CORTIS, "Show up at Gwanghwamun for 'World Cup Support'... 'Show us your fiery passion'" [Star Issue]

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Idol group CORTIS heated up the street support scene for the first qualifying match of the Republic of Korea national football team at the '2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup'.

CORTIS (Martin James, Ju-hoon, Sung-hyun, Geon-ho) was invited to 'KT 2026 Support: Let's All Do It Together. Victory', held at Seoul Gwanghwamun Square on the morning of the 12th, and became the only K-pop group to perform on stage before citizens. This viewing event was jointly organized by KT, the Korea Football Association, and the Red Devils ahead of the first World Cup qualifying match, 'Republic of Korea vs. Czech Republic'.

The members appeared singing the band Transfiction's support song 'For Victory'. Dressed in red uniforms matching the official supporter group of the national team, the Red Devils, they added face and arm paint to wish for victory. Encouraging the supporters, the members said, "The sun is hot today, but please show us a passion hotter than the sunlight." They also led the crowd by singing the children's song 'Let's All Do It Together', further raising the excitement. Passersby stopped in their tracks to enjoy the youthful energy emanating from CORTIS.

CORTIS's performance was filled with group singing and cheers. They presented a total of four songs, including the title track 'What You Want' and the track 'GO!' from their debut album, and the title track 'REDRED' and the track 'YOUNGCREATORCREW' from their second mini album, all with dynamic choreography. In particular, the atmosphere was highlighted by citizens who joined in, such as following the signature move of 'REDRED', the 'flapping ear dance'.

Witty support outside the stage also drew attention. The members posted a short-form video on the group's official SNS account, in which they changed the lyrics of 'REDRED' to "Our team, our team go red-red, cross over to the Round of 16, green green." Additionally, as KT exclusive models, they appeared in a campaign video for 'Let's All Do It Together. Support'.

Previously, CORTIS established itself as an icon for the Z generation through activities for their second mini album. The track 'YOUNGCREATORCREW' spawned the buzzword 'Yungkeke' (short for 'Young Creator Crew'), which is used to symbolize a young and hip generation. Their second mini album 'GREENGREEN', which features the song, sold over 2.31 million copies in its first week (sales within one week of release) and reached number 3 on the US Billboard Main Album Chart 'Billboard 200' (dated May 23), setting a new personal best. All seven North American performances of their first solo tour, '2026 CORTIS TOUR <PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN>', sold out immediately upon the start of ticket sales.

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