Lisa’s MTV VMAs 2026 Win Sparks Debate Over Fan Voting

BLACKPINK’s Lisa won Best Pop at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for “Dream” featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi.

The ceremony took place in Los Angeles on September 27. Lisa became the first Asian solo artist to win the Best Pop award at the VMAs.

Her win came against nominees including Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Taylor Swift.

Fans Debate Lisa’s VMA Victory

Lisa’s victory quickly sparked discussion across social media.

Some users questioned the award because of “Dream’s” chart performance. Others pointed to Lisa’s large international fan base and the voting system used by the VMAs.

The official MTV voting page confirms that Best Pop was a votable category. Fans could vote up to 10 times each day during the voting period.

Critics used phrases such as “attendance award” while questioning the song’s visibility on some major charts.

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However, supporters defended Lisa’s win. They argued that fans participated in the official voting process and helped secure the award.

Chart Performance Becomes Part of Debate

The discussion also focused on the song’s commercial performance.

“Dream” did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, according to the figures cited in the original report. The song nevertheless attracted substantial streaming activity and international attention.

Lisa’s supporters also highlighted the song’s performance on digital platforms and YouTube.

The debate has also produced social media allegations that Lisa bought awards. Those claims remain unverified allegations and should not be treated as established facts.

Lisa Performs “SaWaDiKa”

Lisa also performed her new single “SaWaDiKa” during the ceremony.

She appeared on stage with a life-sized traditional Thai tuk-tuk as part of the performance.

The staging drew praise from fans online. Some social media users also questioned whether parts of the performance were performed live.

Lisa’s performance was among the announced highlights of the 2026 VMAs.

A Milestone for Lisa

The Best Pop victory adds another major milestone to Lisa’s solo career.

She also received nominations for Best K-Pop, Best Cinematography and Best Editing for “Dream.”

Lisa thanked MTV and her fans after receiving the award.

The result has since fueled a wider discussion about music awards, chart success and the role of fan voting.