Love can be a thrilling yet bewildering journey, and BLACKPINK’s JISOO and Zayn Malik are here to prove it in their scorching new duet, ‘Eyes Closed.’ But here’s where it gets controversial—can two artists from vastly different musical worlds truly merge their styles into something cohesive? Let’s dive in.
Earlier this week, JISOO teased fans with a cryptic promise: ‘Two voices, one orbit.’ The K-pop sensation dropped a mysterious teaser featuring a shadowy male figure and the phrase ‘EYESCLOSED,’ leaving fans guessing. Fast forward to Friday, October 10, 2025, and the duet is finally here, blending JISOO’s ethereal vocals with Zayn’s soulful tones in a ballad that explores the complexities of new love. JISOO opens with the haunting lines, ‘Time is standing still and I don’t wanna leave your lips / Tracing my body with your fingertips,’ while Zayn counters with a plea for patience: ‘I know what you’re feeling and I know you wanna say it / I do too but we gotta be patient.’
And this is the part most people miss—the chorus is a bold statement about embracing love despite its improbability. ‘Cause someone like me / And someone like you / Really shouldn’t work, yeah, the history is proof,’ they sing, challenging the notion that love needs to make sense. The track’s dreamy production, featuring bubbling synths, a sparse beat, and acoustic guitar, perfectly complements their intertwined voices.
The accompanying music video is equally captivating, set in a futuristic spaceship where JISOO and Zayn awaken from suspended animation, floating in zero gravity. Together, they navigate an endless hallway, their voices harmonizing as they journey toward a landing on Saturn. It’s a visual metaphor for the unpredictability of love—beautiful, surreal, and a little out of this world.
But let’s not forget the backstory. Zayn was spotted at BLACKPINK’s New York show in July, accompanied by his daughter Khai. His post-show caption, ‘@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU 🙂 ME & KHAI LOVED IT,’ sparked rumors of a collaboration. Now, with ‘Eyes Closed,’ those rumors have materialized into a stunning musical reality.
For JISOO, this duet marks her first new music since her solo EP Amortage, released in February, which featured hits like ‘Hugs & Kisses’ and ‘Earthquake.’ Meanwhile, she’s busy touring with BLACKPINK on their Deadline world tour, which resumes on October 18 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, before hitting Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and wrapping up in Singapore.
Zayn, on the other hand, is gearing up for his first Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, starting January 20. Two artists at the peak of their careers, coming together for a project that defies expectations—what could be more exciting?
But here’s the question: Does ‘Eyes Closed’ live up to the hype, or is it just a stylish experiment? Does the fusion of K-pop and Western pop work, or does it fall flat? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Watch the ‘Eyes Closed’ video now and decide for yourself. Will this duet be remembered as a groundbreaking collaboration, or just a fleeting moment in music history? The debate is open!
