CORTIS Members Profile

CORTIS (an acronym for Colour Outside The Lines) is a five-member K-pop boy group formed under BigHit Music. The team consists of James, Juhoon, Martin, Seonghyeon, and Keonho.

BigHit Music first unveiled the group in April 2025, introducing them as a “next-generation creator crew” for their direct participation in songwriting, choreography, and visual production. Even before debut, members had already contributed to projects for senior artists within HYBE.

CORTIS dropped their pre-debut single “GO!” on August 11, 2025, a track that blended Y2K-inspired sounds with trap rhythms and synth layers, showcasing their experimental style. Just a week later, on August 18, 2025, they officially debuted with “What You Want”, a bold mix of psychedelic rock and hip-hop.

Their first extended play, Color Outside the Lines, is slated for release on September 8, 2025.

CORTIS Debut Date

August 18, 2025

Members Profile:

1. Martin (마틴)

Stage Name: Martin (마틴)
Full Name: Martin Edwards Park (에드워드 마틴 박)
Korean Name: Park Woo-joo (박우주)
Role: Leader
Date of Birth: March 20, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Height: 190.5 cm (6’3″)
Weight: Not disclosed
Blood Type: Not revealed
MBTI: ENFP
Nationality: Canadian–Korean
Signature Color: Red
Representative Emoji: 🐕 (Dog – Italian Greyhound)
More About Martin:
– Martin was born in Canada.
– He holds dual heritage—his father is Canadian and his mother is Korean.
– He attended Seoul Joongdae Elementary School.
– In 2018, he performed as part of the children’s choir at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and had the honor of being the flag bearer for the Icelandic team.
– Martin began training under BigHit Music around 2019–2020.
– As CORTIS’s official leader, he is also the tallest member of the group.
– Fellow member Seonghyeon notes that Martin is the loudest among them, and he’s also reputed to eat the fastest.
– He helped produce all five tracks on CORTIS’s debut EP Color Outside the Lines and even contributed to the choreography for their pre-debut song “GO!”.
– Martin’s favorite song from the EP is “What You Want”.
– As a prolific songwriter and producer, he’s credited on tracks for senior HYBE acts including TXT (“Deja Vu,” “Miracle,” “Beautiful Strangers”), ILLIT (“Magnetic”), LE SSERAFIM (“Pierrot”), and ENHYPEN (“Outside”).
– His personal emoji favorite: 🐟, and his favorite color is orange.
– Martin is known to be particularly fond of dogs.
– His creative hobbies also include drawing, and he’s skilled at playing the synthesizer and drums.
– His audition song for BigHit was “Baby” by Justin Bieber.
– He trained alongside members of ENHYPEN and is close friends with ENHYPEN’s Jungwon.
– Martin has mentioned that, while he sometimes doubts how much his leadership matters, having his members as friends ease the pressure he feels.

2. James (제임스)

Stage Name: James (제임스)
Birth Name: Zhao Yufan (趙雨凡)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: October 14, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP (formerly ISTJ)
Nationality: Hong Kongese-Thai
Representative Color: Green
Representative Emoji: 🦅 (Eagle)
More About James:
– Born in Hong Kong and raised partly in Taiwan, James later moved to South Korea to pursue his career.
– He is a former member of the pre-debut group Trainee A, a now-disbanded HYBE project.
– Fluent in Mandarin, Thai, Korean, and English, and also speaks a bit of Japanese.
– Before focusing on music, he trained in taekwondo and ice hockey, even competing with the Hong Kong.
– James trained briefly in Minneapolis (Minnesota) with a fellow trainee to level up his dance skills.
– He’s showcased choreography and writing talent—credited with parts in tracks “GO!”, “JoyRide”, and “Lullaby” on CORTIS’s Color Outside the Lines EP.
– James co-produced the pre-debut track “GO!” for CORTIS.
– Under HYBE, he’s also contributed as a producer to TXT’s “Deja Vu” and “Miracle”, as well as ILLIT’s “Magnetic”.
– His KOMCA (songwriting/composer) credits are registered under both JAMES and CHAO YUFAN, with number granted for authorship.
– James performed as a backup dancer alongside Jungkook during the “Seven” promotions, catching public attention.
– A former athlete, he also enjoys playing piano, showcasing a wide range of artistic interests.

3. Juhoon (주훈)

Stage Name: Juhoon (주훈)
Birth Name: Kim Ju-hoon (김주훈)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: January 3, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Blue
Representative Emoji: 🐢 (Turtle)
More About Juhoon:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea. 
– Juhoon studied at Sangmyung University Teacher’s College Experimental Elementary School and later attended Young Hoon International Middle School. 
– As a child, he worked as a child model. 
– He speaks both Korean and English fluently.
– Juhoon also played basketball on a youth team.
– He joined BIGHIT Music as a trainee around 2023–2024. 
– His favorite food is ramyeon. 
– He fondly remembers enjoying a day out at an amusement park in the U.S. during their training break. 
– If he could be any member for a day, he’d choose Martin—just to experience that tall stature. 
– Juhoon’s daily routine includes asking his fellow members what they’d like to eat.
– Martin mentions Juhoon is the fastest eater in the group. 
– He contributed to four songs on their debut EP Color Outside the Lines: “GO!,” “What You Want,” “FaSHioN,” and “JoyRide.” 
– Juhoon also helped with the choreography for “GO!” 
– His favorite emoji is the rock-on/“🤘” symbol. 
– His go-to color is black. 
– He is a cat person, and particularly likes cats.
– Juhoon revealed that he auditioned with the song "Slow Dancing" by BTS’s V.
– He calls himself the “chill member” of CORTIS. 
– In a fun memory, he once got sand in his eyes and mouth while filming the music video in a desert setting. 
– His first impressions of other members: James was like a big brother; Seonghyeon and Keonho were really kind; Martin impressed him with his singing and dancing skills. 

4. Seonghyeon (성현)

Stage Name: Seonghyeon (성현)
Birth Name: Eom Sung-hyun (엄성현)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: January 13, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Black
Representative Emoji: 🦊 (Fox)
More About Seonghyeon:
– Seonghyeon was born in Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea, he grew up with a younger sister and completed his education at Daejeon Gwanjeo Elementary School.
– His traineeship at BigHit began in 2021 and has spanned approximately five years, starting when he was 13 years old (Korean age).
– Known for being reserved yet highly creative, Seonghyeon stands out as the group's topliner and lyricist—contributing to all five tracks on their debut EP Color Outside the Lines and co-developing choreography for the pre-debut single “GO!”.
– In training, he produced about 100 tracks—an impressive record showcasing his songwriting productivity. 
– His taste in music has also evolved over time, expanding from pop to include hip-hop, R&B, and jazz influences.
– Personal touches: he dislikes mint chocolate, favors acai bowls, and gravitates toward green as his favorite color.
– Seonghyeon is also fond of both cats and dogs.
– Additional strengths include a signature routine—watching movies before bedtime, starting his day with coffee, and exercising before sleep.
– He dreams of traveling and shaping content inspired by his experiences, and he’s known for perfecting a distinct style in music, fashion, and dance.

5. Keonho (건호)

Stage Name: Keonho (건호)
Birth Name: Ahn Geon-ho (안건호)
Position(s): Maknae
Birthday: February 14, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Yellow
Representative Emoji: 🐶 (Puppy)
More About Keonho:
– He was born in Pajang-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and is the youngest sibling with an older sister.
– At home, he has a puppy named Cookie.
– His educational journey includes attending Pajang Elementary, transferring to Yeoul Elementary, and enrolling at Chonggye Middle School, though he later withdrew.
– Before his trainee years, Keonho ranked top in competitive swimming and continued the sport until sixth grade.
– He joined BigHit Music as a trainee in 2021.
– In a fun twist, he jokingly said he finds his older bandmates "weird—but in a good way."
– His favorite ice cream flavor is salted caramel, and he loves winter for the holiday vibes.
– He still enjoys eating French fries, even as a trainee.
– Keonho contributed to four tracks on their EP Color Outside the Lines: “GO!”, “What You Want,” “FaSHioN,” and “JoyRide.”
– He also had a hand in choreographing their pre-debut song “GO!”
– His favorite music video from CORTIS is “Lullaby,” because watching it feels like hanging out with pals.
– For his audition, he performed BTS’s “Dynamite.”
– His go-to emoji is 🙃, and he loves vintage-toned colors.
– Deep down, he’s a dog person.
– With his visuals already going viral, fans have crowned him the “5th Gen It Boy” and compared him to idols like Cha Eun-woo and V from BTS.
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September 13, 2025 11:14 am

sooooo usefullll im THE biggest fan of cortis nowww

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