K-pop boy band CORTIS performs "REDRED," the prerelease track from the group's upcoming second EP "GREENGREEN," at a press event at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, Monday. Yonhap
Rookie K-pop boy band CORTIS is betting on a more defined sense of identity with its latest release, "REDRED," leaning into what the group describes as an "honest reflection" of its creative direction.
The five-member group — Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho — dropped "REDRED" on Monday as the prerelease track from its second EP "GREENGREEN," due May 4.
The group debuted last August under BigHit Music, the HYBE Labels subsidiary managing BTS, with "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES," quickly gaining traction for its hip-hop-driven sound that drew comparisons to artists like Travis Scott and Playboi Carti. The approach proved effective particularly among younger listeners, as tracks like "FaSHioN" and "GO!" spread across short-form media platforms.
"REDRED" continues that trajectory, but with a conceptual frame. The track uses the colors green and red to draw a line between what the group embraces and what it rejects.
From left, K-pop boy band CORTIS members Martin, Juhoon, Keonho, Seonghyeon and James pose during a press event at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, Monday. Yonhap
"It's about what we pursue and what we stay wary of," Juhoon said during a media showcase held at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District on Monday, just a few hours ahead of the song release.
"At first it felt vague, but the idea became clearer once we started building around it," he added.
James said the concept began almost accidentally.
"I came up with 'green' while working on rhymes, and from there we expanded it with 'red' and developed the track with the producer."
Source: Korea Times News
