Pop star Zayn has shared his appreciation for BLACKPINK’s Jisoo following the global success of their recent collaboration, “Eyes Closed.”

On October 14 (KST), Zayn took to social media to post,

“Jisoo… You’re an absolute legend. Loved this collaboration in every way. Thank you for making me the coolest dad,”
accompanied by a crying emoji.

He also uploaded several behind-the-scenes photos from the “Eyes Closed” music video shoot. In one, Zayn and Jisoo smile warmly at the camera, both dressed in matching black leather jackets — exuding effortless chemistry and comfort.

Jisoo later replied with a short but heartwarming message:

“You already are,”
followed by an emoji, which melted fans’ hearts and sparked another wave of online excitement.

Fans flooded the comments with praise and love:

“Proud dad energy!”
“Thank you Jisoo for giving us the collab of a lifetime!”
“Zayn is a legend too!”

The collaboration has been a massive global success, topping charts across multiple platforms. “Eyes Closed” quickly hit No. 1 on YouTube Music’s Trending Videos, debuted at No. 21 on Spotify’s Top Songs Global, and entered the Daily Top Song charts in 32 countries.

Since parting ways with One Direction in 2015, Zayn has built a successful solo career and, in 2020, welcomed his daughter Khai Malik with model Gigi Hadid.

With “Eyes Closed,” Zayn and Jisoo have not only united two powerhouse fanbases but also created one of the year’s most talked-about collaborations — a moment where K-pop and global pop perfectly collided