Get ready for a musical collision that’s about to shake the industry: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik are joining forces for a duet that’s already sparking buzz. But here’s where it gets controversial—could this unexpected pairing redefine the boundaries of K-pop and Western pop? Let’s dive in.
On October 6, 2025, Jisoo dropped a cryptic teaser on social media that had fans scrambling for answers. The image featured her silhouette in the foreground, with a shadowy male figure standing behind her, his back turned. The word ‘EYESCLOSED’ loomed across the frame, hinting at something deeper. Her caption? ‘A duet is near.’ A follow-up post brought the mystery man closer, revealing the tagline: ‘Two voices, one orbit. Coming soon.’ And just like that, the internet exploded with speculation.
The mystery collaborator? None other than Zayn Malik, the former One Direction heartthrob turned solo sensation. But this isn’t their first brush with each other. Back on July 27, Zayn was spotted at BLACKPINK’s New York concert, accompanied by his daughter, Khai. After the show, he shared a heartfelt post: ‘@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU 🙂 ME & KHAI LOVED IT.’ At the time, it seemed like a casual fan moment. Now, it feels like a clue we all missed.
This duet marks Jisoo’s first new music since her solo EP Amortage, released in February, which featured hits like ‘Earthquake,’ ‘Your Love,’ and ‘Hugs & Kisses.’ Meanwhile, Jisoo is in the midst of BLACKPINK’s Deadline world tour, which kicked off in Seoul in July and will resume in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18 after a brief hiatus following their London shows in August.
But here’s the real question: What does this collaboration mean for the future of music? Is it a one-off experiment, or the start of a new era where K-pop and Western pop artists blend genres seamlessly? And this is the part most people miss—Zayn’s history with One Direction and Jisoo’s global influence with BLACKPINK could make this duet a cultural bridge, not just a song. Will it live up to the hype? Only time will tell.
What do you think? Is this the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for, or just a surprising twist? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
