Liputan6.com, Jakarta Recently, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and British singer Zayn Malik were confirmed to be collaborating and will release a joint digital single titled "Eyes Closed" on October 10, 2025.
This exciting news comes after Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, teased a collaboration through a mysterious post on October 6, 2025.
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The teaser featured a silhouette of a man behind her with the caption "A duet is near."
The "Eyes Closed" collaboration marks a significant moment for both artists, bridging the gap between the K-pop phenomenon and the Western pop music industry.
Announcement Details
The official announcement regarding the "Eyes Closed" collaboration was shared directly by Jisoo and Zayn Malik via their personal Instagram accounts.
The two uploaded an eye-catching promotional poster and a short preview of the song's chorus.
"Eyes Closed" is confirmed to be a ballad duet that promises a harmonious blend of two distinct vocal styles.
The song will blend Jisoo's signature dreamy pop vibes with Zayn Malik's signature soulful and deep R&B vocals.
Music industry sources say the ballad will highlight Jisoo's emotional and sweet vocals, blending beautifully with Zayn Malik's strong R&B influences.
It marks Jisoo's first collaboration outside of her solo and group work, and Zayn Malik's first foray into the K-pop arena.
"Eyes Closed" will be released on October 10, 2025.
Initial Speculation and Other Project
Rumors of a collaboration between Jisoo and Zayn Malik had been circulating for months before official confirmation.
This speculation intensified when Zayn Malik was seen attending a BLACKPINK concert in New York in July 2025, accompanied by his daughter, Khai.
Zayn Malik's presence at the concert, followed by his thank-you message to the group, is now seen as the first hint of their musical partnership.
Jisoo also posted cryptic teasers, including a mysterious image with a silhouette of a man and the words "EYESCLOSED," further fueling speculation.
"Eyes Closed" will be Jisoo's first new music since the release of her solo EP, "Amortage," in February 2025.
Jisoo is currently on her "Deadline" world tour with BLACKPINK.
Meanwhile, Zayn Malik has other major solo projects lined up, including a Las Vegas residency in January 2026 and a reunion with his former bandmate, Louis Tomlinson, for a Netflix documentary series.
Potential Supporting Music Video
Although "Eyes Closed" was announced as a digital duet, there have been reports of a potential accompanying music video.
The music video will reportedly be directed by UnderWonder Content, the team known for their visuals for BTS's Jungkook's "Standing Next to You" and Lady Gaga's "Disease."
UnderWonder Content's involvement suggests that if this music video does materialize, the visuals will be of a very high quality.
Even so, there has been no official announcement regarding the release of the music video for "Eyes Closed" so far.