Lisa made history at the MTV VMAs on September 28 (KST) by winning Best Pop with her song “Dream.” As the first Asian solo artist and K-pop soloist to win in this category, Lisa’s achievement stands out. Prior to her win, BTS took home the Best Pop award in 2020.
Lisa’s win against stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo garnered widespread attention. This victory marked her fourth VMA trophy as a solo artist.
Shortly after Lisa’s historic win, a backstage clip from the VMAs started circulating online. The brief video, though only around five seconds long, caught the eye of netizens as it seemed to show Blue Pongtiwat, a Thai actor linked to Lisa through dating rumors. His presence alongside Lisa reignited speculation about their relationship.
Netizens went into detective mode as Blue Pongtiwat’s name has been associated with Lisa in recent months due to various interactions fueling dating rumors.
