The awards ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater on Sept. 27, with celebrities arriving on the event’s signature blue carpet.
The 29-year-old singer wore a custom sheer red dress by The Attico, paired with a plush outer layer by Quine Li. She completed the look with her hair pulled into a sleek high ponytail.
The appearance marked Lisa’s return to the VMAs after making her debut at the awards ceremony in 2024. Other stars attending this year’s event included Taylor Swift, Teyana Taylor, Charli XCX and Tyla.
In a breakdown of the evening’s award contenders published by ElleLisa entered the ceremony with four solo nominations for her song “Dream”: Best Pop, Best K-pop, Best Cinematography and Best Editing. Blackpink also received two nominations, including Best Group and Best K-pop for the group’s song “Jump.”
Lisa’s VMAs appearance came just weeks after she attended the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of her documentary “Always Lalisa.” At the Canadian event, she opted for a brown velvet skirt paired with a crop top that exposed her midriff.
Her busy solo schedule follows Blackpink’s reunion after the four members spent time pursuing individual projects.
In an interview with ReutersLisa said working independently had helped each member develop greater confidence and a clearer artistic identity.
Lisa poses at the 2026 VMAs. Video from YouTube/ABIZENTBUZZ
“I feel like we’ve gained a lot more confidence in ourselves. We were able to do our own stuff and find our own voice, so [now that] we’re back together, we bring good energy,” she said.
Lisa said the Blackpink members remained close even while focusing on their individual careers, regularly exchanging messages, speaking on the phone and meeting for Korean barbecue whenever their schedules allowed.
She acknowledged that working alone could sometimes feel lonely, but said the continued support of her bandmates helped her through those moments.
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Lisa stuns in a chiffon dress with an exposed lingerie look on the blue carpet. Photo from X/MTV |
Born in Thailand, Lisa built her career primarily in South Korea as a member of Blackpink and has since expanded into fashion, film and other areas of entertainment.
She has more than 105 million followers on Instagram and is also CEO of LLOUD, the company she founded to manage her activities across music, fashion and film, Gulf News.
Her growing presence in Western entertainment has included appearances at major global events since her 2024 VMAs debut. She performed at the 2025 Academy Awards and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, while also expanding her profile beyond music through film and other international projects, according to The Nation Thailand.