New york: Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has secured eight nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), one of the major music awards in the United States.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the list of nominees was announced by MTV VMAs on its website Tuesday (U.S. time), revealing that Rose is up for several prestigious categories. These include Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Visual Effects. In a significant nod to her influence in the K-pop genre, she also received a nomination for "toxic till the end" in the Best K-pop category.
Expressing her astonishment and gratitude, Rose shared her emotions with her fans on Instagram. "I am beyond shocked and I just don't know what to say. I am absolutely speechless," she conveyed in her Instagram Story. She further added, "This is a crazy day. It's really, really wild! What's happening?"
Rose's fellow BLACKPINK members are also making waves with their solo projects. Jennie received a nomination for "like JENNIE," Jisoo for "earthquake," and Lisa for "Born Again." Their individual achievements highlight the group's widespread impact in the music industry.
In the Best K-pop category, Rose is in competition with other notable artists such as Jimin for "Who," aespa for "Whiplash," and Stray Kids for "Chk Chk Boom." The anticipation is building for this year's VMAs, which will take place at New York's UBS Arena on September 8.