CLOSE YOUR EYES has confirmed a comeback on September 30 with their 4th mini album '256th Note'.

Their agency Uncore announced the news of the new release by unveiling a coming soon poster for CLOSE YOUR EYES — comprising Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jing-xiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, and Seo Kyoung-bae — through its official SNS. This album marks their first new release in about five months, following the digital single 'POSE' released in April.

The unveiled poster features freely connected lines, impromptu drawings, and a distinctive visual in which figures and instruments merge into one. The phrase 'THE 256TH NOTE IS MISSING' also appears, raising anticipation for the new album's music and concept.

■ Ten-Time Rookie Award Winners Continue Their Growth Streak

CLOSE YOUR EYES has grown rapidly since their debut. With their third mini album 'blackout' released last year, they broke their own personal best record, and their cumulative mini album sales have surpassed 1.2 million copies. On music shows, they also solidified their standing by taking first place with their debut song 'All My Poems and Novels Inside Me', 'Snowy Summer', and 'X'.

They won the Next Generation Award at the 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS, achieving ten rookie awards and setting the record for the most rookie awards among boy groups that debuted in 2025. In 2025, they received the 'K World Dream New Vision Award' at the K World Dream Awards, 'Male Idol (Rookie) of the Year' at the Brand of the Year Awards, 'Hottest' at The Fact Music Awards, the 'New Wave Artist Award' at TikTok Awards 2025, the 'IS Rookie Award' at the Korea Grand Music Awards, and the 'K-POP Award' at the 33rd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards. In 2026, they also won numerous awards including 'Golden Choice' at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, 'The Awards Dreams Silver Label' at the 2nd The Awards, and 'Rookie Award' at the 35th Seoul Music Awards.

■ Comeback Trailer to Be Pre-Released on the 8th

Meanwhile, CLOSE YOUR EYES' 4th mini album '256th Note' will be released on September 30 at 6 PM through various online music streaming sites. Ahead of the comeback, a comeback trailer will be pre-released on the 8th at 8 PM, marking the start of their full-scale comeback promotions.