Close Your Eyes (group)
South Korean boy band
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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.
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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 |
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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-present: Debut with Eternalt, Snowy Summer, Blackout, Overexposed
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.
On April 9, 2026, it was announced that the group would be making a comeback on April 21, with their first digital single Overexposed.
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)
Timeline
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | |
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| KOR [13] |
JPN [14] | ||||
| Eternalt |
Track listing
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4 | 24 | ||
| Snowy Summer |
Track listing
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5 | 17 | ||
| Blackout |
Track listing
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2 | — |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| 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 | ||
| "Pose"[A] | 2026 | — | 101 | Non-album single |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| KOR DL | ||||
| "I Got It" | 2026 | — | The Judge Returns OST | |
| "Waiting For You" | — | The Practical Guide to Love OST | ||
| "I'm Runnin'" | — | Reborn Rookie OST | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | ||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| 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 | ||
| "What If I Miss Love?"[A] | 2026 | 117 | Non-album singles |
| "Pose (Spanish Ver.)" | — |
Videography
Music videos
Other videos
Live performances
Concerts and tours
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
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| 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][B] | |||||
| January 31, 2026 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Hall | [34] | |
| 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 | |||
| April 11, 2026 | Moscow | Russia | VK Stadium | ||
| May 22, 2026 | Toronto | Canada | Bluma Appel Theatre | ||
| May 24, 2026 | Montreal | Rialto Theatre | |||
| May 26, 2026 | Vancouver | River Rock Theatre | |||
| May 30, 2026 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld–Expo | ||
| August 28, 2026 | Surabaya | Indonesia | Jatim Expo | ||
| August 30, 2026 | Jakarta | Hall Basket GBK Senayan | |||
| September 12, 2026 | Macau | Macau | Broadway Theatre, Broadway Macau | ||
| October 21, 2026 | Atlanta | United States | Variety Playhouse | ||
| October 23, 2026 | Phoenix | Higley Center for the Performing Arts | |||
| October 25, 2026 | Los Angeles | The Vermont Hollywood | |||
| October 27, 2026 | Dallas | South Side Music Hall | |||
| October 29, 2026 | Orlando | The Plaza Live | |||
| October 31, 2026 | Chicago | Athenaeum Center | |||
| November 2, 2026 | New York | Melrose Ballroom | |||
| November 4, 2026 | Toronto | Canada | Phoenix Concert Theatre | ||
Music festivals
| Event | Date | Location[F] | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
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| 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 |
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| KBS Song Festival 2025 | December 19, 2025 | Songdo Convensia, Incheon, South Korea | [36] | |
| Inkigayo ON THE GO 2026 | April 26, 2026 | Paradise City, Incheon, South Korea |
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| ACON 2026 | July 25, 2026 | NTSU Arena, Taipei, Taiwan |
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| NOL Festival 2026 | October 17, 2026 | KINTEX, Goyang, South Korea | TBA |
Awards shows
| Event | Date | Venue[F] | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
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| 39th Golden Disc Awards | January 5, 2025 | Mizuho PayPay Dome, Fukuoka, Japan |
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| 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 | [37] | |
| 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 |
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[38] |
| 40th Golden Disc Awards | January 10, 2026 | Taipei Dome, Taipei, Taiwan |
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[39][40] |
| 35th Seoul Music Awards | June 20, 2026 | Inspire Arena, Incheon, South Korea | ||
| The Fact Music Awards 2026 | September 19, 2026 | Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea | TBA |
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
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| D Awards | 2026 | Dreams Silver Label | Close Your Eyes | Won | [42] |
| Golden Disc Awards | 2025 | Golden Choice | Won | [43][44] | |
| Most Popular Artist – Male | Nominated | ||||
| Rookie Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2025 | Best Popular Artist | Nominated | [45] | |
| 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 | [46] | |||
| WhosFandom Award | Nominated | [47] | |||
| K-World Dream Awards | 2025 | New Vision | Won | [48] | |
| MAMA Awards | 2025 | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [49] | |
| Best New Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Fans' Choice Top 10 – Male | Nominated |
Notes
- Digital single: Overexposed
- Unreleased song, Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min
- Unreleased song, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyoung-bae
- Unreleased song
- Venue, City, Country
- Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Song Seung-ho, Seo Kyoung-bae
- Steven, Park Han, JL, and Park Ju-won
- Jang Yeo-jun, Song Seung-ho, Seo Kyoung-bae
- Tomoya, Yu, and Haru
- Jeon Min-wook, Kenshin, Seo Kyoung-bae
- Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, and Baek Jun-hyuk
- Towa, Kim Seong-jun and Han Ye-joon