New Delhi: Blackpink’s Jisoo has scored a groundbreaking milestone with her latest collaboration with former One Direction member Zayn Malik. The song Eyes Closed, released on October 10, has not only captivated fans worldwide but also made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Official British Asian Music Chart.
This achievement marks Jisoo as the first K-pop soloist to reach this milestone, setting new records across global music charts with impressive streaming numbers and certifications.
Jisoo’s song Eyes Closed debuts at No.1 on official British Asian Music Chart.
Blackpink’s Jisoo and Zayn Malik’s collaboration Eyes Closed has turned into a global sensation, making history with its chart-topping success. The love ballad, released on October 10 under Jisoo’s Blissoo label and Warner Records, impresses fans with stunning vocals and cosmic-themed visuals. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Official British Asian Music Chart, crowning Jisoo as the first K-pop solo act to achieve this feat. It also penetrated the Top 40 of the Official Singles Chart, solidifying its widespread appeal.
The impact of Eyes Closed stretches beyond the UK. It topped New Zealand’s Hot 40 Singles Chart, entered the ARIA Top 50 at No. 47, and ranked No. 28 on Spotify’s Global Weekly Chart, amassing over 18 million streams globally. The track’s popularity led to a 2X GOLD certification on QQ Music. The collaboration also boosted Zayn Malik’s Spotify monthly listeners beyond 30 million for the first time since 2019.
The song’s YouTube music video broke records as well, achieving the biggest 24-hour debut for a duet in 2025. Fans were teased before the release with posters, audio clips, and video snippets, which heightened anticipation. The MV presents a cosmic love story between two space travellers set against an intergalactic backdrop, synchronising with the song’s emotive mood.
Eyes Closed debuted at No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes song chart, surpassing tracks by artists such as Taylor Swift and Madonna, indicating its strong hold across multiple music markets. Mimansa Shekhar, a cinema enthusiast and author reporting on this, highlighted the song’s swift viral success on social media, driven by its “vocals and visuals”.
With this collaboration, Jisoo not only cements her position as a K-pop soloist to watch but also redefines the boundaries of cross-genre musical partnership in the global music industry.