“Thank you for making me the coolest dad” — Zayn thanks Jisoo for collab

Pop star Zayn has expressed heartfelt gratitude to BLACKPINK member Jisoo following the success of their recent collaboration.

On October 14th KST, Zayn posted on his social media, writing, “Jisoo… You’re an absolute legend. Loved this collaboration in every way. Thank you for making me the coolest dad,” along with a crying emoji.

He also shared behind-the-scenes photos from the “Eyes Closed” music video shoot. In the image, Zayn and Jisoo are seen smiling warmly at the camera, both dressed in matching black leather jackets, radiating chemistry and comfort.

Jisoo responded to the message with a short but sweet reply: “You already are”, followed by an emoji — further delighting fans.

Fans around the world reacted with excitement and praise:

“Proud dad energy,”

“Thank you Jisoo for giving us the collab of a lifetime,”

“Zayn is a legend too,” and more filled the comment sections.

Zayn, who departed from One Direction in 2015, has since pursued a solo career. In 2020, he welcomed his daughter Khai Malik with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid.

Global success of ‘Eyes Closed’

The collaborative single “Eyes Closed” by Zayn and Jisoo saw immediate international success upon release. It quickly rose to No. 1 on YouTube Music’s Trending Videos, debuted at No. 21 on Spotify’s Top Songs Global, and landed in the top tiers of Daily Top Song charts in 32 countries.

It also topped iTunes Top Singles in 40 countries and ranked No. 1 on China’s QQ Music and Kugou Daily Selling Singles, demonstrating massive global popularity across major streaming platforms.