Jisoo, a prominent member of the BLACKPINK group, has disclosed plans for a collaboration with former One Direction star Zayn Malik. Amid her ongoing DEADLINE World Tour and appearance at Paris Fashion Week, Jisoo’s recent music revelation has sparked considerable excitement among fans.
The announcement came through a teaser poster shared by Jisoo on Instagram, featuring a vague silhouette of a man alongside the caption “a duet is near.” The poster titled Eyes Closed hinted at the upcoming track, prompting fans to speculate about the unidentified male figure.
After much speculation, Jisoo uploaded a clearer image revealing the man standing behind her with the caption “two voices, one orbit. coming soon.” The man, identified by a tattoo on the back of his head and sporting a black suit, turned out to be none other than Zayn Malik.
Zayn confirmed the collaboration by informing his fans about the upcoming music project, expressing excitement about the joint effort with another talented artist. The news quickly went viral, with fans of both artists, known as BLINKS and Directioners, flooding social media with reactions under the hashtag #JisooZaynCollab.
Fans expressed disbelief and enthusiasm about the unexpected collaboration, anticipating that it would have a significant impact. While the release date for the track “Eyes Closed” remains undisclosed, the consecutive teasers suggest a possible launch later this month, much to the anticipation of followers.
Recent reports from the International Business Times indicate that Jisoo had earlier registered “Eyes Closed” as a new song, implying that the project has been in development for some time. This collaboration marks Jisoo’s first global music venture and introduces Zayn to the K-pop realm for the first time.
Jisoo’s musical return follows the success of her solo EP “Amortage” earlier this year. As part of BLACKPINK, each member has been working on individual projects before resuming their world tour, scheduled to recommence after a two-month hiatus following the European leg that concluded in London with shows on August 15 and 16.