“TNT” by CORTIS is the title track of their second EP, GREENGREEN, released on May 4, 2026. It is an alternative/experimental K-pop song following their “Color Outside The Lines” theme. The track is known for its high-energy, raw production, often associated with themes of red-and-green contrasts (stop/go).

Song Credits

  • Artist: CORTIS
  • Album: GREENGREEN
  • Released: May 4, 2026
  • Length: 2:02
  • Label: BIGHIT MUSIC
  • Songwriters: Supreme Boi, Thom Bridges, Slush Puppy, 24kGoldn, MARTIN (CORTIS), “hitman” Bang, KEONHO (CORTIS), SEONGHYEON (CORTIS) & JUHOON (CORTIS)
  • Producers: Supreme Boi, Thom Bridges, Slush Puppy, Zach Fogarty & Hiss Noise

CORTIS “TNT” Official MV

CORTIS “TNT” Lyrics

Hangul

열여섯, 여전히 모지리
방구석 매일 밤, 다섯 철부지 (철부지)
스튜디오의 컴터 앞 깨어난 DNA (DNA)
뇌신경에 bring the fire, 마치 TNT (Yeah)

Pop out, CO2에 불을 켜, when I pop out (Let’s go)
고개 까딱거릴 벌스, 핏줄 빠딱 (Let’s go)
한밤 폭발 같은 drums
We gon’ rock out
We gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, 서울시 (Let’s go)
밤새워 시나위
춤을 춰 신들린 (Woo)
Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
대포 찍듯 찍어 hits (TNT)
좌표 찍고 바로 빵 (What you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)

인천공항, 열어 제껴 roof
김포공항, 열어 제껴 roof
Three, two, one, 이젠 거의 미사일
NY, LA, 도쿄, 바다 건너 휘잉

And we pop out (Let’s go), CO2에 불을 켜, when I pop out
고개 까딱거릴 벌스, 핏줄 빠딱
한밤 폭발 같은 drums
We gon’ rock out (Rock)
We gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, 서울시 (Let’s go)
밤새워 시나위
춤을 춰 신들린 (Woo)
Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
대포 찍듯 찍어 hits (TNT)
좌표 찍고 바로 빵 (What you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)

Romanized

Yeol-yeoseot, yeojeonhi mojiri
Bangguseok maeil bam, daseot cheolbuji (cheolbuji)
Seutudi-o-ui keomteo ap kkae-eonan DNA (DNA)
Noesingyeong-e bring the fire, machi TNT (Yeah)

Pop out, CO2-e bureul kyeo, when I pop out (Let’s go)
Gogae kkattak-georil beoseu, pitjul ppattak (Let’s go)
Hanbam pokbal gateun drums
We gon’ rock out
We gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, Seoul-si (Let’s go)
Bamsaewoeo sinawi
Chumeul chwo sindeullin (Woo)
Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Daepo jjik-deut jjik-eo hits (TNT)
Jwapyo jjik-go baro ppang (What you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)

Incheon-gonghang, yeoreo jekkyeo roof
Gimpo-gonghang, yeoreo jekkyeo roof
Three, two, one, ijen geoui misail
NY, LA, Tokyo, bada geonneo hwiing

And we pop out (Let’s go), CO2-e bureul kyeo, when I pop out
Gogae kkattak-georil beoseu, pitjul ppattak
Hanbam pokbal gateun drums
We gon’ rock out (Rock)
We gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, Seoul-si (Let’s go)
Bamsaewoeo sinawi
Chumeul chwo sindeullin (Woo)
Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Daepo jjik-deut jjik-eo hits (TNT)
Jwapyo jjik-go baro ppang (What you mean?)
I’m about to TNT (TNT)

Translation

Sixteen, still a bunch of fools
Every night in the corner of a room, five immature kids (Immature)
The DNA that woke up in front of the studio computer
Bring the fire to the cranial nerves, just like TNT (Yeah)

Pop out, light up the CO2, when I pop out (Let’s go)
A verse to make your head nod, veins popping out (Let’s go)
Drums like a midnight explosion
We gon’ rock outWe gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, Seoul City (Let’s go)
Staying up all night, a modern Sinawi (traditional jam)
Dancing like we’re possessed (Woo)Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Stamping out hits like a fansite camera lens (TNT)
Mark the coordinates and then—Bang! (What you mean?)I’m about to TNT (TNT)

Incheon Airport, tear the roof wide open
Gimpo Airport, tear the roof wide open
Three, two, one, basically a missile now
NY, LA, Tokyo, whizzing across the ocean

And we pop out (Let’s go), light up the CO2, when I pop out
A verse to make your head nod, veins popping out
Drums like a midnight explosion
We gon’ rock out (Rock)We gon’, we gon’

Pumpin’ up, Seoul City (Let’s go)
Staying up all night, a modern Sinawi
Dancing like we’re possessed (Woo)Who we are? TNT (Yeah, yeah, yeah)Tell me, I got what you need (TNT)
Stamping out hits like a fansite camera lens (TNT)
Mark the coordinates and then Bang! (What you mean?)I’m about to TNT (TNT)

CORTIS “TNT” Meaning

“TNT” is a high-energy, experimental title track that embodies CORTIS’s identity of going “Color Outside The Lines.” With its raw, gritty production, the song feels explosive living up to its title delivering a sense of unfiltered intensity and forward momentum.

At its core, “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 the members stand at the edge of decisions but ultimately choose to move forward without restraint.

The title “TNT” itself represents explosion and breakthrough a moment where built-up emotions, pressure, or limits finally detonate. Rather than holding back, the song embraces chaos as a catalyst for growth, reinforcing the idea that progress often comes from breaking rules and disrupting expectations.

Musically, the track’s intentional rawness enhances this message. The rough textures and aggressive energy create a feeling of urgency, aligning with the theme of speed, risk, and bold action. It reflects a youthful mindset that isn’t afraid to collide with boundaries in order to evolve.

As part of the GREENGREEN EP, “TNT” also ties into the group’s broader narrative of duality conflicting signals, contrasting emotions, and the journey of defining identity through those tensions.

Ultimately, “TNT” is about choosing motion over hesitation embracing the chaos, igniting your own path, and moving forward no matter the signal.