K-pop band Cortis urges fans to put phones down at concerts

K-pop boy band Cortis is urging fans to ditch their phones and engage directly during their 'Put Your Phone Down' tour, which began in Incheon on 18 July and will visit New York and Los Angeles before returning to Seoul. The plea has sparked mixed reactions in a fandom where fan-filmed content is prized social currency. Some fans complied, while others, like 22-year-old Park Ji-yeon, continued recording to preserve memories. The band joins artists like Billie Eilish and BTS in advocating for more present concert experiences.