CORTIS Seonghyeon’s KMA Outfit: Netizens Slam “Too Casual” Look

Rookie powerhouse CORTIS recently celebrated a major win at the ‘2026 KM Chart Awards’ (KMA) on July 25, taking home the coveted ‘Record of the Year’ award and delivering a memorable performance. However, their triumphant evening has been overshadowed by an unexpected fashion controversy, particularly surrounding member Seonghyeon’s red carpet attire.

CORTIS’s Big Win at KMA 2026 Marred by Outfit Backlash

What should have been a night of pure celebration quickly turned into a heated discussion online. After images of CORTIS, and specifically Seonghyeon, began circulating, K-netizens were quick to express their strong disapproval of the group’s overall appearance at the prestigious awards ceremony.

Seonghyeon’s “Too Casual” Look Ignites Debate

The focal point of this fashion uproar was Seonghyeon’s outfit. One particular photo drew significant backlash, with many netizens lambasting his look as ‘too casual’ and ‘utterly inappropriate for a red carpet event.’

While the other members of CORTIS sported similar unconventional ensembles, it was Seonghyeon’s specific outfit that became the primary target of netizens’ criticism. The debate intensified as fans and critics alike weighed in on the suitability of such fashion choices for an event of the KMA’s caliber.

K-Netizens Flood Social Media with Criticisms

Seonghyeon’s casual look rapidly became a trending topic across online communities. Netizens didn’t hold back, sharing a barrage of criticisms and humorous, yet pointed, observations about his choice of attire:

“He could have dressed up a bit.. since it’s an awards ceremony…..”
“It’s like an outfit a rural farmer would wear”
“An outfit for going to plant rice in the fields”
“Middle-aged ‘ajusshi’ look”
“It’s not even hip and cool, it’s just lame”
“HYBE must be out of money”
“It looks so tacky, people will ask if their stylist is actually an anti-fan”
“Why did they dress them like that for an awards ceremony?”
“I really like CORTIS, but seriously… I just wish they’d dress them nicely for award shows 😭”
“Sweatpants and boots…..”
“Actually, I wish female idols could dress like this too; it just makes me think male idols get to dress more comfortably”
“It looks like clothes you’d wear to work in the fields. My grandpa dresses just like that when he goes to pick cucumbers”
“What is this? It’s like ‘fish market’ fashion…”
“Is the outfit concept supposed to be ‘came straight from filming a rural variety show special’?”
“They really need to choose the right time and place for that kind of look”

The ongoing discussion highlights the high expectations placed on idols’ appearances at official events, especially red carpet ceremonies. As CORTIS navigates their rookie year, this fashion controversy adds another layer to their burgeoning public image, leaving many to wonder about the intentions behind such a bold styling choice and the evolving landscape of K-Pop fashion.