[theqoo] WAS CORTIS PERFORMING 'YCC' 5 TIMES REALLY A POOR CONCERT? THE BOLD MOVE THAT BROKE K-POP CONVENTION

The highlight of the night was the performance of “TNT,” a B-side from the group’s second mini album. More than 20 dancers joined the audience in an intense mosh pit, creating a raw, electrifying spectacle unlike anything typically seen on a K-pop stage.

However, after the first day’s show, unexpected criticism began to surface. Some online communities expressed disappointment over the concert’s roughly 1 hour and 40 minute runtime and the repeated performances of signature songs, with “Young Creator Crew” (five times) and “REDRED” (four times) appearing multiple times throughout the setlist. Others also pointed to the fact that, as a rookie group less than a year into their career with only 12 released songs, the group faced an inevitable shortage of material, especially considering the 143,000 KRW ticket price.

Yet many argued that this wasn’t a “poor” concert at all, but rather a refreshing rebellion against K-pop norms.

Instead of filling the setlist with cover songs or bringing out guest performers, CORTIS built the entire show around their own original music. Much like Travis Scott, who repeatedly performs hits like FE!N to whip crowds into a frenzy, or Kanye West, who layers repeated performances of key songs to reinforce a concert’s central message, CORTIS chose not to artificially pad out the show. Instead, they relied solely on their own music and storytelling, creating a more immersive experience.

They even rejected many of the hallmarks of a typical K-pop concert. There were no elaborate VCR interludes or multiple costume changes. The performance was driven entirely by raw live music and a stage designed to bring the members as close to the audience as possible. Combined with the mosh pit, it created a unique concert culture that fans could only experience at a CORTIS show.

The members also showed a willingness to listen to fans’ feedback. On the second day, they expanded the encore and spent more time speaking with the audience. After the concert, James shared his appreciation, saying:

“Thank you so much to everyone who enjoyed every moment with us today and looked us in the eyes without holding back. Let’s keep this momentum going throughout the tour.”

Their sincerity was perhaps best reflected in another message:

“It’s been less than a year since our debut, and we’re grateful and happy that we can fill a stage this big. We exist because we perform. We couldn’t create this amazing culture or these great stages without all of you. We hope you’ll continue to stay with us.”

In that sense, CORTIS challenged the long-held perception that K-pop concerts must be meticulously calculated and heavily choreographed. With their raw energy and unconventional approach, they broke from convention, and now, they’re taking that spirit to audiences around the world.

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1. ? Then they can continue to do this. Let's see if fans will like it

2. I'm the kind of die-hard fan who watches the same show five or six times because the ments and vibe are different each time, but playing the same song five times in a single show feels like a missㅜ

3. Stop with the media play✋️✋️

4. They’re not showing any consideration at all when it comes to ticket prices. Aren't you ashamed to publish an article like this???

5. What are you saying? No matter the song, performing it 5 times is just annoying

6. There are so many concerts where performers are actually sincere about the performance... I don't get this... at all

7. Cut it down with the media play... it's getting on my nerves

8. I bet the journalist is happy since he got paid for writing thisㅋㅋ

9. The media play is done by the 'OCC' (T/N: Old Creator Crew - it's a new "meme" among netizens)

10. Media play aside, can they just stop doing this?

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