She was nominated along with heavyweights like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.
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BLACKPINK member Lisa has secured a major win for her solo career at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, and the internet seems to have very strong opinions about it.
On September 27 (local time), the BLACKPINK member attended the VMAs, turning heads right from her red-carpet entrance. She also ended up becoming the evening’s first winner, when her song, “Dream,” won the Moon Person for best pop. She won big against other heavyweight artists, including Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Lisa took the stage amid loud cheers and gave a tearful acceptance speech, thanking her fans and collaborators on the song. Notably, “Dream” was featured on Lisa’s debut solo album, Alter Ego, which was released in February 2025.
Lisa cries while accepting the Best Pop award at the 2026 #VMAspic.twitter.com/4jP0jWPnug
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) September 28, 2026
This win has, however, triggered a major backlash online. Many netizens downplayed the category itself, calling it an “attendance award,” while others claimed that Lisa’s win was neither fair nor transparent. The idol was also accused of buying awards.
crying over an attendance award is devious work https://t.co/9HOmHvCvK4
— WHITEMAMBA (@THEOGWHITEMAMBA) September 28, 2026
nothing about this girl is organic holy shit https://t.co/YXLSyzDKf4
— rim ✦ (@bratzlibra) September 28, 2026
wondering if she genuinely thinks she deserves it. no offense, but doesn’t she see the other nominees and realize that her song didn’t have even 1% of the relevance the others did?? https://t.co/azzvNsXwxe
— j.m vio a bts (@jmprettiest) September 28, 2026
? the concept of crying over an award you literally bought😭 https://t.co/KCcZ5uKxaQ
— ً (@forsylin) September 28, 2026
mind you nobody knows this song https://t.co/yh9Ymuabrt
— Dylan Kidman (@arianapologist) September 28, 2026
The real winner and it’s not even a debate pic.twitter.com/wvmJGNPjSE https://t.co/gPa38zTzWi
— 🧣 (@corneil_ri) September 28, 2026
Other nominees’ debut streams:
The Fate of Ophelia — 30M
Drop Dead — 10M
Hate That I Made You Love Me — 8M
House Tour — 4MThe winner’s debut streams:
Dream — 1MMake it make sense 😭 https://t.co/QINEEbjnud
— SAW BTS (@kookprintts) September 28, 2026
I’m starting to believe she just be buying awards bc this doesn’t even make sense 😭 https://t.co/66gJJnwPVK
— sultryfilm (@Katwiiaa) September 28, 2026
Meanwhile, Lisa is also nominated for other accolades at the award show, including categories such as Best K-Pop and Best Cinematography.
