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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
CORTIS: Meet The 5 Members Of BigHit Music's Rookie Boy Group
BigHit's CORTIS (코르티스) officially debuted on the 10th August (Sunday), and fans finally witnessed the powerful arrival of this dynamic five-member team. After weeks of online speculation and anticipation, the group delivered a debut that did not disappoint, featuring a fun, high-energy title track that's already capturing attention across the K-pop scene. With bold charisma and undeniable potential, the boy group steps into the spotlight with confidence, precision, and a strong sense of identity that has fans around the world buzzing. Without further ado, let's take a look at the new rookies of BigHit Music: Martin (마틴) Full Name: Martin Edwards Park (에드워드 마틴 박) Position: Leader Birthday: 20th March 2008 Nationality: Canadian-Korean Fun Facts: He has produced tracks for TXT (투모로우바이투게더), ILLIT (아일릿), LE SERAFFIM (르세라핌) & ENHYPHEN (엔하이픈); He is the tallest member in the group James (제임스) Full Name: Zhao Yufan (趙雨凡) Position: TBA Birthday: 14th October 2005 Nationality: Thai-Chinese Fun Facts: He's a former member of disbanded pre-debut group TRAINEE A; He's a producer under HYBE and has produced songs for TXT (투모로우바이투게더) and ILLIT (아일릿); He's the oldest member of the group Juhoon (주훈) Full Name: Kim Ju-hoon (김주훈) Position: TBA Birthday: 3rd January 2008 Nationality: Korean Fun Facts: He became a trainee under BigHit Music in 2024; He was previously a child model Seonghyeon (성현) Full Name: Eom Sung-hyun (엄성현) Position: TBA Birthday: 13th January 2009 Nationality: Korean Fun Fact: He has been training since he was 13 years old Keonho (건호) Full Name: Ahn Geon-ho (안건호) Position: Maknae Birthday: 14th February 2009 Nationality: Korean Fun Facts: He joined BigHit Music in 2021; He boasts a youthful, captivating vocal tone and shines in both his stage presence and music production skills Have you chosen your bias? Take a look at their debut track 'Go': Sources: YouTube, Instagram Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Presenting CORTIS, BigHit's New 5-Member Powerhouse Boy Group
This next-generation boy band group is all set to make its highly anticipated debut on August 18. Just a day after BigHit Music teased the lineup of their brand-new boy group, the agency officially introduced the members. The group, named CORTIS, features five members — Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho. This next-generation act is all set to make its highly anticipated debut on August 18. BTS' agency, BigHit Music, has unveiled the first photo of the members of its upcoming boy group, CORTIS. Although all five members are seen wearing face masks, the image has already sparked excitement among fans. CORTIS unites five talented individuals from different creative backgrounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CORTIS (@cortisbighit) Who Is The Group's Leader? The group's leader is likely Martin, a 17-year-old Canadian-Korean artist, according to a report in Koreaboo. Martin already boasts impressive credentials. He has contributed to TXT's Deja Vu, Miracle, and Beautiful Strangers, ENHYPEN's Outside, LE SSERAFIM's Pierrot, and ILLIT's Magnetic. Who Are The Other Four Members Of The Group? The eldest member, James, is a 20-year-old of Thai-Chinese descent. He is an experienced choreographer and has previously worked with TXT and ILLIT. The remaining members of CORTIS include Juhoon (17), Seonghyeon (16), and Keonho (16). View this post on Instagram A post shared by CORTIS 코르티스 (@ BigHit Music Announces Premiere of New Video Alongside the member reveal, BigHit Music announced the premiere of a new video, set for August 10 at midnight KST. It will be released on HYBE LABELS' official YouTube channel. While the teaser remains cryptic, fans are abuzz with speculation, wondering if it's the group's debut track or just a sneak peek at their highly anticipated entry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CORTIS (@cortisbighit) In an earlier statement, BigHit Music revealed that the quintet will be creating their own music, choreography, and videos. 'They will express their creative talent based on their own stories. All members will take part in the creative process, regardless of their set positions," said the agency. CORTIS now have official social media profiles on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. First Published: August 08, 2025, 07:44 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
BTS' label BigHit unveils new boy group CORTIS, debuting August 18; here's a first look at the members
As BTS members reunite and spark comeback rumours with Jimin's latest post showing the group together, their agency, BigHit Music, has pulled back the curtain on another major surprise: a brand-new boy group. Six years after TXT's debut, BigHit is ready to launch its next-generation act — a five-member group named CORTIS, who will officially debut on August 18. CORTIS Meet CORTIS: BigHit's next big move At midnight KST on August 7, BigHit Music revealed the name and lineup of the group through a minimalist teaser video featuring the name CORTIS glowing in pink on a laptop screen. The group features Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho, and marks BigHit's first new boy group since TXT took the stage in 2019. Along with the teaser, the label also announced the premiere of a new video scheduled for August 10 at midnight KST, to be released on HYBE LABELS' official YouTube channel. While the teaser remains cryptic, fans are already speculating whether the video will unveil the group's debut track or simply give a glimpse into their sound and aesthetic. CORTIS has also gone live on social media — their official X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok accounts are now up and running, giving fans a front-row seat to their pre-debut journey. Who are the members of CORTIS? CORTIS brings together five young talents, each with a creative background. As per a report by Koreaboo, the group's leader is likely Martin, a 17-year-old Canadian-Korean artist who has already made waves behind the scenes. He's credited on TXT's Deja Vu, Miracle, Beautiful Strangers, as well as ENHYPEN's Outside, LE SSERAFIM's Pierrot, and ILLIT's Magnetic. Joining him is James, a 20-year-old of Thai-Chinese heritage who is the group's eldest member and an experienced choreographer, having worked with TXT and ILLIT. The rest of the group comprises Juhoon (17), Seonghyeon (16), and Keonho (16) — all Korean — with Keonho being the maknae (youngest). Not just idols — creators in the making BigHit Music has positioned CORTIS as a 'young creators' crew' — a group where every member will be actively involved in the production of their music, choreography, and videos. 'They will express their creative talent based on their own stories. All members will take part in the creative process, regardless of their set positions,' the agency said in an earlier statement. With BTS gearing up for a grand return and TXT continuing to soar, CORTIS enters the scene at a pivotal time — and they're already bringing a fresh perspective to K-pop's future.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' Label BigHit Music Unveils The Name Of Its New Five-Member Boy Group
Last Updated: BigHit Music's new boy group CORTIS comprises Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho. K-pop fans, are you ready? BigHit Music, the agency behind industry bigwigs like BTS and TXT, has just unveiled details about its new group, which is set to make its debut on August 18. The agency not just announced the name of the five-membered group but also released a teaser, hinting at what to expect from the upcoming boy group. On August 7 at midnight KST, BigHit Music revealed that its brand-new boy band, comprising Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho, will be called CORTIS. It is the first new group under the label since TXT's debut six years ago. A short clip, which showcased the name of the group written in pink on a laptop screen, unveiled the group's name. They are all set to make their debut on August 18. Moreover, the agency also shared that the group will debut a video on August 10 at midnight KST on its parent company, HYBE Label's official YouTube channel. The video could likely give a hint at their debut music or maybe their overall vibe. Apart from these, BigHit Music revealed that CORTIS now have their official social media profiles on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. Who Are The Members Of BigHit Music's CORTIS? Earlier this year, BigHit Music, a subsidiary of the South Korean entertainment giant HYBE, announced that it would be debuting a new boy group. More recently, they confirmed that the group, named CORTIS, will debut with five members. As reported by Koreaboo, 17-year-old Martin, a Canadian-Korean, is speculated to be the leader of the group. 20-year-old Thai-Chinese descent James is said to be the eldest among the members. The three other members of the group are 17-year-old Juhoon, 16-year-old Seonghyeon, and 16-year-old Keonho, who is the maknae of the group. All three are Koreans. What Are The Roles Of The Members In CORTIS? In a previously released statement by BigHit Music, the agency stated that the quintet will be a 'young creators' crew", where members will be creating their own music, choreography and videos. 'They will express their creative talent based on their own stories. All members will take part in the creative process, regardless of their set positions," said the agency. The band members have previously contributed to BIGHIT's other acts, including TXT. Martin has worked with TXT on Deja Vu, Miracle, and, more recently, on Beautiful Strangers. He has also contributed to ENHYPEN's Outside, LE SSERAFIM's Pierrot, and ILLIT's Magnetic. On the other hand, James has choreographed for TXT and ILLIT. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
