Less than a year into their career, CORTIS has emerged as one of K-pop's strongest rookie acts. According to Soompi, the boy group achieved a significant milestone: they are now the boy group with the 6th highest first-week sales in Hanteo history.
CORTIS released their second EP "GREENGREEN" on May 4. By day one, the album had sold over 1 million copies—a considerable figure for a group in their rookie phase.
Their debut EP had generated 436,367 copies in first-week sales. The new project surpassed that in a matter of hours, a more than 130% increase.
CORTIS's rise has drawn attention from fans and industry observers. Analysts point to their choreography, visuals, and group chemistry as factors driving their sales performance.
This achievement is notable because CORTIS has accomplished it without backing from The Big Three agencies. They are competing with established K-pop acts on the Hanteo chart.
"GREENGREEN" is performing well on streaming platforms and music charts across South Korea. Some industry observers are discussing the possibility of major award nominations for the group this season.
CORTIS has built measurable momentum in a competitive market. Their first-week sales figures and trajectory suggest sustained commercial appeal.
