BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rosé light up US award shows

BLACKPINK's Rose, left, and Lisa / Xportsnews

BLACKPINK members lit up major U.S. award ceremonies even in the middle of their world tour.

Lisa attended the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 (local time) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Lisa arrives at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. AP-Yonhap

She recently made her Hollywood debut as Mook in HBO’s “White Lotus Season 3,” which earned nominations in 23 categories. Representing the cast, Lisa appeared on the Emmy red carpet in a striking pink gown designed with flowing, gauzy layers. The high-slit dress highlighted her long legs, and she completed the look with jewelry and heels in matching tones.

BLACKPINK's Lisa / Captured from Emmy Awards

Although “White Lotus” did not secure a win that night, Lisa drew significant attention for her first appearance at the Emmy Awards as an actress.

A week earlier, Rosé took the spotlight in New York. On Sept. 7, she won one of the night’s top honors — Song of the Year — at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena, for her collaboration with U.S. pop star Bruno Mars on “APT.”

BLACKPINK's Rose / Captured from MTV

Rosé had been nominated in a record eight categories, the most ever for a K-pop artist, and became the first K-pop singer to take home a prize in one of the VMAs’ main categories. Delivering her acceptance speech, she surprised the crowd by speaking in Korean: “Members, I won this award. I’m always grateful and I love you.”

Beyond her VMA victory, Rosé also made history on the Billboard Hot 100 by setting the record for the longest charting K-pop artist. Industry watchers now speculate that she may be a strong contender at the 68th Grammy Awards next year.

BLACKPINK is in the middle of its third world tour, “Deadline.” From July 5 through Aug. 16, the group performed across North America and in France, Italy, Spain and the U.K., before taking a brief break.

BLACKPINK / Xportsnews

Fans were thrilled to see Lisa and Rosé making appearances at prestigious American award shows during this short hiatus.

After renewing their contracts with YG Entertainment in December 2023 for continued group activities, BLACKPINK released their first single under the new deal, “Jump,” on July 11. YG’s executive producer Yang Hyun-suk has said the group’s next project will be a mini album, adding, “We will work to release the album in November.”

With BLACKPINK set to resume its world tour in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Sept. 18, anticipation is building over whether the group will successfully carry out both its tour and album promotions in tandem.

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