BTS’ V Meets Japanese Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani at Dodgers Stadium, Delivers Flawless First Pitch
V of BTS shares a heartwarming moment with Shohei Ohtani during a special appearance as a ceremonial pitcher in Los Angeles. The MLB event lights up as V impresses fans with his pitching skills; BTS prepares for a full-group comeback and world tour in 2026.
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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