LISA’s PRESS PLAY EP is landing on October 23, 2026, and the BLACKPINK star is calling it her most personal project yet. The six-track release follows her Thai-flavored lead single “SaWaDiKa,” which exploded on YouTube the moment it dropped in September. If you have been following the rollout and want one place that lays out what is confirmed, here is a clear rundown.

When does LISA’s PRESS PLAY EP come out?

PRESS PLAY is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, via RCA Records under exclusive license from her own company Lloud. LISA announced it on August 24 with the caption “EP PRESS PLAY. Out Oct 23. First single SaWaDiKa. Out Sept 3.” It is a six-track project, and it is her second studio release after her 2025 debut album Alter Ego. Pre-orders and pre-saves have been open since the announcement, with the pre-save link and merch available through her official website.

What is “SaWaDiKa” and why does the title matter?

“SaWaDiKa” is the lead single, released September 3, and its title is a playful spin on the Thai greeting “sawasdee ka.” Hypebeast describes it as a bass-heavy hip-hop track that flips the greeting into an attitude-filled anthem, and the official music video was shot around Bangkok. The rollout itself leaned hard into her roots: a countdown website built around the word hello in 11 languages, plus billboards carrying the same message in Bangkok, including near Siam Paragon. Before release she also teased the track on TikTok in a boxing ring, with lyric snippets referencing Geneva, a Ferrari and her “La Lalisa, la diva” persona.

The press release calls PRESS PLAY a celebration of how far she has come and a reminder of where it all began, honoring her roots in Thailand and her rise as a global icon. Time Out Thailand notes it looks back from her hometown of Buriram to sold-out arenas around the world.

How big has “SaWaDiKa” been so far?

Very big. InMusic reported that the music video pulled in 70.8 million YouTube views in its first 24 hours and then crossed 100 million views within days. She also brought the song to the 2026 MTV VMAs stage for its live debut, and the same night won Best Pop for “Dream” featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi. Ahead of the show she had become the first K-pop soloist in VMAs history to reach 10 career nominations.

What will the rest of PRESS PLAY sound like?

Honestly, nobody outside LISA’s team knows yet. At the time of writing I could not confirm a full official tracklist, so treat any leaked or fan-made lists with caution. What we do know is the direction: personal, Thai-rooted, and confident, built on the same high-energy pop and hip-hop mix that has defined her solo run since her 2021 debut project LALISA. Her documentary Always LALISA was also announced for the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, which fits the look-back theme of this era.

How does it fit into BLACKPINK’s solo season?

LISA is not alone this autumn. Time Out reports Jennie shared Fallen Angel on August 28 and Jisoo’s CLICK followed on September 4, a day after “SaWaDiKa.” With the four members releasing solo work while staying active as a group, fans have had a very full few months of new music.

PRESS PLAY FAQ

Is PRESS PLAY an album or an EP?

It is an EP with six tracks. Her full-length debut was Alter Ego in 2025.

What is the first single from PRESS PLAY?

“SaWaDiKa,” released on September 3, 2026, with an official music video filmed in Bangkok.

Where can I pre-save the EP?

The pre-save and pre-order links are listed on her official website, linked below.

The countdown to October 23 is on, and with “SaWaDiKa” already a record-breaking hit, PRESS PLAY looks set to be one of the biggest solo releases of the season. I will keep an eye out for the official tracklist and update fans on KWaveDaily when it lands.

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For pre-orders and official updates, see LISA’s official website.