Jisoo just made fans’ hearts melt with her sweet message to Zayn Malik after the two teamed up for their brand new single Eyes Closed. The BLACKPINK singer couldn’t stop gushing about her experience working with the former One Direction star, calling the collaboration one of the most meaningful of her career so far.
Totally charmed by his voice and personality, Jisoo shared a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos and videos on Instagram that showed the pair laughing, posing, and clearly enjoying their time together. “@Zayn — working with you has been truly special,” the 30-year-old South Korean singer and actress wrote, alongside a few playful shots and a short clip from their music video set.
The post instantly went viral as fans couldn’t get enough of their chemistry. In one of the photos, Jisoo beamed while holding a bouquet of flowers she received from Zayn, 32. “I’m so grateful for your kindness and your incredible voice [red heart emoji],” she wrote, expressing her admiration for the Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker.
The video snippets gave a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Eyes Closed music video, which premiered on Friday, October 10, just hours after the track dropped. The visuals feature a dreamy, space-inspired theme, with both artists appearing in a futuristic setting filled with soft light and cosmic imagery.
“Something very special we’ve been working on is finally out [saturn emoji],” Jisoo added in her caption. “I hope this song reaches many hearts.” She ended her post with a thoughtful note that resonated with fans everywhere: “Let’s never forget that everything we’ve been through was for the future.”
Zayn, who has been relatively low-key in recent years, returned to music in full force with this collaboration, and his fans were thrilled to see him connecting with one of K-pop’s biggest stars. Their voices blend seamlessly on the track, creating an emotional and atmospheric sound that has already drawn millions of views online.
For Jisoo, Eyes Closed marks her first English-language duet, a move that highlights her global reach and versatility beyond her work with BLACKPINK. The song’s release not only brought together two massive fan bases but also showed the growing bridge between Western and Korean pop music.
The response from listeners has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans praised Jisoo’s smooth vocals and Zayn’s soulful delivery, while others couldn’t help but comment on their natural chemistry. Social media has been filled with comments calling the pairing “unexpected but perfect,” and some fans are already hoping for a live performance or even a follow-up collaboration.
Both artists have had busy years — Zayn working on new music and Jisoo branching further into acting and solo projects — but this collaboration seems to have sparked something special between them. Their shared respect and artistic connection shine through not only in the song but also in the way they talk about each other.
As Jisoo’s message continues to spread online, it’s clear that Eyes Closed is more than just another release. It’s a reminder of how music can bring people together across cultures and languages — and sometimes, as Jisoo put it best, how something “truly special” can come from two artists who simply love what they do.
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