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Global music fans are reeling from the unexpected announcement: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and former One Direction member Zayn Malik are teaming up for a new digital single, “Eyes Closed.” The highly anticipated track marks the first joint project between the K-pop sensation and the British pop star, sending their respective fandoms into an immediate frenzy.
The news was officially confirmed on Wednesday when Jisoo took to Instagram to share the song’s teaser poster. The striking image features both artists dressed in coordinated black outfits, radiating a palpable, effortless chemistry that instantly became a major talking point online. The post also included a short audio snippet of the song playing in the background.
“JISOO X ZAYN Digital Single Eyes Closed,” Jisoo wrote in the caption, putting an end to weeks of online speculation and rumors. Zayn quickly amplified the excitement by reposting Jisoo’s story on his own Instagram handle, confirming the collaboration ahead of the track’s global release this Friday.
A New Chapter for Both Artists
The partnership is a significant milestone for both singers. For Jisoo, “Eyes Closed” represents her first collaborative project with an international artist, signaling a bold and exciting new direction in her musical journey as a soloist.
This single follows her successful solo EP, Amortage, which dropped in February and featured popular tracks like “Earthquake,” “Your Love,” and “Hugs & Kisses.” While the BLACKPINK member has been intensely busy preparing for the next leg of the group’s DEADLINE World Tour alongside bandmates Lisa, Rosé, and Jennie, she apparently carved out time to deliver this massive surprise single to her fans.
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For Zayn, the collaboration adds another high-profile moment to his solo career, which has been defined by international hits such as “Pillowtalk” and “Let Me.” Joining forces with a K-pop powerhouse like Jisoo is expected to be one of the biggest global music events of the year.
Official Announcement
Looking back, some fans now see an early, subtle hint that this collaboration might have been in the works. The announcement comes just months after Zayn was spotted attending a BLACKPINK concert in New York on July 27. The singer was seen enjoying the show with his daughter, Khai.
Zayn later shared a picture from the event, expressing his appreciation for the group: “@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU ME & KHAI LOVED IT.” What seemed like a simple show of fandom at the time is now viewed by many as a precursor to the massive musical event that is “Eyes Closed.”
With two powerhouse voices and global icons merging their talents for the first time, anticipation is skyrocketing for the release of “Eyes Closed” on Friday.
