On October 14 (KST), Zayn took to social media to post a touching message dedicated to Jisoo, writing: “Jisoo… You are an absolute legend. I have loved every aspect of this collaboration. Thanks for making me the coolest dad around,” accompanied by a crying emoji.
In addition to his post, Zayn uploaded behind-the-scenes photos of the Eyes closed music video footage, showing him and Jisoo smiling at the camera in matching black leather jackets. Their natural chemistry and relaxed energy immediately caught fans’ attention.
Jisoo then responded with a sweet and witty reply: “You already are” followed by an emoji – a simple but endearing exchange that quickly went viral.
Fans around the world flooded the comments section with excitement and admiration:
“Proud dad energy!”
“Thank you, Jisoo, for giving us the collaboration of a lifetime!”
“Zayn is a legend too!”
The duo’s cross-genre collaboration was praised as one of the most unexpected yet seamless partnerships of the year.
Since they separated One direction in 2015, Zayn has built a successful solo career characterized by chart-topping hits and international acclaim. He welcomed his daughter Khai Malik with supermodel Gigi Hadid in 2020, often expressing that fatherhood has become one of his greatest joys.
The duet Eyes closed has achieved huge success worldwide since its release. The song rose to No. 1 on YouTube Music’s Trending Videos chart, debuted at No. 21 on Spotify’s Top Songs Global chart, and ranked among Daily Top Songs in over 30 countries.
It also topped the iTunes Top Singles chart in 40 countries and topped China’s QQ Music and Kugou Daily Selling Singles charts, further cementing its global hit status.
With its emotional lyrics, captivating visuals and the undeniable synergy between Zayn and Jisoo, Eyes closed continues to dominate streaming platforms, marking one of the most celebrated international collaborations of 2025.
