V, on the pitch. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
BTS’s V throws first pitch at Dodgers, introduced as 'the star known by one letter’—ARMY screams in No. 7 jerseys
V then delivered the classic call: 'It’s time for Dodger baseball!'
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Kim Tae-Hyung, aka V of BTS, throws out the first pitch prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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BTS’s V stepped up to the mound Monday night, throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game—after a star-studded meet-and-greet with two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. The star wore ‘7’ on his jersey, which of course is always a reminder for ARMY about the ‘7’ members of the band. Furthermore, he seemed genuinely stunned after seeing people cheer, and wearing the same jersey.
Kim Tae-Hyung, aka V of BTS, waves to the crowd prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
After taking the pitcher’s spot, V gave a polite bow toward Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who smoothly caught the strike from the left-hander. Fans went wild, screaming throughout every moment V spent on the field
V then delivered the classic call: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” in English, before taking the time to greet the kids racing across the field for pre-game autographs.
The BTS star, born Kim Taehyung, shared a quick hug with Ohtani in the dugout ahead of the Dodgers’ clash with Cincinnati. Rocking a No. 7 jersey tucked into faded jeans, V also chatted with Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow as photographers swarmed. Fans screamed again when he entered the dugout, and he waved to the crowd in thanks.
V returned to the field to toss left-handed warmup pitches, while fans snapped countless photos, phones raised high.
After taking the pitcher’s spot, V gave a polite bow toward Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who smoothly caught the strike from the left-hander. Fans went wild, screaming throughout every moment V spent on the field
V then delivered the classic call: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” in English, before taking the time to greet the kids racing across the field for pre-game autographs.
The BTS star, born Kim Taehyung, shared a quick hug with Ohtani in the dugout ahead of the Dodgers’ clash with Cincinnati. Rocking a No. 7 jersey tucked into faded jeans, V also chatted with Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow as photographers swarmed. Fans screamed again when he entered the dugout, and he waved to the crowd in thanks.
V returned to the field to toss left-handed warmup pitches, while fans snapped countless photos, phones raised high.
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