LISA’s ‘SaWaDiKa’ races past 100 million views in just two days

Bangkok, Thailand — In just two days, LISA's latest single "SaWaDiKa" has amassed over 100 million views on YouTube, marking another massive opening for the Thai superstar. The official video debuted on September 4th and garnered an impressive 70.8 million views within the first 24 hours, one of the highest YouTube debuts by a solo artist.

By the following morning, the view count had surged past the 100-million mark. "SaWaDiKa" serves as the lead single from LISA's upcoming EP "PRESS PLAY", set to release on October 23rd. Its name derives from the Thai greeting "สวัสดีค่ะ" ("sawasdee ka"). The track fuses LISA's Thai roots with rap and hip-hop elements, creating a song that resonates deeply with Thai fans.

The songwriting credits include LISA, Thom Bridges, Mark Williams, Raul Cubina, Rachel West, and Danny Chung. The production was handled by Bridges and Ojivolta, while Manny Marroquin, Randy Merrill, and Kuk Harrell took care of mixing, mastering, and vocal production respectively. The music video, directed by Bang Jae Yeob, showcases Bangkok's streets, culture, and landmarks, blending local imagery with contemporary fashion and architecture.

The video's use of iconic Thai symbols such as Muay Thai, tuk-tuks, and Chula kites highlights the song's strong connection to Thai identity. LISA's rapid rise to 100 million views on "SaWaDiKa" underscores her growing influence on YouTube, with her 2021 debut "LALISA" achieving 73.6 million views in its opening day. The video now joins the ranks of the biggest music video debuts by a solo artist on the platform.