The Hollywood Reporter — Global Superstar Lisa Debuts Thrilling First Televised Performance of"SaWaDiKa," Scores Major Win at 2026 #VMAs  The Thai singer went into her performance with a win under her belt for her song "Dream”. La Lalisa, la diva herself, graced the stage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. Tyla introduced the global pop star as she delivered the first performance of her new single "SaWaDiKa" during the award show. LISA brought out a slew of dancers for a high-energy rendition of the song, which the singer released earlier this month. It'll be on her upcoming EP, Press Play, set to be released in October. Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manobal, went into her performance with a win. The 29-year-old Blackpink member won the best pop category for her single "Dream" from her debut album Alter Ego. The song's also nominated in the best K-pop category, best editing and best cinematography. Lisas also nominated again in the best K-pop category with Blackpink for their 2025 summer hit "Jump". SAWADIKA LISA ON VMAS #LISAisBACK_VMAs

Rolling Stone — #LISA PERFORMS "SAWADIKA”LIVE FOR FIRST TIME AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS The new single was released earlier this month. LISA continues to unleash her new era. On Sunday, the singer-rapper performed her new single "Sawadika" live for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards. LISA played up the boxing theme from the "Sawadika" music video for her performance. "I'm that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo," she spit. "La Lalisa, la diva, sawadika there she go." The rapper ripped through intense choreography while the song blared through the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, at one point cruising on a moving platform that she'd later climb on top of. It was part boxing match, part raging night club. The track marks Lisa's return to her rap roots, as she spits bars with the sharp prowess she's known for. SAWADIKA LISA ON VMAS #LISAisBACK_VMAs #VMAs

Rolling Stone — Lady in Red THE BEST, COOLEST, AND MOST UNEXPECTED LOOKS FROM THE 2026 #VMAS RED CARPET Sawadika, Lalisa! The K-Pop superstar rolled up to the VMAs in a massive hot red coat and bodycon gown that stood out on the VMAs aqua-toned carpet. Tonight, she's nominated for four Moon Persons, and will perform her new single "Sawadika." SAWADIKA LISA ON VMAS #LISAisBACK_VMAs #LISA

#LISA becomes the FIRST Female Act & FIRST Solo Artist out of K-Pop to win “POP” category in #VMAs history.