The two idols have been the topic of comparison for a while.
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The two fanbases of BIGHIT MUSIC’s first and newest boy groups— BTS and CORTIS, respectively— are yet again in a conflict over their respective leaders, RM and Martin.
Ever since CORTIS’s debut, Martin has been compared quite a lot with RM, with many finding the two visually similar as well. However, these comparisons have often been the source of a rift between the two fanbases. A recent viral clip comparing the two side by side has yet again fueled this fire.
The clip in question shows Martin saying that each CORTIS member had only a 5% contribution to the group’s success, with 25% going to their staff and the remaining 50% to their fans. Then it cuts to RM saying the same thing during BTS’s Permission To Dance press conference, where he credited fans for 50% of their success, attributed 5% each to the seven members, and the rest to their agency.
This hard watch pic.twitter.com/ett9TnUifE
— 🕷️ (@schiaparelliv) October 23, 2026
BTS fans were immediately irked and accused Martin of intentionally “copying” RM to replicate BTS’s public image, supposedly. Some also speculated that it was a calculated move on the part of BIGHIT MUSIC.
ok this is getting weird now😭😭
Get your own script to credit you fans bruh😭 https://t.co/H04RRPv0Xc
— seren𐙚 (@seren_0613) October 23, 2026
they’re told to do this (hope not). You can imitate but you can never duplicate BTS. Aside from their talent, one of the many reasons for their success is their AUTHENTICITY. I sincerely hope they try and are allowed to be their true selves & maybe that will help them better.
— G⁷ 🅐🅡🅘🅡🅐🅝🅖 (@FuturesGnaBeOk) October 24, 2026
🤷🏻♀️ https://t.co/hpMTJQDLC9 pic.twitter.com/JHfhwtCM13
— •・ (@amevvil) October 23, 2026
I've seen so many groups who inspired by bts but never seen anyone balantly coping them like this.
Also what joon said is not same to cortis. Bts debuted in a poor company so armys carried them in early days which bh themselves thanked armys but cortis debuted with privilege. https://t.co/ra75hCrJ7E
— Wind (@Windhamster_) October 24, 2026
no hate but he got all namjoon hand movements down,like what the hell?? I found it weird the first time too like sure he's a good leader and all but he's copied pasted all of Joon personality https://t.co/I8nDl5O7WL
— ⋆✩⁷ (@tyunkittypaws) October 23, 2026
Hybe/bighit and their obsession with everything namjoon says and does, always pushing #that narrative pic.twitter.com/UzAyH9gP5k https://t.co/ZM2ndBhxW4
— 🌸• Saw joonie! (@DOMOJOON) October 23, 2026
this nigga martin is actively trying to destiny swap with namjoon
— 𝒮⁷ saw cypher pt4 (in theatres) (@vminkive) October 23, 2026
Meanwhile, Martin had previously sparked heated reactions for mentioning RM’s role in his artistic journey.
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