[Exclusive Interview] CLOSE YOUR EYES Reflect on Their Growth With ‘256th Note’

From their debut with Eternalt to their latest release, CLOSE YOUR EYES looks back on how their sound, artistry, and bond have developed in this exclusive interview. CLOSE YOUR EYES (CYE) has continued to carve out their own space in K-pop with a musical identity that embraces versatility, emotion, and ever-evolving artistry. The seven-member project boy group under UNCORE debuted on April 2, 2025, with their first mini album, Eternalt, introducing a team composed of JEON MINWOOK, MA JINGXIANG, JANG YEOJUN, KIM SUNGMIN, SONG SEUNGHO, KENSHIN, and SEO KYOUNGBAE. Since then, CYE has built an increasingly diverse discography spanning multiple genres and styles, from the contrasting sounds of Snowy Summer and Blackout to collaborations, original soundtracks, and digital singles. With their official fandom, CLOSER, by their side, the group continues to explore new musical territory while strengthening the connection at the heart of their artistry. That spirit of exploration takes center stage in CYE’s fourth mini album, 256th Note, a multifaceted release that brings together R&B, alternative R&B, lo-fi, jazz, hip-hop, pop, and bossa nova influences. The album showcases the group...