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LISA Wins 2026: Music, Collabs, and More
LISA's 2026 dominance: music, Nike, trading cards, and Las Vegas residency.
In brief
LISA's 2026 dominance: music, Nike, trading cards, and Las Vegas residency. LISA released her EP PRESS PLAY with a record-breaking 'SaWaDiKa' video, won Best Pop at VMAs, and launched a Las Vegas residency, Nike collabs, and collectibles. Originally reported by Complex.
LISA's 2026 milestones
LISA spent 2026 building well beyond BLACKPINK: she guest designed for Kith Women, signed a long-term deal with Nike, and starred in NikeSKIMS' Spring 2026 campaign.
EP PRESS PLAY release
Her six-track EP PRESS PLAY arrives October 23, led by "SaWaDiKa," whose video hit 100 million YouTube views in about two days, the fastest of 2026.
Las Vegas residency
Viva La Lisa makes her the first K-pop artist with a Las Vegas residency. The original four shows sold out in under 10 minutes, and the run grew to six nights.
Nike collaboration
LISA signed a long-term endorsement deal with Nike, including the "Pink Foam" Air Max 95 Big Bubble.
Kith Women collection
LISA guest designed Kith Women's Spring 2026 collection, her first time designing clothes rather than modeling them.
FIFA World Cup performance
LISA performed 'Goals' at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony with Anitta and Rema.
Documentary premiere
Sue Kim's documentary Always Lalisa premiered at TIFF, following LISA through a year away from BLACKPINK as she launched her solo career.
VMAs win
LISA won Best Pop at the VMAs for "Dream" featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi, becoming the first K-pop soloist to win the category.
LLOUD x Von Dutch
LISA launched LLOUD x Von Dutch Hollywood collection with hoodies, tees, and hats available at ComplexCon.
Mango Coconut Sticky Rice
LISA and heytea launched Mango Coconut Sticky Rice, a limited-edition drink inspired by her Thai roots.
Trading cards
LISA released ESCO trading cards with 50 subjects, including PRESS PLAY and Alter Ego-themed subsets.
Nike Sportswear campaign
LISA starred in Nike's Moon Shoe campaign with a 'Tough Red' colorway available for $105.
PlayStation controller
LISA's PlayStation DualSense controller with Chroma Pearl finish launched for $84.99.
Viva La Lisa expansion
The original four Las Vegas residency dates sold out in under 10 minutes, expanding to six nights total.
The key point
LISA released her EP PRESS PLAY with a record-breaking 'SaWaDiKa' video, won Best Pop at VMAs, and launched a Las Vegas residency, Nike collabs, and collectibles.
