BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and British pop star Zayn Malik have joined forces for the first time on their new single “Eyes Closed,” released on Oct. 10 through Warner Records. The collaboration surprised fans, who called it one of the year’s best. The unexpected pairing unites two of the biggest names in global pop, one from the world’s leading girl group and the other from a history-making boy band.
A melodic blend of pop and acoustic textures, “Eyes Closed” departs from Jisoo’s previous solo projects, introducing a gentler guitar-driven sound that accentuates both singers’ emotive tones. The track marks Jisoo’s first official English-language single, following the release of her debut mini album, ‘Amortage,’ earlier this year. Meanwhile, Zayn continues his post-One Direction evolution after his 2024 album, ‘Room Under the Stairs,’ which explored introspective R&B influences.
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A Cosmic Romance in “Eyes Closed”
In “Eyes Closed,” Jisoo and Zayn trade verses that capture the push and pull of a new romance shadowed by past heartbreak. The production blends warm keys, acoustic guitar, bass synth and atmospheric elements, creating a dreamy soundscape that complements their vocals.
The chorus, “We should fall in love with our eyes closed / Better if we keep it where we don’t know / The beds we’ve been in, the names and the faces of who we were with,” conveys the song’s message about learning to love again by choosing to look beyond the past.
The accompanying music video takes the concept to a grand scale. Set in a futuristic spaceship, the two artists drift through galaxies in matching all-black outfits, performing under shimmering starlight. The celestial setting mirrors the song’s themes of emotional escape and cosmic connection as two souls meet beyond earthly baggage.
From World Tours to New Stages: Jisoo and Zayn’s Current Chapters
The song arrives as Jisoo continues performing with BLACKPINK on their Deadline World Tour, which kicked off earlier this year with the release of “Jump,” the group’s first song in nearly three years. The tour has sold out stadiums across Asia, Europe and North America. It will continue through January 2026, with upcoming stops in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. During the shows, Jisoo has been performing solo tracks from ‘Amortage,’ captivating fans with live renditions of “Earthquake” and “Your Love.”
On the other side of the globe, Zayn is gearing up for his first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, opening on Jan. 20, 2026. The seven-date series follows his recent U.S., U.K. and Mexico tour as well as his latest release, “Break Free,” written for the video game Borderlands 4. Earlier this week, Zayn also made headlines for reuniting with former One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson in a new three-part Netflix road trip documentary, where the two reconnect while traveling across America.
A New Milestone in Jisoo’s Solo Journey
“Eyes Closed” represents another milestone in Jisoo’s growing solo career. Earlier this year, she officially joined Warner Records for her solo projects while continuing to perform with BLACKPINK under YG Entertainment. Her fellow bandmates Jennie, Lisa and Rosé have each pursued individual paths under different labels. Yet the group remains active as one of K-pop’s most influential acts. Aside from music, Jisoo continues to expand her acting portfolio. She starred in dramas like Newtopia and Omniscient Reader this year and is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix romantic series Boyfriend on Demand alongside Seo In-guk.
“Eyes Closed” is not only a high-profile collaboration but also a symbolic meeting between two artists who have evolved from pop idols to storytellers. Blending heartfelt lyrics, warm acoustics and cinematic visuals, Jisoo and Zayn deliver a duet that feels both intimate and otherworldly. This cross-continental release proves that music can truly transcend boundaries, even those between galaxies.
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