Meet Close Your Eyes: the seven-member boy group created by fans, for fans! Born from the thrilling Korean survival show Project 7, this pre-debut group has a lot of potential! Ready to dive into their journey and meet the members? Let’s go!
The Formation of Close Your Eyes
Project 7 (JTBC, Oct-Dec 2024) was no ordinary survival show. Over 100 contestants from around the world—ranging from seasoned idols to fresh trainees—competed in high-stakes challenges. Fans played the ultimate role, voting to shape the final lineup. With expert judges like Ryan Jhun, Ha Sung-woon, and Lee Bada, and hosted by actor Lee Soo-hyuk, the show became a must-watch. By the finale, seven stars emerged to form Close Your Eyes—a group polished and ready to shine!
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Meet the Members of Close Your Eyes
Ma Jing-xiang (Chongqing, China)
The number one pick and the group’s leader, Jing-xiang’s stage presence and Boys Planet Experience made him a fan favorite.
Sakurada Kenshin (Tokyo, Japan)
A standout from the start! He claimed his role as a center in the title theme song and secured fans with his cute visuals and personality.
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Jeon Min-wook (Korea)
A seasoned performer with roots in groups like BAE173 and the co-ed project group A-SIX, Min-wook’s polished style and rap skills bring charisma to the team.
Seo Kyoung-bae (Korea)
The adorable maknae! Despite being an independent trainee, Kyoung-bae’s charm and raw talent helped him win fans’ hearts.
Song Seung-ho (Korea)
A visual king with a unique vocal tone and energetic stage presence—Seung-ho brings a spark to the group.
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Jang Yeo-jun (Korea)
The comeback king! Project 7 was his third survival show, and after years of near-debuts, Yeo-jun’s perseverance finally paid off.
Kim Sung-min (Thailand/Korea)
A model-turned-idol, Sung-min wowed fans with his stunning visuals and star quality on stage.
Together, these seven create a dynamic and diverse team, ready to leave their mark on K-pop!
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Anticipating the Debut
Now signed under UNCORE, a new label by SLL and YG PLUS, Close Your Eyes is gearing up for their highly anticipated debut this spring. They’ve already made waves with a pre-debut performance at the 39th Golden Disk Awards, and fans are buzzing about their concept, sound, and style.
Best of all, unlike many other survival show-formed groups, Close Your Eyes isn’t a temporary group—they’re permanent, and here to stay!
Conclusion
Overall, Close Your Eyes is undeniably one of the most anticipated debuts of 2025. With talented members, a global lineup, and a strong fandom behind them, Close Your Eyes is definitely going to be a mainstream group to keep your eyes on, especially as they find their sound and group identity. What do you think about the new rookie group? Did you tune into Project 7? If so, which participant were you rooting for?
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