Recently, media outlets reported on the artists and record labels that are submitting nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. As one of the most highly regarded accolades in the music industry, the Grammys draw considerable attention each award season. In recent years, Asian artists, particularly those from the K-pop genre, have been pursuing their “Grammy dream” with fervor.
Despite BTS achieving three nominations, the K-pop landscape has yet to see any artist clinch the prestigious award. This year, however, Lisa from BLACKPINK has garnered attention for her multiple category submissions for the Grammys.
The youngest member of the global girl group has submitted significant nominations for her two recently released singles, ROCKSTAR and New Woman. Specifically, New Woman was put forth for four categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Additionally, ROCKSTAR was submitted for the Best Pop Solo Performance category.
Following her departure from YG Entertainment, Lisa has been broadening her career globally. The Thai idol has released songs in English and showcased her talent on prestigious stages worldwide. After the 2024 VMAs, it is not surprising that Lisa is ambitiously targeting the Grammys.
Nonetheless, this ambition has sparked derision among some netizens. On various K-pop forums, many users have criticized Lisa, suggesting she may be overestimating her chances. Her work has faced scrutiny regarding quality, accusations of plagiarism, and, more recently, claims of apparent lip-syncing. Netizens have been fervently posting critical comments stating that the idol may not be deserving of a Grammy.
This criticism has ignited fury among Lisa’s fans, who contend that Grammy submissions only occur when a project meets the award’s rigorous standards. For a submission to advance to official nomination status, it must pass the thorough review of the Grammy committee.
Mocking Lisa for her Grammy submissions is a damaging act aimed solely at devaluing the artist’s accomplishments. Over the past year, Lisa has achieved numerous remarkable music milestones, establishing herself as a leading figure among K-pop female solo artists. There is no reason to discourage Lisa from dreaming of holding the prestigious Grammy trophy.
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