On December 19, HYBE BIGHIT MUSIC announced that the group CORTIS has been invited as a headliner for a music festival organized by the National Basketball Association (NBA).
CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhun, Sunghyun, and Gunho) will take the stage as headliners at the 'NBA Crossover Concert Series' to be held at the Los Angeles (LA) Convention Center in the United States on February 12, 2026. This marks the first time a K-pop artist has been selected as a headliner for this event.
The 'NBA Crossover Concert Series' is a music event held during the 2026 NBA All-Star Week (February 12-15) and is one of the programs under the 'NBA Crossover' event. CORTIS will perform on the festival's opening night.
This year's lineup includes three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris and Shaboozey, who holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
CORTIS will participate as a headliner at a major international music event just four months after their debut. The NBA stated, "CORTIS is an original artist who transcends boundaries," adding, "Their artistry and global influence align with the spirit of innovation at 'NBA Crossover' and the All-Star event."
CORTIS has also appeared on major US television and radio programs such as 'iHeartRadio Live,' 'The Zach Sang Show,' 'Sirius XM,' and 'The Jane Lowe Show.'
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