KTL MAGAZINE · K-Pop
BLACKPINK's Lisa to Release Solo EP 'PRESS PLAY' on October 23
Following her pre-release single 'Sawadika' (released Sept 4), Lisa will drop the EP PRESS PLAY worldwide on October 23. This marks her solo comeback roughly 1 year and 7 months after her first full-length album in February 2025.
KTL Editorial · September 28, 2026
Lisa has announced the resumption of her solo activities by scheduling a worldwide release of the EP PRESS PLAY following her pre-release single 'Sawadika'. The move is being framed as a musical moment that signals a new phase in her solo career and offers a snapshot of the current terrain of Korean popular music. The release news alone is already drawing attention across the industry.
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