Zayn Malik attends BLACKPINK's NYC Deadline concert with daughter Khai in rare public appearance

Zayn Malik shares sweet moment with daughter Khai at BLACKPINK’s NYC concert, marking their first public outing.


Pop Culture & Art July 28, 2025 1 min read
Photo: Instagram

Zayn Malik made a rare public appearance with his daughter Khai at BLACKPINK’s Deadline concert in New York City, drawing attention from fans and followers online.

The singer shared a touching photo to his Instagram Stories on July 28, showing him holding four-year-old Khai while staying safely distant from the crowd.

“@BLACKPINKOFFICIAL THANK YOU ME & KHAI LOVED IT,” Zayn wrote alongside the image.

P.C: Zayn Malik/Instagram

The pair attended the highly anticipated show as part of BLACKPINK’s global Deadline tour, which began in July and continues through December.

Zayn kept his look understated in what some fans believe is a BLACKPINK merchandise hoodie, while Khai wore a light pink outfit and sported her signature long braid. The appearance marked the first time the former One Direction member had taken his daughter to a concert, making the moment especially significant for fans.

Zayn welcomed Khai on September 19, 2020, with ex-girlfriend and supermodel Gigi Hadid. Though the couple parted ways following reported family tensions, Zayn has remained a committed father and rarely shares personal moments involving his daughter.

The singer’s post quickly went viral, with fans praising his private yet devoted parenting style. This glimpse into their bond adds to growing excitement around Zayn’s return to music, with his new single Fuchsia Sea expected to release later this year.

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