CORTIS 1st EP – COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES (2025)

CORTIS 1st EP – COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES was released on September 8, 2025, at 6 PM KST, featuring the title track “What You Want.”

COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES serves as the debut EP of CORTIS and introduces the group’s artistic identity and creative philosophy. Inspired by the idea of coloring outside the lines, the album reflects the members’ desire to think freely, challenge expectations, and create music on their own terms rather than following conventional rules. Built around the question “What do you want?”, the project captures the first steps of five young artists searching for their own path, dreams, and definition of success.

What makes the album especially distinctive is the members’ direct involvement throughout the creative process. All five members contributed to songwriting, composition, performance creation, and visual concepts, earning recognition as a “Young Creator Crew.” Their ideas extend beyond music into choreography and video production, allowing the album to present an authentic reflection of their personalities, experiences, and ambitions.

The six-track release showcases a wide range of sounds and influences while remaining connected by a common theme of self-discovery. Songs such as “GO!” and “What You Want” express the confidence of a newly debuted group determined to pursue their goals, while tracks like “FaSHioN,” “JoyRide,” and “Lullaby” explore individuality, freedom, friendship, and uncertainty about the future. Throughout the album, CORTIS embraces experimentation, blending elements of hip hop, trap, alternative rock, psychedelic rock, and soul to create a fresh and unconventional sound.

The title track “What You Want” stands as the album’s central statement. Combining nostalgic psychedelic rock guitar riffs with boom bap rhythms, the song delivers a bold message about pursuing what truly matters without hesitation. Its energetic vocals, confident lyrics, and genre-defying production embody the spirit of CORTIS, presenting a young group ready to carve out its own direction. Through COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, CORTIS introduces itself as a team unafraid to challenge boundaries, embrace creativity, and define success on its own terms.