A groundbreaking collaboration alert! South Korean sensation Jisoo from Blackpink and British pop icon Zayn Malik have joined forces to release a captivating duet titled "Eyes Closed." Dropped this past Friday through Warner Records, this track marks a thrilling new chapter for both artists and has fans buzzing worldwide.
But here's where it gets controversial: the song dives deep into the delicate emotions of new love, a theme both artists explore with a refreshing vulnerability. Jisoo opens with the tender lines, “Time is standing still and I don’t want to leave your lips / Tracing my body with your fingertips,” painting a vivid picture of intimacy and longing. Zayn counters with a patient, understanding response: “I know what you’re feeling and I know you want to say it / I do too, but we gotta be patient.” This back-and-forth creates a beautiful dialogue about the cautious yet thrilling steps of falling in love.
The chorus is where the magic truly happens, as they promise to “fall in love with our eyes closed.” Musically, the production is a rich blend of warm keyboard tones, acoustic guitar strums, bass synth layers, and atmospheric sounds that together create an immersive listening experience. It’s a perfect balance of pop sensibility and emotional depth.
This release comes at a busy time for Jisoo, who is currently touring globally with Blackpink on their highly successful Deadline World Tour. The tour has been selling out stadiums across continents, with upcoming stops in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong scheduled through January 2026. Notably, Jisoo has been showcasing her solo work during these concerts, performing tracks from her debut mini-album "Amortage," which debuted earlier this year.
"Amortage"—a clever blend of the words "amor" (love) and "montage"—is a four-track EP that has resonated strongly with listeners, debuting at No. 1 on South Korea’s Albums Chart. It features standout singles like "Earthquake" and "Your Love," and has amassed nearly half a billion streams in under six months, underscoring Jisoo’s rising solo star power.
On the other side of the collaboration, Zayn Malik is gearing up for a major milestone: his first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set to kick off in January 2026. This seven-show engagement follows his 2024 album "Room Under the Stairs" and his inaugural solo tour across the U.S., U.K., and Mexico. His latest single, "Break Free," was created for the highly anticipated video game "Borderlands 4," showcasing his versatility beyond traditional music platforms.
Zayn’s solo career has been nothing short of historic. After leaving One Direction, he made waves with his debut solo album "Mind of Mine," becoming the first U.K. male solo artist to debut at No. 1 on both the U.K. and U.S. album charts simultaneously. The lead single "Pillowtalk" topped charts in 68 countries and earned a 5x platinum certification from the RIAA, cementing his status as a global pop heavyweight.
Jisoo’s solo journey is equally impressive. She launched her solo career in 2023 with the single album "Me," which shattered records by becoming the best-selling album by a solo female artist in South Korea and the first to surpass one million copies sold. Her breakout hit "Flower" set multiple records, including the highest first-week sales by a female solo artist and the most viewed K-pop music video within 24 hours in 2023. The song also climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. Beyond music, Jisoo is expanding her horizons as the lead in the K-Drama series "Newtopia," now streaming on Prime Video.
And this is the part most people miss: this collaboration isn’t just a meeting of two stars; it’s a fusion of distinct musical worlds and fanbases, potentially reshaping the global pop landscape. What do you think—does "Eyes Closed" signal a new era of cross-cultural duets, or is it just a one-off experiment? Share your thoughts below and join the conversation!
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