BLACKPINK’S LISA makes history at 2022 “VMAs” as first K-pop soloist to win “Best K-pop Act”

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.