BLACKPINK’s Lisa won Best Pop at the MTV VMAs, becoming the first Asian and first K-pop solo artist to do so.
September/28/2026 12:46
BLACKPINK’s Lisa crossed the high wall of the U.S. pop music scene and wrote a new chapter in history. On the 27th at 7:30 p.m. (local time), at the “MTV Video Music Awards” (hereinafter “2026 MTV VMA”), which was broadcast live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., Lisa won the major category “Best Pop” for her single “Dream (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi).” It is the second time an Asian artist has won “Best Pop” at the “MTV VMA,” following BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) in 2020. In particular, as a solo artist, she set the record as the first Asian and the first K-pop artist to win, further deepening its significance. Lisa released the advance track “SaWaDiKa” on the 4th of this month, and her first EP “PRESS PLAY” is scheduled for release on October 23. • Nominees for the “2026 MTV VMA” announced, from BTS to BLACKPINK and CORTIS! • BLACKPINK Lisa’s documentary film “ALWAYS LALISA” Japanese trailer released
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