Just hours after the single's release, the song has already been lauded by fans as the&nbsp;collaboration we were all waiting for&mdash;but didn't know we needed.&nbsp;

Consider the Internet broken.&nbsp;
As any good historian of Internet culture knows, this collaboration is nothing short of major. After all, the two musicians&mdash;wildly successful by any metric&mdash;have been at the helm of some of the 21st century's biggest moments in music and pop culture. With a legion of dedicated Blinks and Directioners behind them, this release marks an especially buzzy&mdash;and somewhat unexpected, but wholly welcome&mdash;crossover. Though the pair announced the single just days ahead of its release, it has already seen millions of views and streams several hours after it debuted.
As solo artists who honed their skills and forged names for themselves as part of larger, incredibly iconic group acts&mdash;for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/zayn-malik-interview-room-under-the-stairs-album-inspiration-daughter-khai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zayn</a>, One Direction, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/jisoo-blackpink-dior-lip-glow-campaign-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jisoo</a>, Blackpink&mdash;the pair have more in common than a first glance would indicate.&nbsp;
With "Eyes Closed," Zayn and Jisoo tap into their biggest strengths&mdash;distinct visual and sonic identities. Both are beloved for their smooth, powerful vocals, which, when combined, result in an almost magnetic melody. In the music video, viewers see Zayn clad in a classic all-black ensemble, punctuated by a sophisticated <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/leather-jackets-men-shopping-fall-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leather jacket</a> that lends the whole look a refined, yet authentic air, placing him in perfect harmony with Jisoo's ultra-chic, sculptural leather dress.&nbsp;
In 2024, Zayn dropped his most recent album, and in 2025, Blackpink announced they would be back on a global tour. With the release of "Eyes Closed," fans are now speculating that the single is a buzzy lead-in to major movements for both Zayn and Jisoo in their respective careers. Plus, now that Zayn has announced a 7-day Las Vegas residency&mdash;taking place in January 2026&mdash;could another album be in his future?&nbsp;
With the almost instantaneous success of "Eyes Closed," perhaps the door has been opened for another equally earth-shattering collaboration between two pop culture giants on the horizon&mdash;could Jennie and Harry Styles be next?&nbsp;

Jisoo x Zayn - "Eyes Closed" Official Music Video

JISOO X ZAYN - EYES CLOSED (OFFICIAL MV)

Jisoo and Zayn for their new single, "Eyes Closed." Courtesy of Warner Records.

Zayn And Jisoo Go Intergalactic For The "Eyes Closed" Music Video

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