LOS ANGELES, USA – Thai superstar Lisa made history at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 27, becoming the first Asian solo artist to win the Best Pop award. Lisa received the award for her single “DREAM,” which features Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. The ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The achievement makes Lisa the second Asian artist overall to win the Best Pop category and the first Asian solo artist to take the award. The latest milestone adds to Lisa’s growing international profile, following her success both as a member of BLACKPINK and as a solo artist.
“DREAM” attracted international attention following its release, with Sakaguchi’s appearance bringing together audiences from the K-pop and Japanese entertainment worlds. Lisa’s Best Pop victory adds another major international achievement to the Thai artist’s growing solo career and highlights the increasing global reach of Asian music.
