on Instagram<\/a> hinting at an upcoming single. The moody black-and-white images feature the singer in the foreground while a mysterious male figure stands behind her with his back turned. The caption reads, \u201cTwo voices, one orbit. Coming soon,\u201d and the teaser seemingly reveals the track\u2019s title: \u201cEyes Closed.\u201d<\/p>\nWhile the collaborator\u2019s identity wasn\u2019t explicitly confirmed, fans quickly noticed a familiar tattoo on the back of the mystery figure\u2019s head \u2014 one that looks a lot like Malik\u2019s. Adding fuel to the fire, The Korea Herald<\/em> reported that the duo are indeed working together.<\/p>\n\u201cJisoo is releasing a new ballad duet with Zayn, sometime in this month,\u201d a source told the outlet.<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\nIf true, the collaboration would mark a major crossover moment between two global music icons. Jisoo, 30, is currently on a brief break from BLACKPINK\u2019s massive Deadline world tour, which began in Seoul in July. After wrapping two sold-out nights at London\u2019s O2 Arena in mid-August, the group is scheduled to resume touring in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18.<\/p>\n
The timing couldn\u2019t be more perfect. Zayn, 32, was spotted back in July at BLACKPINK\u2019s MetLife Stadium concert in New York with his daughter, Khai. The former boybander later shared a photo from the show on Instagram, captioning it: \u201c@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU \ud83d\ude42 ME & KHAI LOVED IT.\u201d Fans now believe that wasn\u2019t just a dad-daughter night out \u2014 it may have been the beginning of a musical collaboration.<\/p>\n
For Jisoo, this single would be her first new release since February\u2019s \u201cAmortage\u201d EP, which featured four tracks: \u201cEarthquake,\u201d \u201cYour Love,\u201d \u201cTears,\u201d and \u201cHugs & Kisses.\u201d The project cemented her solo star power, highlighting her emotive vocals outside of BLACKPINK\u2019s signature sound.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Zayn has spent the last several years carving out his own lane in music since leaving One Direction in 2015. His solo work blends R&B and alternative pop, showcasing a more introspective side than his 1D hits.<\/p>\n
Neither artist has officially confirmed the collaboration yet, but between the visual clues, the leaked source, and their recent interactions, fans are convinced \u201cEyes Closed\u201d is coming \u2014 and soon. If it\u2019s true, this will be one of the biggest East-meets-West pop collabs of the year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n