Close Your Eyes (group)
Close Your Eyes | |
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Close Your Eyes in March 2025 L–R: Kenshin, Seungho, Yeojun, Minwook, Jingxiang, Sungmin, and Kyoungbae | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | CYE |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Label | Uncore |
| Members |
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Close Your Eyes (Korean: 클로즈 유어 아이즈; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy group formed through JTBC's survival show Project 7 and managed by Uncore. The group consists of seven members: Minwook, Jingxiang, Yeojun, Sungmin, Seungho, Kenshin, and Kyoungbae. They debuted on April 2, 2025, with the extended play (EP) Eternalt.
History
Formation through Project 7 and other activities
Close Your Eyes was formed through JTBC's reality competition series Project 7, which aired from October 18 to December 27, 2024. The show brought 98 contestants from around the world, primarily in South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Ukraine, the United States, and Australia, to compete and to debut in a multinational boy group.[1] Out of a pool of 200 contestants, only the top seven would make the final lineup.[2] All members were announced in the finale episode, which was broadcast live on December 27, and they'll be active for three years after debut under Uncore, a new label which jointly formed by SLL and YG Plus.[3]
Before appearing on the program, several members had already been active in the entertainment industry. Jeon Min-wook made his debut in the PocketDol Studio boy group BAE173 on November 19, 2020.[4][5] In 2021, Jang Yeo-jun participated in the MBC survival show Extreme Debut: Wild Idol but was eliminated in the third episode.[6] In 2023, Ma Jingxiang and Yeojun took part in the Mnet reality competition show Boys Planet. Yeojun was eliminated in the fifth episode after ranking 62nd. Subsequently, Ma Jingxiang ranked at 30th place and was eliminated in the eighth episode.[7]
On December 3, the 39th Golden Disc Awards, which took place on January 4–5, 2025, at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka announced that the 7 members chosen through Project 7 would be part of the show line-up and would perform on the first day of the award show. They performed "Time After Time", one of the original songs from Project 7.[8]
2025: Debut with Eternalt, Snowy Summer, Blackout
On January 21, 2025, it was revealed that they had done their first magazine photoshoot with Cosmopolitan Korea, confirming their debut set for April, which was later confirmed by JTBC.[9]
On March 5, it was announced that they would make their official debut on April 2, with the EP Eternalt.[10] The group held a showcase to commemorate their debut and the EP's release.[11] On April 8, they won their first music broadcast trophy in 6 days since debut on The Show with "All My Poetry" (내 안의 모든 시와 소설은).[12]
On June 21, it was announced that the group would be making their first comeback on July 9, with their second mini-album Snowy Summer.
On October 22, it was announced that the group would be making a comeback on November 11, with their third mini-album Blackout.
Members
- Jeon Min-wook (전민욱)
- Ma Jingxiang (마징시앙)
- Jang Yeo-jun (장여준)
- Kim Sung-min (김성민)
- Song Seung-ho (송승호)
- Kenshin (켄신)
- Seo Kyoung-bae (서경배)
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] |
JPN [14] | ||||
| Eternalt |
|
4 | 24 | ||
| Snowy Summer |
|
5 | 17 | ||
| Blackout |
|
2 | — |
|
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As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] |
KOR DL [22] | |||
| "All My Poetry" (내 안의 모든 시와 소설은) | 2025 | — | 3 | Eternalt |
| "Snowy Summer" | 184 | 5 | Snowy Summer | |
| "X" | — | 8 | Blackout | |
| "SOB" (featuring Imanbek) |
— | 69 | ||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| "I Got It" | 2026 | — | The Judge Returns OST | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | ||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [23] | |||
| "Close Your Eyes" | 2025 | 65 | Eternalt |
| "Subtitled" (너를 남은 이 영화에 너의 가사가 자막이 돼) | 63 | ||
| "How To Dance" (빗속에서 춤추는 법) | 67 | ||
| "Laid Back" (못 본 척) | 76 | ||
| "To The Woods" | 66 | ||
| "Stay 4 Good" | 78 | ||
| "Upside Down" (사과가 하늘로 떨어진 날) | 75 | ||
| "Paint Candy" | 85 | Snowy Summer | |
| "You" (ㅠ) | 86 | ||
| "Bubble Tea" (왼손에는 버블티) | 87 | ||
| "Chic" | 80 | Blackout | |
| "2.0" | 81 | ||
| "Who's Dat? (Jane Doe)" | 82 | ||
| "X (English Ver.)" | 85 |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "All My Poetry" | 2025 | Shin Hee-won | [24] |
| "Snowy Summer" | [25] | ||
| "X" | Yun Joo-yeong | [26] | |
| "SOB" (featuring Imanbek) |
Kim Joo-hyoung | [27] |
Other videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "To The Woods" | 2025 | — | Performance video | [28] |
| "Upside Down" | [29] | |||
| "Paint Candy" | [30] | |||
| "You" (ㅠ) | Live clip | [31] |
Live performances
Concerts and tours
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Your Eyes 1st Fanmeeting [Closer Moments] | |||||
| May 24, 2025 | Seoul | South Korea | BlueSquare SOL Travel Hall | ||
| May 25, 2025 | |||||
| June 1, 2025 | Yokohama | Japan | Pacifico Yokohama | ||
| June 14, 2025 | Osaka | Minoh Theatre for Performing Arts | |||
| June 21, 2025 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | AXA Dreamland | ||
| June 28, 2025 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei International Convention Center | ||
| Close Your Eyes 1st Tour [Beyond Your Eyes] | |||||
| January 31, 2026 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Hall | [32] | |
| February 1, 2026 | |||||
| February 10, 2026 | Tokyo | Japan | Zepp Divercity | ||
| February 11, 2026 | |||||
| February 13, 2026 | Nagoya | Zepp Nagoya | |||
| February 15, 2026 | Osaka | Zepp Osaka Bayside | |||
| March 28, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | idea Live Arena | ||
| April 11, 2026 | Moscow | Russia | VK Stadium | ||
| May 22, 2026 | Toronto | Canada | Meridian Arts Centre | ||
| May 24, 2026 | Montreal | Rialto Theatre | |||
| May 26, 2026 | Vancouver | Hollywood Theatre | |||
Music festivals
| Event | Date | Location[D] | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer | July 27, 2025 | KINTEX, Goyang, South Korea |
|
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| Ulsan Summer Festival 2025 | August 4, 2025 | Ulsan Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea |
|
[33] |
| KBS Song Festival 2025 | December 19, 2025 | Songdo Convensia, Incheon, South Korea | [34] |
Awards shows
| Event | Date | Venue[D] | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Golden Disc Awards | January 5, 2025 | Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka, Japan |
|
[8] |
| TMElive International Music Awards 2025 | August 22, 2025 | Galaxy Arena, Macau, China |
|
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| The Fact Music Awards 2025 | September 20, 2025 | Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, Macau, China | [35] | |
| TikTok Awards 2025 | October 25, 2025 | Korea University, Seoul, South Korea |
|
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| 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards | November 15, 2025 | Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea |
|
[36] |
| 40th Golden Disc Awards | January 10, 2026 | Taipei Dome, Taipei, Taiwan |
|
[37][38] |
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Project 7 | Reality competition show determining Close Your Eyes members | [3] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Close to Close Your Eyes | Reality show | [39] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Awards | 2026 | Dreams Silver Label | Close Your Eyes | Won | [40] |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Golden Choice | Won | [41][42] | |
| Most Popular Artist – Male | Nominated | ||||
| Rookie Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2025 | Best Popular Artist | Nominated | [43] | |
| Best Global Popular Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – Africa | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – Asia | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – Europe | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – North America | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – Oceania | Nominated | ||||
| Best Continent Artist – South America | Nominated | ||||
| Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [44] | |||
| WhosFandom Award | Nominated | [45] | |||
| K-World Dream Awards | 2025 | New Vision | Won | [46] | |
| MAMA Awards | 2025 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [47] | |
| Best New Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Fans' Choice Top 10 – Male | Nominated |
Notes
References
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- ^ a b Hwang, So-young (December 28, 2024). [리뷰] '프로젝트 7' 클로즈 유어 아이즈 탄생..최종 1위는 마징시앙 [[Review] 'Project 7' Close Your Eyes is born.. The final number 1 is Ma Jing Xiang]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ko, Seungah (September 25, 2020). 포켓돌 새 보이그룹 팀명 'BAE173' 확정...단체컷 공개 [Pocket Doll's new boy group team name 'BAE173' confirmed... Group cut disclosure]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2020 – via Naver.
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- ^ "Can't look away from Close Your Eyes: Boy band holds showcase for 'Eternalt' EP". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Hwang, Mi-hyun (April 9, 2025). 클로즈유어아이즈, 데뷔와 동시에 음방 1위...켄신 눈물. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved April 12, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Peaks on the Circle Album Chart:
- "Eternalt (2025)". Circle Chart. March 30 – April 5, 2025.
- "Snowy Summer (2025)". Circle Chart. July 13–19, 2025.
- "Blackout (2025)". Circle Chart. November 9–15, 2025.
- ^ Peaks on the Oricon Albums Chart:
- "Eternalt (2025)". Oricon. April 7–13, 2025.
- "Snowy Summer (2025)". Oricon. August 4–10, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Eternalt:
- "Circle Album Chart – First Half, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – April, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2025年04月07日～2025年04月13日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking April 7, 2025 – April 13, 2025] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Snowy Summer:
- "Circle Album Chart – July, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 10, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – September, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 34, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 39, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 41, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2025年08月04日～2025年08月10日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking August 4, 2025 – August 10, 2025] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of Blackout:
- "Circle Album Chart – 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- "Circle Album Chart – November, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 52, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "South Korean album certifications – Close Your Eyes – Blackout" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Circle Digital Chart:
- Snowy Summer: "Digital Chart – Week 28 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 6–12, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ Circle Download Chart:
- All My Poetry: "Download Chart – Week 14 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 30 – April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- Snowy Summer: "Download Chart – Week 28 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 6–12, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- Songs from Blackout: "Download Chart – Week 46 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 9–15, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ Circle Download Chart:
- Songs from Eternalt: "Download Chart – Week 14 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 30 – April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- Songs from Snowy Summer: "Download Chart – Week 28 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 6–12, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- Songs from Blackout: "Download Chart – Week 46 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 9–15, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "CLOSE YOUR EYES '내 안의 모든 시와 소설은' MV". capra.official. April 9, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "CLOSE YOUR EYES - SNOWY SUMMER MV". capra.official. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Intersection of imagination and reality. break it, X — Close Your Eyes". AEDIA STUDIO INC. November 12, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ "An 8-second story told with eyes closed, "S.O.B" — Close Your Eyes". AEDIA STUDIO INC. October 30, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ CLOSE YOUR EYES (April 15, 2025). "CLOSE YOUR EYES 'To The Woods' Performance Video". YouTube (in Korean). Uncore. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ CLOSE YOUR EYES (April 12, 2025). "CLOSE YOUR EYES '사과가 하늘로 떨어진 날' Performance Video". YouTube (in Korean). Uncore. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ CLOSE YOUR EYES (July 31, 2025). "CLOSE YOUR EYES 'Paint Candy' Performance Video". YouTube (in Korean). Uncore. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ CLOSE YOUR EYES (August 13, 2025). "CLOSE YOUR EYES 'ㅠ' Live Clip". YouTube (in Korean). Uncore. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
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