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"Sawadika"
Single by Lisa
from the EP Press Play
Language
  • English
  • Thai
English title"Hello"
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2026 (2026-09-03)
GenreHip-hop
Length3:08
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Lisa singles chronology
"Goals"
(2026)		 "Sawadika"
(2026)
Music video
"Sawadika" on YouTube

"Sawadika" (stylized as "SaWaDiKa"; transl. "Hello") is a song by Thai rapper and singer Lisa. It was released through Lloud and RCA Records on September 3, 2026, as the lead single from her upcoming first extended play, Press Play (2026).

Background and release

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In August 2026, red billboards with the text "Hello สวัสดีค่ะ"[a] appeared in major cities worldwide, including Bangkok, New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. A website featuring "Hello" in multiple languages launched featuring a countdown to August 24.[1] At the end of the countdown, Lisa announced "Sawadika" would be released on September 3 as the lead single of her first extended play, Press Play (2026).[2] On August 28, Lisa shared a snippet of the track in a TikTok video featuring her dressed in gear in a boxing ring.[3] She also released several concept photos for the single presenting traditional Thai symbols through a futuristic high fashion concept. In the first set of photos, she wore a contemporary take on Muay Thai attire, including boxing shorts with "Lisa" embroidered on the waistband. A second set of teasers showed her on a tuk tuk wearing a leather bodysuit and high-heeled lace-up boots, drawing from boxing footwear and Muay Thai styling.[4]

Composition and lyrics

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"Sawadika" is an homage to Lisa's home country of Thailand, with the title translating to "hello" in Thai.[2] Produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta, it marks a return to her rap roots, with her rapping "I’m that bitch on your TV / In my Ferrari, indigo / La Lalisa, la diva" in the chorus.[5] The song captures Lisa's identity atop her distinctive rap prowess and signature hip-hop sound.[6]

Reception

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Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), thanked Lisa for her use of the Thai greeting in a comment under the singer's Instagram announcement, writing "The phrase you are promoting adds even greater resonance to the warmth and friendliness of the Thai people — 'sawasdee ka'."[7]

Music video

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An accompanying music video was directed by Bang Jae Yeob, a Korean director known for his work on K-pop videos, and released on YouTube alongside the single.[6] Filmed in Bangkok, Thailand, Lisa walks through several iconic locations in the city wearing outfits such as a red, cut-out leather bodysuit and boxing shorts with "Sawadika" in rhinestone letters across the waist.[5] She also wears a black feathered catsuit and a spangly burgundy two-piece with matching headphones as she walks at night with her crew of dancers in black. For a rooftop dance, she wears a towering black feather headdress, before switching to a neon blue bikini with matching hair in an underground tunnel.[8] Locations featured in the video include Hua Lamphong railway station on Rong Mueang Road, Soi Ngam Du Phli, Soi Charoen Khet 1, and DIB Bangkok.[9]

According to YouTube, "Sawadika" garnered 73.3 million views in 24 hours, becoming the biggest music video debut of 2026 and the eighth-biggest of all time.[10] The video broke the previous 2026 release record of BTS's "Swim", which received 33 million views in 24 hours.[11] "Sawadika" is also the second most-viewed debut by a soloist in history in 24 hours, behind Lisa's own "Lalisa" (2021), which opened with 73.6 million views and remains the record-holder for the biggest opening day by a solo artist.[12] Syrian artist Zeina accused the music video of plagiarizing her design for a coined headphone, but later revealed she had been officially credited.[13]

Live performances

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Lisa is set to make the television debut of "Sawadika" at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, 2026.[14]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Spotify[15]

  • Lisa – vocals, composer, lyricist
  • Thom Bridges – producer, composer, lyricist
  • Ojivolta – producer
  • Kuk Harrell – recording engineer, vocal producer
  • Fermin Suero Jr. – assistant engineer
  • Manny Marroquin – mixing engineer
  • Trey Station – assistant mixing engineer
  • Ramiro Fernandez-Seoane – assistant mixing engineer
  • Randy Merill – mastering engineer
  • Mark Williams – composer, lyricist
  • Raul Cubina – composer, lyricist
  • Rachel West – composer, lyricist
  • Danny Chung – composer, lyricist

Charts

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Chart performance
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 70
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[17]70
China (TME Korean)[18] 6
France (SNEP)[19] 123
Global 200 (Billboard)[20]23
Greece International (IFPI)[21] 20
Hong Kong (Billboard)[22] 14
Israel (Mako Hitlist)[23] 85
Malaysia (IFPI)[24] 7
Malaysia International (RIM)[25] 5
Netherlands (Global Top 40)[26] 8
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[27] 5
Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[28] 65
Portugal (AFP)[29] 171
Singapore (RIAS)[30] 1
Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[31]73
South Korea Download (Circle)[32] 70
Switzerland Streaming (Swiss Hitparade)[33] 82
Taiwan (Billboard)[34] 4
Thailand (IFPI)[35] 3
UK Singles (Official Charts)[36]66
UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[37]20
US Billboard Hot 100[38]69
Vietnam Hot 100 (Billboard)[39] 37

Release history

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Release dates and formats
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 3, 2026 [40]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ สวัสดีค่ะ (sawatdi kha) is a Thai greeting meaning "hello".

References

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  1. ↑ "Lisa Unveils 'Sawadika' Afer Global Billboard Mystery". Khaosod English. August 25, 2026. Archived from the original on August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Pareño, Elijah (August 26, 2026). "BLACKPINK's Lisa Announces Single "SaWaDiKa" For Her Upcoming EP". Rolling Stone Philippines. Archived from the original on August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Bowenbank, Starr (August 28, 2026). "Lisa's Solo EP, Press Play: What We Know So Far". Elle. Archived from the original on September 1, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Thailand's Lisa blends Muay Thai and a tuk-tuk in SaWaDiKa teaser". The Star. August 30, 2026. Archived from the original on August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Georgi, Maya (September 3, 2026). "Blackpink's Lisa Returns to Her Rap Roots on Solo Single 'SaWaDiKa'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  6. 1 2 An, Byeong-gil (September 4, 2026). 리사, 새 싱글 ‘사와디카’ 파격 컴백 [Lisa makes a bold comeback with the new single ‘Sawadika’]. Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Lisa blends Muay Thai and a tuk-tuk in SaWaDiKa teaser". The Nation. August 30, 2026. Archived from the original on September 1, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ Georgi, Maya (September 4, 2026). "BLACKPINK'S Lisa Is 100% 'That B–ch On Your TV' In Fierce, High-Fashion Video For Return To Rap Solo Single 'SaWaDiKa': Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Bangkok locations featured in Lisa's 'SaWaDiKa' music video". Lifestyle Asia. September 4, 2026. Archived from the original on September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
  10. ↑ "YouTube Records". YouTube. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Lisa's 'Sawadika' Scores 70.8 Million YouTube Views in 24 Hours". Khaosod English. September 5, 2026. Archived from the original on September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
  12. ↑ "LISA's SaWaDiKa sets 2026 YouTube record and spotlights Thailand". The Nation. September 5, 2026. Archived from the original on September 7, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Lisa's SaWaDiKa music video called out by Syrian artiste over copied designs". Indulge. September 6, 2026. Archived from the original on September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ Fell, Nicole (September 17, 2026). "Lisa, Shaboozey and Raye Among 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Performers". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ SaWaDiKa - Single by LISA | Spotify, September 2, 2026, retrieved September 10, 2026
  16. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 September 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1907. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 21, 2026. p. 4.
  17. ↑ "Lisa of Blackpink Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  18. ↑ "TME Korean Chart – Issue 35, 2026" (in Chinese). Tencent Music. Retrieved September 7, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Top Singles (Week 37, 2026)" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Lisa of Blackpink Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 37/2026" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Lisa of Blackpink Chart History (Hong Kong Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  23. ↑ המצעד השבועי: היטליסט – שבוע 38, 2026 – 08.09 – 14.09.2026 [Mako Hitlist: Weekly Chart – Week 38, 2026 | 08.09 – 14.09.2026] (in Hebrew). Mako Hitlist. September 15, 2026. Archived from the original on September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
  24. ↑ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Malaysia Chart Top 20 from 09/04/2026 to 09/10/2026". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 15, 2026. [Select 2026 Week 37]
  25. ↑ "TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 37 (04/09/2026 - 10/09/2026)". RIM. September 19, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026 – via Facebook.
  26. ↑ "Nederlandse Global Top 40-lijst van week 39, 2026" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Philippines Hot 100 - Week Of September 19, 2026". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Top 200 Singles: Semana 37 de 2026" (PDF) (in European Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. p. 10. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  30. ↑ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 38 (11 - 17 Sep 2026)". Recording Industry Association Singapore. Archived from the original on September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  31. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Singles Digital – Top 100 – 38. týden 2026" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Download Chart – Week 36 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Streaming Charts Top 100 - 38/2026" (in Swiss German). Swiss Hitparade. Retrieved September 25, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Lisa of Blackpink Chart History (Taiwan Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  35. ↑ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Thailand Chart Top 20 from 09/04/2026 to 09/10/2026". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 15, 2026. [Select 2026 Week 37]
  36. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 11/9/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  37. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 11/9/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Lisa of Blackpink Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  39. ↑ "Vietnam Hot 100: Week of September 19, 2026". Billboard Vietnam. Retrieved September 16, 2026 – via Facebook.
  40. ↑ Dailey, Hannah (August 24, 2026). "BLACKPINK's LISA & JISOO Announce New Solo Projects Hours Apart From Each Other". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
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