Cortez, Billboard Pop Airplay Charted at 35th

The song "GO!" from the debut album by the group CORTIS has climbed two spots to 35th place on the US Billboard 'Pop Airplay' chart. This achievement follows its debut at 37th place last week. The 'Pop Airplay' chart is based on radio broadcast frequency and listener data, and it is uncommon for K-pop boy groups to appear on this chart.

The rise in popularity six months after the song's release is attributed to CORTIS's active local promotions. They were the first K-pop artists to headline a representative event during NBA All-Star Week, performing at the 'NBA Crossover Concert Series' and the halftime show of the '2026 Ruffles® NBA All-Star Celebrity Game'.

The performances where CORTIS was a headliner were sold out, drawing large crowds regardless of race, gender, or age. This garnered significant coverage from the New York Post Sports and Los Angeles-based media. Notably, "GO!" received the biggest reaction at these shows, and it is believed to have gained word-of-mouth popularity among the local public, leading to its entry onto US radio.

The debut album 'COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES', which includes "GO!", is also experiencing long-term success. The album has remained on the Billboard 'World Albums' chart for 26 consecutive weeks.

CORTIS is set to release their second mini-album, 'GREENGREEN', on May 4th, with a pre-release of the new title track on April 20th. Furthermore, on the global music streaming platform Spotify, 'GREENGREEN' has ranked 8th for two consecutive days in pre-saves, indicating high expectations even before its release.