CORTIS takes 9th win with “REDRED” + Charismatic stages on May 24 episode of ‘Inkigayo’!

BY Demian09 · May 24, 2026

CORTIS has achieved another milestone with their track “REDRED,” securing their ninth music show win on the May 24 broadcast of 'Inkigayo.'

On this episode, NMIXX with “Heavy Serenade,” ILLIT with “It’s Me,” and CORTIS with “REDRED” were nominated for first place. In the end, CORTIS claimed the trophy with a total score of 5,904 points, narrowly surpassing NMIXX, who earned 5,865 points, and ILLIT, who followed with 4,794 points.

With this win, CORTIS continues its strong streak, marking the group’s ninth music show trophy for “REDRED.” The group expressed their gratitude during the acceptance speech, saying, “We love and thank our COER fans so much.”

“REDRED” has shown consistent chart dominance since its first music show win on April 30 at Mnet’s 'M! Countdown.' The group went on to collect multiple wins across major Korean music programs, including additional victories on 'M! Countdown,' MBC’s 'Show Champion,' KBS2’s 'Music Bank,' MBC’s 'Show! Music Core,' and SBS’s 'Inkigayo,' culminating in this latest win.

Performers and Songs on May 24 episode of ‘Inkigayo’

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”
H//PE Princess – “Stolen”
FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”
Park Hyun Kyu – “Aurora”
YOUNITE – “POSE!”
Cha Dong Hyeop – “Doogeundae”
Jay Park & LNGSHOT – “MOYA”
Jo Hye Ryun – “To the Eagle”
CORTIS - "YOUNGCREATORCREW" & “ACAI”
Xikers – “OKay”
Billlie – “WORK”
ASTRO’s Sanha – “IDK ME”
BIBI – “BUMPA”
ZEROBASEONE – “V for Vision” & “TOP 5”
LE SSERAFIM – “BOOMPALA”
NMIXX – “Heavy Serenade”
ITZY – “Motto”
NCT’s Taeyong – “INTRO + WYLD”
I.O.I – “Suddenly”
MONSTA X’s Shownu & Hyungwon – “Do You Love Me”

With a tightly contested final score and a powerful lineup of performances, the May 24 broadcast of 'Inkigayo' highlighted both rising rookies and established K-pop acts delivering strong stages. CORTIS ultimately emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing their ninth music show trophy with “REDRED” and further cementing the track’s remarkable run across major Korean music programs.

MONSTA X’s Shownu & Hyungwon - Do You Love Me