Jisoo "Blackpink" takes over international music, thanks to her duet with Zayn Malik?

In the international music scene, Blackpink's Jisoo proves that patience and subtle strategy help her shine with her duet Eyes Closed with Zayn Malik , causing a global explosion.

Just days after shining at Paris Fashion Week, Jisoo suddenly released a teaser for the song Eyes Closed, her first English duet with Zayn Malik, former member of One Direction. The teaser appeared with the words "A duet is near" and a shadow of Zayn, causing a stir among the fan community, Zayn's identity was revealed just two days later.

The collaboration between the K-pop queen and the British pop star immediately became a hot topic on social media, with pre-orders on QQ Music surpassing 60,000 copies, the hashtag #JisooZaynEyesClosed attracting millions of views, and the Warner Records teaser receiving over 145,000 likes in just a few hours, proving the project's global appeal. Jisoo is not only back, but also repositioning herself. After leaving YG Entertainment, she focused on developing solo products, focusing on music and acting, while the other members collaborated with Western artists.

Eyes Closed marks an important turning point: the first English duet, aimed directly at the global market, and at the same time affirming Jisoo's artistic maturity. The teaser impresses with its minimalist aesthetic, mysterious black tones, cinematic lighting, Jisoo exudes sharp elegance, Zayn brings attractive R&B style, fans call this "the ultimate visual fusion".

Officially released at noon on October 10, Eyes Closed proves its global appeal. This is a ballad about the thrill of entering a new love, leaving behind a painful past, with a captivating melody, the harmonious vocals between Jisoo and Zayn, and heart-touching lyrics. Jisoo co-wrote part of the song, affirming her position as a storyteller through music. The MV, directed by Frank Borin and Ivanna Borin, has a sci-fi concept: Jisoo and Zayn wake up from hibernation on a spaceship, drift in zero gravity, find each other in orbit and fall in love, a metaphor for letting go of the past to embrace the future.

The image of Jisoo in shiny black leather combined with Zayn's strong demeanor creates a "beauty feast", making the MV the center of social networks, in just 24 hours surpassing 10 million views, setting a record for male-female duets in 2025. Eyes Closed has the participation of Kiddo A, Alex Hope, Mikky Ekko and Stefan Johnson - names that have shaped modern pop music, released after Jisoo's solo EP Amortage, solidifying her image as a talented vocalist and songwriter.

The song’s message of quiet strength – letting go not out of weakness but out of confidence – was well received by fans. Within hours of its release, Eyes Closed dominated the charts. The timing of its release was a testament to Jisoo’s astute marketing strategy, leveraging the attention of Paris Fashion Week and global primetime to reach audiences across the East and West.

With Blackpink's Deadline world tour about to kick off, she will perform the song on the international stage, opening a new era: from the "safe" member of the group, Jisoo now leads and makes her own mark on the global music map, affirming her position as a top solo artist, while expanding her influence from K-pop to global pop, bringing her name beyond the borders of Korea.

Jisoo stirs up the global teaser "Eyes Closed", in collaboration with male god Zayn Malik An chi21:39:12 09/10/2025Jisoo (BLACKPINK) caused a global fever when she released the Eyes Closed teaser in combination with male god Zayn Malik. The project marked an international turning point, opening a new solo journey after leaving YG Entertainment.