All About cye

CLOSE YOUR EYES (클로스 유어 아이스) is an upcoming 7-member global project boy group under UNCORE. The group was formed through the JTBC survival show PROJECT 7, and consists of Jeon Minwook, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeojun, Kim Sungmin, Song Seungho, Sakurada Kenshin, and Seo Kyoungbae. They are to make their debut on April 2nd, 2025, with the mini album, “Eternalt.”

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MEMBERS

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MUSIC SHOWS

• Overview
• The Show → Star Planet
• Show Champion → Idolchamp
• Music Bank → AllChart
• M! CountDown → Mnet+
• Music Core → Mubeat
• Inkigayo → Diggus / Higher

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SBS MTV The Show

• Tuesdays 6pm (KST)

SBS MTV The Show is a weekly music program that features performances by K-pop artists and selects a winner based on a scoring system. It airs every Tuesday and primarily focuses on promoting rookie and rising artists.

How to Prepare

• Vote each day during Pre-Voting - Fri 8pm - Mon 9am KST.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Stream Youtube Official MV and create Shorts / Videos with the title song.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

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MBC Show Champion

• Wednesdays 5pm (KST)

Show Champion is a South Korean music show that airs on MBC M every Wednesday. It features live performances from K-pop artists, comeback stages, and a weekly chart ranking where the top song wins the Champion Song title. The show highlights both rising and established artists, making it a key platform in the K-pop industry.

How to Prepare

• Collect and save as many Chamsims as possible on IdolChamp.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Stream Youtube MV and create Shorts / Videos with the title song.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

Pre-Voting (Fri 8PM - Mon 3PM KST)

• Show Champion pre-voting now requires VOTING TICKETS
• Earn voting tickets by exchanging HEARTS
1❤️ Ruby Chamsims = 1🎟 Voting ticket
5💙 Time Chamsims = 1🎟 Voting Ticket

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Mnet M! Countdown

• Thursdays 6pm (KST)

M! Countdown is a weekly music show hosted by MNET, airing every Thursday at 6 PM KST. It features performances from various artists and awards one song based on specific scoring criteria.

How to Prepare

• Vote 5 times / day during Pre-Voting - Fri 2pm - Mon 9am KST.
• Must place in Top 2 during Pre-Vote to qualify for Live Voting.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Prepare International Streaming accounts on Spotify, Apple & YT.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Stream Youtube Official MV and create Shorts / Videos with the title song.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

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KBS Music Bank

• Fridays 5pm (KST)

Music Bank is a weekly music program by KBS, airing every Friday at 5:15 PM KST. Songs are ranked, and one winner is crowned.

How to Prepare

• Vote each day during Pre-Voting - Fri 2pm - Mon 9am KST.
• Must place in Top 2 during Pre-Vote to qualify for Live Voting.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Stream Youtube Official MV and create Shorts / Videos with the title song.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

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MBC Show! Music Core

• Saturdays 3:30pm (KST)

Show! Music Core is a weekly music show aired by MBC every Saturday at 3:30 PM KST. It ranks songs and awards a winner based on a scoring system.

How to Prepare

• Save minimum of 150 Beats / account / week for use in Live Voting.
• Limited to 7 accounts per device
• Use any Beats above 150 in Pre-Voting (Tue 6pm - Thu 11am KST).
• You to collect Beats from ads for up to 7 accounts / device / day.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Stream Youtube Official MV according to guidelines.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

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SBS Inkigayo

• Sundays, 3:40pm (KST)

SBS Inkigayo is a South Korean music show airing every Sunday, where rookie and rising K-Pop artists perform and compete for the weekly music awards.

How to Prepare

• Vote each day during Pre-Voting: Friday 2PM - Monday 9AM KST.
• Cast 5 votes during Live Voting: Sunday 3:40 PM KST.
• Prepare K-Streaming accounts on Melon, FLO, Genie, and/or Bugs.
• Purchase physical albums from verified retailers.
• Stream Youtube Official MV and create Shorts / Videos with the title song.
• Monitor fan bases for voting schedules and updates.

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INTRO GUIDE

This guide introduces the basics of streaming, voting, and terminology, with FAQs and actionable advice for fans who may feel overwhelmed. For detailed information, visit the specific sections on this website.Above all, remember to enjoy Close Your Eyes (CYE) content, especially their music. Following every step in this guide isn’t mandatory. Support at your own pace, prioritize what you’re comfortable with, and know that even small contributions make a difference to CYE’s success.

Key Priorities

Everything plays a key role role in the group's debut success, but priorities may shift based on:• Current progress - Address weak areas (e.g., chart rankings, voting platforms).
• Goals and timelines - Fan bases will provide real-time updates on focus areas.
• Before the debut - Collect voting app points, donate for digital projects, and pre-order albums.
• During the debut - Prioritize streaming, voting, and other real-time actions.Tip: Follow fan bases for updates on where to focus your efforts.

Important Terms

• Physical Album Sales: Purchases of CDs or vinyl from verified music retailers.
• Digital Album Sales: Downloads from platforms like iTunes, Amazon, and Qobuz.
• For Billboard: 1 physical album = 1 digital album = 10 digital tracks.
• Album Equivalent Unit: A measure combining sales, streams, and downloads equivalent to one album purchase.
• Digitals/Digital Points: Scores from Korean music charts like Bugs, Melon, Genie, and Flo, used in music show rankings.

Music Charts Overview

Music charts rank songs or albums based on sales, downloads, and streams. These rankings influence an artist’s commercial success and year-end award nominations.Key Charts• Billboard: Tracks global and country-specific sales, streams, and radio play.
• Circle Chart (formerly Gaon): South Korea’s national chart, measuring album shipments.
• Hanteo: Real-time sales data based on confirmed purchases.
• Oricon: Japan’s primary chart.Note: When purchasing albums, check that the retailer is verified for the desired chart. For U.S. fans, focus on Billboard-verified retailers.

South Korean Music Shows

Music shows promote artists weekly, selecting winners based on specific criteria:SBS M The Show
MBC M Show Champion
MNET M Countdown
KBS Music Bank
MBC Show! Music Core (MuCore)
SBS InkigayoKey Points
• A Friday comeback means a shorter 3-day tracking period for the first week, making digitals critical.
• Fan bases will provide updates on which shows to prioritize.

Digital Scoring and Streaming Platforms

Digital points often determine music show wins, contributing an average of 50% to total scores.Important Terms
• Unique Listener (UL): One active listener per account. ULs boost chart rankings significantly.
• Passes: Paid subscriptions for streaming/downloading music.
• Streaming Count: Total song streams (but ULs and downloads weigh more).Platforms for Korean Digitals
• Genie
• Flo
• Melon
• BugsGlobal Platforms for Chart Goals
• YouTube
• Spotify
• Apple Music
• iTunesStreaming Rules
• Streams from paid accounts weigh more than free accounts.
• Act human: avoid bot-like behavior (e.g., no looping, muting, or excessive repeats).
• Don’t use a VPN.
• Rotate accounts and playlists to avoid invalid streams.

Voting

Music shows include voting as a key criterion. Voting periods vary from a few days (pre-voting) to an hour or less (live voting).Voting Platforms by Show
• The Show - Star Planet (start collecting 90 days prior)
• Show Champion - IDOLCHAMP (start collecting 90 days prior)
• Music Bank - ALLCHART (start collecting 90 days prior)
• Show! Music Core - MUBEAT (start collecting 90 days prior)
• Inkigayo - Higher (start collecting 90 days prior), DIGGUS (live voting)
• M Countdown - MNET PLUS (daily voting and live)Tips for Voting• Collect voting points in advance by watching ads, completing tasks, or answering quizzes.
• Create multiple accounts for voting platforms that don’t require points.

Key Takeaways

1. Follow official comeback goals and fan base updates.
2. Digitals are crucial for music show wins.
3. Join streaming or voting teams if possible.
4. Streams from paid accounts carry more weight.
5. Share accurate information and avoid spreading unverified rumors.Ways to Help
• Buy albums from Verified Retailers.
• Stream and download songs.
• Collect voting points.
• Vote on music shows.
• Donate to digital projects.
• Spread positivity and avoid engaging with antis or trolls.

Final Note

Debut season is filled with exciting moments, new music, and surprises. Let’s work together to ensure CYE has a successful debut and achieves more milestones. Most importantly, enjoy the journey and celebrate their artistry!

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Streaming

• South Korean Streaming Apps
• International Streaming Apps

Streaming Rules

If you've decided to help CYE succeed in music charts and receive awards, these are some rules in order for your efforts to count.

• Act human; avoid bot-like behavior.
• Always stream official content released by CYE official accounts.
• Streams from paid accounts weigh more than free accounts.
• If focusing on a song, it must have 2-3 filler songs for it not to appear bot-like
• Rotate accounts and playlists to avoid invalid streams.
• Follow fansites for up to date info and suggested songs/playslists to focus on.
• Remember to always enjoy listening to CYE songs!!!

Why Are Digitals Important?

Digitals contribute an average of 50% to music show scores, making South Korean streaming platforms like Melon, FLO, Genie, and Bugs essential.

• Chart Rankings: Streams boost Circle and Hanteo charts, critical for visibility, popularity, and securing opportunities for K-pop groups.
• Award Nominations: Digital scores influence end-of-year award nominations and wins.
• Revenue: Streaming generates royalties, contributing significantly to the music industry's revenue.
• Fan Engagement: Platforms allow fans to stream, share, and support campaigns to boost rankings.
• Global Impact: Strong performance on Korean charts attracts international media and fans, expanding exposure and opportunities.
• Charts & music show wins amplify brand exposure and highlight the members' hard work, which they actively monitor through real-time chart updates.

Key Streaming Terms To Know

• Unique Streams: Plays counted once per unique accounts
• Total Streams: Total song plays, including repeats by the same account.
• Downloads: Counted once per unique account.
• Unique Listeners: Unique accounts that played a song, counted once per tracking period.
• Unverified Accounts: Pre-2021 accounts can stream but can’t download. Verification may require buying a new account.
• Verified Accounts: Needed for downloads, streaming, and loading passes or Genie Cash.

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Additional Apps

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DUCKAD

DuckAd is a mobile app for K-pop fans to vote and support idols through in-app activities like watching ads, reading news, and streaming music. Users earn voting tickets (vts) to help idols rank in monthly popularity votes, winning ads in locations like Times Square and subway stations and most importantly to help the streaming efforts for the group.Recommender Referral Code: 110298835611172706469

UPICK

UPICK is a global fandom platform designed for fans of K-pop artists and Korean actors. It offers various interactive features, including popularity votes, social communities, and fan-driven projects like advertisements and donations to celebrate artists' special occasions.

Collect Blue Jams

Attendance:
Earn 10 Blue Jams daily. After 20 days, get 1,000 Blue Jams (higher account levels earn more).

Watching Ads:
UPICK Video Ads: 4 videos = 40 Blue Jams
3 Video Stations: Watch 60 ads daily (20 Jams per ad), in total 1,200 Blue Jams/day (~1 hour)

Expiration:
23:59 KST on the last day of the month.

Extension:
Buy a carry-over coupon (50 Pink Jams) to extend for another month

Kooky is a comprehensive platform designed for K-Pop enthusiasts to discover events, support their favorite artists, and connect with fellow fans. The app offers features such as Kooky Map for finding nearby K-Pop events, Kooky Polls for engaging in artist rankings and voting, and a community space for sharing thoughts and making friends.

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