BLACKPINK’s Jisoo TEAMS up with Zayn Malik for…, uniting K-pop with…

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik are ready to collaborate on the song Eyes Closed, combining her k-pop style with his soulful RnB vibe. The track has fans buzzing with excitement.

On October 6 KST, Jisoo officially announced her plans to release a new duet single. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik have reportedly teamed up for a surprise collaboration titled ‘Eyes Closed’, sending fans worldwide buzzing with excitement. The speculation began after Jisoo shared a teaser image on her Instagram looking absolutely gorgeous in black corset inspired dress featuring the song’s title and the silhouette of a man standing behind her, widely believed to be Zayn. The latest image that she posted a few hours ago, finally reveals the identity of her duet partner, showing his back and the tattoos everyone recognizes, confirming that the mystery man is none other than Zayn Malik.

According to an unconfirmed report by The Korea Herald, industry sources say that Jisoo’s duet partner is Zayn Malik, who became famous as a member of One Direction before eventually going solo. Zayn attended BLACKPINK’s concert in New York this past July and thanked the group for the invite on Instagram. According to industry insiders, the track will be a soulful ballad showcasing the two artists’ distinct vocal styles.

Entertainment Fans reaction to the collaboration

The collaboration marks a significant crossover between K-pop and Western pop, bridging two of the world’s most passionate fan bases. One fan posted on X, “The day #JISOO and #ZAYN perform Eyes Closed live, it’s over for everyone”

The day #JISOO and #ZAYN perform Eyes Closed live, it’s over for everyone ??? pic.twitter.com/TH4YZXr86X

— J moon? (@JmoonnJ) October 7, 2025

Another fan posted, “It feels like a dream jisoo and zayn”

It feels like a dream ?☹️ jisoo and zayn ?? pic.twitter.com/jPeuKBWqsV

— gom (@pawangdalgom) October 7, 2025

Entertainment Jisoo’s solo debut

Jisoo made her solo debut in 2023 with ME. She blends elegance with emotional vulnerability perfectly. Her hit single FLOWER topped global charts and highlighted her individuality beyond BLACKPINK.

Entertainment Zayn Malik’s fame

Zayn Malik, rose to international fame as a member of One Direction before paving a successful solo path for himself with acclaimed hits like PILLOWTALK and his latest album Room Under the Stairs.
Eyes Closed is expected to merge both styles- JISOO’s ethereal pop aesthetic with Zayn’s soulful lyricism. For fans, it’s more than just a duet, it’s an achievement especially for One Direction and K-pop fans.