Lisa wore a sheer, fitted red gown by The Attico, layered with a voluminous red faux-fur coat by Quine Li. Her high ponytail, signature bangs and pointed red heels completed the striking look.
Instagram →Lisa won the first award of the evening for Best Pop for “Dream”, featuring Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. With the win, she became the first Asian solo artist to receive the Best Pop honour at the VMAs.
Lisa performed “SaWaDiKa” live for the first time at the VMAs. The performance featured energetic choreography, martial-arts-inspired movements and a tuk-tuk moment inspired by Thai culture.
From the song’s Thai title to the tuk-tuk featured during her performance, Lisa incorporated elements of her Thai heritage into one of the night’s most memorable stages.
Between her dramatic red-carpet appearance, Best Pop victory and first live performance of “SaWaDiKa”, Lisa had a night filled with major milestones at the 2026 MTV VMAs.