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Lisa’s ‘SaWaDiKa’ music video hits 200 million YouTube views in 34 days
The video amassed 70.8 million views in its first day and topped several Billboard charts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lisa’s solo music video "SaWaDiKa" crossed 200 million views on YouTube at around 03:00 UAE time on Thursday, October 8, Gulf News reported. The milestone was reached 34 days after its release on September 4 at 04:00 UAE time, making it the first K‑pop video launched in 2026 to achieve that figure.
The video logged 70.8 million views in its first 24 hours, according to Thai outlet Khaosod English, and passed the 100‑million mark within two days, a pace close to Lisa’s 2021 debut "Lalisa" which recorded 73.6 million first‑day views. Produced by Thom Bridges and Ojivolta, the three‑minute track features Lisa rapping over hip‑hop beats. It was directed by Bang Jae Yeob and filmed on Bangkok streets, showcasing Muay Thai, tuk‑tuks and traditional Chula kites at locations such as Rong Mueang Road and the Dib Bangkok art space.
"SaWaDiKa" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 69, the Global 200 at No. 23 and the Global Excl. US chart at No. 13. The song debuted live at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where Lisa also opened the show. The single is the pre‑release from her upcoming EP Press Play, due October 23, and follows the documentary Always Lalisa (premiering October 12) and a Las Vegas residency slated for November.
Key facts
- Lisa’s "SaWaDiKa" video reached 200 million YouTube views in 34 days. (gulfnews.com)
- The video earned 70.8 million views in its first 24 hours. (gulfnews.com)
- "SaWaDiKa" debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100. (gulfnews.com)
- The EP "Press Play" containing the track is scheduled for release on October 23. (gulfnews.com)
- Lisa’s documentary "Always Lalisa" opens worldwide on October 12. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Lisa's SaWaDiKa hits 200 million views on YouTube”
