BLACKPINK’s JISOO Teases Duet with Zayn Malik: “Two Voices, One Orbit”

In what’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about music collaborations of the year, BLACKPINK’s JISOO has officially teased a surprise duet with former One Direction member Zayn Malik. The pair are joining forces on a track titled “EyesClosed,” as hinted in a series of moody teaser images and cryptic captions shared across JISOO’s social media on October 6.

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The first teaser showed JISOO in the foreground, with a shadowed male silhouette standing behind her. The word “EYESCLOSED” was emblazoned across the frame, paired with the caption: “A duet is near.” A follow-up post brought the male figure slightly more into focus with the caption: “Two voices, one orbit. Coming soon.” Speculation quickly turned to confirmation as fans identified the figure as none other than Zayn Malik.

Zayn was previously spotted at BLACKPINK’s New York concert on July 27, 2025, accompanied by his daughter, Khai. After the concert, he shared a fan photo on social media with the caption, “@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU 🙂 ME & KHAI LOVED IT,” sparking curiosity and buzz about a potential connection between him and the group. That speculation has now turned into excitement with the announcement of the collaboration.

This marks JISOO’s first new music release since her solo EP Amortage, which dropped in February 2025 and featured songs like “Earthquake,” “Your Love,” and “Hugs & Kisses.” The duet with Zayn is expected to blend their distinct vocal styles, bringing together JISOO’s K-pop finesse and Zayn’s soulful, R&B-influenced pop sound.

Currently, JISOO is on BLACKPINK’s “Deadline” world tour, which kicked off in Seoul in July and will resume in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18, after a short break following their London shows. Zayn, meanwhile, has been relatively low-key musically, making this teaser all the more intriguing for fans of both artists.

With the global reach of BLACKPINK and the enduring popularity of Zayn Malik, “EyesClosed” could become a defining cross-cultural pop moment. No official release date has been confirmed yet, but all signs point to an October drop. Until then, fans are left counting the days until the orbit of these two voices becomes one.