Lisa says new EP Press Play is 'like a movie' as she traces her journey from Thailand to global stardom

Lisa's upcoming solo EP Press Play is "like a movie" with each song having its own character. The Blackpink star – born Lalisa Manobal – charts her story from her Thai beginnings all the way to where she stands today.

Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she said: “This EP is about my journey from my roots to where I am right now today.

“There’s a lot of Thai elements in the songs as well, in the EP. And every single song has their own character, their own vibe and we combine it together. It’s like a movie. So you just press play.”

So far, fans have heard the opening track SaWaDiKa, which translates to Hello in her native language.

Press Play is set for release on Oct 23.

As well as forging a successful music career, she's also dabbled in acting with her debut in the third season of The White Lotus, however, Lisa insisted that she’ll never leave Blackpink behind entirely.

She told Variety: “If I’m 50, I still want to do Blackpink. We just finished our tour earlier this year, but we talk a lot about this and have discussions about doing a little break – like I did almost two years ago – but we’re always going to be together.”

As well as a new EP, Lisa is releasing the documentary Always Lalisa.

The film features interviews with Lisa's nearest and dearest, and also shows a more vulnerable side of the singer.

Asked why she decided to agree to the documentary when she did, she replied: “I feel like it’s about time. I’m more confident now, so I want to share my story to fans who have a big dream like me.

“I hope that this could inspire them.”

Always Lalisa will screen in Singapore cinemas from Oct 12 to 17.