CORTIS’s ‘REDRED’ Hits 70-Day Apple Music Chart Milestone
The K-pop group CORTIS has achieved a historic milestone, with its song “REDRED” maintaining the top position on Apple Music’s “Today’s Top 100: South Korea” chart for 70 consecutive days, according to Apple Music data. This marks the longest reign by a boy group in the past five years, according to the source articles.
What’s the Significance of the 70-Day Streak?
“REDRED,” the title track from CORTIS’s second mini-album, first topped the Apple Music chart on April 26 and has remained at number one since. The song’s sustained dominance reflects its widespread appeal, blending “a fresh sound palette with infectious energy,” as noted by the source articles. The track also broke into the “Today’s Top 100: Global” chart, reaching No. 18 on May 6 and maintaining a presence for 69 days, according to Apple Music’s official records.
How Has ‘REDRED’ Performed Globally?
Global streaming platform Spotify reported that “REDRED” surpassed 1 billion streams on June 16, making it one of the most-streamed K-pop tracks of 2026. The song’s lyrics, which explore themes of “red” and “green” as metaphors for conflict and harmony, resonated across age groups, according to the source articles. Its success on global charts contrasts with the limited presence of other K-pop groups in the “Today’s Top 100: Global” category, where only BTS and CORTIS have appeared this year, per Apple Music’s data.
What’s Next for CORTIS?
CORTIS is set to embark on its first world tour, “2026 CORTIS TOUR,” from July to September. The group will perform at major international festivals, including Lollapalooza Chicago on July 31–August 1 and ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 in September. Additionally, they will headline the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026, as announced by the Singapore Grand Prix organizers.
Why This Record Matters in the K-Pop Industry
The 70-day chart run underscores CORTIS’s rapid ascent in the global music landscape. Unlike earlier K-pop groups that relied heavily on domestic markets, CORTIS has leveraged digital platforms and international festivals to expand its reach. This success follows a trend seen in groups like BLACKPINK, whose “How You Like That” held the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s global chart for 43 days in 2020, according to Music Business Worldwide. However, the sources do not explicitly state that CORTIS’s achievement remains unique in its duration and global audience engagement.