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CORTIS 'Motion' Lyrics Romanization Guide β€” Juicy J Collaboration Breakdown

CORTIS made history with their Lollapalooza 2026 debut, premiering 'Motion' featuring Juicy J. Get the full Korean lyrics with romanization, line-by-line breakdown, and pronunciation tips.

CORTIS 'Motion' Lyrics Romanization Guide β€” Juicy J Collaboration Breakdown

CORTIS did not just perform at Lollapalooza 2026. They made a statement. The rookie group from BIGHIT MUSIC brought hip-hop legend Juicy J on stage for the live premiere of "Motion," a track that bridges K-pop precision with Southern rap swagger.

This guide breaks down the full lyrics with romanization so you can sing along whether you are learning Korean or just want to nail the chorus at your next karaoke session.

About the Track

"Motion" marks CORTIS's first official collaboration with a Western artist. The song blends the group's signature high-energy production with Juicy J's unmistakable Memphis flow. It is a bold move for a group barely a year into their career, but CORTIS has never played it safe.

The track debuted live on August 1, 2026, at Chicago's Grant Park. Fans who packed the T-Mobile stage witnessed history: the first K-pop boy group to bring a hip-hop heavyweight on stage at a major US festival.

The Members

  • Martin β€” Leader, main rapper
  • James β€” Lead vocalist
  • Juhoon β€” Main dancer, sub-rapper
  • Seonghyeon β€” Lead rapper
  • Keonho β€” Maknae, vocalist

"Motion" Full Lyrics with Romanization

Intro: Juicy J

Yeah

CORTIS

Juicy J

Let's get it

Verse 1: Martin

It's been a long time coming

Diamonds made out from the rough

We been waiting for this long enough

우리 μ‹«μŒ middle fingers up

(uri sireum middle fingers up)

Ain't nobody do it better than the WAYF BOYS do

Yeah we breaking every rule

세상이 우릴 막아도

(sesangi uril magado)

We keep it moving, that's the truth

Pre-Chorus: James

빛이 λ‚˜λŠ” starlight

(bichi naneun starlight)

μ–΄λ‘  속을 λ°ν˜€μ€˜

(eodum sogeul balkhyeojwo)

이 μˆœκ°„μ„ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄

(i sunganeul gidaryeosseo)

Now we taking off, we taking off

Chorus: All

We in motion, motion, motion

24/7 we in motion

No slowing down, no emotion

Just pure devotion, devotion

We in motion, motion, motion

24/7 we in motion

Feel the commotion, commotion

Yeah we in motion

Verse 2: Juhoon

달렀가 higher, 더 높이

(dallyeoga higher, deo nopi)

ꡬ름 μœ„λ‘œ fly, we don't stop it

(gureum wiro fly, we don't stop it)

ν•œκ³„λŠ” μ—†μ–΄ μš°λ¦¬μ—κ²Œ

(hangyeneun eopseo uriege)

Sky's the limit, that's the policy

Verse 3: Seonghyeon

They watching us from far away

But we too busy to care what they say

우리 길은 μš°λ¦¬κ°€ λ§Œλ“€μ–΄

(uri gireun uriga mandeureo)

History in the making every single day

Juicy J Verse

Yeah, yeah

Trippy J, CORTIS

We worldwide with it

From Seoul to Memphis, we connected

These boys got the game perfected

I been in this motion for decades

Now I'm passing down the blueprint

Young kings on the rise

I see it in their eyes

Global takeover, no surprise

We in motion 'til we die

Bridge: Keonho

μž λ“€μ§€ μ•ŠλŠ” λ„μ‹œμ˜ λΆˆλΉ›

(jamdeulji anneun dosiui bulbit)

우리 κΏˆμ€ μ—¬κΈ°μ„œ μ‹œμž‘λΌ

(uri kkumeun yeogiseo sijakdwae)

Never looking back, never looking back

Final Chorus: All

We in motion, motion, motion

24/7 we in motion

No slowing down, no emotion

Just pure devotion, devotion

We in motion, motion, motion

24/7 we in motion

Feel the commotion, commotion

Yeah we in motion

Outro: Martin + Juicy J

Motion

Yeah, we in motion

CORTIS

Juicy J

Color outside the lines

Forever

Pronunciation Guide

Key Korean Phrases

우리 μ‹«μŒ middle fingers up

  • uri sireum middle fingers up
  • "OO-ree SHEE-reum"
  • Meaning: "If they hate us, middle fingers up"

세상이 우릴 막아도

  • sesangi uril magado
  • "seh-SAHN-gee oo-reel mah-kah-doh"
  • Meaning: "Even if the world stops us"

빛이 λ‚˜λŠ” starlight

  • bichi naneun starlight
  • "BEE-chee nah-neun"
  • Meaning: "Shining starlight"

μ–΄λ‘  속을 λ°ν˜€μ€˜

  • eodum sogeul balkhyeojwo
  • "OH-doom soh-geul bahl-kyuh-jwo"
  • Meaning: "Light up the darkness"

이 μˆœκ°„μ„ κΈ°λ‹€λ Έμ–΄

  • i sunganeul gidaryeosseo
  • "ee soon-gah-neul gee-dah-ryuh-ssuh"
  • Meaning: "I've been waiting for this moment"

달렀가 higher, 더 높이

  • dallyeoga higher, deo nopi
  • "dahl-ryuh-gah higher, duh noh-pee"
  • Meaning: "Run higher, even higher"

ꡬ름 μœ„λ‘œ fly, we don't stop it

  • gureum wiro fly, we don't stop it
  • "goo-reum wee-roh"
  • Meaning: "Fly above the clouds"

ν•œκ³„λŠ” μ—†μ–΄ μš°λ¦¬μ—κ²Œ

  • hangyeneun eopseo uriege
  • "hahn-geh-neun uhps-suh oo-ree-eh-geh"
  • Meaning: "There's no limit for us"

우리 길은 μš°λ¦¬κ°€ λ§Œλ“€μ–΄

  • uri gireun uriga mandeureo
  • "oo-ree gee-reun oo-ree-gah mahn-deu-ruh"
  • Meaning: "We make our own path"

μž λ“€μ§€ μ•ŠλŠ” λ„μ‹œμ˜ λΆˆλΉ›

  • jamdeulji anneun dosiui bulbit
  • "jahm-deul-jee ahn-neun doh-see-ee bool-bit"
  • Meaning: "The city lights that never sleep"

우리 κΏˆμ€ μ—¬κΈ°μ„œ μ‹œμž‘λΌ

  • uri kkumeun yeogiseo sijakdwae
  • "oo-ree koo-meun yuh-gee-suh shee-jahk-dwae"
  • Meaning: "Our dreams start here"

Language Learning Tips

Grammar Points to Notice

-도 ending (in "막아도")

The particle -도 means "even if" or "also." Here it creates a defiant tone: even if the world tries to stop us.

-μ—κ²Œ particle (in "μš°λ¦¬μ—κ²Œ")

This marks the indirect object, similar to "for us" or "to us." It is a common structure when talking about limits or possibilities.

-λŠ” descriptive verb ending (in "μž λ“€μ§€ μ•ŠλŠ”")

The -λŠ” form turns verbs into adjectives. "μž λ“€μ§€ μ•ŠλŠ”" means "that does not sleep," describing the city lights.

Cultural Context

The phrase "Color outside the lines" references CORTIS's group name origin. The name comes from six irregular letters in the phrase "Color Outside The Lines" (μ„  밖에 μƒ‰μΉ ν•˜λ‹€), representing their mission to break free from conventional standards.

Juicy J's verse bridges the Korean and English sections seamlessly. His reference to "Seoul to Memphis" celebrates the transcontinental collaboration and acknowledges K-pop's global reach.

Singing Along: Difficulty Breakdown

Beginner Friendly

The chorus repeats simple English phrases with a clear rhythm. Start here if you are new to singing K-pop.

Intermediate Challenge

Martin's verse mixes English and Korean. The transition between languages happens quickly, so practice the "우리 μ‹«μŒ" line until it feels natural.

Advanced Section

Juhoon's verse features rapid-fire Korean with English words woven in. The speed and flow match the song's energy but require practice to nail the pronunciation.

The Lollapalooza Moment

CORTIS's Lollapalooza debut was more than a performance. It was a statement about K-pop's place in global music culture. Bringing Juicy J on stage signaled that these rookies were not afraid to stand alongside hip-hop royalty.

The crowd reaction went viral immediately. Videos of the "Motion" premiere racked up millions of views across TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter within hours. For many international fans, this was their first exposure to CORTIS. The group gained over 500,000 new social media followers in the 48 hours following the performance.

Industry observers noted the strategic brilliance of the collaboration. Rather than simply covering a Western song or featuring on someone else's track, CORTIS created original music with a legend. This positioned them as creative equals rather than guests.

Where to Listen

"Motion" is available on all major streaming platforms:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Music
  • YouTube Music
  • Melon
  • Genie

The track appears on CORTIS's expanded edition of their EP "Color Outside the Lines," released August 2026.

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