"SaWaDiKa" is the debut solo single by LISA, the BLACKPINK rapper and dancer whose career is covered in our LISA biography. Taken from her solo EP Press Play and released in early September 2026, the track opened a brand-new solo era for the star, whose group is profiled in our BLACKPINK biography.
The single made a record-breaking entrance: it debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, and as our report on how LISA ties Jennie's Billboard Hot 100 record notes, that ties the record for a BLACKPINK soloist while marking her biggest solo debut to date. It also landed at No. 23 on the Billboard Global 200, while the official music video crossed 200 million YouTube views, making it the first 2026 K-pop music video to reach the milestone, as covered in LISA's SaWaDiKa crosses 200 million views.
SaWaDiKa Song Credits
Song: "SaWaDiKa"
Artist: LISA (of BLACKPINK)
EP: Press Play
Released: Early September 2026
Chart Debut: No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100
Records: Tied Jennie's record for a BLACKPINK soloist; LISA's biggest solo debut; No. 23 on the Billboard Global 200; first 2026 K-pop music video to cross 200 million YouTube views
Music Video: Premiered on LISAOfficialVEVO, LISA's official YouTube channel
About the Song
"SaWaDiKa" is the lead single from Press Play, LISA's six-track solo EP. The full tracklist — "SaWaDiKa", "V12", "Cobra", "Tarantino", "Cut U Off" and "Sweat" — was revealed on October 13, 2026. Beyond its Hot 100 and Global 200 debuts, the single kept climbing internationally, jumping eleven places from No. 18 to No. 7 on the Only Hits DE pop chart in week 44.
Watch the Official Music Video
FAQs
When was "SaWaDiKa" released?
The single arrived in early September 2026 as the first release from LISA's solo EP Press Play.
Which EP is "SaWaDiKa" from?
It leads Press Play, a six-track EP whose tracklist — "SaWaDiKa", "V12", "Cobra", "Tarantino", "Cut U Off" and "Sweat" — was revealed on October 13, 2026.
What chart records did "SaWaDiKa" set?
It debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying Jennie's record for a BLACKPINK soloist and becoming LISA's biggest solo debut, while reaching No. 23 on the Billboard Global 200; its music video became the first 2026 K-pop video to cross 200 million YouTube views.
Where can I watch the official "SaWaDiKa" music video?
On LISAOfficialVEVO, LISA's official YouTube channel — the video is embedded above for easy viewing.
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