K-pop band Cortis tells fans to 'put your phone down' on tour
Cortis, a K-pop boy band that launched under BigHit Music last year, has encouraged their fans to immerse themselves in their performances during their worldwide tour, 'Put Your Phone Down,' which kicked off on 18 July in Incheon, South Korea. The tour will make stops in cities such as New York and Los Angeles before heading back to Seoul. While some attendees, including 22-year-old Park Ji-yeon, opted to film for memories, others heeded the group's appeal. On the second day, Cortis eased their position, recognizing fans' wish to record. The band recently took the stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Billie Eilish have also supported phone-free concerts, emphasizing the conflict between capturing memories and being present.
Key facts
- Cortis is a K-pop boy band that debuted last year under BigHit Music.
- The band's global tour 'Put Your Phone Down' started in Incheon, South Korea, on 18 July.
- The tour will visit New York and Los Angeles before returning to Seoul.
- Cortis performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago over the weekend.
- The band's name means 'colour outside the lines'.
- Fan Park Ji-yeon spent over one million won ($700; £520) on both days of the concert.
- The band softened their phone message on the second day of the concert.
- Other artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Alicia Keys, and Billie Eilish have also advocated for phone-free concerts.
Entities
Artists
- Cortis
- Park Ji-yeon
- Kim Ga-eun
- James
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Alicia Keys
- Brett Anderson
- Billie Eilish
- Jungkook
Institutions
- BigHit Music
- BTS
- BBC
- Lollapalooza
Locations
- Incheon
- South Korea
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Seoul
- Chicago
- Singapore
- Amsterdam