the video said, "I'm here to see Cortis," adding, "I'm burning with passion and energy," and "It's an inspirational group." There is something unique that is different from the existing K-pop," he cited as the team's attractive point.

The five members are also active in the Friends of the NBA, which promotes the NBA. During the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks broadcast on the 13th, a local commentator said, "My favorite K-pop group is Cortis. The moment I saw the members in person today, the ranking changed," a scene that mentions it is gaining high attention on social media.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.