Lisa Performs Sawadika and Wins at MTV VMAs

Lisa performed her new single Sawadika live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards. For this stage presentation, she incorporated the boxing theme featured in the Sawadika music video. During the live performance, Lisa executed intense choreography and made use of a moving platform. The track Sawadika represents Lisa's return to her rap roots, and it was produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta.

During the ceremony, Lisa received the first award of the MTV Video Music Awards evening in the Best Pop category. Lisa's solo nominations at the event were for Dreamer, which is the lead single from her 2025 debut album Alter Ego. Additionally, Blackpink received a nomination in the K-pop category with their 2025 comeback single Jump.

Lisa also has several projects scheduled for release. Her upcoming EP is titled Press Play, and the EP will be released on October 23. Prior to that release, her documentary titled Always Lalisa will be released worldwide on October 12. Later in the fall, Lisa will launch the Viva La Lisa concert series in Las Vegas.