Cortis Score No. 3 Enters Billboard 200 With Greengreen, Registers Major Debut On Music Charts

CORTIS, made up of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO, enter the Billboard 200 at No. 3 with second EP GREENGREEN. This Top 3 debut makes CORTIS the fastest non-project K-pop act in recent years to reach that level, less than one year after debut.

The momentum spreads across other charts. Lead track "REDRED" lands at No. 17 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, the first K-pop boy group entry of this kind in five years. The song reaches No. 43 on the Global 200 and No. 24 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, gaining 20 and 7 places within a week.

CORTIS GREENGREEN Billboard 200 performance

GREENGREEN’s success extends to the World Albums chart, where it starts at No. 8 and rises to No. 1 in the second week. Earlier release COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, which previously led the same chart, remains at No. 6 in its 35th week. Single "GO!" continues on the Pop Airplay chart for an 11th straight week, now placed at No. 31.

The two EPs also show CORTIS’s developing artistic direction. COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES first set out the group’s desire to move past familiar formulas. GREENGREEN refines that idea, presenting a clearer view of what CORTIS support. Across the newer EP, the members guide each creative stage, shaping a more defined sound and identity.

CORTIS GREENGREEN Billboard 200 impact and tours

Streaming figures highlight this growth. As of 11 May, CORTIS have passed 600 million total streams across released tracks. The catalogue includes "Mention Me," featured in Sony Pictures Animation's GOAT. The group previously reached 500 million streams only 20 days earlier, then added another 100 million quickly. Spotify monthly listeners now exceed 11.6 million.

CORTIS are also increasing visibility through major events. Earlier in 2026, the group headlined Opening Night of the NBA Crossover Concert Series at NBA All-Star 2026, becoming the first K-pop act to lead that stage. CORTIS then appeared again for the All-Star Game halftime show. The group are scheduled to debut at Lollapalooza Chicago, alongside Charli xcx, Tate McRae and Lorde.

These results place CORTIS on a steep rise uncommon for a rookie group. Within the first year of activity, the group combine a Billboard 200 Top 3 entry, strong international chart runs and fast-growing streams. With GREENGREEN and COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES both charting, CORTIS maintain a presence across music rankings and global live stages.