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.
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.
