LISA Announces New EP ‘PRESS PLAY’
The Thai K-pop star’s new era kicks into full gear with the project’s lead single releasing this September.
Courtesy of LISA
Courtesy of LISA
LISA announces the release of her new EP PRESS PLAY, arriving on October 23, 2026.
The project is the K-pop star’s follow-up to her debut record, Alter Ego, released in February 2025. It celebrates “how far she’s come, and a reminder of where it all began. It’s LISA at her most personal, honoring her roots in Thailand and her rise as a global icon,” says the press release.
The release arrives after the premiere of her documentary Always Lalisa at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, from September 10 to 20.
Along with the EP, the project’s lead single “SaWaDiKa” will be released on September 3. The rollout for the project began with a series of cryptic teasers posted on social media, as well as the launch of the Hello Sawadika global campaign website, which featured the word “Hello” appearing in 11 languages.
Billboards for the campaign were then spotted around Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the official announcement.
In November, LISA will stage her historic first-ever concert residency, VIVA LA LISA, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The dates are November 13, 14, 27, and 28.
Pre-save the EP here.
Frequently Asked Questions
LISA’s EP PRESS PLAY arrives October 23, 2026. It follows her debut record Alter Ego, released in February 2025, and centers her Thai roots alongside her rise as a global icon.
The lead single is “SaWaDiKa,” releasing September 3, 2026, ahead of the full EP, following teasers and the “Hello Sawadika” global campaign.
LISA will stage VIVA LA LISA, her first concert residency, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, with dates November 13, 14, 27, and 28, 2026.
Yes. Her documentary Always Lalisa premieres at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, running September 10–20, ahead of the EP and single release.
PRESS PLAY is LISA’s follow-up EP to her February 2025 debut Alter Ego, described as her most personal project, honoring her Thai roots and global stardom.
