Whenever any award nominations are announced, the internet quickly turns into a debate session. Fans take over social media and express their excitement as well as frustration. Recently, the 2025 VMA nominations were revealed and all the BLACKPINK members were nominated for their solo work. Fans were extremely happy but some were left disappointed, as Lisa’s song ‘Born Again’ with Raye and Doja Cat was nominated under the category of Best K-pop. Read on to know more!
Born Again Nominated For VMA, But K-pop Tag Ignites Debate
The collaboration between Lisa, Raye, and Doja Cat was a big deal and fans couldn’t wait for Born Again to drop, and when it did, it delivered. The trio’s voices blended nicely and provided fans with a powerful track and a beautiful music video. It gained millions of streams on day one and became a favourite among listeners. And now, the song has earned a VMA nomination, but the choice of category left some fans scratching their heads.
Many fans stated that Born Again doesn’t scream K-pop, as it is sung entirely in English and features artists from Thailand, the UK, and the US. Hence, the song feels more like global pop than anything else. The fans felt that it deserved a spot in categories like Best Pop or Best Collaboration, as it was more suitable and made sense.
One person posted about how “caging” Lisa into the K-pop category seemed unfair. Another called the decision foolish. On the flip side, some fans were thrilled just to see Lisa recognised and ‘Born Again’ being nominated.
For them, a VMA nomination is a big deal and no matter the category, it was a win for her solo career. They celebrated her hard work and sent congratulatory messages. However, some fans still feel that labels like “K-pop” limit an artist’s recognition.
For the unversed, you can watch the award show on September 7, 2025, in local time.
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