The teaser for BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik’s long-rumored duet ‘Eyes Closed’ dropped on October 9, instantly sparking a wave of excitement among global music fans. The full track is set to release tomorrow at 1 PM KST under Warner Records. This marks Jisoo’s first-ever official duet with a male artist, and the anticipation around it is nothing short of massive.
Expectations Build Through Strategic Teasers
The buzz didn’t come out of nowhere. On October 6, Jisoo first hinted at something big by posting a mysterious teaser image on Instagram—showing a faint male silhouette behind her with the bold caption “a duet is near.”
A second teaser followed soon after, featuring a clearer shadow of a man and the cryptic message: “two voices, one orbit. coming soon.” Fans immediately began speculating—and by October 7, the name Zayn Malik was officially confirmed, sending social media into overdrive.
Global Reaction and Record Engagement
Once the collaboration was made official, ‘Eyes Closed’ took over the internet. The song’s teaser recorded over 60,000 pre-orders on China’s QQ Music and trended globally on X (formerly Twitter).
Zayn’s announcement post alone crossed 26 million views, while the teaser on Warner Records’ YouTube gained 208,000+ likes within hours. Fans flooded social media with comments like, “Their voices match so well. Jisoo’s first official collab being with Zayn, she chose someone who truly complements her voice,” and “Are you listening to ‘EYESCLOSED’ with your eyes closed? The visuals, the vocals, the vibe… everything about this collab screams perfection.”
Pre-Existing Connection Between Jisoo and Zayn
Interestingly, their connection didn’t come out of thin air. On July 27, Zayn Malik attended BLACKPINK’s New York concert with his daughter Khai, later posting a fan photo with the caption, “Thank you. Me & Khai loved it.”
Photos later surfaced showing that Khai was also present during studio recording sessions—further hinting at early collaboration talks between the two artists.
Jisoo’s Creative Return
For Jisoo, ‘Eyes Closed’ signals her first release in eight months, following her solo EP ‘Amortage’ in February. That project, led by the title track ‘Earthquake’, helped define her distinct artistic style with tracks like ‘Your Love’ and ‘Hugs & Kisses.’
This time, Jisoo takes a deeper creative role—she’s credited as one of the songwriters, working alongside hit producers Kiddo A, Alex Hope, Isaiah Tejada, Mikky Ekko, Dark Waves, Stefan Johnson, and Jordan K Johnson. The song reportedly explores themes of moving past love and emotional scars, blending K-pop elegance with R&B nuance.
Balancing Tour Life and New Music
Despite her tight schedule with BLACKPINK’s ‘Deadline World Tour’, Jisoo shows no signs of slowing down. After performances in Seoul and London, the group is set to resume touring on October 18 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Balancing rehearsals, recording, and global travel, Jisoo continues to prove her dual strength as both performer and creator.
‘Eyes Closed’ stands as one of this year’s most unexpected and high-profile collaborations—a true meeting of East and West pop icons. Fans worldwide are now counting down to its official release.
