Ok-pop meets British pop royalty? Followers are buzzing over hypothesis that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and former One Route member Zayn Malik could also be teaming up for a shock duet — and the clues are including up quick.
The rumor mill kicked into excessive gear after Jisoo dropped a cryptic teaser on Instagram hinting at an upcoming single. The moody black-and-white pictures characteristic the singer within the foreground whereas a mysterious male determine stands behind her along with his again turned. The caption reads, “Two voices, one orbit. Coming quickly,” and the teaser seemingly reveals the observe’s title: “Eyes Closed.”
Whereas the collaborator’s id wasn’t explicitly confirmed, followers rapidly seen a well-recognized tattoo on the again of the thriller determine’s head — one that appears so much like Malik’s. Including gasoline to the fireplace, The Korea Herald reported that the duo are certainly working collectively.
“Jisoo is releasing a brand new ballad duet with Zayn, someday on this month,” a supply instructed the outlet.
If true, the collaboration would mark a significant crossover second between two international music icons. Jisoo, 30, is at the moment on a short break from BLACKPINK’s large Deadline world tour, which started in Seoul in July. After wrapping two sold-out nights at London’s O2 Enviornment in mid-August, the group is scheduled to renew touring in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18.
The timing couldn’t be extra excellent. Zayn, 32, was noticed again in July at BLACKPINK’s MetLife Stadium live performance in New York along with his daughter, Khai. The previous boybander later shared a photograph from the present on Instagram, captioning it: “@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU 🙂 ME & KHAI LOVED IT.” Followers now imagine that wasn’t only a dad-daughter night time out — it might have been the start of a musical collaboration.
For Jisoo, this single could be her first new launch since February’s “Amortage” EP, which featured 4 tracks: “Earthquake,” “Your Love,” “Tears,” and “Hugs & Kisses.” The undertaking cemented her solo star energy, highlighting her emotive vocals outdoors of BLACKPINK’s signature sound.
In the meantime, Zayn has spent the final a number of years carving out his personal lane in music since leaving One Route in 2015. His solo work blends R&B and various pop, showcasing a extra introspective aspect than his 1D hits.
Neither artist has formally confirmed the collaboration but, however between the visible clues, the leaked supply, and their latest interactions, followers are satisfied “Eyes Closed” is coming — and shortly. If it’s true, this might be one of many largest East-meets-West pop collabs of the yr.
