# CORTIS's 'GREENGREEN' Passes 500 Million Streams on Spotify

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- Published: 2026-10-16T13:41:41.468Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> CORTIS's second mini album 'GREENGREEN' has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, its agency Big Hit Music said.

## Key points

1. The album hit the mark five months after its May release.
2. Physical sales exceeded 4.35 million copies per Circle Chart.
3. Only BTS's 'ARIRANG' and 'GREENGREEN' have sold 4 million copies among this year's K-pop albums.

## What happened with 'GREENGREEN'?

CORTIS's second mini album 'GREENGREEN' passed 500 million streams on Spotify, the global music platform. According to its agency Big Hit Music, cumulative streams reached 500,012,000 as of October 12. The milestone came five months after the album's May release.

## How well has the album sold?

According to Circle Chart, physical sales of the album exceeded 4.35 million copies. Including the expanded edition released in August, total sales come close to 4.5 million. Among K-pop albums released this year, only BTS's fifth album 'ARIRANG' and 'GREENGREEN' have sold 4 million copies.

| Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| Spotify streams | 500,012,000 (as of October 12) |
| Physical sales | Over 4.35 million (Circle Chart) |
| With expanded edition | Close to 4.5 million |

## What is James's birthday project?

On his birthday, October 14, member James unveiled a music video he planned and produced himself. It pairs his own footage with the original song by US hip-hop duo Paris Texas. James led the entire process, including song selection, choreography, direction and editing.

## For international fans

'REDRED' is one of the hit tracks on the album. CORTIS plans to release special content reflecting each member's personality on their birthdays, so more birthday projects are expected from the group.

## FAQ

### Which song is the hit on CORTIS's GREENGREEN?

The album includes the hit song 'REDRED'. It is one of the tracks that helped the album reach its streaming and sales milestones.

### Will CORTIS release more birthday content?

Yes. CORTIS plans to release special content reflecting each member's individuality on their birthdays, starting with James.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261014126100005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._