London/Seoul, October 8, 2025 — In a move that’s sending fans into overdrive, Zayn Malik and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo have officially announced their first-ever collaboration. The much-anticipated single, titled “Eyes Closed,” is set to release globally this Friday, October 10, marking one of the most exciting East–West pop crossovers of the year.
A global collaboration years in the making
Both artists teased the project earlier this week through a series of cryptic Instagram posts. Jisoo first shared a black-and-white teaser photo featuring a shadowed male figure, with the caption: “Two voices, one orbit — ‘Eyes Closed’.” Fans immediately began speculating that the mystery collaborator was Zayn Malik, and their theories were confirmed when Zayn reposted the teaser on his own account with a simple black heart emoji.
The official announcement followed just hours later, revealing a striking poster showing the two artists back-to-back under dim blue light, with the tagline: “ZAYN × JISOO — Eyes Closed — Digital Single Out Friday.”
According to Rolling Stone India and Dawn, the single was recorded earlier this year between London and Seoul, blending Zayn’s soulful R&B tone with Jisoo’s elegant, emotive vocals.
What fans can expect
While no official snippet of the song has been released, industry insiders describe Eyes Closed as a moody, slow-tempo pop track with cinematic undertones — somewhere between Zayn’s solo hits Pillowtalk and Let Me, and Jisoo’s emotional solo work Flower. The track reportedly explores themes of distance, longing, and the fragility of connection in the digital age.
The music video, directed by UnderWonder Content (the team behind visuals for BTS’s Jungkook and Lady Gaga), is rumored to have a futuristic, dreamlike aesthetic. Early reports suggest the storyline follows two lovers trapped in separate realities, connected only by music.
A symbolic partnership
This collaboration is more than just a musical experiment — it’s a moment of cultural crossover. For Jisoo, it’s her first major international release outside of BLACKPINK’s projects, while for Zayn, it’s his debut working with a K-pop artist.
Music critic Daniel Kim told Billboard Asia, “It’s the perfect meeting point between two global forces — Zayn’s British-Pakistani identity and Jisoo’s Korean artistry. Both bring emotional depth and sophistication to their work, so this feels authentic, not gimmicky.”
Fans across both fandoms — BLINKs and Zquad — have flooded social media with anticipation. Hashtags like #ZaynxJisoo and #EyesClosedFriday have already begun trending worldwide on X (formerly Twitter).
Timing and context
The collaboration arrives at a busy time for both artists. Jisoo is currently wrapping up promotional activities tied to BLACKPINK’s Deadline World Tour, while Zayn is preparing for a Las Vegas residency set to begin early next year.
Rumors suggest the two first connected through producer Malay, who previously worked with Zayn on his debut solo album Mind of Mine and with several K-pop acts.
The final countdown
With just days left until release, excitement continues to build around Eyes Closed. Whether it’s a one-time collaboration or the start of something bigger, the partnership already feels like a milestone moment for global pop.
For fans who’ve waited years to see Zayn bridge worlds and Jisoo expand her international sound, Friday can’t come soon enough.
