LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” Hits 200 Million

LISA's "SaWaDiKa" Surpasses 200 Million Views

LISA's Thai greeting has traveled a very long way. "SaWaDiKa" has surpassed 200 million YouTube views, becoming the first music video released in 2026 by a K-pop artist to reach that milestone, according to Soompi.

The threshold was crossed on October 8 at approximately 8 a.m. KST, around 34 days after the video premiered on September 4 at 9 a.m. KST. The official upload also displayed more than 200 million views when checked for this report.

For BLINKs and Lilies, the timing adds another reason to celebrate: the achievement arrives just 15 days before LISA's upcoming EP, PRESS PLAY.

The Second 100 Million Views: A Deeper Look

"SaWaDiKa" opened with a reported 70.8 million views in 24 hours and passed 100 million around two days after release, according to Khaosod English.

Reaching 200 million means the video accumulated roughly another 100 million views after that explosive opening. Its story now stretches beyond the initial excitement of premiere day.

It's important to note that YouTube views represent plays, not individual viewers, so this doesn't tell us how many unique people watched or why they returned. However, it provides a second measurable landmark for this era more than a month into its rollout.

One distinction matters: the new record specifically concerns videos released in 2026. It does not imply that older K-pop videos stopped gaining views this year, nor that this is LISA's first video to reach 200 million views.

Bangkok: An Integral Part of the Statement

The number is global; the visual identity is unmistakably Thai.

Directed by Bang Jae Yeob, the Bangkok-shot video incorporates elements such as Muay Thai, tuk-tuks, and Chula kites. Its locations include Rong Mueang Road near Hua Lamphong, Soi Ngam Duphli, Soi Chaloem Khet 1, and the contemporary art space Dib Bangkok, as documented by Khaosod English.

The title itself draws on the Thai greeting sawatdi kha. Even the official lyrics bring Bangkok and its iconic tuk-tuks into LISA's self-portrait.

These references make her hometown an intrinsic part of the performance. The streets, movement, and cultural details offer BLINKs something specific to revisit alongside the choreography and styling.

What's Next After "SaWaDiKa"?

PRESS PLAY is scheduled for October 23, released through LLOUD Co. and RCA Records, with "SaWaDiKa" serving as the introduction to the project.

The next question is how the EP will build on this opening: will it feature more of her sharp rap delivery and high-energy production, or will it reveal another side of LISA altogether?

For now, her newest milestone belongs to a video that places Thailand at the center of a worldwide pop moment. Two hundred million views—and a distinctly LISA introduction to what comes next. 🇹🇭💛