'CLOSE YOUR EYES' is a 7-member global project boy group under UNCORE, formed through the JTBC survival show "PROJECT 7". The lineup includes Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojun, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Sakurada Kenshin, and Seo Kyoungbae. The group is set to make its highly anticipated debut in 2025.
Already gaining attention and a strong fanbase from the survival show, here's a closer look at the members to get to know them better.
Birth Name: Ma Jing Xiang?
Birthday: February 16, 2004?
Rank: 1?
Hailing from Chongqing, China, with Shanghai as his hometown, he was a former member of the Chinese pre-debut boy group Midsummer Cubs (2019-2022). Previously signed under Summerstar Media & Entertainment Group, he also competed on the survival show Boys Planet, where he achieved a ranking of 30th.?
Birth Name: Sakurada Kenshin?
Birthday: December 2, 2007?
Rank: 2
Born in Tokyo, Japan, he is the son of Sakurada Makoto, a renowned tenor celebrated for his opera and concert performances. Before joining PROJECT 7, he gained attention by covering K-pop songs on Instagram and TikTok.
Birth Name: Jeon Min Wook?
Birthday: October 16, 1999?
Rank: 3?
Born in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, he is a current member of BAE173 (2020¨Cpresent) and was also part of the co-ed project group A SIX (2024). Minwook, alongside his fellow BAE173 members, participated in JTBC's survival show Peak Time (2023). Additionally, he competed on Show Me The Money 8 (2019). He is a former trainee under RBW and Goodluck Entertainment.?
Birth Name: Seo Kyoung Bae?
Birthday: September 29, 2008?
Rank: 4?
Born in Chun-nam, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, he is entirely self-taught in both dancing and singing. His dedication earned him the nickname "Room Idol" because he spent countless hours practicing in his bedroom.??
Birth Name: Song Seung Ho?
Birthday: August 1, 2007?
Rank: 5?
Born in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, he began his journey toward becoming an idol after being encouraged by an older childhood friend to audition for a company. This marked the start of his trainee life. He was also recognized as one of the top 7 visuals on PROJECT 7.??
Birth Name: Jang Yeo Jun?
Birthday: September 27, 2005?
Rank: 6?
Born in Daejeon, South Korea, he was previously under Jellyfish Entertainment and a member of their male trainee group, Jelly-i. The group likely disbanded after all members left the company by April 2024. He also competed in MBC's survival show Extreme Debut: Wild Idol (2021) and Mnet¡¯s Boys Planet (2023), where he ranked 62nd.?
Birth Name: Kim Seong Min?
Birthday: December 26, 2005?
Rank: 7?
Born in South Korea, Sungmin has a Korean father and a Thai mother. He is a model under M Directors and previously ran an active YouTube channel, though he is currently on a hiatus from posting content.?
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