CORTIS is facing backlash over controversial lyrics in their pre-debut song “GO!” released under BIGHIT MUSIC.
The line, “Wanna make a hit like a hitman so I reload,” directly references Hitman Bang (Bang Si Hyuk), sparking major negative reactions online. Netizens slammed the group for seemingly praising Bang Si Hyuk, who is tied to allegations of stock price manipulation and fraud.
Fans were already disappointed with the song but this lyric pushed the criticism further, with comments mocking the group’s concept and questionable intentions.
“Music chart manipulation, reverse viral marketing, media control, public opinion manipulation, 18,000 documents… are they planning to commit plagiarism? LOL. They’re making a shout-out to an economic criminal and fraud.” – Korean netizen
“They’re really trying to make them viral…but no member stands out.” – Korean netizen
“They’re probably just going to get famous using sajaegi.” – Korean netizen
“Is this a concept, or is there just no character?” – Korean netizen
“Is sucking up to Hitman Bang a group concept?” – Korean netizen
“This is f*cking hilarious…” – Korean netizen
“I guess they didn’t know about the stock price manipulation.” – Korean netizen
“This is so funny.” – Korean netizen
“If you commit a crime, you can be like him.” – Korean netizen
The group and BIGHIT MUSIC have yet to comment. The controversy is gaining traction as fans debate if this was an ill-advised concept or tone-deaf lyric choice.
Watch “GO!” here:
