Now, LISA has officially kicked off the solo era with her next EP titled "PRESS PLAY". This BLACKPINK star has revealed that the six-track EP would come out on October 23, 2026, and her debut single “SaWaDiKa” would be dropped on September 3. This follows a string of teasers that have left fans baffled about the direction LISA is going to take musically. Now, as the EP is set to release, the puzzle of the promotional teaser campaign has been gradually solved.

LISA Announces PRESS PLAY EP For October

The EP is said to include six songs that will be available for purchase starting from October 23 by means of a licensed agreement between the project and RCA Records through LLOUD Co. As noted in the description of the project, PRESS PLAY is intended to be a celebration of LISA's progress so far while remembering where she came from. In particular, the artist is likely to become more intimate with her listeners due to the connection of this project with her Thai origin and her way up from being a young singer in Thailand to being a pop star. The pre-order for the EP is already available.

SaWaDiKa Arrives On September 3

Before dropping the full EP, LISA will first treat her fans with “SaWaDiKa” which will be released on September 3rd and will serve as the opening track of PRESS PLAY. It is interesting that the name alone has generated some buzz since it takes from the Thai greeting “sawatdee ka” which makes the single have a direct link to the cultural heritage of LISA.

Therefore, the new release looks to not be just any other solo work by the artist as its title proves the thematic focus of this project. For the fans of LISA, September 3rd release will provide their first insight into what the artist has in store for her fans with the project.

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Cryptic Teasers Had Fans Guessing

The announcement was preceded by a well-thought-out teaser campaign that had fans looking for more clues on social media. Among the many teasers was a website with the words “HELLO สวัสดีค่ะ” which is a combination of an English greeting and a Thai word related to “SaWaDiKa.” There were also billboards with the same words seen throughout Bangkok.

The uncertainty about the campaign prompted speculations from fans whether Lisa was about to release a single or even an album or something else. Now, the confirmation of PRESS PLAY and SaWaDiKa has answered all those questions.

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LISA Begins A New Solo Chapter

This EP is set to be released after a significant milestone in the career of LISA. In addition to her musical works, she has recently featured in the acting show The White Lotus Season 3 as well as in live shows and an upcoming documentary about her solo career.

For PRESS PLAY, it provides her with yet another chance to capitalize on that momentum while emphasizing the connection with her Thai roots. Since SaWaDiKa will be released on September 3rd and the entire six-track EP on October 23rd, there are two important dates for LISA's fans. Furthermore, this is yet another significant milestone in the careers of the members of BLACKPINK since solo projects of the members have been emerging rapidly lately.

Final Take

PRESS PLAY’s declaration from LISA signals the start of yet another eagerly awaited solo period. “SaWaDiKa” releases on September 3rd and the EP of six songs comes out on October 23rd. It seems that the project will definitely blend LISA’s international pop persona with more pride in her Thai heritage.

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