CLOSE YOUR EYES Achieves 'Half-Million Seller' Status with Mini Album 'blackout', Solidifying 'Top Idol' Status

K-pop group CLOSE YOUR EYES has officially become a 'half-million seller' with their third mini-album, 'blackout'.

Released on the 11th, 'blackout' surpassed 550,000 copies in sales by the 14th, just three days after its release, showcasing the group's immense popularity. The album saw an impressive debut day sale of 210,000 copies, breaking previous records.

This achievement follows CLOSE YOUR EYES' milestone of reaching one million cumulative album sales across their first three mini-albums within just seven months of their debut. 'blackout' encapsulates the group's narrative of breaking boundaries and relentless progression, further cementing their status as one of the leading groups of 2025.

The album has made a significant impact not only on domestic music charts but also on global platforms, including the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and Apple Music Album Chart. Furthermore, the music video for one of the double title tracks, 'X', has garnered over 16.7 million views on YouTube, receiving an explosive response from fans worldwide.

CLOSE YOUR EYES is set to perform at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iM Bank' (2025 KGMA) today, held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, where they will deliver a special collaboration stage with Kazakhstan's Grammy-winning DJ, Imanbek.

Netizens are buzzing with excitement, commenting, 'This is truly amazing! CLOSE YOUR EYES' popularity is soaring day by day,' and 'I keep listening to the 'blackout' album, and the fans' love is incredible.' Many are sending congratulatory messages and wishing them continued success for this comeback.