BLACKPINK's Lisa Drops 'SaWaDiKa' With Thai-Inspired Visuals

Lisa has released the music video for "SaWaDiKa," a solo single that places her Thai heritage at the center of its visual concept.Released Sept. 3, the song serves as the lead track from Lisa's upcoming EP, "Press Play." The video was filmed in Bangkok and directed by Korean filmmaker Bang Jae Yeob. One of the video's main locations is Bangkok's historic Hua Lamphong railway station. The setting gives the visual a strong connection to Thailand while providing a dramatic backdrop for Lisa's performance.The location also creates a contrast with Lisa's earlier solo work. Her 2024 single "Rockstar" used Bangkok's Yaowarat Road and Chinatown as important parts of its visual identity. "SaWaDiKa" shifts the focus to Hua Lamphong and presents another recognizable part of the city to an international audience. The video incorporates Thai cultural references throughout the production. Teaser imagery included Muay Thai-inspired styling and a blue-and-red tuk-tuk.Lisa also wears designs associated with Thai fashion, bringing local textiles and craftsmanship into the video's international pop setting.The title "SaWaDiKa" is based on "sawatdee ka," the Thai greeting for "hello." The promotional ...