These days, Jang Wonyoung has become the center of countless memes and jokes circulating online. The trend began after a moment during a music show where the IVE idol appeared to move towards the center position on the stage. When he entered the middle of the training, the so-called “K-pop Princess” she lightly touched Gaeul’s member so that Gaeul took a step back, allowing her to stand in the correct center. The moment only lasted a few seconds, but it sparked intense debate among fans. Many have jokingly described it as a sign of “central obsession”, turning Jang Wonyoung into the main character of countless memes on the subject “steal the spotlight” OR “claiming the central position”.
What started as an ordinary moment quickly spread beyond the IVE fandom and became a running joke within the broader K-pop community. Fans of other groups have started to join this trend by editing photos and videos of their idols in similar scenarios. Among the most talked about examples is a clip from the rookie boy group CORTIS. The video captures the group performing the song What You Want, showing a funny situation where member Seonghyeon almost missed his moment in front of the camera during his singing line.
Since he was slightly out of time, Seonghyeon quickly reacted by taking a step forward, pulling fellow member Keonho out of the camera frame, and gently dodging Juhoon to regain the central position in front of the lens. The quick adjustment happened in a split second but was enough to make fans laugh. The fandom quickly conflated Jang Wonyoung’s last name with Seonghyeon’s name, jokingly dubbing him “Jang Seonghyeon”, comparing the 2009-born idol’s effort to gain attention to the now-viral meme.
In fact, the concept of central position is nothing new in K-pop. In idol groups, the distribution of singing lines and screen time is considered extremely important, as it often determines each member’s level of recognition. The central position typically means receiving more attention from the camera, which naturally gives you more opportunities to shine on stage. Because of this, fans who joke about moments involving Jang Wonyoung or Seonghyeon also reflect a familiar truth in the idol industry: everyone wants their moment in the spotlight.
For CORTIS, the viral moment has only made the group more relatable and entertaining for viewers. The boy group belongs to BIGHIT MUSIC, a label in the HYBE Labels ecosystem. CORTIS officially debuted on August 18, 2025, with the single What You Want. The name of the group stands for “Color outside the lines” representing the spirit of breaking convention and encouraging creative freedom in music.
Since the early days of their debut, CORTIS has positioned itself as a “creative crew”, with members directly involved in songwriting, music production and developing the visual concept for their releases. The five-member lineup consists of James, Martin, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho, all born between 2005 and 2009. Among them, Martin and Seonghyeon have attracted particular attention for actively participating in lyric writing and beat production, helping the group gain recognition as one of the most creatively promising newcomers of the new K-pop generation.
In just over six months since its debut, CORTIS has already appeared on several major stages, from performances at the Korean Blue House to National Basketball Association-related events in the United States. For a rookie K-pop group, being featured in such internationally recognized events is considered a notable milestone in their career.
The group’s first results also show impressive growth. CORTIS won the award for best new artist at MAMA Awards 2025 and received the same honor again at Gold Record Awards 2026. Their debut EP Color Outside the Lines has recorded over 200 million streams across various platforms. Songs like GO! and FaSHioN have also become viral trends on TikTok, helping the group reach younger audiences around the world.
Thanks to this momentum, the group’s fandom, known as COER, grew rapidly. In early 2026, CORTIS surpassed 10 million followers on Instagram, becoming one of the fastest new generation groups to reach the milestone. Even during periods of non-promotion, the group managed to sell more than 1.4 million copies of the album, highlighting the strength of their growing fan base.
CORTIS-related content easily goes viral on social media, from Asia to Europe. Recently, BIGHIT MUSIC announced the group’s upcoming comeback project titled The 2nd EP GREENGREEN. The pre-release single is scheduled for release at 6 PM KST on April 20, 2026, while the full EP will be officially released on May 4, 2026.
Sources: kenh14
