The global domination of K-pop just went a notch higher as Grammy-winning producer Imanbek teams up with one of the fastest-rising fifth-generation boy groups, CLOSE YOUR EYES, on a cinematic and bass-heavy anthem titled “SOB.”
The electric single is a milestone for CLOSE YOUR EYES after their nomination for “Best New Artist” at the forthcoming MAMA Awards and coincides with Imanbek’s Latin Grammy nomination. Both awards accentuate their explosive year filled with career-defining moments.
Anchored by an addictive bassline, crisp house percussion, and atmospheric synth layers, “SOB” delivers a mix of rebellion and euphoria. The production by Imanbek takes things to the next level with his distinctive global EDM edge, blending melodic depth with earth-shaking drops that build up to a euphoric climax.
Also arriving alongside the release is the official music video for “SOB,” an intense, cinematic experience set against a surreal nocturnal dreamscape. The visual amplifies the group’s new experimental energy, symbolizing their bold crossover into the electronic music realm.
With a long list of chart-topping hits, including “Belly Dancer,” and his Grammy-winning remix of “Roses,” Imanbek proves once again with this collaboration that he is one of the most versatile artists around. His recent Latin Grammy nomination for “Ella Quiere Techno,” featuring Argentine artist Taichu, further seals his status among EDM’s most in-demand producers.
Formed through JTBC’s survival show “Project 7,” meanwhile, CLOSE YOUR EYES have been rewriting K-pop history since their formation. The group finally made their official debut on April 2, 2025, with their first mini-album “ETERNALT.” It recorded over 316,000 copies in the first week, and their follow-up project “Snowy Summer,” released in July, furthered their winning streak by selling more than 200,000 copies on its first day and reaping multiple music show trophies, including wins on SBS M’s The Show, MBC M’s Show Champion, and KBS’s Music Bank.
Their rise has been nothing short of historic: after winning on Music Bank, it took just nine days from their debut to make them the fastest fifth-generation group to do so, while being the second fastest in K-pop history altogether.
“SOB” by CLOSE YOUR EYES and Imanbek is more than just a song; it’s a statement-a bold mix of K-pop precision with globally leading EDM energy. It is a collaboration that has never been this boundary-breaking, bringing together fans from different genres and continents under one powerful sound.
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