HYBE Group CORTIS’s James Accused Of Cosmetic Procedure

One of the cosmetic procedures that is very common in K-Pop but controversial among netizens is veneers. Many have shared anger towards seeing young idols getting them done, not only due to the impact on the original teeth but also the poor aesthetic look it has, especially right after getting them.

In particular, multiple members of ILLIT sparked criticism after seemingly getting them done, despite being so young.

ILLIT’s Alleged Cosmetic Procedures Spark Criticism From Netizens

The topic has been brought up with another HYBE group, the newest BIGHIT Music boy group, CORTIS.

Members of CORTIS

Amid the group, netizens were already aware of member James, who was part of BIGHIT’s past pre-debut group Trainee A, which disbanded in December 2022.

Trainee A James

Recently, the group released an introduction video in Japanese.

Netizens noticed that James teeth looked different from the past, and that they almost seemed uncomfortable for the idol to speak.

Netizens quickly shared thoughts that James had gotten veneers, and added their anger and sadness about how he looked perfectly fine without them. Many also added that it seemed to be a “HYBE” thing as many idols from the company have gotten work done on their teeth.

they gave james veneers i'm crashing out 😭 pic.twitter.com/z15QrojndC

— m🦁 (@whistlleo) August 10, 2025

i’m sorry but i refuse to accept how they made james get those veneers when he’s literally just perfectly so fine before https://t.co/rWCoSrXX4h pic.twitter.com/CGgUoXjjVM

— nicole⁷ (@ctrlcgv) August 10, 2025

Wth did they do to James’ teeth I’m pissed off https://t.co/C4W8xB1vUp

— keima🍀🫧 (@rikuSZNnie) August 10, 2025

hybe needs to burn cuz james saying “cortish desh da” thru them fresh ass veneers is insane https://t.co/iSJOhQwb4B

— mal¹² (@nagisanochoerry) August 10, 2025

who the fuck thought james needed veneers? it’s so fucking distracting

— ☻ (@sickuhluv) August 10, 2025

BIGHIT PLEASE TAKE OUT THAT VENEERS FROM JAMES BCS HE ALREADY BEAUTIFUL SINCE DAY ONE.

— Flo | 💜BTS⁷ | ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK (@flowerflawer) August 10, 2025