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Lisa Debuts “Sawadika” Live at the VMAs

Lisa performed her new single “Sawadika” live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards, using its music video’s boxing theme, intense choreography and a moving platform.

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Lisa performed her new single Sawadika live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards. The performance used the boxing theme from the song’s music video. It featured intensive choreography and a moving platform. Sawadika marks Lisa’s return to her rap roots.

Sawadika was produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta. Lisa’s new EP Press Play will be released on Oct. 23 through LLOUD Co./RCA Records. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Lisa received the night’s first award in the Best Pop category.

Lisa’s solo nominations include Dreamer, the lead single from her 2025 release Alter Ego. Blackpink was nominated in the K-pop category with its 2025 comeback single Jump. Lisa’s Always Lalisa documentary will premiere worldwide on Oct. 12.

Lisa will also begin her Viva La Lisa residency in Las Vegas later in the fall.

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