CORTIS to Make U.S. Festival Debut at Lollapalooza 2026
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| First Major U.S. Festival Performance for Boundary-Pushing Originals
CORTIS (MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON, and KEONHO) will head to Chicago, Illinois, this summer to perform at Lollapalooza 2026, one of the premier music festivals in the United States.
The group was announced today as part of this year’s lineup alongside Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, Jennie, and other major artists. Notably, CORTIS is the only male K-pop act at this year’s festival.
Known for their member-driven creative process across music, performance, and visual production, CORTIS has quickly built a reputation for their distinctive artistic style, following their Billboard 200 debut last year with their 1st EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.
Earlier this year, CORTIS was named “Friends of the NBA” and headlined the Opening Night of the NBA Crossover Concert Series during NBA All-Star 2026, becoming the first K-pop act to lead the event. They also performed at the NBA All-Star Game halftime show the following day. The group will return to the U.S. stage this summer at Lollapalooza, marking their first appearance at one of the country’s largest music festivals.
Lollapalooza 2026 will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from July 30 through August 2.
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About CORTIS:
CORTIS—consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON, and KEONHO—have quickly solidified their position as a breakout global act under BIGHIT MUSIC since their debut in August 2025. The name CORTIS is an unconventional mix of six letters drawn from the phrase “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,” reflecting their determination to think beyond the boundaries defined by the world. True to this ethos, the group has established itself as boundary-pushing originals who create on their own terms. Their 1st EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, released worldwide on September 8, 2025, landed at No. 15 on the Billboard 200, highlighting their rapid rise as one of the most talked-about new acts of the year. Earlier this year, CORTIS headlined the Opening Night of the NBA Crossover Concert Series during NBA All-Star 2026, becoming the first K-pop act to lead the event. The group is now gearing up for the release of their 2nd EP GREENGREEN, dropping on May 4.
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