“This is how the respect shows”- Cortis' James wins the fanatic


On September 14, 2025, Tyler, the creator concert in Seoul, at Kintex Hall 10, became a starry night when BTS 'RM, J-Hope and V were discovered enjoying the program. To join James, the oldest member of the Rookie Boy Cortis group, who became chief to appear with his senior labels colleagues at the event.

Clips and photos of the idols circulated quickly online. They showed the trio BTS that swinging to music and smiling, while James mixed naturally. What struck even more was his update of Instagram later that night.

Publish photos with RMJ-Hope, and V, underlined them,

“See the goat with the goats.”

The subtitle resonated with many. James openly called the group the “largest of all time”. Internet users praised him to show a real respect for the group that paved the way for younger events under Bighit music. A user x, @sjhoonluv, wrote,

And this is how you show with tu bts

Fans headed to social media to share their happiness when seeing this interaction. Others pointed out the surreal moment Dynamite The artists as fellow idols.

James Flexing Bts is his Sunbaenim and I love each time

James Flexing Bts is his Sunbaenim and I love each time

@BtsCartsDailyc and that's how you treat the BT in the correct way

I saw James when I was jungkook dancer and now I see him standing with bts like an idol😭😭😭😭

Fans celebrated interaction as a “full circle moment”. Some pointed to how Cortis continues to gain good will constantly appreciating their seniors.

I love how cortis boys are so respectful and do not bother haters who do not like to praise BTS 😭

@BtsCartilyc Cortis and BTS The crumbs blessed my heart, Cortis are also so respectful

This seems like a dream makes me come true not only my favorite musician of all time, but I have been rooting on James since 2022 and did not stop me. Complete moment of the circle

About Cortis respect for BTS and the group's debut under Bighit Music

Cortis debuted on August 18, 2025, as the first group of boys in Bighit Music in six years. The line includes MartinJames, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho. The name of the group, “color out of the lines”, reflects their vision of breaking conventions and emphasizing individuality.

Their debut album, Color off the lines, was launched on September 8 and features What you want, It goes!, Fashion, Joyride, and Lullaby.

Cortis members for their album (image via x/@cortis_bighit)Cortis members for their album (image via x/@cortis_bighit)
Cortis members for their album (image via x/@cortis_bighit)

James, a singer-songwriter from Konge Thai-Hong, has often credited BTS to inspire his career. Cited Jimin's Serendipity Performance as an influence that changes life, along with his admiration by Michael Jackson.

His last post is not the first time he or his group thanked the senior group. Earlier this year, members tilted deeply to J-Hope after promoting their dance challenge and then repeated Jungkook's gesture when he sang It goes! During a Weverse Live.

Cortis members thanked and leaned on J-Hope after seeing their 'go' dance challenge.

While some online comments questioned these gestures, others defended them as signs of sincerity and cultural tradition. The fans pointed to Cortis He has shown a respect similar to TXT, and Team and his followers.

As BTS is preparing for a great comeback in the spring of 2026, their young people are forging their own way while they make headlines for their humility and admiration for their elders.