Rookie boy group Close Your Eyes has secured a major achievement with their latest comeback, earning a No. 1 trophy on a music program immediately upon release. On November 19, the group appeared on MBC M’s Show Champion, where they won first place with “X,” one of the double title tracks from their third mini album “blackout.”
The moment marked another turning point in the group’s fast-paced rise, solidifying their momentum as one of the most promising fourth-generation rookie acts. After receiving the trophy, the members expressed deep gratitude to the people supporting them from behind the scenes and to the ones closest to their hearts their fans.
A Sincere Message to Fans and Staff
Following their win, CLOYAH thanked their agency staff and families who have supported their journey from the beginning. But the group reserved their warmest words for their fans, CLOSER, who have been the driving force behind their growing success.
“We love you, CLOSER,” the members said. “Thank you for giving us this No. 1 trophy. We’ll continue to show you even cooler stages.” Their message resonated with both fans and industry watchers, who have been observing the group’s remarkable growth since debut.
A Career High With ‘blackout’
CLOYAH’s third mini album “blackout” has propelled them to a new career high. The album surpassed 577,000 first-week sales, officially making them half-million sellers and doubling the first-week figure of their previous release. In just seven months since debut, CLOYAH has exceeded 1.2 million cumulative album sales across only three albums — a rare milestone for a rookie group.
Their debut album earned them two music show wins, while their second mini album secured three. Their latest release now continues that upward trend with another first-place trophy, proving their resonance with both fans and the general public.
The Message Behind ‘X’ and CLOYAH’s Rising Influence
The new album “blackout” captures CLOYAH’s evolving narrative the breaking of limits, the push forward, and the hunger to grow. “X,” in particular, is an anthem of determination, expressing the will to shatter fear and move boldly into the future. Member Jeon Min-wook participated in writing the lyrics, while Kenshin took part in choreographing the performance, highlighting the team’s expanding creative involvement.
CLOYAH’s rise has been recognized across multiple award ceremonies this year. The group secured five rookie trophies, including Rookie of the Year titles and the Male Idol (New) of the Year award, solidifying their status as 2025’s standout newcomers.
With another music show win under their belt and a growing global fanbase, CLOYAH is continuing its rapid ascent and “X” is proving to be yet another powerful milestone in their explosive first year.