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**15th of October 2025 - LA** Sunlight floods the Apple Music studio, illuminating CORTIS post-debut triumph. The atmosphere is electric yet calm; Zane Lowe’s interview flows smoothly, devoid of awkward probes. It’s a surreal moment for the HYBE rookies, basking in early success. The camera pans to Martin, who answers a question about his musical roots with a relaxed smile. "I listened to, uh, a lot of rock music growing up. I got it from my dad, really, he used to play it a lot," he says, the candid answer hanging in the warm air.