Jisoo and Zayn Malik Team Up for ‘Eyes Closed’: What Fans Can Expect

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and British singer Zayn Malik have officially announced their first-ever music collaboration. The digital single, titled “Eyes Closed,” is set to release on October 10, 2025.

This marks the first time Jisoo and Zayn are working together. The announcement was made on both artists’ Instagram pages, accompanied by a black-and-white poster and a short preview of the song’s chorus. The track is described as a slow R&B ballad highlighting both singers’ distinctive vocals.

The chorus teaser included the lyrics:
“We should fall in love with our eyes closed, better if we keep it where we don’t know…”

How the Collaboration Happened

Rumors about the collaboration began in July when Zayn was spotted attending BLACKPINK’s ‘DEADLINE’ World Tour concert in New York with his daughter, Khai. Following that, fans noticed a series of cryptic posts from Jisoo, including captions such as “A duet is near” and “Two voices, one orbit.”

The final confirmation arrived on October 8, when both artists posted a teaser image showing them dressed in all black with the title “Eyes Closed.”

Fans’ Reaction

The internet quickly erupted with excitement after the announcement. Fans from across the globe expressed their happiness online. One fan wrote, “I want to cry, I’m so happy for our Jisoo!” while another commented, “COLLAB OF THE CENTURY OMG!”

Many fans also shared that they were eager to hear something “fresh and emotional” after what they described as a long stretch of disappointing releases.

What to Expect

“Eyes Closed” will be released digitally, with no official music video confirmed yet. Jisoo co-wrote the track, reflecting her growing creative involvement in her music. This marks her first release since her February 2025 EP ‘Amortage’ and her first official duet with a Western artist.

For Zayn Malik, the collaboration continues his solo journey following One Direction, coming after his latest album ‘Room Under the Stairs.’

This duet is being hailed as a major pop moment, uniting K-pop and Western pop in a meaningful way. With millions of fans anticipating its release, “Eyes Closed” has already become one of the most talked-about music launches of the year.

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