The situation
Cortis' first concert, part of their "Put Your Phone Down" tour, has sparked debate among fans due to its unconventional format, with some criticizing the short running time and repeated songs, while others see it as an innovative approach prioritizing audience participation. The five-member group performed multiple songs, including "RedRed" and "YoungCreatorCrew", in different arrangements, but some fans felt that the lack of surprise elements and minimal production did not meet expectations. The concert's format has been compared to Western hip-hop concerts or music festivals, which may have contributed to the divided reactions.
What the internet did with it
- — "I like the songs they repeated, but I was looking forward to seeing never-before-performed staging and possibly hearing unreleased tracks," a fan who attended the Saturday concert said, echoing the sentiments of many who felt that the concert lacked an element of surprise.
- The set list, which included repeated performances of songs like "YoungCreatorCrew" five times, has been a point of contention, with some fans questioning the decision to repeat songs instead of performing covers, solo performances, or unreleased material.
- Culture critic Kim Sung-soo noted that the concert's format was more similar to Western hip-hop concerts or music festivals, where repeated songs are used to build crowd energy, which may have contributed to the divided reactions among fans.
The open question
The key question now is whether Cortis will adjust their concert format in response to fan feedback, or if they will continue with their current approach, which has been defended by some as a deliberate choice to prioritize audience participation over spectacle, as they move forward with the rest of their tour, including 12 more shows in eight cities.
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