On September 12, the MTV Video Music Awards 2023 took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, setting the stage for a monumental moment in Kpop history. BLACKPINK made history as they received the prestigious "Best Group of the Year" award.
The magnitude of this achievement becomes even more pronounced when considering the historical context; it's been a staggering 24 years since a girl group last held this honor. The iconic American band TLC was the last girl group to win in this category back in 1999. This victory isn't just a personal milestone for BLACKPINK but represents a significant milestone, underscoring their seismic impact as a girl group on the global stage.
Group of the Year Winner: BLACKPINK #VMAs
— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 13, 2023
BLACKPINK becomes the first girl group in 24 years to win the ‘Best Group’ award at the #VMAs since TLC in 1999. pic.twitter.com/7TVoM3pCOG
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 13, 2023
BLACKPINK becomes the first girl group in 24 years to win 'Best Group' at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/3GNi0dhH6y
— Viral Takes (@viraltakes) September 13, 2023
BLACKPINK becomes the first girl group in 24 years to win 'Best Group' at the #VMAs, last won by TLC in 1999. pic.twitter.com/bcjJ6YKpOt
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 13, 2023
.@BLACKPINK is the first female group to win 'Group of the Year' at the #VMAs this century (first since TLC). pic.twitter.com/3PzHBZHMl1
— chart data (@chartdata) September 13, 2023
#BLACKPINK and TLC are the only girl groups in #VMAs history to win ‘Best Group’. pic.twitter.com/26MsLOLmVN
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) September 13, 2023
.@BLACKPINK wins “GROUP OF THE YEAR” at the 2023 @MTV Video Music Awards #VMAs #VMA
— BLΛCKPIИK GLOBAL FANBASE (@BLACKPINKGLOBAL) September 13, 2023
— The FIRST GIRL GROUP in 24 years
—The FIRST K-POP Girl Group
— The FIRST ASIAN Girl Group
BLACKPINK GROUP OF THE YEAR#BLACKPINKxVMASGroupOfTheYear pic.twitter.com/eI0w0oNgK7
Additionally, BLACKPINK became the most awarded K-pop act at the MTV VMAs 2023 after their wins for "Best Group of the Year" and "Best Choreography" thanks to their hit Pink Venom. They joined Taylor Swift and Shakira as the most awarded artists of the night.
BLACKPINK is the most awarded K-Pop act at the 2023 Video Music Awards. pic.twitter.com/9wc3m2ugOe
— Viral Takes (@viraltakes) September 13, 2023
#BLACKPINK is the most awarded K-pop act the 2023 #VMAS despite not being in attendance
— BLINKSTATS (@BLINKSTATS) September 13, 2023
#1. @BLACKPINK – 2 awards
#2. Jung Kook, Stray Kids, TXT – 1 award
BLACKPINK GROUP OF THE YEAR#BLACKPINK_VMAs @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/9Zf7iDQPZG
Most awarded artists at the 2023 #VMAS
— BLINKSTATS (@BLINKSTATS) September 13, 2023
#1. Taylor Swift – 9 awards
#2. #BLACKPINK – 2 awards
#2. Shakira – 2 awards
#3. Other winners – 1 award
BLACKPINK GROUP OF THE YEAR#BLACKPINK_VMAs @BLACKPINK
Most awarded artists at the 2023 VMAs: pic.twitter.com/q6VeXXLHE2
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) September 13, 2023
Although unfortunately BLACKPINK could not attend the awards ceremony because they are preparing for their two final performances in Seoul on September 16 and 17 for the BORN PINK WORLD TOUR, their status as global superstars was noted with these great awards and setting new records in their career.
Congratulations to BLACKPINK!
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that is pretty damned impressive