In a move that’s electrifying fans across the globe, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and former One Direction star Zayn Malik have officially confirmed their first-ever collaboration.
The digital single, titled “Eyes Closed,” is set to release on October 10, 2025, marking a major crossover moment between Eastern and Western pop music.
The announcement dropped via Instagram, where both artists shared a promotional poster and a teaser audio snippet of the chorus. The teaser reveals haunting, introspective lyrics such as: “Said, oh, we should fall in love with our eyes closed / Better if we keep it where we don’t know…”
With this release, Jisoo ventures further into her solo path beyond BLACKPINK, while Zayn steps into the K-pop sphere, forging a musical bridge between their respective worlds.
The teaser imagery is striking: both artists clad in black, casting an atmospheric, shadowed look that underscores the song’s mood of intimacy and nocturnal emotion.
As fans speculated for weeks—especially after Zayn attended BLACKPINK’s New York concert in July—this collaboration now transforms speculation into reality.
“Eyes Closed” not only signals a fusion of Jisoo’s ethereal, melodious vocals and Zayn’s signature R&B texture, but also represents a milestone in both artists’ careers. For Jisoo, it’s her first major duet beyond her solo work and group identity. For Zayn, it’s a tantalizing foray into a new musical territory.
As the countdown continues toward October 10, listeners everywhere eagerly await to hear how these two distinctive voices harmonise—and what the full song will reveal beyond its teasing whispers.