A chorus of cheers erupted..CORTIS makes a successful debut at the U.S. 'Lollapalooza Chicago'

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The group CORTIS has successfully made its debut at the world-renowned music festival 'Lollapalooza Chicago'.

CORTIS (Martin, James, Ju-hoon, Sung-hyun, Geon-ho) took the stage on the 1st (local time) at the 'T-MOBILE' stage set up in Grant Park, Chicago, U.S. According to the organizers, approximately 50,000 people attended that day.

From before the show began, the venue was filled with voices chanting "CORTIS." Many fans wearing official merchandise T-shirts and bandanas released for this performance were also noticeable.

Opening with 'GO!' and 'What You Want,' they instantly ignited the atmosphere of the with intense performances. The raw energy unique to CORTIS became even more pronounced in the sequence of 'REDRED', 'ACAI', and 'YOUNGCREATORCREW' (Young-keu-keu, YOUNGCREATORCREW). Members headbanged vigorously or crisscrossed the stage while changing formations. Even amidst the vigorous movements required for synchronized choreography, their vocal performance remained steady.

Especially when performing the remix version of 'TNT', the members descended onto the floor, blurring the boundary between the stage and the audience, which triggered another round of loud cheers.

Every moment of the performance was a highlight until it reached a turning point with a surprise appearance by Juicy J, a legend of Southern U.S. hip-hop. CORTIS and Juicy J presented their first joint live performance of their recently released collaboration track 'MOTION (feat. Juicy J)'. Juicy J's seasoned rap and heavy Memphis sound blended seamlessly with CORTIS's explosive performance. The trust and friendship between the two, who have maintained musical exchanges since before the debut, shone brightly. CORTIS referred to Juicy J as their "big brother," expressing deep respect, while Juicy J linked arms with the members, demonstrating an intimate rapport that transcended generations.

This performance was broadcast globally via real-time streaming on the global superfan platform Weverse and Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S., Japan, and Latin America. Over 167,000 viewers watched exclusively through the Weverse Live stream. It is estimated that the broadcast was viewed evenly across 185 countries and regions, including South Korea, China, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Through their agency Big Hit Music, CORTIS stated, "We were truly delighted to be able to join 'Lollapalooza Chicago,' a dream we have had since childhood. When working on our 2nd mini-album 'GREENGREEN', the passionate performance atmosphere we vaguely imagined has now become reality, leaving us overwhelmed with joy and happiness." They continued, "We will work hard to showcase CORTIS's energetic stage in upcoming tours in North America, Seoul, and Japan."

CORTIS is set to hold the '2026 CORTIS TOUR 'PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN' IN NORTH AMERICA' across six cities in North America from the 4th to the 16th, starting with Toronto, Canada. This follows their first tour that kicked off in Incheon last July and concluded in Kanagawa, Japan, in September. On August 22nd and 23rd, they will hold a performance at Hwajeong Gymnasium of Korea University in Seoul to commemorate their first anniversary since debut.

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