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HYBE’s CORTIS Pre-Debut MV 'Go!' Draws Split Fan Response

The group pitches itself as a teen 'creator crew' with songwriting and directing credits on the Los Angeles-shot MV, ahead of its August 18 debut single

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CORTIS Members, Background: Who Are Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, Keonho - The NEW Fourth-Gen BIGHIT K-Pop Boys?

Overview

  • CORTIS dropped the 'Go!' music video at midnight KST on August 11, blending electronic K-pop influences with free-spirited neighborhood visuals shot in Los Angeles.
  • Reactions on social media ranged from praise for the group’s vibrant energy and style to criticism over heavy autotune and uneven production.
  • Members Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho are credited with writing, composing and co-directing the 'Go!' video as part of HYBE’s self-producing idol model.
  • Leader Martin holds songwriting credits on tracks by BTS, TXT and other HYBE acts, and James has co-written songs and choreographed routines for TXT and Illit.
  • CORTIS will release its official debut single 'What You Want' on August 18 at 6 p.m. KST, followed by an English version featuring Teezo Touchdown on August 22 and the EP 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES' on September 8.