Zayn revealed that his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on the song “Eyes Closed” was largely inspired by his young daughter, who is a big fan of K-pop. Speaking about the project, he explained that her enthusiasm for Jisoo played a major role in his decision to take part, joking that it would make him seem “cool” in her eyes.
You can hear their collaboration on the UAE’s favourite English Radio Station, 104.8 Channel 4. Zayn said it came together naturally, with Jisoo selecting a track Zayn had already worked on and adding her vocals, prompting him to rework parts of the song to better match her style. The track became a notable cross-cultural moment, blending Western pop and K-pop, and was well received by fans of both artists.
