CLOZE YOUR EYES, Entering Second Year with Changes: "Competing with Relaxation and Addictiveness" [Interview ①]

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Group CLOZE YOUR EYES (CLOZE YOUR EYES, CLOSE YOUR EYES) returns for their second year since debut with a more relaxed and mature image.

CLOZE YOUR EYES (Jeon Min-wook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Sung-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin, Seo Kyung-bae) recently held an interview at the StarNews headquarters in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, ahead of the release of their digital single "OVEREXPOSED."

"OVEREXPOSED" is an album that captures the aesthetic of a fleeting moment, like a film burned white—intense yet hollow. It expresses the choice to remain at one's most radiant moment just before vanishing and the emotion of trying to hold onto that instant through music.

Jang Yeo-jun said, "Just as we have always shown new sides of ourselves, we are excited to meet fans with a fresh image this time. I wonder how fans will receive CLOZE YOUR EYES' changes and which parts they will like." He added, "Although this is a digital single, we want to present it beautifully with the same passion and love as our albums."

He also explained the concept of the new album. Jang Yeo-jun noted, "Previously, we showed a strong and energetic image, but this time, the key point is to present a more relaxed and mature side."

The album includes two tracks: the title song "POSE" and "What If I Miss Love?". The title track "POSE" is a song that modernly reinterprets 2000s hip-hop sounds based on the energy of the Brazilian Baile Funk genre. The included track "What If I Miss Love?" is a vintage-sounding R&B song that sings about the paradoxical anxiety felt during the most dazzling moments of love.

Regarding his first impression of the new song, Jang Yeo-jun said, "Every time we receive a new song, I feel like 'there's even this kind of song,' but this one made me think immediately, 'This is really good.' The chorus is catchy and lingers in the ears, and every single melody line is filled with a relaxed charm, making it very impressive."

Kim Sung-min shared, "At first, I thought it might be hard to express, but as we practiced repeatedly, the song began to sound better and better. I became confident that fans would like it if we performed it to this extent."

He added, "As a vocal member, there were challenges in handling parts with a rap feel, but we improved the quality together with the members."

Each member also expressed their ambitions for this promotion. Ma Jingxiang said, "Since this concept is more relaxed and rhythmic than before, I am focusing on facial expressions and atmosphere on stage. I want to show fans a new charm not only through dance but also through facial acting."

Jang Yeo-jun emphasized, "This song is highly addictive, and the choreography also includes addictive moves that are key points. As we enter our second year since debut, we will enjoy the stage with a relaxed image and deliver addictive performances."

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