BTS's V made headlines at Dodgers' game, delivering a stellar opening pitch and energizing the crowd with his presence and charisma.
August/26/2025 17:31
BTS's V has appeared at the Major League opening pitch and has gathered a lot of attention. On the 26th (Japan time), before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, V appeared on the mound as the opening pitcher. When he showed up wearing the LA Dodgers uniform, the venue was filled with loud cheers. As BTS's hit song 'MIC Drop' played, V showcased a brilliant pitch with a bright smile. After that, he appeared on the mound again and shouted the LA Dodgers' signature phrase, 'It's time for Dodger baseball!' powerfully, further enhancing the atmosphere of the venue. This phrase was used by the legendary Major League announcer Vin Scully at the start of Dodgers games. V shouted this, engulfing the entire stadium in excitement. The local broadcast team also showed a hot reaction. In the commentary booth, they said, 'V is a global sensation. As soon as the opening pitch was announced, ticket sales exploded. Thanks to this, many spectators will gather at the stadium.' In fact, when it was reported that V would be making the opening pitch, the presale site temporarily crashed. According to the online ticket sales platform StubHub, ticket sales for this game surged to over five times the average. The broadcast team praised V as 'an undeniable top-tier star' and emphasized his global brand power. They also praised his pitch, saying, 'He threw a wonderful curveball. We want to sign him right away.' Through his agency BIGHIT MUSIC, V commented, 'When we debuted, I watched a Dodgers game with the members. It was fun to visit here again after a long time and relive those memories. I had fun throwing the opening pitch at a place filled with memories from my debut. If I have another good opportunity, I want to learn more and try pitching again. I sincerely thank the ARMY (BTS fans) and baseball fans for their warm support.' Through this opening pitch, V attracted attention from both global K-POP fans and sports fans, reaffirming his global presence. He has recently been active as a model in various fields, including high-end brands, global beverage and coffee brands, and premium outdoor brands, exerting a wide influence across culture and lifestyle. BTS, to which V belongs, is progressing with music production aiming for a comeback in Spring 2026, planning a large-scale world tour alongside the album release.
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