{
  "id": 17087423,
  "title": "LISA Talks Vegas Residency Jitters, Why ‘SaWaDiKa’ Was the Perfect Solo Single & Her Labubu Obsession: ‘I Have No Space to Walk’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lisa-talks-vegas-residency-jitters-why-sawadika-was-the-perfect-solo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:53:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lisa-blackpink-vegas-residency-sawadika-labubu-therapuss-1236370270/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BLACKPINK’s Lisa is set to begin her VIVA LA LISA residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on November 12. During an interview on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, Lisa discussed her nerves over her first night at the residency, as well as her inspiration for her solo single “SaWaDiKa” and her recent fascination with Labubu dolls.\n\nLisa said that the boost she received from winning the 2026 MTV VMA for best pop with her debut solo track “Dream” from her album Alter Ego has fueled her excitement for the residency. She admitted that she had been nervous before performing at the VMA, but now looks forward to her six-show run in Las Vegas.\n\nThe singer-songwriter revealed that the phrase “SaWaDiKa,” which debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, made perfect sense as the first single from her Press Play EP because it’s the first thing you say when you say “hi” to people in Thailand. The song’s catchy tune and Thai-inspired elements reflect Lisa’s deep connection to her homeland after spending six to seven months reconnecting with her roots in Thailand.\n\nLisa also discussed her fascination with Britney Spears, mentioning her favorite songs and album, and how she has been a huge fan since childhood. The K-pop superstar shared that she never even knew about Labubu dolls until her visit to a Pop Mart in Thailand. She had been searching for them for years without any luck, but discovered a whole box of the limited-edition green matcha-colored Labubu dolls when she returned home. Now, Lisa has no room to walk in her house due to the Labubu dolls’ overwhelming presence.",
  "summary": "The BLACKPINK singer and solo star also opened up about working with Rosalía on this week's episode of Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast.",
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  "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."
}