HYBE to Debut New Boy Group CORTIS on August 18 After 6 Years

HYBE, the agency that produced BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will officially debut a new boy group named CORTIS on August 18. This marks the first new group debut by the company in 6 years since TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s release. CORTIS is composed of five T-Entertainment members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. The group name “CORTIS” comes from “Color Outside the Lines,” meaning to create beyond conventional boundaries, reflecting their commitment to pursuing free expression without being constrained by societal rules. HYBE described CORTIS as a “young creator crew made up entirely of teenagers.” The group plans to showcase their creative talents through lyrics, music, choreography, and video production based on their own stories. Each member is directly involved in every stage of the creative process, including music production, songwriting, choreography, and video creation, preparing for their debut with content they have made themselves. The group revealed its identity in a unique manner. At midnight on the 7th, CORTIS uploaded a short-form video to TikTok featuring a logo sound created using music production software, introducing the group name through a mysterious soundscape. Another video released at the same time showed the members filming each other in the studio as they immersed themselves in the creative process. These behind-the-scenes videos emphasized the group’s genuine and proactive approach, demonstrating that the members play an active role in every aspect, from social media content to promotional plans.