MTV reveals winners for 2022 “Video Music Awards” (VMAs), with K-pop wins making history.
While Jack Harlow led wins for the night with 4 trophies, LISA from BLACKPINK made history as first K-pop soloist to win “Best K-pop Act”
BTS takes home record-breaking fourth consecutive “Group of the Year” trophy while SEVENTEEN clinches “PUSH Performance of the Year.”
Fans in Southeast Asia can tune in to the full show airing on the Paramount Network channel on 2 September at 6pm (TH, WIB), 7pm (SG, PH) and 8pm (MY).
VIDEO OF THE YEAR, Presented by Burger King
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
BEST NEW ARTIST, Presented by EXTRA Gum
Dove Cameron – Disruptor Records / Columbia Records
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You” – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST POP
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
BEST HIP-HOP
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?” – Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records
BEST ROCK
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer” – Warner Records
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE” – Arista Records
BEST LATIN
Anitta – “Envolver” – Warner Records
BEST R&B
The Weeknd – “Out Of Time” – XO / Republic Records
BEST K-POP
LISA – “LALISA” – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
MTV awarded the very first NFT to the “Metaverse Performance” category winner, partnering with Recur to develop the first-of-its-kind NFT (non-fungible token) eco-friendly minted companion award.
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
BEST ART DIRECTION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
BEST EDITING
ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” – Columbia Records
GROUP OF THE YEAR
BTS
SONG OF THE SUMMER
Jack Harlow – “First Class”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Official sponsors of the 2022 “VMAs” include Burger King, Clearblue, DESCOVY, Doritos, EXTRA Gum, Instacart, Kraft Singles, Pepsi, Swiffer and Toyota Motor North America.
Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers; Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
