V (Kim Taehyung) of BTS, often hailed as a "world-class" icon, recently met with Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani, creating a buzz across both K-pop and sports communities.

On August 25 (local time), Major League Baseball (MLB) shared several images of V visiting the stadium on its official social media platforms. V had been invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Photographs captured V greeting Ohtani, the Dodgers’ ace pitcher, with a friendly hug and posing together, drawing attention for their amicable interaction.

Before taking the mound for the first pitch, V energized the crowd by proclaiming, “It’s time for Dodger baseball.” His pitch drew cheers and applause from fans for its impressive accuracy and control.

Meanwhile, BTS, the group V belongs to, is currently working towards a highly anticipated full-group comeback, aiming for the spring of 2026. They are preparing to release a new album and embark on a large-scale world tour, signaling a new chapter of group activities.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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