CORTIS ‘REDRED’ Dominates 2026 K-Pop Charts: Records & Rankings
Who is CORTIS and why is “REDRED” dominating K-pop charts in 2026?
CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BigHit Music (HYBE), consisting of Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. Their song “REDRED” from the EP “GREENGREEN” has dominated 2026 K-pop charts with 18 consecutive weeks at No.1 on Spotify Korea’s Weekly Top Song chart, 4 consecutive months in Melon’s monthly Top 3, 73 consecutive days at No.1 on Apple Music Korea, and over 200 million Spotify streams.
Data Snapshot
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Data checked | September 2, 2026, 6:00 AM IST |
| Chart period | Various (see individual chart sections) |
| Time zone | KST (Korea Standard Time) |
| Primary chart | Melon Monthly Chart / Spotify Korea Weekly Chart |
| Methodology | Each chart uses its own methodology; positions should be compared as separate indicators |
| Primary source | Melon, Spotify, Apple Music, Billboard, Yonhap, Newsis |
Chart Ranking Table
CORTIS “REDRED” – Multi-Platform Chart Performance (August 2026)
Table of Contents
CORTIS ‘REDRED’ Dominates the K-Pop Charts in 2026
Rookie boy group CORTIS has established itself as one of the most dominant forces on K-pop charts in 2026, with its hit single “REDRED” continuing to break records across major streaming platforms and music charts.
The five-member group-Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho-debuted in August 2025 under BigHit Music, the label behind BTS and Tomorrow X Together. Their second EP, GREENGREEN, was released on May 4, 2026, with “REDRED” as the lead track. What followed was an unprecedented chart run that has drawn comparisons to some of K-pop’s biggest acts.
Latest Chart Rankings
Melon Monthly Chart – August 2026
According to Melon’s August 2026 monthly chart released on September 1, CORTIS’s “REDRED” ranked at No. 3. This marks the song’s fourth consecutive month in the Top 3, having entered at No. 3 in May, climbed to No. 2 in June, and remained at No. 3 in July and August.
Notable achievement: “REDRED” is the first boy group song to remain in the Melon monthly Top 3 for four consecutive months since BTS’s “Dynamite” in 2020-and the only boy group to achieve this in the past decade.
Spotify Weekly Top Song Korea
On Spotify’s Weekly Top Song Korea chart for the period of August 21–27, “REDRED” maintained the No. 1 position for its 18th consecutive week. This streak set a record for the longest-running No. 1 by a K-pop group on that chart.
Spotify Daily Top Songs Korea
“REDRED” achieved its 100th No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Korea chart in August 2026. The song first topped the chart on April 27, 2026, and reached 70 No. 1s by July 12.
Apple Music Today’s Top 100: South Korea
As of July 7, 2026, “REDRED” had held the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s “Today’s Top 100: South Korea” chart for 73 consecutive days. Since first reaching the top on April 26, the song did not yield its position for a single day, marking the third-longest reign in the chart’s history.
Billboard Charts
“REDRED” remained on the Billboard charts for 10 consecutive weeks as of July 7, 2026:
- Billboard Global 200: No. 63 (▲2 from previous week)
- Billboard Global Excl. U.S.: No. 32 (▲3 from previous week)
- Hot Dance/Pop Songs: No. 11
The album GREENGREEN entered the Billboard 200 at No. 97 and remained on the chart for 8 consecutive weeks, breaking the group’s own record set by their debut EP (which stayed for 5 weeks).
Biggest Movers This Week
New Entries and Re-Entries
The extended version of GREENGREEN, titled GREENGREEN_playextended, was released in August 2026 to mark the group’s debut anniversary. The extended edition includes two new tracks: “PACK IT UP” and “MONEYMONEYMONEY”.
Cross-Chart Comparison
| Chart | Rank | Peak | Weeks | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon Monthly (August) | #3 | #2 | 4 months | Stable |
| Spotify Weekly Korea | #1 | #1 | 18 weeks | Stable |
| Spotify Daily Korea | #1 | #1 | 100+ days | Stable |
| Apple Music Korea | #1 | #1 | 73 days | Stable |
| Billboard Global 200 | #63 | #63 | 10 weeks | Rising |
| Billboard Global Excl. U.S. | #32 | #32 | 10 weeks | Rising |
What the Rankings Actually Measure
Melon Monthly Chart: Tracks streaming and download usage over one month, excluding duplicate user counts to reflect actual listener popularity.
Spotify Charts: Measure streams from the platform’s user base in the specified region (Korea or Global) over daily or weekly periods.
Apple Music Today’s Top 100: Reflects the most-streamed songs in South Korea on a daily basis.
Billboard Global 200: Ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity from more than 200 territories worldwide, excluding the U.S. for the Excl. U.S. version.
Chart Methodology
Each chart uses different methodologies and measurement periods. Positions should be compared as separate indicators rather than as identical scores.
Melon – Korea’s largest music streaming platform. The monthly chart aggregates streaming and download data over a calendar month, excluding duplicate counts from the same user to reflect genuine popularity.
Spotify – Global streaming platform. The Weekly Top Song Korea chart ranks tracks based on streams from Korean users over a seven-day period.
Apple Music – The Today’s Top 100: South Korea chart is updated daily based on streaming activity in the region.
Billboard – Global charts incorporate streaming, sales, and radio airplay data from multiple territories.
Original Editorial Analysis
Editor’s Note: The following represents editorial interpretation based on verified data.
CORTIS’s “REDRED” has achieved what few rookie groups have accomplished in recent years: sustained dominance across both domestic and international charts over several months.
The song’s performance on Melon is particularly noteworthy. In an era where boy groups have historically struggled to maintain long-term chart presence on Korean streaming platforms, “REDRED” has remained in the Top 3 for four consecutive months-a feat not achieved by any boy group since BTS’s “Dynamite” in 2020. This suggests the group has successfully crossed over from a dedicated fandom to broader public recognition.
On Spotify, the song’s 18-week run at No.1 on the Weekly Top Song Korea chart demonstrates exceptional streaming consistency. The achievement of 100 No.1s on the daily chart further cements “REDRED” as one of the most-streamed K-pop songs of 2026.
The Apple Music record of 73 consecutive days at No.1 places CORTIS in elite company, with only two other acts having longer reigns in the chart’s history.
Billboard performance, while more modest in global rankings, shows steady upward movement-with the song rising two spots on the Global 200 and three spots on the Global Excl. U.S. chart in the week of July 7. The album’s 8-week run on the Billboard 200 also demonstrates sustained international interest.
What this means: CORTIS has successfully translated a strong debut into a breakout hit that appeals to both domestic and international audiences. The group’s “Young Creator Crew” identity-with members participating in music production, choreography, and video direction-has resonated with younger listeners who value authenticity and creative ownership.
FAQs
Q: What is CORTIS’s biggest chart achievement in 2026?
A: CORTIS’s “REDRED” achieved 18 consecutive weeks at No.1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Song Korea chart, the longest run by a K-pop group on that chart.
Q: How long did “REDRED” stay at No.1 on Apple Music Korea?
A: “REDRED” held the No.1 spot on Apple Music’s Today’s Top 100: South Korea chart for 73 consecutive days as of July 7, 2026.
Q: What is CORTIS’s ranking on the Melon monthly chart?
A: “REDRED” ranked No. 3 on Melon’s August 2026 monthly chart, marking its fourth consecutive month in the Top 3.
Q: How many Spotify streams does “REDRED” have?
A: “REDRED” surpassed 200 million cumulative streams on Spotify as of August 26, 2026.
Q: Who are the members of CORTIS?
A: CORTIS consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho.
Q: What agency manages CORTIS?
A: CORTIS is managed by BigHit Music, the HYBE Labels subsidiary that also manages BTS.
Q: When did CORTIS debut?
A: CORTIS debuted in August 2025 under BigHit Music.
Q: What is CORTIS’s musical style?
A: CORTIS is known for hip-hop-driven sound with “raw” and unfiltered textures, drawing comparisons to artists like Travis Scott and Playboi Carti.
Q: How well did CORTIS’s debut album sell?
A: CORTIS’s debut EP “Color Outside the Lines” sold more than 2.06 million copies, setting a record for a K-pop debut release.
Q: What is “GREENGREEN”?
A: “GREENGREEN” is CORTIS’s second EP, released on May 4, 2026, featuring the lead track “REDRED”.
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