The group Close Your Eyes mentioned 'visual' as their strength.

On July 8, a promotional interview for Close Your Eyes' mini album 'Snowy Summer' was held at a cafe in Yongsan, Seoul.

'Snowy Summer' is an album that captures the cheerful July Christmas of boys who could not celebrate a white Christmas for unexpected reasons. The double title tracks are the album's namesake song 'Snowy Summer' and 'Paint Candy'. Close Your Eyes has announced they will showcase various stages through music broadcasting activities for both songs, raising even higher expectations.

What does it feel like to make a comeback with the special concept of a July Christmas? Jeon Min-wook first said, "There are really many good songs, but I think there should be something special about us among the many songs. It's fun and good that we can convey a special theme."

Jang Yeo-jun added, "While it's good to have refreshing and cool songs in the hot summer, I wanted to provide more coolness through the keyword of snow and mix the contrasting keywords of July and Christmas to create anticipation."

When asked what it would be like if it snowed in the real summer, Jang Yeo-jun said, "We have imagined that and had discussions among the members. One member said they were really worried about the Earth, and another said it would be exciting. It was a common thought that we wanted to see it with friends and fans."

Close Your Eyes met with fans by holding their first solo fan meeting 'Closer Moments' last May. Jang Yeo-jun said, "Since it was our first fan meeting, it was our first opportunity to meet the fans closely, and I felt happier because we became closer," while Ma Jin-xiang reflected, "After our stage, I saw fans crying, and I was deeply moved by that."

So, what charm does Close Your Eyes want to show in this album? Jeon Min-wook shared, "As a continuation from the last album, I think it is the sense of naturalness. What kind of naturalness? We often joke around with each other, and those moments fit very well with this album. I think our playful daily lives are much reflected in this album," adding, "And I believe all of our members are good-looking in slightly different ways, which can also be a charm point of the album."

When asked about specific achievements or goals, Jeon Min-wook expressed, "Rather than clear indicators of achievement, we believe that our music is enjoyable to listen to anytime and anywhere, so I hope many people listen with curiosity to this song, which captures the specialness of snow in the summer, unlike other summer seasonal songs. If they give it a listen, I think they will get hooked on our music."

Seo Kyung-bae stated, "It's an album with more diverse compositions, and all members have put in great efforts accordingly. Now all that’s left is to show it beautifully on stage, so we will work hard." Jang Yeo-jun expressed, "I really wanted to make my first comeback spectacular, so I prepared hard. I want to prove our growth."

When asked about visual changes prepared for the comeback, Jang Yeo-jun noted, "When we prepare an album, the company always gives us opportunities to reflect our opinions. This time, we made significant changes to our hair colors, and since we are all quite ambitious visually, we are diligently managing swelling," he said with a smile.

When asked about specific management secrets, Ma Jin-xiang revealed, "I naturally tend to swell, so I manage it by eating regular meals for lunch and poke for dinner." Jang Yeo-jun added, "While working, each of us has figured out our methods for managing swelling. If necessary, we adjust our diet, and the day before schedules, we try to reduce salt intake."

What do the members think is “Close Your Eyes'” identity? Jeon Min-wook reflected, "Like our team name, we aim to produce persuasive, pleasant music, even when the eyes are closed. I believe that our albums depict our pure and natural selves without excessive embellishment. This music video also has a lot of playful aspects, and since we joke around a lot, that naturally integrates well into our expressions."

When asked if they have become accustomed to meeting fans, Jang Yeo-jun replied, "If you ask what activity I wanted to do most before debuting, I always said fan signing events. I believe that each opportunity to meet and communicate directly is precious, and I was looking forward to it. What surprised me was that although I thought the idol profession brings happiness to fans, I ended up receiving happiness instead. I feel like I am growing closer to fans more and more day by day."

In the context of several debuting groups from various audition programs, when asked about Close Your Eyes' unique strengths, Kim Sung-min emphasized, "I think it’s visual. Overall, I think we have good visuals, and many of the members have a good ratio. If I had to pick one strength, I would choose visuals," while Jang Yeo-jun added, "In terms of profession, stage presence, and goals, our purity and unadulterated appearances along with each individual’s unique charm create synergy. If you focus on those aspects, you will feel our unique charm."

Finally, regarding his feelings approaching 100 days of debut, Kim Sung-min stated, "With this comeback, I feel the desire to be more recognized by the public. There is an addictive melody line in 'Snowy Summer,' so if you keep listening, it might just stick in your head." Kenshin promised, "Time flies really fast since our debut. I will communicate more with fans and work hard."

Seo Kyung-bae expressed, "I am very grateful that fans have supported us for 100 days, and I will continue to meet you with good music. Please look favorably upon us!" Ma Jin-xiang concluded by sharing, "The most touching words I've heard from fans are, 'Let’s be together forever.' I will continue to work hard."

Meanwhile, Close Your Eyes' second mini album 'Snowy Summer' will be released today (September 9) at 6 p.m. through various music streaming sites.

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