BLACKPINK’s LISA is once again proving her global digital dominance as fans eagerly await her upcoming solo EP, PRESS PLAY. Set for release on October 23, 2026 via LLOUD Company and RCA Records, the project has already generated massive pre-release momentum, shattering pre-save records and holding the #1 spot on Spotify’s global Countdown Chart.
500,000+ Pre-Saves and Counting
Heading into October, PRESS PLAY officially crossed 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify alone, marking one of the largest pre-release streaming milestones for a K-pop soloist on the platform.
The surge in pre-saves reflects a growing trend on Spotify’s Countdown Page feature, which allows listeners to track release dates, preview exclusive track snippets, and pre-save upcoming projects straight to their library.
What We Know About ‘PRESS PLAY’
Following up on her successful solo singles and high-profile international collaborations, PRESS PLAY promises to showcase a dynamic side of LISA’s identity as both a global pop performer and head of her own label, LLOUD.
- Release Date: October 23, 2026
- Format: 7-track EP
- Lead/Pre-release Single: “SaWaDiKa”, which debuted in September to immediate success on global streaming charts.
- Genre Direction: Upbeat pop, high-energy dance tracks, and hip-hop influences that showcase LISA’s sharp rap delivery and evolving vocal versatility.
How to Pre-Save ‘PRESS PLAY’ on Spotify
For fans looking to join the countdown and have PRESS PLAY instantly added to their Spotify library upon release:
- Visit LISA’s official artist profile on Spotify or go to her release link (
lisa.lnk.to/pressplay). - Click on the Countdown Page banner for PRESS PLAY.
- Select “Pre-Save”.
- Once the EP drops on October 23, all 7 tracks will automatically appear in your saved music library.
The Road Ahead
With PRESS PLAY leading Spotify pre-save leaderboards, industry analysts anticipate strong debut numbers on both the Spotify Global Daily Chart and Billboard 200 upon release. Combined with her continued work with BLACKPINK and her expanding solo ventures, LISA continues to redefine what it means to be an independent global pop powerhouse.
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