BTS V aka Kim Taehyung created buzz online after he was spotted throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Cincinnati Reds. The K-pop star was dressed in a Dodgers No. 7 jersey tucked into faded jeans. He walked onto the sea of thunderous cheers from ARMYs at Dodger Stadium and millions watching him online.
Before the pitch, V shared a heartwarming moment with Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. The two exchanged a warm hug in the dugout which instantly went viral on social media. Fans were equally delighted to see V chatting with Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow, even taking some pitching tips before stepping onto the field. When BTS V geared up for pitching on the ground, BTS song Mic Drop blasted through the stadium. V bowed to Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, then confidently delivered a clean left-handed strike. Adding to the excitement, he shouted in English, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”, before greeting children who rushed onto the field for autographs.
The announcement of his appearance had already overwhelmed Major League Baseball’s digital presence. ARMYs caused the MLB website to crash as fans scrambled to secure tickets and stream the special event. This crossover of K-pop energy and American baseball excited fans worldwide. Commentators and baseball fans praised V’s form, with many jokingly calling for the Dodgers to sign him after his “perfect pitch.”
Beyond his appearance at the stadium, it adds to BTS V growing legacy in the sports world. V has now joined his team members Jungkook who had thrown pitch in 2017 and J-Hope, who did the same in 2024. This counts as the group's exclusivity of attending high-profile appearances in major athletic events.
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