CORTIS Earns Best Performance and Rookie of the Year at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards

Rookie boy group CORTIS made a powerful impression at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) as they secured two major trophies Best Performance and Rookie of the Year highlighting their rapid rise since debuting just months ago. The ceremony took place at the expansive Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, gathering some of the biggest names across Asian entertainment.

The five-member group under BigHit Music, Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho officially debuted in August with their energetic EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.” Despite their short time in the industry, CORTIS quickly established a strong presence with bold concepts, intricate choreography, and a growing fanbase known as COER.

Their AAA performance became one of the night’s most talked-about stages. CORTIS delivered a high-intensity medley of their tracks “GO!” and “What You Want,” combining sharp movements, live vocals, and synchronized group dynamics. The electrifying routine drew loud cheers from the stadium crowd and ultimately earned them the Best Performance Award, recognizing their exceptional stage command and technical precision.

CORTIS also took home Rookie of the Year, sharing the honor with fellow emerging acts KiiiKiii and ALLDAY PROJECT, reflecting the strength of the 2025 rookie lineup. During their acceptance speech, the members expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, staff, and the organizers who supported their journey. They thanked the HYBE team for guiding their early steps and gave a warm shoutout to COER, acknowledging the unwavering support that propelled their rapid rise. Leader Keonho closed the speech with a simple yet emotional line: “Thank you. This has been CORTIS.”

Backstage, the members were seen in high spirits, posing playfully with their newly won trophies and even taking photos with a massive AAA-branded inflatable ball. The candid moments quickly circulated online, further endearing the group to fans and reinforcing their cheerful, youthful image.

As CORTIS continues to gain momentum, their double win at the 10th AAA marks a major milestone in what already appears to be a promising career trajectory. Their strong performance, fast-growing fandom, and confident stage presence position them as one of K-pop’s most exciting new groups to watch in 2026 and beyond.

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