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Korea Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Close Your Eyes returns with playful new album 'Snowy Summer'
Rising boy band blends winter and summer in a bold seasonal twist, showcasing diverse charms with double main tracks Rising boy band Close Your Eyes is back with a new album just three months after its debut, bringing a refreshing mix of summer heat and winter chill with a playful twist. The band's second EP 'Snowy Summer' dropped Wednesday, featuring four tracks, including the double main tracks 'Snowy Summer' and 'Paint Candy.' While its debut song 'All My Poetry' leaned into a soft, lyrical charm, this release adds a splash of mischievous energy and youthful confidence. ''Paint Candy' is a total shift from the emotional style we showed in our debut. It's got a much hipper vibe,' explained leader Jeon Minwook. 'It's a New Jack Swing-style track with strong beats and a powerful performance to match.' He added, ''Snowy Summer' is still easy-listening, but much more playful and bright. The contrast between snow and summer gives the track a unique identity that I think will stand out among all the music being released.' On 'Paint Candy,' member Ma Jingxiang shared, 'The rhythm made me want to move the moment I heard it. The choreography is amazing too. It's my favorite track.' While Jeon and Jang Yeojun had taken part in rap-making and choreography for the debut, this time member Kenshin contributed to creating the choreography for 'Paint Candy.' 'I suggested the chorus choreography for 'Paint Candy,' and it ended up being selected— I was so happy,' Kenshin said. Jang added on to help Kenshin, who is still learning Korean, 'The bouncing rhythm really reflects Kenshin's style. His choreography brings the song's mood to life.' Song Seungho noted that the charm of the new songs lies in their playful spirit. 'During recording, the director told me to sing like I was teasing another member. I really tried to capture that playful tone.' The group shared how much fun they had shooting the music video for 'Snowy Summer,' which tells a quirky story of the members dying in ridiculous ways and becoming ghosts just before Christmas. 'I remember shooting the scene where I fall out of a window and crash into Ma Jingxiang below,' said Seo Kyoungbae with a laugh. 'We had fake shattered glass scattered around that was actually made of sugar, and when I told him, he tried to eat it.' Jang recalled shooting a group dance scene. 'It was our first time dancing with professional dancers on set, and the choreography looked so dynamic.' Formed through the JTBC survival show 'Project 7' in 2024, the seven-member group debuted this April with the album 'Eternalt.' The album topped music charts upon release and sold over 310,000 copies in its first week, earning them the sixth highest first-week sales of all time for a K-pop boy group debut album as of that Tuesday. 'We felt a strong sense of responsibility. We made a quick comeback because we wanted to show fans even better music and performances,' said Jeon. Though Close Your Eyes has mainly focused on boyish charm in the two albums released so far, the members said they are open to exploring a variety of styles in the future. 'We've mainly shown a youthful and bright concept in our main tracks, but our B-side 'To The Woods' had a sexy and intense vibe that fans loved. I'd love to try something like that again,' said Jang. 'This album is more diverse than our first, and we all worked really hard on it. Now all that's left is to bring it to life on stage — and we'll do our best,' concluded Seo. jy@
Korea Herald
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Close Your Eyes to tour 5 cities
Boy band Close Your Eyes will greet fans in five cities in Asia, announced agency Uncore on Friday. For its first fan meeting tour titled 'Closer Moments,' the band of seven is set to visit Yokohama and Osaka in Japan before flying over to Hong Kong and Taipei in June, after the meet-and-greet in Seoul May 24-25. The rookie band was formed through the audition program 'Project 7' which concluded in December last year. It debuted earlier this month with eight-track album 'EternalT' which sold over 310,000 copies in the first week, the fifth most sold debut album from a K-pop boy band. The band came in first place in a television music chart show with debut song 'All My Poetry' only six days after debut, and did so again three days later.
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Close Your Eyes makes first appearance on K-pop scene
Formed through TV competition, rookie band presents ambitious debut album Another rookie boy band formed through a TV competition has made an ambitious debut, full of dreams to share its own music and story. Close Your Eyes — a seven-member boy band consisting of Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin and Seo Kyoung-bae — is a multinational group that debuted through JTBC's "Project 7," which aired from October to December 2024. 'Our team name holds the meaning of delivering music that remains compelling even when you close your eyes, as well as a commitment to show our growth every time our fans blink,' explained Jeon Min-wook, the 25-year-old leader of the group, at a press conference Wednesday. The debut album is titled "EternalT," a combination of 'Eternal' and 'Time,' to reflect the group's wish to share an everlasting time with their fans. The album consists of eight diverse tracks, including main track 'All My Poetry,' a sentimental retro R&B song, refreshing pop-rock number 'How to Dance,' easy-listening pop track 'Laid Back' and the acoustic-driven 'Stay 4 Good.' The band described 'All My Poetry' as a song that contrasts youthful, sentimental lyrics with a calm and mature melody. Producer Lee Hae-in, known for producing girl group Kiss of Life, took charge of the album's production and provided each of the bandmates with ample opportunities to participate in the album-making process. Jeon contributed on raps for the main track, while Jang Yeo-jun, 19, participated in choreographing the performance. 'It was an honor to be involved in producing the main track of our debut album,' shared Jeon. "Since the lyrics are sentimental and the melody is emotional, I focused on bringing out those feelings in my rap as well." 'The performance is designed with an emphasis on storytelling rather than synchronized choreography. There's a part in the chorus where we hold our clothes in our mouths, so I hope people pay special attention to that part,' said Jang. Before debuting, Jeon and Ma Jingxiang went through ups and downs. Jeon previously debuted with eight-member group Bae173 in 2020. Then after joining the debut team through "Project 7," he became embroiled in controversy regarding whether he would continue activities with his original team, eventually leaving Bae173. 'There are a lot of emotions that come with redebuting, but what's important is that I've always drawn strength from my fans and I've carried out my activities with the mindset of giving that love back. So rather than saying things have changed, I'd like to say that I'm consistently working hard for my fans,' said Jeon. Chinese member Ma Jingxiag, 21, previously appeared on Mnet's TV competition "Boys Planet" in 2023, but was not a finalist. 'Although I didn't debut through 'Boys Planet,' I gained many fans through that program. I'm so grateful to the fans who continued to wait for me and support me,' he said. Having endured fierce competition and rigorous training, Close Your Eyes is now set to showcase its performances, relying on strong teamwork. Kim Sung-min, 19, expressed, 'I hope people recognize Close Your Eyes for its unique charm, something that sets us apart from existing K-pop groups.' Jang added, 'I want us to become a group that people look forward to. I believe having something to anticipate is what keeps fans and industry professionals by our side.' The youngest member, Seo Kyoung-bae, 16, shared his hopes for the group's music: 'If I had a goal, it would be for our songs to linger in someone's ears all day and even appear in their dreams. If that happens, I'd feel like our music has truly been acknowledged by the public.'
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Nashville singer-songwriters to headline Trussville Heritage Days this April
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – Three talented singer-songwriters out of Nashville will light up The Gateway stage at Trussville's third annual Heritage Days festival, Chris Basinger of the Trussville Tribune reports. Adam Craig, Ray Fulcher, and Jordan Walker will play a 'county music writer's round' from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 4. The event is free to the public. Craig has written songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, Parmalee, George Strait, Kane Brown, and Cody Johnson, among others. His first hit song, 'Close Your Eyes,' was recorded by Parmalee, after which Craig was signed to a record deal with BMG Records. His single 'Just A Phase' charted in the top 30. Fulcher has co-written six No. 1 songs and has had more than 25 songs recorded by Luke Combs, along with cuts by Chris Young, Zac Brown Band, Riley Green, Kameron Marlowe, and Dillon Carmichael, among others. As an artist, Fulcher has more than 30 million streams to his credit. Fulcher's debut full-length album, 'Spray Painted Line,' was released by Black River Entertainment in 2022. Walker, formerly of the country music duo Walker McGuire, has had songs recorded by Combs, Johnson, Brown, Cold Swindell, Jordan Davis, Trace Adkins, and Drew Baldridge, among others. Walker has been signed to Sony Music Publishing Nashville since November 2019. He was a co-writer on the multi-week No. 1 single 'When It Rains, It Pours' by Combs, which has been certified by RIAA as a diamond single. Heritage Days is organized by the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation and will run from April 1-6. In addition to the concert, the festival will feature Alabama artists painting the historic area, the Gee's Bend Quilters, historic home tours, and more. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
