BTS V Nails First Pitch at Dodger Stadium

By Sohee, Kim

Aug 26, 2025

BTS V Nails First Pitch at Dodger Stadium



BTS V successfully completed the first pitch of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB).

V took the mound as the first pitchman before the start of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on the 26th (Korea time). When V appeared in the LA Dodgers uniform, the stadium was filled with heated shouts. With BTS's hit song 'MIC Drop' ringing in the hall, V showed a great first pitch with a bright smile.

V then made a surprise appearance on the mound again and shouted the LA Dodgers' signature catchphrase "It's time for Dodger baseball!" to heat up the atmosphere on the spot. This comment was used by legendary Major League broadcaster Vin Scully to announce the start of the LA Dodgers' game. V sensibly shouted it himself and turned the entire Dodger Stadium into a frenzy.




Local broadcasters also reacted enthusiastically. In the relay seat "V is a global sensation. As soon as the announcement of the first pitch was announced, ticket sales exploded, and thanks to this, so many spectators will gather at the stadium." In fact, the server of the reservation site was temporarily paralyzed when the news spread that V would appear as the first pitchman. According to online ticket sales platform StubHub, ticket sales for the game surged more than five times compared to the average. The broadcaster also highlighted V's global brand power, calling him a 'unquestionable super star'. As for the ball control "I threw a nice breaking ball. I even asked him to sign a contract right away."

BTS V Nails First Pitch at Dodger Stadium
V told his agency Big Hit Music that he had watched a LA Dodgers game with the members since his debut. Coming here again after a long time, I remembered that time and it was fun. It was fun to throw the first pitch in a place where memories of the early days of our debut fell. If I get another good chance next time, I want to learn more properly and try pitching again. I sincerely thank ARMY and baseball fans for their enthusiastic support."

Through this first pitch, V proved his global presence by attracting the attention of both global K-pop fandom and sports fans. He has recently served as a model in a variety of fields, including high-end luxury goods, global beverage and coffee brands, and premium outdoor, exerting a wide range of influence across culture and lifestyle.




Meanwhile, BTS, to which V belongs, is working on music with the goal of making a comeback in the spring of 2026. With the release of the new report, a large-scale world tour will be held.



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