Summary

In this episode of the Kpopcast, hosts Stephanie and PD-nim discuss the latest happenings in the K-Pop world, focusing on the debut of HYBE's new boy group CORTIS, the return of Monsta X, and the emergence of other boy groups like idntt. They explore the trends in K-Pop, the significance of fan involvement, and the production aspects of the new music. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the industry, including controversies surrounding HYBE's management.

Join the Kpopcast Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A

Chip in for editing: https://ko-fi.com/thekpopcast

HIT REPLAYS:

• MONSTA X 몬스타엑스 'Do What I Want' MV https://youtu.be/4PGX1ZYvzvo?si=1XKZZmitjhT_hmJi
• Idntt (아이덴티티) “New” https://youtu.be/jIo7Doh0f68?si=7WGuywgwNnaQckpM

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CORTIS and K-Pop Dynamics

00:42 Hit Replays and New Boy Groups

05:28 Monsta X's Return and Evolution

08:48 Debut of CORTIS and Reaction to 'Go'

14:12 Introducing Cortis: Big Hit's Newest Boy Group

17:03 Cortis' Debut and Historical Context

18:37 Cortis' Unique Identity and Target Audience

20:22 Musical Style and Influences

22:12 Cortis' Creative Involvement and Authenticity

26:01 Production Credits and Collaborations

28:39 Skepticism Towards Idol Involvement

31:44 Cortis' Performance and Visuals

35:55 Final Thoughts on Cortis' Debut

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.