In a significant cultural crossover, Jisoo of BLACKPINK is set to release a duet with the singer Zayn Malik. The collaboration, titled “Eyes Closed,” was officially announced through a striking teaser that quickly set social media ablaze with speculation. Industry insiders have confirmed that the mysterious silhouette seen in the promotional material belongs to the former One Direction member.
A Fusion of Global Pop Energy
The collaboration promises a distinctive blend of artistry, uniting one of K-pop’s biggest stars with a globally recognized Western pop figure. The teaser features Jisoo in an elegant all-black outfit set against a dramatic stage backdrop, with a shadowed figure—Zayn—appearing to walk away, confirming the “ballad duet”.
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The track marks Jisoo’s first solo release since her debut mini-album, Amortage, earlier this year. Zayn’s involvement follows the release of his fourth studio album, Room Under the Stairs, and the launch of his first solo tour, Stairway to the Sky.
Personal Connections and Fan Speculation
Speculation around Zayn’s involvement had been circulating for some time, fueled in part by his public appearances. Fans noted that the collaboration carries a personal touch, as Zayn’s daughter, Khai, is known to be a BLACKPINK fan. This connection was cemented in July when the father-daughter duo was spotted attending BLACKPINK’s Deadline Tour concert in New York City. The singer later posted on Instagram, thanking the group and sharing how much they enjoyed the show.
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Zayn has recently been teasing a busy year ahead, hinting at new music with a “cool collaborator” and revealing that his upcoming fifth studio album will include Indian musical influences. He told fans during a livestream, “I have been working on some cool s*** in South Asian music and bringing those influences into my music as well. It is like pop, R&B, and a lot of Indian influences. The record is like a continuation of Mind of Mine in that sense. I might have some songs coming out in Urdu, too.”
This cross-cultural project is poised to capture the attention of both the K-pop and Western pop markets, reinforcing the growing trend of global music collaborations.
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