Rising global boy group CORTIS continues to prove their explosive momentum, maintaining a strong presence on the U.S. Billboard charts for seven consecutive weeks while surpassing five million followers each on Instagram and TikTok — a feat that solidifies their reputation as one of this year’s hottest rookies.
According to the latest Billboard chart (dated November 1) released on the 28th (local time), CORTIS’s debut album “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” ranked No. 3 on the World Albums chart. The album also continued its success on sales-based charts, placing No. 24 on Top Album Sales and No. 21 on Top Current Album Sales, underscoring its steady physical sales performance in the U.S. market.
Beyond Billboard, the group’s popularity continues to surge across various metrics. As of October 27–28, CORTIS’s official Instagram and TikTok accounts each surpassed five million followers. Considering that their follower counts were around three million just a month ago, this represents a growth of more than 60% in a single month. Within only a few weeks of opening their accounts, CORTIS has become the most-followed rookie act of 2025 on both platforms, marking an impressive digital milestone.
Even after wrapping up official promotions for their debut album, the group has maintained strong engagement through U.S. performances, radio appearances, magazine features, and self-produced content, all of which have continued to attract new fans from around the world.
Domestically, the group’s intro track “GO!” remains a slow-burn hit, charting for three consecutive weeks on the Melon Weekly Chart (October 20–26) at No. 96. Among boy groups that debuted this year, CORTIS is the only act to appear on the chart.
Meanwhile, CORTIS continues to receive enthusiastic invitations from overseas markets. The group is set to appear on TBS’s “CDTV Live! Live!” on November 3, and on the same day, will perform at “NHK MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025” held at the Tokyo Dome, further cementing their growing presence on the global stage.
Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun
