Lisa's 'Tarantino': A Music Video or a Mini Action Movie?

You come for a song and find yourself watching what looks like an action-film trailer. Lisa's new 'Tarantino' raises a playful question: where does a music video end and genre cinema begin?

On October 23, BLACKPINK's Lisa released 'PRESS PLAY,' a six-track EP including the previously issued 'SaWaDiKa,' alongside the music video for its title track 'Tarantino.' An October 21 teaser previewed its film-like action mood. Korean users subsequently shared standout scenes and a link to the complete video.

The talking point is the video's storytelling: action staged like a film scene turns a song release into something to watch as well as hear. The cinematic associations of its title add another layer to Lisa's performance.

A Korean share focused on the action, while international fan discussions combined enthusiasm for the visuals with more detailed opinions about the sound and arrangement. Both are ways of engaging with the same work, not a representative poll of all fans.

'PRESS PLAY' pairs cinematic visual ideas with six songs. 'Tarantino' is the title track rather than the whole release; listening alongside the September pre-release 'SaWaDiKa' and the other tracks reveals a broader range.

Released on October 23, 'PRESS PLAY' contains six tracks: 'SaWaDiKa,' 'V12,' 'Cobra,' 'Tarantino,' 'Cut U Off' and 'Sweat.' 'Tarantino' is the title track; its October 21 teaser is distinct from the full video released on October 23. A cinematic title does not establish a director's production credit.

A short action clip may travel first, but reactions to the whole song and video can differ. Whether a scene grabs attention and whether the track stays in listeners' playlists are two separate questions.