{"id":11404,"date":"2025-09-09T09:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/11404\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:35:07","slug":"internet-criticises-vmas-after-blackpinks-lisa-wins-best-k-pop-for-born-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/11404\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Criticises VMAs After BLACKPINK’s Lisa Wins Best K-Pop For Born Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The MTV Video Music Awards, also known as VMAs, concluded on September 7, but some controversial award wins are still generating buzz on the internet. One of them is the category of Best K-pop. Many deserving K-pop acts were nominated for the category; however, BLACKPINK\u2019s Lisa winning the award for her song \u2018Born Again\u2019 featuring Doja Cat and Raye is making the internet raise their eyebrows. Read on to know what the controversy is all about.<\/p>\n

BLACKPINK Lisa\u2019s Controversial Win For Best K-pop With Born Again<\/p>\n

BLACKPINK\u2019s Lisa won the \u201cBest K-Pop\u201d award for her song \u2018Born Again\u2019 featuring Doja Cat and Raye. Although the win is an impressive one, it was quickly met with negative responses from netizens online, asking if the song is even K-pop to begin with. The song was sung entirely in English, and none of the artists who appeared on the track are Korean, leading to arguments that the award pushed the boundaries of K-pop too much.<\/p>\n

#VMAs<\/a> Best K-Pop Winner: Born Again by Lisa, Doja Cat & Raye pic.twitter.com\/bkRitTYvgx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 chart data (@chartdata) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media got quickly divided over BLACKPINK Lisa\u2019s VMA win for \u2018Born Again\u2019. Many expressed disappointment by saying that the award win undermined\u00a0 K-pop by recognising a song that lacks all the typical elements of the genre, such as Korean lyrics, production styles, and cultural context. Some even joked that this way the award could also have been given to Western musicians or people entirely unrelated to music.<\/p>\n

Despite the criticism, it is important to note that Lisa\u2019s win is still a historic one. She is tied with BTS as the artist with the highest number of wins in the Best K-Pop category at the VMAs, with each having three awards.<\/p>\n

#LISA<\/a> ties #BTS<\/a> for most \u2018Best K-Pop\u2019 wins in #VMAs<\/a> history (3 each). pic.twitter.com\/ijJNCrxnkD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 chart data (@chartdata) September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

However, the controversy has overshadowed the achievement in the eyes of many fans, and it has created a rift in the K-pop community. While some are applauding her win, others are questioning the authenticity of the award and what it stands for in the genre.<\/p>\n

Also Read: BLACKPINK\u2019s Lisa Leaves Fans Stunned With Scenic European Getaway Pictures!<\/a><\/p>\n

The controversy also points to the long-standing debate in the global music industry regarding the meaning of K-pop amid a more international and collaborative music landscape.<\/p>\n

Also Read: Fans Are Freaking Out Over BTS V And BLACKPINK Lisa\u2019s Unexpected Reunion After Years!<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tFirst Published: September 09, 2025 12:23 PM<\/p>\n

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