# CLOSE YOUR EYES Hit a Career-High 711,224 First-Week Sales With “256th Note”: Hanteo Record Explained

URL: https://technosports.co.in/close-your-eyes-hit-a-career-high-711224/  
Published: 2026-10-09  
Updated: 2026-10-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

A comeback is always exciting, but a record-breaking one is even better. CLOSE YOUR EYES have just posted the biggest first-week sales of their career with their fourth mini album, proving the group’s fanbase keeps growing with every release.

## CLOSE YOUR EYES: Record-Breaking Numbers at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Album | *256th Note* (4th mini album) |
| Release date | September 30 |
| First-week sales | 711,224 copies (Hanteo Chart) |
| Previous record | 570,073 copies (*blackout*, 3rd mini album) |
| Increase | 141,151 copies (about 25%) |

## A Comeback That Topped Their Own Benchmark

CLOSE YOUR EYES returned on September 30 with *256th Note*, and the first-week figures from Hanteo Chart tell the story. The album sold 711,224 copies in its opening week, their highest debut-week total yet. It beats the 570,073 copies set by their third mini album, *blackout*, last year. That’s a jump of more than 141,000 copies, roughly a 25% rise, in just one release cycle.

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## Why This Milestone Matters?

In K-pop, first-week sales are a key measure of fan loyalty and momentum, since they capture how many dedicated supporters show up right at release. Beating your own previous best is a sign of steady growth rather than a one-time spike. For a group that formed through a survival show, *PROJECT 7*, this kind of climb shows how far they’ve come from their debut days.

## What Fans Can Do Next?

If you’re new to the group, now is a good time to listen to *256th Note* and compare it with *blackout* to hear how their sound has evolved. Fans who want to see where it all began can watch *PROJECT 7*, the survival show that created the group, on Viki.

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*256th Note* gives CLOSE YOUR EYES a new personal best and a strong sign of rising momentum. The numbers point in one direction, up, so watch this group closely.

## FAQs

**How many copies did 256th Note sell in week one?**  
According to Hanteo Chart, it sold 711,224 copies, the group’s highest first-week total.

**What was CLOSE YOUR EYES’ previous record?**  
Their third mini album, *blackout*, set the old record at 570,073 copies last year.