K-pop superstar and global style icon LISA is back, and she is turning up the volume. The multi-talented rapper, singer, dancer, and fashion trailblazer has officially dropped her brand-new EP, PRESS PLAY, via LLOUD Co./RCA Records.
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Designed from the ground up as a cinematic experience, the six-track project invites fans to kick back, hit play, and immerse themselves completely in her bold sonic world.
Action, adrenaline, and A-list direction
Alongside the EP, LISA treated fans to an adrenaline-fueled music video for her focus track, “Tarantino.”
Directed with a signature cinematic punch, the visual follows LISA on a thrilling, high-stakes mission through a luxury hotel just to deliver a note to her favorite director, Quentin Tarantino.
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Staying true to its namesake, the music video delivers high-octane action sequences, complete with LISA throwing knockout punches at anyone and everyone standing in her way.
The full six-track PRESS PLAY tracklist features: ”SaWaDiKa,” “V12,” “Cobra,” “Tarantino,” “Cut U Off,” and “Sweat.”
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Breaking records and making history
The EP is anchored by her massive global hit, “SaWaDiKa.” Named after the traditional Thai greeting, the vibrant music video was shot on location in her native Bangkok and shattered records, racking up a staggering 70.8 million YouTube views within its first 24 hours—securing the biggest YouTube debut of 2026.
The track also made waves globally, debuting at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her highest-charting solo debut on the chart to date.
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LISA’s winning streak extends far beyond the charts. She recently returned to the MTV VMAs stage for the television debut of “SaWaDiKa” and took home the coveted award for Best Pop for “Dream” (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi), making history as the first solo K-pop artist to ever win the category.
Vegas bound and silver screen dreams
If dominating the music charts wasn’t enough, LISA is about to make history yet again.
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Next up, she is heading to the entertainment capital of the world to kick off her VIVA LA LISA Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for six nights this November 2026.
After demand caused the first four nights to sell out in under 10 minutes, two additional dates were added—making her the first K-pop artist in history to headline a Las Vegas residency.
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For fans wanting an even closer look at her rise, her feature documentary, Always Lalisa—directed by Sue Kim and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival—is currently playing in cinemas worldwide.
The intimate film chronicles her breakout solo year, from the release of Alter Ego and the launch of LLOUD to her iconic, history-making solo Coachella debut.
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Whether you’re blasting PRESS PLAY on repeat or gearing up to see her live, one thing is certain: LISA’s reign is unstoppable.
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