Jisoo of BLACKPINK Unveils New Duet “Eyes Closed”—Is Zayn Malik Involved?

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is ready to release new music! The talented 30-year-old singer is stepping into the realm of international collaborations, shifting from her solo work. Via her social media on October 6, 2025, she hinted at an upcoming duet that has fans buzzing with excitement. In the teaser, a shadowy figure of a man emerges, leading to rampant speculation about his identity. Reports from The Korea Herald suggest that it is none other than former One Direction member, Zayn Malik.

Jisoo Teams Up with Zayn Malik

In her exciting announcement, Jisoo shared, “A duet is near,” indicating that a new song could soon be on the horizon. The track is titled “Eyes Closed,” and it appears to be an entity previously registered by her. Additionally, she has also introduced another song named “Alibi,” which is expected to feature in her forthcoming solo album.

An insider from the Korean entertainment scene revealed, “Jisoo is releasing a new ballad duet with Zayn [Malik] sometime this month,” stirring up further anticipation.

Zayn, known for his smooth vocals, has collaborated with big names like Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. If the rumors are correct, this will mark his first collaboration in the K-pop genre, promising an intriguing blending of their distinct vocal styles.

During a recent livestream, Zayn teased his followers, sharing that, “New music coming out soon as well, with another cool collaborator. I’ll be featured on something pretty sick. So that’s coming out first.”

BLACKPINK’s Exciting Future

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is ramping up for the release of a new mini-album, their first in three years, alongside their ongoing DEADLINE World Tour. Previously, Yang Hyun Suk announced plans for a release in November.