Alright, folks, brace yourselves—BTS has done it again. This time, it’s not chart-topping hits or breaking streaming records. No, they’ve taken on the role of heartfelt mentors and left fans high-key touched by the wisdom they passed on to HYBE’s hotly anticipated new group, CORTIS.
Here’s the lowdown: In a Rolling Stone interview shared on August 11, 2025, CORTIS spilled the tea on the priceless guidance BTS handed them before their debut. First up, Martin kindly dished out the golden rule from BTS: treat your staff with genuine kindness. His words? You want a long career? Start by treating everyone—yes, even the unsung heroes behind the curtain—with love. Love, people. That’s the secret sauce.
Meanwhile, James hopped on to remind us all that being labeled “a group” isn’t a solo job—everyone on the team counts. “We are CORTIS,” he said, “but so is the staff. We’re all one big family.” Yeah, cue the collective feels.
And then Juhoon, bless him, dropped the reality check we all needed: debut isn’t the finish line. Far from it. He put it beautifully—no need to be perfect. Debut merely marks the starting line. It’s all about growth, evolution, and—you guessed it—embracing imperfection as you go.
You know fans aren’t quiet about this kind of wholesome mentorship. One X user summed it up perfectly, calling BTS “truly the best role models a new group can have. Or any group really.” Another chimed in, calling the young CORTIS members “so lucky to have BTS as their seniors.” And hey, they’re not wrong.
So here’s the wrap-up: BTS, ever the trailblazers, aren’t just reshaping the K-pop soundscape—they’re quietly shaping its ethos. Their advice wasn’t just warm-hearted—it was a mic-drop moment of humility, authenticity, and love that shows what it means to lead not just with talent, but with character.
In a world where the industry can feel like a ruthless race, BTS is still reminding everyone that empathy, humility, and constant improvement are the real milestones—not perfection. And honestly, that might just be their most enduring legacy yet.
Let’s raise a metaphorical toast to the kings of K-pop—not just for their music, but for leading with heart.
