pop band Cortis weighs in on concert etiquette
K-pop boy band Cortis is encouraging fans to stop filming their concerts on smartphones to foster a more direct connection during performances. Despite the band's theatrical requests, many fans continue to record, citing the desire to preserve memories and the social value of concert footage.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between artists wanting an immersive live experience and the modern fan culture of digital documentation and social media sharing.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emily Choi , BBC Korean, Seoul and Koh Ewe Imazins via Getty Images Boyband Cortis has consistently urged fans to ditch their phones and engage with them directly Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Cortis saunter onto stage in casual, streetwear-inspired outfits, exuding an effortlessly cool vibe.
"Put your phone down," one of the members bellows. Piercing screams erupt. A sea of illuminated screens flickers back.
"I told you, put your phone down," he repeats, louder this time.
Some fans do just that, but the packed stadium vibrates harder with cheers as thousands of phones stay in the air.
It's hard to say how serious this theatrical command is.
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