'One-Year Debut Anniversary': Pop-Up Store by CORTIS Opens in Seongsu-dong Today (14th)

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A pop-up store created by the boy group CORTIS has opened.

CORTIS (Martin, James, Ju-hoon, Sung-hyun, Geon-ho) will hold '2026 CORTIS TOUR <PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN> BIRTHDAY PARTY POP-UP' at 'Cassina Seongsu' in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, from the 14th to the 20th. On the 18th, the group will commemorate their first anniversary since debut by offering visitors a meaningful experience.

The exhibition space (DISPLAY ZONE) captures attention with decorative items that hold great symbolic significance for both CORTIS and their fandom, CORE. First, a 2-meter-tall 'CORTIS Ball' greets visitors at the entrance. The CORTIS Ball is a doll designed based on the group's official logo. It was previously released as merchandise in the form of mini albums 1 and 2 (CORTIS Ball ver.) and received widespread acclaim. At the pop-up, it appears as a large-scale installation, drawing visitors eager to take commemorative photos. Additionally, four new versions of the CORTIS Ball in colors never before released—baby pink and baby blue—are on display, attracting further attention.

Moreover, handwritten letters and drawings created directly by the members are applied to walls and windows, creating a friendly yet naturally raw atmosphere. These works visually express the group's first tour title, 'PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN,' which will take place in Korea, North America, and Japan through September, along with its underlying spirit of 'let's play together,' each rendered in their unique style.

In the merchandise area (MERCH ZONE), visitors can see actual products from the specially produced 'BIRTHDAY PARTY' line. These items were developed with direct involvement from the artists to celebrate their first anniversary. Offerings include a CORTIS symbol logo pendant, a 'CORTIS Rope' featuring beads personally selected by each member, and a 'Fabric Photo Binder' embroidered based on hand-drawn illustrations.

Additionally, tour merchandise such as T-shirts and slogans that sold out quickly at the Weverse Shop, as well as the recently released official light stick, can be viewed and purchased on-site. The pop-up also features an exclusive random capsule machine available only at the venue, offering a unique experience. Participants can randomly draw stickers or keychains featuring portraits of all five members.

Within just one year of debut, CORTIS has established itself as a global trendsetter by generating buzz across music, performances, fashion, and more. Their second mini album 'GREENGREEN,' released in May this year, entered the Billboard 200—the main U.S. Billboard album chart—at number three and has remained on the chart for 13 consecutive weeks as of August 13. The group will hold a special performance titled '2026 CORTIS TOUR <PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN> BIRTHDAY PARTY' to mark their first anniversary at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium on the 22nd and 23rd.

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