The internet is ablaze as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik unveil the official MV for their surprise collaboration single “Eyes Closed”, sending shockwaves across both K-pop and global pop fandoms. The music video, officially released on YouTube and social media, promises a stunning fusion of sultry vocals, cinematic visuals, and emotional storytelling — marking one of the most unexpected music pairings of 2025.
Eyes Closed Official MV Released!
“Eyes Closed” music video premiered on October 10, 2025.
The music video has already amassed hundreds of thousands of views within hours of release, with fans calling it “a dream crossover come true.”
What We Know About “Eyes Closed”
The single “Eyes Closed” is a soulful pop-R&B ballad clocking in at 3 minutes and 1 second. It’s released under Blissoo (Jisoo’s label) and Warner Records, confirming the global scale of the collaboration.
Song Credits
- Artists: Jisoo & Zayn Malik
- Writers: Jisoo, Alex Hope, Amanda “Kiddo” Ibanez, Isaiah Tejada, Jordan K. Johnson, Mikky Ekko, Nick Long, Stefan Johnson, Sara Boe
- Producers: The Monsters & Strangerz, Isaiah Tejada, Alex Hope
This blend of elite Western producers and K-pop artistry hints at a genre-bending anthem, merging Zayn’s velvety vocals with Jisoo’s powerful yet delicate tone.
How the Collaboration Came to Be
The buzz began back in July 2025, when Zayn attended BLACKPINK’s “Deadline” World Tour in New York with his daughter Khai. Fans spotted him in the VIP section, praising Jisoo’s performance online. Weeks later, he teased a mysterious project on his livestream, hinting at a “special collaborator.”
On October 5, Jisoo dropped a cryptic poster featuring her silhouette alongside a male figure with a neck tattoo — which fans instantly recognized as Zayn’s. The caption read:
“Two voices. One orbit. Coming soon.”
Within hours, #ZaynXJisoo and #EyesClosedTeaser began trending globally on X (Twitter), with millions of mentions from fans across continents.
Teaser Breakdown: Visuals, Aesthetic & Vibe
The “Eyes Closed” MV teaser exudes an intoxicating cinematic aura — featuring dark neon lighting, rain-soaked streets, and a haunting piano melody.
Jisoo is seen standing beneath a flickering streetlight, while Zayn’s silhouette approaches through the mist. The teaser ends with their eyes meeting — before the screen fades to black and the title “Eyes Closed” appears.
Fans speculate that the video portrays a lost love story, with lyrical hints toward heartbreak, emotional rebirth, and closure — themes both artists have explored in their past works.
Global Reaction & Fan Frenzy
The internet’s reaction has been explosive:
- The teaser hit #1 trending on YouTube Korea, UK, and India within six hours.
- On Instagram, Jisoo’s teaser post crossed 8 million likes overnight.
- Zayn’s fans dubbed the collab “the bridge between Pop and K-pop worlds.”
Prominent outlets like Los40 and The Times of India confirmed that the track aims to blend “K-pop elegance with Western soul-pop edge.”
Why This Collaboration Matters
This partnership isn’t just a surprise — it’s symbolic. It marks one of the rare moments where a BLACKPINK member collaborates with a global pop icon, expanding both artists’ global footprint.
For Jisoo, “Eyes Closed” follows her solo success with “Flower”, showing her evolution into a full-fledged international artist. For Zayn, it signifies his return to global charts with a refreshing, cross-cultural sound.
What’s Next?
Both YG-affiliated insiders and Warner Records have teased that a behind-the-scenes mini-documentary will drop after the MV release, capturing the making of “Eyes Closed” across Seoul and London.
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