ArtistUncore
Kim Sungmin
Kim Sungmin (김성민, born December 26, 2005) holds the visual position in CLOSE YOUR EYES, the seven-member K-pop boy group formed through JTBC Project 7. He ranked seventh in the survival competition and debuted on April 2, 2025.
Born in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Sungmin is half Korean (father) and half Thai (mother). Before Project 7, he worked as a model under M DIRECTORS Entertainment and studied aviation at Inha Technical College. His visual appeal earned him selection as one of the top 7 visuals of Project 7, with judges ranking him S-Tier.
At 181cm, Sungmin brings a fashion-forward edge to CYE. He cares about how fans perceive him and actively reads comments on group content. His self-awareness extends to confidence in his photocards, which he considers among the best in the group. He speaks both Korean and English, thanks to his multicultural background.
In CLOSE YOUR EYES, Sungmin has contributed to three mini-albums: Eternalt (April 2025), Snowy Summer (July 2025), and Blackout (November 2025). Outside of group activities, he maintains interests in gaming, fashion, and skincare. His role model is THE BOYZ Juyeon, and his MBTI alternates between ENTJ and ENTP.
1 articles3 creditsDebut: April 2, 2025Korean
Gallery
CLOSE YOUR EYES at pre-debut event, March 2025 / Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
Discography
2025
BlackoutMini Album
2025
Snowy SummerMini Album
2025
EternaltMini Album
Fans Also Ask
What is Kim Sungmin's role in CLOSE YOUR EYES?
Kim Sungmin holds the visual position in CLOSE YOUR EYES, the seven-member boy group that debuted on April 2, 2025 through JTBC's survival show Project 7. Born December 26, 2005, he ranked seventh in the competition and is known for his sharp features and fashion-forward style.
What is Kim Sungmin's background before debut?
Before joining Project 7, Sungmin was a model under M Directors Entertainment and studied aviation at Inha Technical College. He is half Thai (mother) and half Korean (father), and grew up in Jeonju, South Korea. His modeling background gave him an edge in visuals-focused evaluations during the competition.
What albums has CLOSE YOUR EYES released with Kim Sungmin?
CLOSE YOUR EYES has released three mini-albums featuring Kim Sungmin: Eternalt (April 2025), Snowy Summer (July 2025), and Blackout (November 2025). All three were released under UNCORE. The group built a dedicated fanbase, CLOSER, during their first year of activity.
What survival show did Kim Sungmin appear on?
Kim Sungmin competed on Project 7, the JTBC survival show that formed CLOSE YOUR EYES from a pool of trainees. He placed seventh overall, securing his spot in the final lineup. Judges and fellow contestants recognized him as one of the top seven visuals of the entire competition.
What are Kim Sungmin's hobbies and interests?
Kim Sungmin's interests include gaming, fashion, and skincare. He is known for enjoying saunas during cold weather and takes pride in his photocards, which he considers among the best in the group. His MBTI alternates between ENTJ and ENTP. His role model is THE BOYZ member Juyeon.
