CORTIS Harassment Incident Sparks Outrage Among K-Pop Fans

Members of the rookie K-Pop group CORTIS were reportedly subjected to harassment during a recent busking performance near the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The incident, which occurred on March 7, 2026, involved a group of men allegedly disrupting the performance and directing insults towards the group members, particularly Ahn Keonho.

Details of the Incident

According to posts circulating online, CORTIS was performing an impromptu outdoor show when a group of men began to heckle them. Witnesses claim the men attempted to throw objects at the group and shouted abusive language during the performance. One widely shared comment alleged that the men specifically targeted Ahn Keonho, yelling that he “wasn’t all that.”

“I got a call from my moot that CORTIS was having a performance at the Han river and in the background, hannams (deragatory term for Korean men) who were passing by try to throw things at them and these f*cking hannams were shouting at Ahn Keonho “You’re not all that!” F*ck.” — aa2 (@xenova214) March 7, 2026

A fan present at the event posted a video corroborating the claims, capturing audio of the men shouting during the performance. kya4h shared the video evidence on Twitter.

Social Media Reaction

The alleged incident quickly gained traction on social media platforms, with fans expressing anger and condemnation towards the men’s behavior. Many criticized what they perceived as insecurity and jealousy directed towards the K-Pop idols.

“there were some guys there yelling “ahn keonho you’re not even all that”wtf just keep your jealousy ass shut and walk pass bruh” — ql (@eomical) March 7, 2026

Concerns were likewise raised regarding the age of Ahn Keonho, who was born in 2009 and is still a minor. Fans argued that targeting a minor with such insults was particularly reprehensible.

“grown ass men bullying and throwing things at a group with mostly minors bc of their inferiority complex. This is sickening” — ★ IS GREENGREEN (@cortisnation) March 7, 2026

No Official Statement Yet

As of March 8, 2026, neither CORTIS nor their agency have released an official statement addressing the incident.

About CORTIS

CORTIS is a rookie K-Pop group that debuted in 2025. They released their official music video for “GO!” in August 2025. CORTIS – ‘GO!’ Official MV