The LISA Press Play EP arrived October 23, 2026, with six tracks and an official music video for “Tarantino.” BLACKPINK member LISA links the release to her Thai roots and a film-inspired concept. The project follows her documentary’s October theatrical opening and precedes six scheduled Las Vegas performances in November.
Key Takeaways
- Press Play arrived October 23 through LLOUD and RCA Records with six tracks.
- James Mackel directed the “Tarantino” video, which follows LISA through a hotel.
- Advance single “SaWaDiKa” debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- LISA has six Las Vegas shows scheduled for November 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 and 29.
The release pairs five new songs with September single “SaWaDiKa.” In the “Tarantino” video, LISA fights her way through a hotel while attempting to deliver a letter to filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
The video gives a concrete example of the concept LISA described before release. During a September appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she said the songs were connected to her personal journey and designed to have distinct identities within one project.
‘Tarantino’ Video Features an Action Sequence and Fictional Script
Directed by James Mackel, the “Tarantino” video follows LISA as she enters a hotel with a letter intended for the filmmaker behind Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. Choreographed confrontations interrupt the delivery, with the performer moving through the building as the action develops.
Tarantino does not appear onscreen. At the end, the story suggests the letter has reached him and shows a screenplay titled Her that names LISA. The sequence is part of the music video’s storyline, not confirmation that the singer and director are developing a film together.
The release places “Tarantino” as the EP’s fourth track. In September, LISA told Fallon that track four would be the next single and offered only its first letter, “T.” The October release confirmed the title and the accompanying visual.
LISA Press Play EP Tracklist Reflects Her Thai Roots
The six songs appear in this order: “SaWaDiKa,” “V12,” “Cobra,” “Tarantino,” “Cut U Off” and “Sweat.” Released through LLOUD and RCA Records, Press Play is presented as LISA’s first solo EP following her 2021 Lalisa release and the 2025 album Alter Ego.
“This EP is about my journey from my roots to where I am right now today,” LISA told Fallon in September. She said the tracks include Thai elements and described the collection as resembling a film, with each song having its own character.
The movie concept carried into an October 22 listening event in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. According to The Korea Herald, the gathering presented the six tracks in a setting styled as a vintage Hollywood theater, giving attendees an advance preview before the public release.
Press Play follows BLACKPINK’s Deadline mini-album release in February 2026. The group project and LISA’s new EP are separate releases, with different tracklists and label arrangements. BLACKPINK’s lineup also includes Jennie, Jisoo and Rosé.
‘SaWaDiKa’ Entered the U.S. Hot 100 Before the EP
The September single “SaWaDiKa” takes its name from a Thai greeting commonly translated as “hello.” Its music video, filmed in Bangkok, arrived ahead of the EP and established one of the release’s clearest references to LISA’s home country.
“SaWaDiKa” entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 69 in September and ranked No. 93 in its second week, according to chart reporting. Those rankings predate the EP and measure the single rather than the full project.
LISA’s representatives reported approximately 70.8 million YouTube views for the “SaWaDiKa” music video during its first 24 hours. The figure is not a current view count.
LISA performed “SaWaDiKa” at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27 in Los Angeles. She also received the Best Pop award for “Dream,” a song from Alter Ego. Her release arrived during a period of solo projects from other BLACKPINK members, including Rosé’s recent solo single “New Trick.”
Six Las Vegas Shows Follow the EP and Documentary
LISA’s Viva La Lisa residency is scheduled for November 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 and 29 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Caesars Entertainment announced two added dates on September 29, saying the original four shows sold out in fewer than 10 minutes.
The added performances are November 12 and 29. Caesars has described the engagement as the first Las Vegas residency by a K-pop artist.
Press Play also follows the October 12 theatrical opening of Always Lalisa, a documentary directed by Sue Kim. The film premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival and follows LISA’s solo music, acting work and time away from full-group BLACKPINK activities. Sony Music Vision announced a limited theatrical release before a planned YouTube Premium streaming launch.
LISA appeared as Mook in the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus. Her acting debut and 2025 album Alter Ego are among the career developments addressed by the documentary. The LISA Press Play EP is the newest confirmed music release in the period between the documentary’s theatrical opening and her November Las Vegas shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did LISA release Press Play?
LISA released Press Play on October 23, 2026, through LLOUD and RCA Records. The six-track EP arrived with the music video for “Tarantino.”
What songs are on the LISA Press Play EP?
The LISA Press Play EP contains “SaWaDiKa,” “V12,” “Cobra,” “Tarantino,” “Cut U Off” and “Sweat.” “SaWaDiKa” was released ahead of the full project in September.
Does Quentin Tarantino appear in the ‘Tarantino’ video?
No. The video depicts a fictional effort to deliver him a letter, but the filmmaker does not appear onscreen. Its closing screenplay sequence is not an announced film collaboration.
When are LISA’s Las Vegas performances?
Viva La Lisa is scheduled for November 12, 13, 14, 27, 28 and 29, 2026. All six dates are listed for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
