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Zayn Says Daughter Prompted Jisoo Collaboration, Explains ‘Eyes Closed’ Process

He told BBC radio his five-year-old’s fandom made the decision easy.

Overview

  • Malik said Jisoo initiated the project by sending her version of a song he had worked on, and he then reworked his vocals to match her style.
  • He characterized the feature as a return to pop for him and praised Jisoo and BLACKPINK for their current global impact.
  • Eyes Closed, released earlier this year, debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • The track is his first collaboration with a K-pop artist and has been reported as Jisoo’s first foreign duet.
  • Jisoo continues performing on BLACKPINK’s Deadline World Tour, with entertainment outlets reporting she is expected to release a second solo album next year.