The ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Lisa won for “Dream,” a track featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, beating nominees that included Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.
BTS won Best Pop in 2020, but Lisa is the first Asian artist and first K-pop solo act to take the honour. Accepting the trophy, she thanked MTV and her fans, known as Lilies, saying she would not have reached the stage without their love and support.
The award adds a milestone to the BLACKPINK member’s solo career on the international pop stage. In her speech, Lisa also referred to the late-night dreams that she said had brought her to the ceremony.