Zayn Malik Collaborates with Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gains Cool Points with His Daughter

Zayn Malik, the former One Direction member, recently teamed up with Blackpink’s Jisoo for the track ‘Eyes Closed,’ and revealed that the collaboration helped him regain ‘cool’ status with his five-year-old daughter, Khai. Zayn shared that when Jisoo reached out to him for the feature, he thought, ‘My daughter’s gonna think I’m cool again,’ making it an easy decision. He also expressed admiration for Jisoo’s success, noting that Blackpink is currently at the forefront of the K-pop genre. This collaboration marks Zayn’s return to pop music after experimenting with other sounds. His daughter Khai is a big fan of Blackpink, and he previously shared a moment from a concert on Instagram, further showing his support for the band. Zayn also spoke about his musical influences, highlighting his father’s love for rap legends like Biggie Smalls and the impact of hip-hop on his upbringing in Bradford. Zayn’s solo career, launched after leaving One Direction, continues to thrive with multiple albums and a recent chart-topping record. His latest project, ‘Room Under The Stairs,’ peaked at number three in the charts. Zayn is also set for a Las Vegas residency in 2026.