LISA opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a win that nobody’s going to forget. The BLACKPINK star took home best pop for“Dream”featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi, and it was the very first award of the night. The category was stacked: Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, and Taylor Swift were all nominated alongside her.
She accepted the trophy in tears, thanking MTV, her collaborators, and her fans, the Lilies.“All those late-night dreams brought me here today, so thank you for the inspiration, especially to my Lilies — I wouldn’t be here without you guys.”It was one of those speeches that turns a win into a moment, and fans felt every second of it.
The night might not be over for her either. LISA is still nominated for best K-pop and best cinematography, so a sweep is on the table.“Dream”appears on her debut album Alter Ego, and she’s already got VMA best K-pop wins for“Born Again,”“Lalisa,”and“Rockstar”on her shelf. Now she’s winning in pop, against pop’s biggest names.
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