CORTIS achieves 4th music show win with “REDRED”+ Exciting stages on May 14 episode of M! Countdown'!

BY Demian09 · May 14, 2026

Rookie group CORTIS continues its strong rise in the K-pop industry, earning their 4th music show win with “REDRED” while also reaching No.1 on the Melon TOP100 chart.

On the May 14 broadcast of Mnet’s 'M Countdown,' CORTIS faced off against BABYMONSTER, whose song “CHOOM” scored 6,657 points and placed second. CORTIS ultimately secured first place with a total of 10,160 points, continuing the momentum of “REDRED.”

This win marks CORTIS’s 4th music show trophy for “REDRED.” The group first won on April 30 at 'M Countdown,' followed by another win on May 7, and also took first place on May 13 at MBC every1’s 'Show Champion.'

In their acceptance speech, CORTIS said, "We thank our fans who made us No.1, and although last week’s broadcast was cancelled, we are grateful to be able to perform this week and win first place. We also thank our fans and staff. It has only been one year since our debut, so we are very happy to receive first place."

Performers and Songs on May 14 episode of M! Countdown'

• CrazAngel – “Picasso”
• YUHZ – “Rush Rush”
• B:DAWN – “BEOM”
• UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”
• NAZE – “People Talk”
• H//PE Princess – “Stolen”
• KIIRAS – “TA TA”
• FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”
• CORTIS – “TNT”
• 82MAJOR – “Sign”
• Cha Dong Hyeop – “Doogeundae”
• Billlie – “ZAP”
• YOUNITE – “POSE!”
• ILLIT – “It’s Me”
• TWS – “You, You”
• BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”
• BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”
• NMIXX – “Heavy Serenade”
• aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-Dragon)”
• NMIXX – “Crescendo”

With strong competition across rookies, established acts, and major comebacks, the episode delivered a packed stage lineup. Still, the spotlight remained on CORTIS, whose continued success with “REDRED” is solidifying their growing presence in the industry.

NMIXX - Crescendo