As a Latina, I love Karol G, so I knew I was in for something special with her return to the VMAs stage. The Colombian powerhouse brought merengue to Long Island with her latest song, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” which is about wanting to be with someone who is unavailable. Not only is the song relatable, but it’s also incredibly catchy and will have anyone on the edge of their seat—just ask Taylor Swift. And the best part? Karol represented all Latin American countries, not just her home country of Colombia, and she was celebrated by people from all walks of life when she took the stage.

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Okay, LISA won the award for best K-Pop at the VMAs twice now, and I know *damn* well that her epic performance at this year’s ceremony could convince anyone to take an interest in the genre. With the release of new solo material, her charisma effortlessly radiates from bombastic tracks like “Rockstar.” Although her “New Woman” collaborator Rosalía didn’t appear onstage with her, LISA still created a moment surrounded by a dominatrix dance troupe and a giant star-shaped arch behind her – and somehow her star shone brighter than ever as she strutted down a runway all. alone.

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Let’s pretend we’re shocked, OK? I’ve been a carpenter since her singular era, and I’m thrilled that the rest of the world has finally caught up and noticed Sabrina’s undeniable star power thanks to a “Me Espresso.” Of course, Sab’s appearance at the VMAs was head-to-toe perfection, with her glowing tanned skin and blonde locks, but her signature flirty stage presence was the cherry on top as she performed with a huge dangling diamond. While I watched Sabrina perform Short and sweet Hits like “Please, Please, Please” and “Espresso,” she made her live debut with “Taste,” featuring a cheeky nod to MTV’s infamous moon person in the form of astronaut dancers… and smooching a chic blue alien. Mark my words: This is *definitely* one of the most iconic VMAs moments of the decade.

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