Los Angeles:BLACKPINK's Lisa has made history by becoming the first Asian solo artist to win the Best Pop award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She triumphed over other global stars such as Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lisa won the award for her song "Dream" during the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The track features Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi.
While BTS previously secured the Best Pop award in 2020, Lisa's achievement marks the first time an Asian and K-pop solo artist has received this honor.
During her acceptance speech, Lisa expressed her gratitude to MTV and her fans, known as Lilies. Fighting back tears, she said, "First of all, thank you, MTV, for this amazing award. All those late-night dreams brought me here today. To my Lilies, I wouldn't be here without you guys. Thank you so much for your love and support."