CLOSE YOUR EYES Earns 'Hottest' Award at 2025 TMA, Solidifying Global Rookie Status

Group CLOSE YOUR EYES has proven their global 'mega rookie' popularity by winning the 'Hottest' award at the '2025 The Fact Music Awards (TMA)'.

The ceremony, held on the 20th at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, brought together top K-pop artists and global fans.

The 'Hottest' award is presented to artists showing infinite potential and promise for future growth, a recognition fitting for CLOSE YOUR EYES.

Since their debut in April with the mini-album 'ETERNALT' featuring a literary boy concept, the group quickly rose to fame. They achieved a triple crown on music shows with the title track from their second mini-album, 'Snowy Summer', released in July.

Upon receiving the award, the members expressed their gratitude: "We see this as a reward for our relentless efforts this year and will strive even harder. We owe this award to our fans, CLOSER, and we promise to become artists that you can be proud of, truly living up to the 'Hottest' name."

During the event, CLOSE YOUR EYES delivered a captivating performance of 'Paint Candy', from their second mini-album, commanding the stage with their powerful choreography and casual, racing-inspired styling. They further heated up the festival by performing a cover of SEVENTEEN's 'HOT' and showcasing other dynamic dance routines, earning them the reputation of a 'performance맛집' (performance hotspot).

CLOSE YOUR EYES is scheduled to perform at 'The Performance' in Japan's Zepp Haneda on October 5th.

CLOSE YOUR EYES debuted in April with their first mini-album 'ETERNALT', immediately capturing attention with their unique concept and compelling performances. The group's name itself, 'CLOSE YOUR EYES', invites listeners into a world of imagination and emotion. Their rapid rise in popularity is a testament to their dedicated fan base, known as CLOSER.