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In a thrilling crossover moment for K‑pop and Western pop, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and former One Direction member Zayn Malik have teamed up for a duet that’s making waves globally. On 10th October, their single 'Eyes Closed' was released. In just one day, it received over 10 million views, peaked at number one on iTunes Worldwide, and was featured on the enormous Times Square billboards.
This duet is one of Zayn's most well-known partnerships in recent years and Jisoo's first official English single. Its sentimental, dreamy feel has been embraced by fans, and the success is regarded as a turning point in both artists' musical careers.
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A Deep Dive into 'Eyes Closed' and Its Success
The pop ballad 'Eyes Closed' combines reflection and tenderness. Two people who have been hurt by their pasts decide to lean into love, even if they do so with their "eyes closed," as the song examines. Together with producers Alex Hope and The Monsters & Strangerz, Jisoo and Zayn co-wrote the song. It became a worldwide iTunes success and topped charts in more than 33 countries on the day of release.
It rose to No. 1 in several regions of Asia, Europe, and Latin America and made a good debut in the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart. Jisoo and Zayn glide through a spaceship, eventually meeting mid-orbit and harmonizing in zero gravity before the cinematic voyage finishes near Saturn. This is one of the music video's more cosmic sights.
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Why This Collaboration Matters & What It Signals?
'Eyes Closed' is a significant statement in Jisoo's solo career. She has stepped deeper into her personality outside of BLACKPINK after launching her independent label Blissoo in 2024 and releasing her EP Amortage earlier this year. Releasing an English-language duet with a global pop icon like Zayn boosts her international profile significantly.
This partnership opens a new chapter in Zayn Malik's developing discography. Although he has collaborated with other musicians in the past, this collaboration puts him in a direct position to connect with the K-pop scene, something that very few Western artists have done.
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Fans and critics are watching not just numbers, but the trajectory this sets for both careers. With momentum behind the song—chart success, a viral video, and Times Square visibility—'Eyes Closed' may become a defining track for both.
