'REDRED,' the title track from CORTIS's second mini-album, began climbing global charts immediately after its release.
As of 10 a.m. April 21, 'REDRED' had entered YouTube’s trending music charts in 23 countries and territories, including a No. 25 ranking in South Korea. In Asia, it topped Taiwan at No. 1 and reached No. 3 in Vietnam, No. 4 in Indonesia, No. 9 in Thailand, No. 10 in Singapore and No. 11 in Malaysia. In Europe, it hit No. 12 in both Sweden and Norway, No. 13 in Denmark, No. 18 in Ireland, No. 19 in the Netherlands and No. 21 in the U.K. It also charted at No. 11 in Australia, No. 12 in New Zealand, No. 22 in Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and No. 24 in Russia.
After its 6 p.m. release the day before, 'REDRED' appeared on iTunes' Top Songs charts in 13 markets — including Hungary, Türkiye and Australia — through 8 a.m. April 21. It reached No. 1 in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, and entered the Worldwide iTunes Songs chart at No. 48.
'REDRED' contrasts what CORTIS pursues ('GREEN') with what they seek to avoid ('RED'). The lyrics reflect the members' own thoughts and ride on a memorable, hook-driven melody. All five members contributed to the songwriting and composition and also took part in developing the choreography and video content.
CORTIS will begin music show promotions on May 23 on South Korea's Mnet program 'M Countdown.'
Interest is also building in the mini-album 'GREENGREEN,' which is set for official release on May 4. Distributor YG Plus and Universal Records reported that preorders had reached 2,050,055 copies as of April 20. Surpassing 2 million orders just two weeks after preorders began, the album is being eyed as a potential double million-seller following the group's debut release.
