Profile
- Birth name
- Martin Edwards (에드워드 마틴)
- Birthday
- 2008-03-20
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Height
- 188 cm
- Blood type
- O
- MBTI
- INFP
- Nationality
- Korean-Canadian
- Position
- Leader
- Groups
- CORTIS
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About
Short bio
Martin of CORTIS is the group’s tallest member and creative leader figure, known for his musical talents, calm personality, multicultural background, and passion for producing and performance.
Background
Martin was born in Seoul’s Songpa district and grew up in a multicultural household with a Canadian father and Korean mother. He spent part of his childhood in Canada, which broadened his worldview early on. With a training period of around six years, he steadily developed skills in music production, choreography, and performance before debuting with CORTIS. Martin is musically versatile, able to play both synthesizer and drums, and has actively contributed to the group’s EP production. Known for his calm demeanor, kindness, and strong work ethic, he balances creativity with leadership qualities, earning respect from both fans and fellow members.
Fun facts
Martin’s birth name is Martin, and he is known for keeping his simple English stage name, which reflects his multicultural background.
He was born in Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and later lived in Ottawa, Canada for about a year and a half, giving him early international exposure.
Martin comes from a Korean-Canadian family, with a Canadian father and South Korean mother, and he also has an older sister born in 2001.
He attended Seoul Joongdae Elementary School and Karak Middle School, later passing his high-school equivalency exam while continuing idol training.
His trainee period lasted around six years, beginning roughly between 2019 and 2020, which gave him one of the longer preparation times among his peers.
During his pre-debut years, he participated in large public performances, including appearing in a children’s choir at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and serving as a flag bearer for Iceland.
His favorite color is orange, a shade fans often associate with his energetic and warm personality.
His favorite foods include acai bowls, mint chocolate, Hawaiian pizza, ramen, red-bean buns, and chocolate-flavored snacks, and he especially enjoys cold drinks.
There is no confirmed public information about him owning a personal pet, but he openly describes himself as a dog person, with a particular fondness for Italian Greyhounds.
His favorite season is summer, and he has said he especially loves watching summer sunsets.
His favorite artists include Mac Miller and Tyler, the Creator, showing a strong interest in hip-hop and alternative pop styles.
Martin can play multiple instruments, including the synthesizer and drums, and he is also involved in music production.
His music taste leans toward hip-hop, pop, and experimental sounds, and his audition song was “Baby” by Justin Bieber.
He has helped produce and write songs for CORTIS’ EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES and also participated in the choreography for “GO!”.
His hobbies and specialties include drawing, listening to music, and singing before sleeping or starting work, often using creative outlets to stay focused.
Fans and classmates often describe Martin as kind, calm, and hardworking, with a reputation for rarely showing anger and being considerate toward others.
His well-known nicknames include Groot, Demon King, and HYBE’s 3M Ghost, each reflecting inside jokes or trainee-era stories.
If he could try something adventurous, he has said he would like to go skydiving, showing a quiet curiosity for thrill experiences.
His role models are BTS’ RM and Justin Bieber, and he has mentioned that RM’s artistry strongly influenced his decision to pursue music seriously.
Martin is often described as dedicated, thoughtful, and resilient, someone who works steadily toward his goals while hoping CORTIS is seen as a group that freely expresses next-generation aesthetics.
