Launched by BigHit Music as the label’s first new group in six years, CORTIS has been widely seen as the next act to follow in the footsteps of BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

From their manifesto-like debut track “GO!” to the punchy “What You Want,” their music is marked by free-spirited energy and refreshing visuals. Even before debut, the group caught attention for participating in overseas songwriting camps, setting them apart from the typical rookie path.

On Monday (Sept. 8), the group unveiled their first album, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, with a commemorative release event. This was CORTIS’ first stand-alone concert under their own name — and also their largest stage to date. The venue, with just under 8,000 seats, carries its own symbolism, as BTS also stood on the same stage roughly a

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