CORTIS has been making waves in the global music industry with another major achievement, further solidifying its place in the international spotlight. In less than a year since their debut, the K-pop group has reached new heights, especially with their latest milestone on the Billboard charts. Their title track “REDRED” from the second mini album “GREENGREEN” debuted at No. 17 on the prestigious Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, according to the latest Billboard charts dated May 16. This marks CORTIS’ first appearance on the chart since their debut in August 2025. Notably, CORTIS is now the first K-pop boy group that debuted in the past five years to break into the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, further emphasizing their rapid rise.

The Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart features songs that just miss out on entering the main Hot 100 chart, and it is calculated using a combination of metrics such as streaming, radio airplay, and sales performance. CORTIS’ achievement on this chart indicates their growing influence and popularity.

In addition to this significant milestone, “REDRED” has also seen notable success on the global rankings. The track climbed to No. 43 on the Global 200 chart and No. 24 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, reflecting an increase of 20 and 7 spots, respectively, compared to the previous week. This continued global success of the song demonstrates CORTIS’ rapidly expanding international presence. Meanwhile, the album “GREENGREEN” made an impressive debut, entering the World Albums chart at No. 8, reinforcing the group’s global appeal.

Beyond their latest album, CORTIS has also experienced remarkable success with their earlier release, “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” The mini album has now spent 35 weeks on the World Albums chart, currently sitting at No. 6. The longevity of this release further underscores the lasting impact of CORTIS in the global music scene, particularly as a rookie group.

The group’s popularity extends to streaming platforms as well. According to data from Spotify, as of May 11, CORTIS has surpassed an impressive 600 million streams across all their released tracks. This includes songs from their debut album, their collaboration on the “GOAT” soundtrack with the track “Mention Me,” and songs from “GREENGREEN.” The group achieved another impressive feat by reaching 500 million streams just last month, accumulating an additional 100 million streams in only 20 days. This rapid increase highlights the growing global demand for their music.

In the context of the K-pop industry, CORTIS has caught the attention of many industry observers, who have begun to describe the group as one of HYBE’s strongest next-generation boy group projects. The group’s swift rise in popularity, their fast-growing fanbase, and impressive chart performances have all contributed to this growing reputation.

CORTIS’ early success was also evident when their second mini album “GREENGREEN” surpassed 2.3 million copies in first-week sales. However, this achievement sparked online debates surrounding the prevalent culture of bulk-buying albums within the K-pop fandoms. Despite the controversy regarding inflated album sales, CORTIS has continued to demonstrate strong digital performance, exceptional streaming growth, and increased visibility across international platforms.

The group’s achievements have been a testament to their hard work and determination. With the increasing success of their releases and their ever-expanding international influence, CORTIS is setting the stage for continued success in the global music market. The group’s upcoming plans include additional promotional content, including the highly anticipated music video release for their B-side track “ACAI.” The future looks incredibly bright for CORTIS as they continue to break new records and reach new heights in the competitive world of K-pop.