VMAs 2026: Blackpink's Lisa wins Best Pop, beats Taylor Swift: 'All those late night dreams brought me here'
Lisa opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with a win, taking home the first trophy of the night for Best Pop at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27. The Blackpink member was visibly emotional as she accepted the award from Oscar-nominated actress and singer Teyana Taylor, and she was in tears through much of her speech. "All those late night dreams brought me here today,"…
On September 27, 2026, Blackpink's Lisa solidified her position as a pop music powerhouse by winning the Best Pop award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The ceremony took place at the historic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event returned to the West Coast in nearly a decade. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the night featured a star-studded lineup, with Madonna making a triumphant return to the VMAs after a 23-year absence.
Lisa's emotional acceptance speech highlighted her dreams and aspirations, touching the hearts of the audience.
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