This Week’s K-Pop Bop!

“FaSHioN” By Cortis

Welcome to another edition of This Week’s K-Pop Bop! Your ultimate pit stop for the fiercest tracks taking over global playlists.

This week, all eyes (and ears) are on Cortis, the rookie squad that’s not just entering the game — they’re flipping the runway and owning the stage. Their explosive B-side “FaSHioN” isn’t just a song, it’s a full blown attitude: bold, rebellious, and dripping in self-made swagger. With razor-sharp production and unapologetic charisma, “FaSHioN” proves that Cortis isn’t here to follow trends because they are the trend.

Song Overview 

• Artist: Cortis
• Release Date: September 8.2025 (as part of the EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES)
• Album/EP: COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES
• Genre/Vibe: “FaSHioN” blends trap / hip-hop / bold pop production, punchy beats, sharp rhythms, with glossy, sleek production touches.
• Length: Approximately 3:00
• Label: BigHit Music (HYBE)

Why “FaSHioN” Is This Week’s Bop

1. A standout among the EP’s tracks
Even though “FaSHioN” is not the title track, among the five songs on COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES it has drawn standout attention. On Apple Music Korea’s “Top 100: Today’s Hits,” FaSHioN ranked #5, while What You Want and GO! also charted among the top 10. This shows fans are digging into the full album and giving love to the deeper cuts.

2. Visual & aesthetic impact
CORTIS released an MV for “FaSHioN” simultaneously with the EP, featuring striking visuals: snow landscapes, urban settings, junkyards, and dynamic effects like car crash sequences. The teaser dropped earlier, teasing intense imagery and cinematic tones. Their identity as a “young creator crew” — where members help produce, choreograph, and shoot — amplifies how “FaSHioN” feels authentic, not a packaged B‑side.

3. Momentum & fan buzz
From the release party to live performances, “FaSHioN” has been a focal point. At their EP release event, CORTIS delivered a first performance of “FaSHioN” to fans streaming globally, showing the group’s confidence in the track beyond just the lead single. The song’s visuals, choreography, and shared behind‑the‑scenes content help it resonate beyond just audio.

4. Chart performance & broader reach
Though not the lead track, “FaSHioN” appears on international charts and streaming metrics, reflecting strong reach beyond domestic audiences. (More on this in the next section.) That kind of presence for a B-side is exactly the kind of sleeper hit energy you want from a “bop of the week.”

Put simply: “FaSHioN” is not just riding the EP’s wave — it’s creating its own ripple. It’s stylish, bold, and musically satisfying, making it a worthy pick for this week’s bop.

Chart Performance

Here’s where “FaSHioN” is shaking things up:

Domestic / Korean performance

• On Apple Music Korea (Today’s Hits), FaSHioN peaked at #5 among the EP’s tracks.

• On the Melon daily chart, GO! (the EP’s intro) showed climb, and multiple album tracks including FaSHioN are being tracked in streaming charts.

• In general, the EP’s multiple tracks charting indicates strong listener depth rather than one‑song focus.

International / Global performance

• FaSHioN charted on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. at #198.

• The EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200, becoming one of the highest debut placements for a K-pop group’s first EP.

• The EP also hit #3 on Top Album Sales, #3 on Top Current Album Sales, and #2 on World Albums.

• In its first week, the EP sold ~436,367 copies (Hanteo) and crossed 500,000 in cumulative sales shortly afterward.

• The EP also achieved strong iTunes placements in multiple regions.

• Among tracks, GO! and FaSHioN both made entries on the Global Excl. U.S. chart (in addition to GO!’s presence on Global). FaSHioN being among them shows it is not just a background track.

Quick table snapshot

Overall, “FaSHioN” is benefiting from the EP’s momentum but also showing its own traction, which is rare for a B-side this early in a group’s career.

Video Highlights

• Diverse landscapes & moods
  The MV moves between snowy mountains, junkyards, city nights — providing contrast between cold expanses and gritty, industrial aesthetics.

• Dynamic effects & high production touches
  Scenes with car crash visuals, debris, gritty textures and cinematic framing give it tension and edge.

• Fashion-forward styling & swagger
  The styling is on point — bold outfits, layering, texture, and confident camera presence that align with the track’s themes. (While direct commentary is less documented, the visuals and concept descriptions signal this).

• Choreography & performance film elements
  Even though FaSHioN was pushed as a B-side, CORTIS released a performance film version to focus on their dance and group visuals. The movement, formations, and camera work make the song visually memorable.

• Symbolism & narrative tone
  The MV suggests a narrative of strength, self‑possession, and bold identity. The contrast between pristine and rugged settings underscores walking one’s path regardless of surroundings. The visuals don’t overexplain, they let mood and presence carry meaning.

Final Take 

“FaSHioN” by Cortis is a breakout B-side that defies its supporting role. It’s stylish, self-assured, and sonically strong. A track that demands attention not because it’s the lead single, but because it earns it.

It’s rare for a rookie group’s non-title track to carve out it own lane, but Cortis is doing just that. A combination of bold visuals, member-driven artistry, and enough musical firepower to stand on its own. The fact that it charts, gains visuals, and gets performance focus speaks volumes about Cortis’s ambition and positioning.

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