“TNT” by CORTIS is the title track of their second EP, GREENGREENreleased on May 4, 2026. It is an alternative/experimental K-pop song that follows the theme “Color Outside The Lines”. The song is known for its raw, high-energy production, often associated with contrasting red and green (stop/go) themes.
Song credits
- Artist: SHORTS
- Album: GREENGREEN
- Released: May 4, 2026
- Length: 2:02
- Label: GREAT MUSIC
- Songwriters: Supreme Boi, Thom Bridges, Slush Puppy, 24kGoldn, MARTIN (CORTIS), “hitman” Bang, KEONHO (CORTIS), SEONGHYEON (CORTIS) and JUHOON (CORTIS)
- Manufacturers: Supreme Boi, Thom Bridges, Slush Puppy, Zach Fogarty and Hiss Noise
CORTIS “TNT” Official MV
CORTIS “TNT” text.
Hangul
Sixteen, more mojiri
Every night in the corner of the room, five childish children (childish children)
DNA awakens in front of the computer in the studio (DNA)
Bring fire to the cranial nerves, like TNT (Yeah)
Come out, turn on the CO2, when I come out (Let’s go)
A verse that’ll make you nod your head, make your veins pop (Let’s go)
Drums like an explosion in the middle of the night
We’ll have fun
We will, we will
Pumping, Seoul City (let’s go)
Stay up all night in Sinawi
Dance and let yourself be possessed (Woo)
Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Hit it like a cannon shot (TNT)
Get the coordinates and bake right now (What do you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)
Incheon Airport, open the roof
Gimpo Airport, open the roof
Three, two, one, it’s almost a missile now
New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, beyond the sea
And let’s go out (Let’s go), CO2에 불을켜, when I go out
A verse that will make you nod your head, will make your veins burst
Drums like an explosion in the middle of the night
We’re gonna have fun (Rock)
We will, we will
Pumping, Seoul City (let’s go)
Stay up all night in Sinawi
Dance and let yourself be possessed (Woo)
Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Hit it like a cannon shot (TNT)
Get the coordinates and bake right now (What do you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)
Romanised
Yeol-yeoseot, yeojeonhi mojiri
Bangguseok maeil bam, daseot cheolbuji (cheolbuji)
Chemistry Seutudi-o-ui ap kkae-eonan DNA (DNA)
Noesingyeong-e bring the fire, machi TNT (Yeah)
Come out, CO2-e bureul kyeo, when I come out (Let’s go)
Gogae kkattak-georil beoseu, pitjul ppattak (Let’s go)
Hanbam pokbal gateun drums
We’ll have fun
We will, we will
Get up, Seoul-yeah (Let’s go)
Bamsaewoeo sinawi
Chumeul chwo sindeullin (Woo)
Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Daepo jjik-deut jjik-eo strikes (TNT)
Jwapyo jjik-go baro ppang (What do you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)
Incheon-gonghang, on the roof
Gimpo-gonghang, Yereo Jekyeo Roof
Three, two, one, one geoui missile
New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Great Lakes
And let’s go out (Let’s go), CO2-e bureul kyeo, when I go out
Gogae kkattak-georil beoseu, pitjul ppattak
Hanbam pokbal gateun drums
We’re gonna have fun (Rock)
We will, we will
Get up, Seoul-yeah (Let’s go)
Bamsaewoeo sinawi
Chumeul chwo sindeullin (Woo)
Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Daepo jjik-deut jjik-eo strikes (TNT)
Jwapyo jjik-go baro ppang (What do you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)
Translation
Sixteen, they’re still a bunch of fools
Every night in the corner of a room, five immature (immature) children
The DNA that woke up in front of the studio computer
Bring fire to the cranial nerves, just like TNT (Yeah)
Come out, turn on the CO2, when I come out (Let’s go)
A verse to make you nod your head, veins popping out (Let’s go)
Drums like a midnight explosion
We’ll have fun, we’ll do, we’ll do
Pumping, Seoul City (let’s go)
Staying up all night, a modern Sinawi (traditional jam)
Dancing like we’re possessed (Woo) Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes) Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Dropping Achievements Like a Fansite Camera Lens (TNT)
Mark the coordinates and then… Bang! (What do you mean?) I’m about TNT (TNT)
Incheon Airport opens the roof
Gimpo airport, roof tears off
Three, two, one, practically a missile now
NY, LA, Tokyo, speeding across the ocean
And let’s go out (let’s go), turn on the CO2, when I go out
A verse that nods its head, with veins popping out
Drums like a midnight explosion
We’re gonna rock (Rock) We’re gonna, we’re gonna rock
Pumping, Seoul City (let’s go)
Staying up all night, a modern Sinawi
Dancing like we’re possessed (Woo) Who are we? TNT (Yes, yes, yes) Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Dropping Achievements Like a Fansite Camera Lens (TNT)
Mark the coordinates and then Bang! (What do you mean?) I’m about TNT (TNT)
CORTIS “TNT” Meaning
“TNT” is an experimental, high-energy title track that embodies the CORTIS identity of “Color Outside The Lines.” With its raw and gritty production, the song feels explosive and lives up to its title, offering a sense of unfiltered intensity and forward momentum.
Basically, “TNT” plays with the contrast of red and green signals (stop vs. go). These colors symbolize inner conflict: hesitation versus action, fear versus determination. The lyrics suggest a constant push and pull, where members find themselves on the edge of decisions but ultimately choose to move forward without restrictions.
The title “TNT” itself represents the explosion and the turning point, a moment when the accumulated emotions, pressure or limitations finally explode. Instead of holding back, the song embraces chaos as a catalyst for growth, reinforcing the idea that progress often comes from breaking rules and shattering expectations.
Musically, the track’s intentional rawness reinforces this message. The rough textures and aggressive energy create a feeling of urgency, in keeping with the theme of speed, risk and bold action. It reflects a youthful mentality that is not afraid to collide with boundaries to evolve.
As part of the GREENGREEN EP, “TNT” also connects to the group’s larger narrative of mixed signals about duality, conflicting emotions, and the journey to define identity through those tensions.
Ultimately, “TNT” is about choosing movement over hesitation, embracing chaos, triggering your own path, and moving forward regardless of the signal.
