Colombian powerhouse Karol G kicked off Bichota Season at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., with a sweltering performance of “Oki Doki” from her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season).

Wearing a fishnet leotard that showed off her pink bikini top, matching sleeves and hair to boot, Karol brought her signature electrifying smooth reggaetón vibes to the MTV stage. The singer soon transitioned to belt out “Tá OK (Remix),” a collaboration that usually features fellow Colombian artist Maluma, Brazilian sensation DENNIS and MC Kevin o Chris.

Karol G was nominated for four awards, including artist of the year, and best collaboration for “TQG” with Shakira.

Karol G is currently on an international tour with Mañana Será Bonito. With several sold-out stadium concerts and an electric stage presence, the Colombian sensation proved during the VMAs that she is a cultural Latin icon who continues to reshape and elevate the Latin music scene on a global scale.

Her 2023 album, Mañana Será Bonito, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200; follow-up Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), scored a No. 1 placement on the Top Latin Albums chart.  She also broke the record for most Hot Latin Songs entries among women as the aforementioned album debuted. 

Four of the artists featured in this year’s main show hail from Latin America, illustrating the global influence of Latin pop in recent years. Shakira and Karol G hail from Colombia, trilingual force Anitta represents Brazil and Peso Pluma is from Mexico, showcasing the storied tradition of músia mexicana.