Lisa’s Next Chapter, and a K-Pop Day in Seoul

K-Pop Across Asia · 1
By K-Life Editorial
Lisa’s October brings two dates to the calendar: Sony announced an October 12 start for the limited cinema release of the documentary Always Lalisa, while her EP PRESS PLAY is scheduled for October 23. The film, directed by Sue Kim, follows a year of solo work, acting and life beyond BLACKPINK. Sony’s announcement also promises YouTube Premium streaming later this year, without an exact date.
For a visitor to Korea, Lisa’s work is an invitation to look at how K-pop connects places. The Thai artist’s solo videos bring her home culture into a career that also includes BLACKPINK. A Seoul afternoon can follow that interest in performance, with time to try a music-video set at HiKR Ground and walk beside Cheonggyecheon.
Thailand in the picture
Start with “SaWaDiKa,” in Lisa’s official music video, then revisit “ROCKSTAR”. The latter gives the Thailand connection a concrete setting: Sony’s release note identifies Bangkok as the filming location and describes the video’s celebration of Thai culture and street life.
That sense of place is worth carrying into a fan trip. Bangkok belongs to the story of “ROCKSTAR”; Seoul offers a different way to engage with the performance culture surrounding K-pop. The HiKR route below is an independent K-Life suggestion, with no Lisa appearance or endorsement announced.
If Always Lalisa is part of your plans, check a current cinema listing for your destination before booking around it. A worldwide release announcement does not confirm a showing near your Seoul hotel.
Make a short performance clip at HiKR Ground
At 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Korea Tourism Organization’s HiKR Ground has a K-pop experience area with music-video-style sets. Its official guide describes subway and coin-laundry settings, plus controls for music and lighting. These familiar everyday spaces show how a change of sound, light and movement can turn a setting into a stage.
Try a short sequence you already know, or experiment with framing and movement rather than attempting a whole routine. Look at the available sets first and follow the on-site instructions. Music selections and programs can change, so a particular Lisa song may not be available.
The KTO venue listing gives the second-to-fourth-floor exhibition hours as Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., with last admission at 7:40 p.m. General admission is free; separate activities may have fees. Monday is the closure day to remember when planning the main experience floors.
Step outside to Cheonggyecheon

After the indoor sets, give the stream a little time. Cheonggyecheon runs beside the HiKR area, so the walk can be as short as a pause before your next stop. The change from controlled lighting to the open city is part of the pleasure: bridges, water and people going about their day become the setting.
Check the weather and posted access notices before heading down to the path. Keep photographs considerate of other visitors, and choose a turnaround point that leaves time for your next appointment.
Save 하이커 그라운드 in your map app, with the address 서울 중구 청계천로 40. The Seoul venue is separate from HiKR Station at Incheon Airport. For this outing, the useful combination is simple: Lisa’s music before you go, a little time making your own clip, and an unhurried walk afterward.
Travel details checked October 15, 2026. Check current venue notices before visiting.
Image credits: Lisa — D4Cgrapher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0; Cheonggyecheon — Stefan K / Unsplash, Unsplash License. Images resized.