BTS Takes Triple Crown Including Top Award; Lisa Shines in 'Best Pop' at 'MTV VMAs' [Comprehensive]

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K-pop artists made their presence felt at the 'MTV VMAs', with group BTS winning three awards and BLACKPINK member Lisa taking home the 'Best Pop' award.

The '2026 MTV Video Music Awards' (hereinafter referred to as 'MTV VMA') was held on the 27th (local time) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, USA.

On this day, BTS won the top prize, 'Song of the Year', with the title track 'SWIM' from their fifth full-length album 'ARIRANG'. This marks the first time BTS has received an award in the 'Song of the Year' category at the MTV VMAs. Previously, they were nominated for 'Song of the Year' in 2021 with 'Dynamite', becoming the first Korean artists to be nominated in this category, but did not win until now, finally holding the trophy five years later.

Following Rosé's win last year with 'APT' (collaboration with Bruno Mars) in the 'Song of the Year' category, K-pop has claimed the top prize for two consecutive years.

BTS also received honors in the 'Best K-Pop' and 'Best Group' categories. Notably, they had won the 'Best Group' award four consecutive years from 2019 to 2022, making this their fifth win and adding further significance to the achievement.

Through their agency Big Hit Music, BTS expressed: "We sincerely thank ARMY for your unwavering love and support. 'ARIRANG' is like a new beginning for us, so receiving this award holds even greater meaning. We believe that winning the prestigious 'Song of the Year' with 'SWIM' was possible thanks to everyone who loves our music. In the future, we will continue to present great music and performances together as seven members."

Lisa secured the trophy for 'Best Pop' with her solo single 'Dream', released last August. This marks the second time an Asian artist has won in this category since BTS in 2020, and it is the first time ever for a solo artist from K-pop or Asia to achieve this feat.

While delivering her acceptance speech on stage, Lisa became emotional and shed tears. She said, "Thank you all so much. I am grateful for giving me this amazing award." After receiving the award, Lisa appeared in an outfit bearing her name 'LISA' and performed her new song 'SaWaDiKa', showcasing a powerful and energetic performance.

Although Corti, Cats Eye, BLACKPINK's Jennie, and others were nominated on this day, they unfortunately did not win the award.

Meanwhile, the 'MTV VMAs', which began in 1984, is recognized as one of the major American pop music award ceremonies alongside the Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards.

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