Rising K-pop boy group CLOSE YOUR EYES has officially kickstarted the countdown to their highly anticipated return to the music scene.
On September 7, 2026, the septet revealed the very first teaser poster for their upcoming fourth mini album, titled “256th Note,” across their official social media channels.
The unexpected announcement sent waves of excitement through their global fanbase, officially establishing the group’s return after a five-month hiatus following the release of their digital single “POSE” in April.
According to the official announcement released by the group’s agency, CLOSE YOUR EYES is scheduled to drop their new mini album on September 30 at 6 p.m. KST.
The upcoming release marks a significant milestone in the group’s discography, following a trajectory of remarkable achievements since their debut, including cumulative album sales surpassing 1.2 million copies across their previous three mini albums and an impressive streak of 10 rookie awards across major domestic music platforms.
Visual Concept and Promotional Schedule for “256th Note”
The initial teaser poster released on September 7 offers a compelling glimpse into the artistic aesthetic of “256th Note.”
Designed with free-flowing lines, sketch-style illustrations, and impromptu artwork, the teaser depicts the seven members alongside various musical instruments, all symbolically linked together by a single continuous line.
Adding a layer of intrigue to the concept, the artwork features the cryptic central phrase:
“THE 256TH NOTE IS MISSING”
Following the unveiling of the coming soon poster, CLOSE YOUR EYES will launch a full-scale promotional rollout leading up to the official album release on September 30.
The agency confirmed that official teaser content- beginning with a comeback trailer slated to drop at 8 p.m. KST on September 8- will be sequentially released to reveal further details about the album’s musical direction and story concept.
Background and Achievements of CLOSE YOUR EYES
Formed as a project group through JTBC’s competitive K-pop survival program “Project 7” in late 2024, CLOSE YOUR EYES consists of members Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, and Seo Gyeong-bae.
The seven-member group officially made their grand debut on April 2, 2025, with their first mini album “Eternalt” and quickly established themselves as one of the standout rookie acts of their generation.
Since their debut, the septet has achieved widespread commercial and critical success.
They scored multiple first-place trophies on major Korean broadcast music shows with hit tracks such as “All Poems and Novels Within Me,” “Snowy Summer,” and “X.”
With their previous mini album “BLACKOUT,” CLOSE YOUR EYES achieved a new personal sales record, solidifying their status as leading figures among fifth-generation boy bands.
As the group prepares to drop “256th Note” on September 30 at 6 p.m. KST, fans worldwide are eagerly watching to see how the group builds upon their growing musical legacy.
