The seven members born from JTBC’s global survival show are back in the spotlight. CLOSE YOUR EYES has just dropped the first teaser for their comeback, confirming a September 30 release date for their fourth mini album, “256th Note.”
What’s Been Announced So Far
On September 7, the group unveiled the opening teaser for “256th Note,” set to drop on September 30 at 6 p.m. KST. It’ll mark their fourth mini album since debuting — a quick and steady release pace for a group still barely a year and a half into their career.
CLOSE YOUR EYES
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Group name | CLOSE YOUR EYES (CYE) |
| Formed via | JTBC’s survival show “PROJECT 7” |
| Debut date | April 2, 2025 |
| Debut EP | “Eternalt” |
| Label | Uncore (SLL x YG Plus) |
| Members | Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyoung-bae |
| New release | “256th Note” (4th mini album) |
| Release date | September 30, 2026, 6 p.m. KST |
From Survival Show to Steady Comeback Cycle
CLOSE YOUR EYES was formed through one of K-pop’s most ambitious survival formats — “PROJECT 7” pulled in nearly 100 contestants from countries including South Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and the US, before narrowing the field down to just seven finalists. That global, multinational lineup has become a core part of the group’s identity, and it’s part of what set them apart from typical single-agency debuts.
Since their April 2025 debut with “Eternalt,” the group has kept a brisk release schedule, and “256th Note” continues that momentum. With only a first teaser out so far, more previews — including individual member trailers and a possible tracklist reveal — are expected to roll out in the coming weeks leading up to the September 30 drop.
Why This Comeback Matters
For a project group formed through a survival show, sustaining momentum well beyond debut isn’t guaranteed — many similar groups struggle to maintain fan engagement past their first year. A fourth mini album this soon signals that CLOSE YOUR EYES and Uncore are betting on long-term growth rather than a short promotional run. For more on rising K-pop acts and comeback trackers, TechnoSports covers the latest in Korean entertainment updates worth following. Background on the show that created the group is available on Wikipedia’s Close Your Eyes (group) page.
FAQs
Q1. When does CLOSE YOUR EYES release “256th Note”?
Q2. How was CLOSE YOUR EYES formed?
The group debuted through JTBC’s survival show “PROJECT 7,” which selected seven members from a global pool of contestants.
