BTS Star V Throws Perfect First Pitch At Dodgers Game, Shares Special Moment With Ohtani
Los Angeles :
Global K-Pop sensation V, also known as Kim Taehyung of BTS, myade a dazzling appearance at Dodger Stadium on Monday night when he delivered the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ matchup against the Cincinnati Reds.
A Strike On The Mound
Wearing a Dodgers No. 7 jersey paired with classic jeans, V bowed respectfully to pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto before stepping onto the mound. With a confident motion, he sent a clean left-handed strike straight to the catcher—drawing thunderous applause from the packed stadium. To cap the moment, he echoed the team’s iconic rallying cry: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”
A Meeting Of Icons
Before his pitch, V greeted Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in the dugout. The two shared a warm hug, a gesture that quickly lit up social media. Fans hailed the meeting as a historic moment uniting global pop culture and elite sports. Clips of the hug and the pitch immediately went viral, trending worldwide within minutes.
Fans Turn Out In Force
The Dodgers’ home game turned into a global spectacle, with ARMY—the BTS fandom—filling the stands and surrounding streets. Social media platforms buzzed with hashtags, while surging online traffic even caused MLB’s official website to slow temporarily.
A Signal Of What’s Next
V now becomes the third BTS member to throw a ceremonial first pitch, following Jungkook in 2017 and J-Hope in 2024. His appearance comes as BTS completes mandatory military service, with the group preparing for a highly anticipated comeback and new album release in spring 2026.
For fans, the night was more than just a pitch—it was a symbol of BTS’s return to the spotlight and a reminder of their unparalleled cultural influence.
