Rookie Group Seals Its Status With Triple Win
K-pop boy group Close Your Eyes (members Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojoon, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyungbae) has achieved impressive success by taking home trophies from three major Korean music shows.
On June 18, the group claimed first place on KBS2’s Music Bank with their latest title track “Snowy Summer” from their second mini-album of the same name.
Three Wins in Just One Week
The road to triple crown began with their win on SBS M’s The Show on June 15, followed by a victory on June 16 on MBC M’s Show Champion. Within just six days of their comeback, they’ve become one of the most buzzed-about acts among global K-pop fans.
Earlier this year in April, the group earned their initial ‘monster rookie’ reputation by winning two trophies with their debut single “Every Poem and Novel Inside Me.” With this recent comeback, they’ve already raised the bar higher.
Fans and Team Thanked in Emotional Speech
Right after their latest win, the members of Close Your Eyes stated, “We’re grateful to our agency team and everyone who helped us build this stage. Receiving awards with each album feels overwhelming but meaningful. We’ll work harder to become artists who deserve first place.”
Record-Breaking Album Sales
Their second mini-album, released on June 9, sold over 200,000 copies on the very first day, bringing their total sales over 300,000. They also topped the real-time and daily physical album charts on Hanteo, placed second and fifth on Circle Chart depending on album versions, and scored a spot in the Top 10 K-pop Album Chart on iTunes in five countries—proving their international impact.
A Refreshing Song with a Chilly Twist
“Snowy Summer” blends house music with warm pop-R&B sounds. The contrast between the imagery of ‘summer’ and ‘snow’ creates a playful and imaginative vibe. Its music video, which features a quirky ghostly theme with the members, has already surpassed 22.8 million views on YouTube.
Close Your Eyes plans to continue promoting their unique sound and captivating performances with ongoing activities for “Snowy Summer.”
