CLOSE YOUR EYES will release an interlude film on the 23rd, ahead of their comeback, marking the first acting challenge undertaken by all members together.

Their agency Uncore revealed the interlude film poster for CLOSE YOUR EYES' fourth mini album '256th Note' at 8 p.m. on the 22nd through official SNS. The poster shows the members gazing at each other or staring somewhere against the backdrop of a dense forest, with the phrase 'OPEN YOUR EYES' inserted in the center, heightening anticipation for the interlude film's release.

The interlude film is content in which all seven members of CLOSE YOUR EYES take on acting together for the first time. Actor Jang Yohoon appears in the role of 'Odin,' depicting a story of boys who grew up inside a fence coming to dream of a wider world after meeting Odin. The top of the poster also bears the phrase, "Only those who have seen a wider world can dream of a wider world when they close their eyes."

The comeback countdown has already begun. CLOSE YOUR EYES released the pre-release single 'Open Your Eyes' on the 18th and performed the song for the first time on the stage of the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA)' on the 19th. At this stage, part of the title track 'Drop That!' was also unveiled, both as audio and performance. On the 20th, they held a busking event in Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, drawing fans' attention.

The new mini album '256th Note' features a storyline running from the pre-release single to the title track, and it unfolds in a more three-dimensional way through this interlude film. The previously released comeback trailer visually expressed the process of confronting oneself after wandering and loss.

Summarizing the release schedule, the interlude film will be unveiled at 8 p.m. on the 23rd, followed by a 'Cinema Session' at CGV Yeongdeungpo in Seoul on the 27th. At the event, the interlude film will be screened along with various talks about the new album and the comeback. The '256th Note' mini album will be released at 6 p.m. on the 30th through online music sites, with a comeback live at 8 p.m. the same day.

Meanwhile, CLOSE YOUR EYES have been drawing attention with numerous awards. They have won the 'K World Dream New Vision Award' at the 2025 K World Dream Awards, 'Boy Idol (Rookie) of the Year' at the 2025 Brand of the Year Awards, 'Hottest' at the 2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS, 'New Wave Artist' at TikTok Awards 2025, 'IS Rookie Award' at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards, and the 'K-POP Award' at the 33rd Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards. They also hold multiple award records, including 'Golden Choice' at the 40th Golden Disc Awards in 2026, 'The Awards Dreams Silver Label' at the 2nd D Awards, 'Rookie Award' at the 35th Seoul Music Awards, 'Next Generation' at the 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS, and 'Global Hot Trend Award' at the 2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS.

With Jang Yohoon's appearance, this interlude film marks CLOSE YOUR EYES' venture into the new realm of acting, drawing fans' attention ahead of their comeback.