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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Announces Single “SaWaDiKa” For Her Upcoming EP

Q: What is the title of Lisa’s upcoming EP?

Lisa’s upcoming first EP is titled Press Play.

Q: When is Lisa’s Press Play EP coming out?

Lisa’s Press Play is set for release on October 23, 2026.

Q: What was LISA’s debut solo album?

Lisa’s debut solo studio album was Alter Ego, released in February 2025.

The BLACKPINK star announces her first single from her upcoming EP ‘Press Play’ and here’s when you can listen to it

By Elijah Pareño 26 minutes ago

Lisa Sawadika — Teasers for the upcoming Lisa single also show the famous tuk-tuk in one of the visuals. Photo from Lisa/Instagram

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has announced the first single from her upcoming EP Press Play, titled “SaWaDiKa.” Announced by her own company, LLOUD, on August 26, the single is an homage to Lisa’s home country of Thailand, with the title translating to “hello.” Teasers for the single also show the famous tuk-tuk in one of the visuals.

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“SaWaDiKa,” is set to premiere worldwide across various time zones. In the Philippines, the song is scheduled to premiere on September 4, Friday, at 8:00 AM (PHT).

The upcoming EP follows Lisa’s debut solo studio album, Alter Ego, released in February 2025. Press Play is set for release on October 23.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the title of Lisa’s upcoming EP?

Lisa’s upcoming first EP is titled Press Play.

When is “Sawadika” premiering in Philippine time?

“SaWaDiKa” is scheduled to premiere in the Philippines on September 4 at 8:00 AM PHT.

When is Lisa’s Press Play EP coming out?

Lisa’s Press Play is set for release on October 23, 2026.

What are Lisa’s greatest hits?

Lisa’s greatest hits include “Rockstar,” “Born Again,” “LALISA,” to name a few.

What was LISA’s debut solo album?

Lisa’s debut solo studio album was Alter Ego, released in February 2025.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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