Six-track album features lead single 'Tarantino' and action-packed music video inspired by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
Lisa of Blackpink released her six-track EP, "Press Play," Friday, featuring lead single "Tarantino" and an action-packed music video inspired by the filmmaker's signature cinematic style. The EP includes "Sawadika," "V12," "Cobra," "Cut U Off" and "Sweat."
The music video for "Tarantino" follows Lisa as she makes her way through a hotel to deliver a letter to her favorite filmmaker, Quentin Tarantino. Along the way, she encounters a series of obstacles that lead to action-packed encounters.
Ahead of the release, Lisa held a listening party in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, Thursday, giving fans an early preview of all six tracks. The event featured a vintage Hollywood theater concept that reflected the EP's cinematic theme.
The previously released single "Sawadika" was accompanied by a music video filmed in Lisa's hometown of Bangkok. The video amassed more than 70.8 million YouTube views in its first 24 hours, marking Lisa's biggest music video debut and the highest first-day view count for a music video released in 2026, according to her agency.
"Sawadika" also debuted at No. 69 on Billboard's Hot 100, marking her highest debut on the chart as a solo artist.
Lisa previously performed the song live at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she also won best pop for "Dream," becoming the first member of a K-pop group to receive the award.
Beyond music, Lisa has expanded into film, with her documentary "Always Lalisa" premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this
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