CLOSE YOUR EYES has secured their first music show trophy thanks to their track Drop That!. The group took home the win on the October 9, 2026, broadcast of Music Bank, surpassing BOYNEXTDOOR, who were competing for the top spot with their song ANIMAL.
According to the show's official data, CLOSE YOUR EYES earned a total of 9,020 points, enough to take first place for the day. This marks the first time the group has won on a music show since their debut.
How CLOSE YOUR EYES’ victory on Music Bank unfolded
The competition for the top spot was defined by two very different proposals: Drop That! by CLOSE YOUR EYES and ANIMAL by BOYNEXTDOOR. Ultimately, the scale tipped in favor of CLOSE YOUR EYES, who celebrated the achievement with a full encore at the end of the broadcast.
The winner announcement and the encore performance are now available for fans to relive the moment via the show's official channel.
Full list of performances from the episode
The October 9 episode of Music Bank featured a wide variety of artists on stage. These were the confirmed performances:
CLOSE YOUR EYES performed Drop That!, while 2NE1's Minzy presented Calling. Hwang Minhyun took the stage with OUR, and KickFlip did the same with Puzzle Piece.
Meanwhile, ALLDAY PROJECT performed a double set with CRASH and TALK, followed by N.Flying with Still. NiziU performed Sour Grapes, while CRAVITY presented LOUDER.
The group KO1KEYZ debuted their performance with the Korean version of their self-titled track, KO1KEYZ (Korean ver.). ONEUS sang Say Yes!, and TUIDE brought Echo to the audience.
Rounding out the lineup were Rothy with Alphabet, Kim Jae Hwan with Call It Love, hrtz.wav with Sunday Morning, the duo Woody X Bora with Period, and HAENA closing with Hour, Minute, Second.
Where to watch the full episode
Full episodes of Music Bank, including the one from October 9, are available with English subtitles through the show's official broadcast channels, where fans can review both individual performances and the awards segment.
Frequently asked questions about CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Music Bank victory
What song gave CLOSE YOUR EYES their first Music Bank win?
CLOSE YOUR EYES won thanks to their track Drop That!, with which they achieved a total of 9,020 points on the October 9, 2026, broadcast.
Who did CLOSE YOUR EYES compete against for the top spot?
The group competed directly against BOYNEXTDOOR, who presented their song ANIMAL as a candidate for the top spot that week.
What other artists performed in this episode of Music Bank?
In addition to CLOSE YOUR EYES, performances included 2NE1's Minzy, Hwang Minhyun, KickFlip, ALLDAY PROJECT, N.Flying, NiziU, CRAVITY, KO1KEYZ, ONEUS, TUIDE, Rothy, Kim Jae Hwan, hrtz.wav, the duo Woody X Bora, and HAENA.
Is this CLOSE YOUR EYES’ first music show win?
Yes, according to available information, this is the first time CLOSE YOUR EYES has taken first place on a music show like Music Bank.
