BigHit Music launches new boy group CORTIS ahead of BTS' anticipated comeback — here's all you need to know

BigHit Music is officially stepping into its next chapter, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. With TXT continuing to grow and BTS gradually preparing for a full-group comeback, the label is ready to introduce something brand new. Their next project? A fifth-generation boy group that promises to shake things up in a major way. From music and lyrics to choreography and visuals, these boys are said to be hands-on from the start.


The new group is called CORTIS, and it features five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. All teenagers but already involved in some major projects behind the scenes, including work for TXT and ENHYPEN. It’s clear BigHit isn’t just introducing pretty faces—they’re debuting producers, writers, and performers all rolled into one. The company calls them a “young creator crew,” and from the sound of it, they won’t be following the usual path. No set positions, no fixed formulas. Instead, CORTIS is being built around shared creativity and flexibility, letting each member shine where they’re strongest.


Fans have been speculating for months about BigHit’s next boy group. It all started back in April when reports first surfaced that a new team was in the works. By June, rumours turned into confirmations—people in the industry were already buzzing about a group in final prep stages. Then came mid-July, when BigHit finally pulled back the curtain and introduced the members, along with a confirmed debut date: August 18, 2025. It’s been six years since TXT’s debut, so naturally, excitement is sky-high.



With the arrival of CORTIS, BigHit Music officially has three active boy groups under its name. There’s BTS, the global trailblazers who redefined what it means to be a K-pop group. Then TXT, who carved out their own identity with youth-driven narratives and a genre-bending discography. Now, CORTIS enters the scene, not as the younger sibling, but as a new creative experiment.



Each group represents a different stage of BigHit’s growth—and together, they form a powerful trio. What’s interesting is how distinct each of them feels. Where BTS commands arenas, and TXT captures emotion through storytelling, CORTIS seems ready to turn the whole process inside out.


So what exactly will CORTIS bring on August 18? While full details are still under wraps, we know this much: the boys aren’t here to play it safe. Some of them have already been credited on major releases. Martin and James, for example, helped shape tracks like “Deja Vu” and “Outside.” That’s no small feat. It means they’re walking in with real-world experience and creative confidence. The group’s debut is being hyped as a mix of self-written songs, bold concepts, and choreography that comes from the members themselves—not outsourced professionals. It’s rare to see a debut group given this much control, but BigHit seems ready to take that risk.



As the industry buzzes over CORTIS, there’s another reason fans are paying close attention to BigHit right now—BTS. With all members completing their military service, whispers of a group comeback have only gotten louder. The latest word is that they’re eyeing a spring 2026 comeback. The group is rumoured to be working with several producers in Los Angeles. Since their hiatus in 2022, they’ve each grown so much in their solo work, and fans are expecting their return to be more than just nostalgic, as it promises to be a new chapter, backed by years of experience, reflection, and evolution.

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