Martin
| Martin | |
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 Cortis Martin at TikTok Awards Korea.jpg Martin in October 2025 | |
| Born | March 20, 2008 Seoul, South Korea |
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| 📆 Years active | 2024–present |
Martin (Hangul: 마틴; born March 20, 2008) is a South Korean-Canadian singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the leader and main producer of the boy band Cortis under Big Hit Music, which debuted on August 18, 2025.[1] Before his debut, he established a notable individual profile as a songwriter and producer for other Big Hit-affiliated acts, including Illit, Enhypen, and Tomorrow X Together.[1]
Career
2024: Songwriting and production credits
Martin joined Big Hit Music as a trainee at a young age. During his training period, he began writing and producing music, submitting demos that were eventually selected for other Hybe artists.[2] He is credited as a songwriter and producer on Illit's debut hit "Magnetic", Enhypen's "Outside", and Tomorrow X Together's "Beautiful Strangers".[1] In a 2025 interview, Martin recalled his surprise upon learning from his father that "Magnetic" had successfully entered the Billboard charts in the United States.[3]
2025–present: Debut with Cortis and fashion
Martin debuted as the leader of Cortis on August 18, 2025, with the group's first extended play, Color Outside the Lines.[1] The EP achieved a first-day sales record for a K-pop act debuting in 2025 and entered the Billboard 200.[4] As the group's main producer, Martin is recognized for driving their musical direction, often incorporating punk influences and experimental textures.[5]
In May 2026, Martin was featured in a solo fashion editorial for W Korea, collaborating with Saint Laurent.[6] The feature discussed his artistic growth and his role as the "solid central axis" of Cortis, highlighting his involvement in the creation of their second EP, GreenGreen.[6]
Artistry
Martin has cited Tyler, the Creator, Mac Miller, and psychedelic rock acts like Tame Impala and Nirvana as major influences on his musical taste and production style.[3][4] Dazed has described him as a "music buff leader" with a distinct artistic vision.[5]
Discography
Songwriting and production credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless cited otherwise.[7]
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Lyricist | Composer |
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| "Magnetic" | 2024 | Illit | Super Real Me |  |
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| "Deja Vu" | Tomorrow X Together | Minisode 3: Tomorrow | |
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| "Miracle" (기적은 너와 내가 함께하는 순간마다 일어나고 있어) |
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| "Pierrot" | Le Sserafim | Crazy | |
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| "Outside" | 2025 | Enhypen | Desire: Unleash | |
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| "Beautiful Strangers" | Tomorrow X Together | The Star Chapter: Together | |
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| "What You Want" | Cortis | Color Outside the Lines | |
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| "What You Want" (feat. Teezo Touchdown) |
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| "Go!" | |
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| "Joyride" | |
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| "Fashion" | |
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| "Lullaby" | |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Kwak, Kristine (2025-08-11). "Meet CORTIS, the Coolest K-Pop Debut of the Year". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ 김은희; 최태경 (2026-01-01). "Fill In The Blanks. 코르티스가 직접 채운 답에서 시작된 이야기". GQ Korea (in 한국어). Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Weverse Magazine - Everything K-POP and More! - 위버스 매거진". magazine.weverse.io. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cortis K-Pop Interview: the Band's Members on New Music, Influences and Fashion". Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dazed (2026-05-05). "CORTIS are tearing up the K-Pop rulebook". Dazed. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "코르티스 마틴의 새로운 다짐, 새로운 태도". W Korea (in 한국어). 2026-05-28. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
- ↑ "저작자 저작물 조회 팝업 | 전체검색 | 한국음악저작권협회". www.komca.or.kr. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
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