After nearly two years of quietly building anticipation, Big Hit Music has finally announced the name of their new boy group: CORTIS (코르티스). Set to debut with five members, the group gives off a fresh, boyish vibe—something fans have picked up on from the teaser trailers dropped on their official TikTok.
As part of the HYBE family, expectations for CORTIS are naturally high. Many are curious to see how they’ll distinguish themselves among their sunbaes and within the competitive nature of the K-pop industry. Whether it’s the backing of a major label or the inclusion of a former Trainee A member, CORTIS has already gained notable traction and is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rookie groups this year.
In the first trailer, the group finally revealed their name to the world, marking the group’s first official introduction. The simple yet creative reveal caught fans’ attention, sparking interest in the group’s musical direction. The second post confirms the names of the five members: Martin (마틴), James (제임스), Juhoon (주훈), Seonghyeon (성현), and Keonho (건호).
The teaser also offered a behind-the-scenes look at the group in the studio as they compose music, record tracks, and joke around with each other. The simple video gave fans an early glimpse of their chemistry, creative process, and individual personalities.
It was also confirmed that the boys will debut on 10th August (Sunday), meaning there are only a few days left until their debut. This announcement set off a wave of enthusiasm on social media, with fans eagerly sharing countdowns and expressing their excitement for the group’s first official step.
With the debut date now set in stone, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Fans are buzzing with speculation about the group’s concept, musical style, and what the debut stage might look like. As the countdown continues, CORTIS is positioning itself as one of the most promising new acts.
Here is the hit teaser for CORTIS:
@cortis_bighit MARTIN JAMES JUHOON SEONGHYEON KEONHO LETS GO CORTIS #CORTIS #코르티스
Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
