BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has formally introduced her upcoming launch of their digital single, Eyes Closed. The music is a collaboration with British pop singer and former One Course member Zayn Malik and is about to be formally launched on October 10.
On October 8, 2025, Jisoo shared the teaser poster on Instagram, accompanied by a brief audio snippet that provided followers a glimpse of the upcoming monitor. The snippet provides a glimpse of the lyrics of the music as each the artists sing,
“Mentioned, oh, we must always fall in love with our eyes closed. Higher if we preserve it the place we do not know The nights we have been in, the names and the faces of who we had been with. And, oh, ain’t no one good when it is all finished. The previous cannot harm us if we do not look. Let’s let it go. Higher if we fall in love with our eyes closed.”
Each the picture and the accompanying audio snippet shortly since have gone viral throughout varied social media platforms. Later, Zayn additionally reposts it Instagram story and on his personal account, in addition to on X, drawing additional consideration to the discharge. The collaboration is Jisoo’s first-ever joint musical venture with the British vocalist, heightening anticipation for what the duo will carry collectively.
The shared teaser poster that shortly went viral, options each the BLACKPINK member and Zayn wearing black formal apparel. Fan reactions have overwhelmingly praised the perceived chemistry between the 2 vocalists, each within the audio and the visible presentation. They’ve praised the evident synergy between the 2 artists, with many describing the poster as resembling a “mafia Wattpad cowl.”
Following the teaser’s launch, social media platforms, notably X, had been flooded with fan reactions. Many expressed pleasure over the collaboration and shared their interpretations of the music’s transient lyrics, emphasizing the palpable chemistry between the FLOWER singer and Zayn. One fan commented,
“The chemistry is chemistrying EYESCLOSED BY JISOO & ZAYN #EYESCLOSEDComingSoo”
Followers took to social media to share a wave of reactions. The visuals and tone of the teaser instantly sparked pleasure drawing artistic parallels to story tropes and cinematic themes. A big part of the fandom could not assist however examine the poster to dramatic romance tropes typically present in fictional narratives. Others praised the robust visuals and vocal compatibility between Jisoo and Zayn.
Listeners praised not solely the visible chemistry between the BLACKPINK’s eldest member and Zayn Malik but in addition the the music and it is lyrics teased within the brief clip. Many followers expressed that even from the transient snippet, the music already felt like a serious musical second, with some calling it one of the anticipated collaborations of the yr.
Many highlighted how naturally the 2 artists’ voices blended, emphasizing their complementary tones. Others took a extra emotional tone, describing the collaboration as one thing really particular.
Jisoo and Zayn Malik announce first worldwide collaboration Eyes Closed, teased as mood-driven R&B ballad
In line with X consumer @ZJMCRAVE, Eyes Closed has already gained important traction on TikTok, with over 1,100 makes use of of the sound inside simply 4 hours of its launch. The announcement of the music follows Zayn attending BLACKPINK’s New York live performance on July 27, accompanied by his daughter Khai.
The announcement additionally comes after hypothesis in regards to the potential collaboration after Jisoo drops the teaser poster exhibiting the again of a person’s head together with her. Now, the information has been formally confirmed, making it Jisoo’s first worldwide collaboration and her first musical launch since Amortage.
Jisoo has additionally contributed to the songwriting of Eyes Closed. Alongside her the music is written by Kiddo A.I., Alex Hope, Isaiah Tejada, Jordan Ok. Johnson, Mikky Ekko, Darkish Waves, and Stefan Johnson. It’s set to launch as a digital duet, with no music video formally introduced as of now.
Described as a mood-driven, slow-burn R&B ballad, Eyes Closed is anticipated to focus on the contrasting but harmonious tones of each artists as per Forbes. The teaser snippet hints at an emotional theme centered on secret romance and escapism, providing a glimpse right into a deeply atmospheric sound.
In the meantime, BLACKPINK will resume their Deadline World Tour with the Asian leg beginning in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18–19, 2025, earlier than heading to Bangkok, Jakarta, Bocaue, and ending in Singapore.
Edited by Adrija Chakraborty
