When CORTIS became Gen Z's messy yet liberal fashion style

Unbound by stereotypes and not afraid to break the mold, CORTIS brings a new breeze to K-pop fashion and becomes a symbol of the free and liberal spirit that the young generation is pursuing.

CORTIS and his extremely unique fashion style, leaving a strong impression on the public - Photo: BIGHIT

While many K-pop groups opt for a consistent, polished, and "safe" image, CORTIS chooses the opposite path: free, diverse, and even somewhat "messy" fashion, but full of individuality.

The free spirit of Gen Z

Instead of chasing trends or sticking to a particular style, they chose to mix things up, from edgy streetwear to rebellious grunge. Thanks to this "mixed" style, CORTIS made a strong impression on the public right from their first music videos like "FaSHioN," "GO!", and "What You Want."

CORTIS's style is layered and doesn't follow a uniform "standard."

A leather jacket paired with baggy pants, or a turtleneck with skinny jeans, combined with leather boots and silver accessories.

At first glance, these elements seem contradictory, but under the skillful styling and the team's spirit, they blend together naturally, creating a free-spirited fashion identity.

They wear what expresses their emotions, energy, and individuality, unconstrained by rules or standards. And that's what makes "CORTIS unique."

Clothing and accessories that seem impossible to mix and match are combined in unique and creative ways by CORTIS - Photo: BIGHIT

For CORTIS and Gen Z, beauty is no longer limited by stereotypes and uniformity. They don't want to be labeled as "right" or "wrong" in fashion.

They can wear luxury brand shirts with vintage pants, they can pair sneakers with business suits, and they still feel beautiful, because they understand that beauty doesn't need to be trendy, but simply suited to oneself.

That's exactly the spirit that Gen Z wants to convey; they create their own unique and creative fashion style. CORTIS has done an excellent job in fulfilling its mission, reflecting the spirit of their generation: daring to try, daring to go against the grain, and daring to express themselves.

CORTIS has become a source of inspiration for young people.

On social media, you can easily find many posts from young people sharing outfits inspired by CORTIS. From relaxed oversized outfits and edgy graphic t-shirts to seemingly outdated skinny jeans.

In major cities, many young people are also starting to bring that spirit to the streets. They choose bold colors or gender-neutral styles and express themselves through their clothing.

A young person with the TikTok username @oioioi_3k_ (BAKA) has been regularly posting videos showcasing outfits, displaying randomly and haphazardly styled ensembles, accompanied by the hashtags #CORTIS #outfitinspiration.

The videos have attracted hundreds of thousands of views, tens of thousands of likes, and received many comments from young people who appreciate and love this style.

Vietnamese youth enthusiastically embrace the fashion style of CORTIS - Video: oioioi_3k_

A young person left a comment under the video: "Before, there was a wave of criticism against skinny jeans and everyone was making content about them, but now skinny jeans are trending again and nobody is talking about them anymore. Fashion is a cycle, just ignore what people say, what matters is aesthetic taste and how to style it, not necessarily that the item itself is ugly."

In addition, many other young people have asked for information about where the video creator bought the clothes because they also want to dress well and style their outfits the way they want.

In CORTIS, fashion is more than just an "accessory" for music. It's an integral part of the spirit, where sound and visuals blend together, creating a unique brand identity.

And that's also why they've become style icons for the new generation, a generation that sees difference as the norm, and individuality as a foundation for asserting themselves in a crowd.

In August 2025, BIGHIT MUSIC launched the five-member boy group CORTIS: James, Juhoon, Martin, Seonghyeon, and Keonho .

The group's name is an abbreviation of "Color Outside The Lines," meaning "breaking free from conventions," clearly reflecting the philosophy and creative spirit the group pursues: breaking the mold, expressing freedom, and not being afraid to be different .

Prior to their official debut, the group released the single "GO!" in July, followed by their first mini-album "Color Outside The Lines" with the title track "What You Want".

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