{
  "id": 10333375,
  "title": "LISA Pays Tribute to Thailand With High-Octane ‘SaWaDiKa’ Performance at VMAs 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lisa-pays-tribute-to-thailand-with-high-octane-sawadika-performance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T01:30:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/blackpink-lisa-sawadika-vmas-performance-1236348676/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 27, the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) saw LISA delivering an electrifying performance of her latest single, \"SaWaDiKa,\" following her win for Best Pop. The Kenta Sakaguchi-directed song gained attention after debuting at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking LISA's highest charting unaccompanied single yet. The performance, which featured high-energy dancers and Bangkok-inspired visuals, included a memorable tuk-tuk dance break with lifts and impressive partner work. Following her performance, LISA accepted the Best Pop Moon Person award from singer Teyana Taylor, solidifying her success in the awards ceremony.",
  "summary": "The K-pop superstar took the stage shortly after winning the first award of the night.",
  "key_points": [
    "LISA performed SaWaDiKa at 2026 VMAs",
    "High-energy dancers and Bangkok visuals",
    "Accepted Best Pop Moon Person award"
  ],
  "editors_take": "LISA's high-energy performance of 'SaWaDiKa' at the VMAs cements her status as a leading pop artist, showcasing her ability to blend cultural inspiration with captivating stage presence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Global Superstar Lisa Debuts Thrilling First Televised Performance of “SaWaDiKa,” Scores Major Win at 2026 VMAs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/global-superstar-lisa-debuts-thrilling-first-televised-performance-of",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:19:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}