On August 21, 2024, BLACKPINK's Lisa was confirmed to be the first-ever K-pop soloist to perform at the MTV VMAs, sending the fans into a frenzy. It was reported by the media outlet Variety on the same day (August 21, 2024) that BLACKPINK's Lisa, Benson Boone, Halsey, and Lenny Kravitz would be the performer lineup for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The awards are scheduled on September 11, 2024, at 8 pm ET at New York's UBS Arena.
Soon, the news about Lisa creating the history of being the first K-pop soloist to perform at the MTV VMAs circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. Fans could not stop bragging about the female artists' latest achievement, and subsequently, an X user tweeted:
"Queen."
The fandom weaved a plethora of compliments for the female artist' latest feat and flexed how BLACKPINK's Lisa went from being the first K-pop soloist to win a VMA to being the first idol to perform at the award show. Many also claimed that the haters would be threatened by her upcoming performance, while others wished to see her grooving to Money.
"LISA being the first kpop soloist to win VMA and now the first kpop soloist to perform at the #VMAs!! ICONIC,"- a fan reacted.
"All the screaming on the timeline from fans AND the kpoppies threatened by her performance. they are seething and we love to see it,"- a fan shared.
"Solo performance from Lisa!! Long overdue since MONEY,"- a fan commented.
Many fans also observed that BLACKPINK's Lisa was breaking boundaries in the K-pop industry and expressed their pride in the artist.
"AHHHHH WE CANT WAIT TO SEE HER PERFORM ROCKSTAR & NEW WOMAN,"- a user shared.
"Lisa being the first kpop soloist to win vma and now the first kpop soloist to perform at the VMA im so proud of her,"- a user commented.
"Lisa is the first kpop soloist to win Vma The most nominated at this year Vma Now been the first kpop soloist to perform at the Vma , mother y’all she’s breaking boundaries in kpop,"- a user mentioned.
More about BLACKPINK's Lisa
The Thai rapper, dancer, and singer Lisa, was born with the name Pranpriya Manobol. She debuted with the South Korean group BLACKPINK in August 2016 with the single album Square One, featuring Whistle and Boombayah as the double tracks.
She debuted as a soloist in September 2021 and released her solo single album Lalisa. The idol released her new single, Rockstar, on June 28, 2024, through RCA Records and Lloud. The female artist is also set to make her acting debut with HBO series The White Lotus.
The female rapper released her new digital single, New Woman (feat. Rosalia), on August 16, 2024.