Blackpink’s Jisoo and former One Direction member Zayn Malik have partnered for an upcoming new singers’ title, “Eyes Closed,” dropping on October 10th, 2025. As of October 9th, 2025, Jisoo shared a sneak peek promoting the album through Instagram, giving fans a preview of the soon-to-be-released music video. The teaser features ambient heavy visuals along with snippets of the song, building anticipation for the official release.
An unexpected Collab
This revelation was on October 8, when Jisoo posted a cryptic social media post with a black and white photo of the duo with ‘Eyes Closed’ boldly written across it. Fans went wild with speculation, awaiting an official confirmation of the collaboration. Soon after, Zayn Malik confirmed that he was taking part, and that the song would be out on October 10. The day after, a teaser was released, building the excitement and anticipation for the final release.
Details of the Song and Its Release
“Eyes Closed” represents an emotional ballad that explodes the idea of fragility and sensitivity along with longing desire. The track highlights the distinctive mix of Jisoo’s powerful vocals and Zyan’s soulful artistry, giving it a perfect blend. Produced by the Monsters & Strangerz and Isaiah Tejada through Blissoo and Warner Records, the music video was filmed at the TWA Hotel in New York City and directed by UnderWonder Content, bringing a filmic vibe to the masterpiece.
Fan Reactions and Industry Impact
The announcement plus the following teaser have considerably increased the excitement of fans belonging to both artists. Social media platforms are buzzing with positive feedback, along with many uploading the unexpected yet well-matched duo of Jisoo and Zyan. This collaboration remains anticipated as it connects the gap between K-pop and Western pop audiences, showcasing the rising growth of cross-cultural music alliances within the contemporary music industry. Since the song gained popularity, admirers are excited to witness if the duo will continue their partnerships in the future and have concerts together. As for now, Eyes Closed is a demonstration of cross-cultural collaboration, which is highly anticipated and should be in everyone’s 2025 Spotify playlist.
