Chinese woman broke into Cortis accommodation after buying address on SNS

Two women of Chinese nationality were caught by the police after purchasing their accommodation address through SNS and trespassing into the residence of the boy group CORTIS. On the 23rd around 2 AM, the individuals suspected of breaking into the CORTIS residence located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, were arrested by police at the scene.

The incident came to light following a report from a manager who witnessed the situation in front of the residence. The manager immediately requested police assistance after discovering the front door open and even finding delivery boxes in front of it damaged. The responding police discovered the two women hiding on another floor of the building and apprehended them in the act. The Yongsan Police Station has booked them on charges of trespassing and is investigating the specific details of the incident.

SNS-distributed personal information and denial of crimes

During the investigation, the arrested women stated, "We came here after purchasing CORTIS's residence address through SNS." This reveals that sensitive personal information containing the artists' private lives is being illegally traded online. However, they are denying the acts of damaging delivery packages or entering the interior of the residence. The police are focusing on clarifying the specific criminal facts, such as the actual extent of the intrusion and whether items were damaged.

Their agency, Big Hit Music, previously announced in June that they had detected certain fans trespassing or loitering in private spaces such as the members' residence parking lots, and continuously following the members at undisclosed schedule locations. At that time, the agency stated a firm policy, saying, "We will take legal action against clear criminal acts without any leniency."

Residential intrusion similar to the case of BTS Jung Kook

Similar crimes have occurred in the past. In June last year, a Chinese woman in her 30s was caught by the police after going to the residence of BTS member Jung Kook in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and attempting to enter the front door password multiple times. At the time, the woman was sent to the prosecution on charges of attempted trespassing and subsequently received a suspension of indictment in September last year. This incident is also similar in that it targeted an artist's residence.

This incident revealed the structural problem of personal information being illegally traded. The method of addresses being distributed through SNS directly threatens the safety of artists. The police are conducting an investigation into the leakage and illegal trading routes of personal information.

CORTIS, holding the record for 90 consecutive days at No. 1 on Apple Music

CORTIS is a seven-member boy group introduced by Big Hit Music approximately six years after BTS. Despite being active for less than a year since their debut, they are expanding their global fandom. They have caused the 'Young KK' syndrome, which stands for 'Young Creator Crew,' meaning they create music, videos, and choreography together.

Their music performance is also high. CORTIS's second mini-album title track 'REDRED' has been holding the No. 1 spot on the Apple Music 'Top 100: South Korea' chart for 90 consecutive days. Since taking the top spot for the first time on April 26, they have never relinquished the position. This is the second longest record ever, following the 112-day consecutive No. 1 record set by BTS's 'Dynamite' since the inception of the Apple Music Korea chart. Among domestic releases this year, it is maintaining the longest period at No. 1.

CORTIS is scheduled to appear at the major US music festival 'Lollapalooza Chicago' on the 31st of this month and August 1st (local time) as the only K-pop boy group this year.