[OSENWORLD] BTS’s V lit up Dodger Stadium with his ceremonial first pitch—and the Dodgers completed the night with a perfect 7–0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Donning a Dodgers jersey emblazoned with #7, V stepped onto the mound on Aug. 25 (local time), smile bright under the lights as “MIC Drop” echoed through the stands. Delivering a smooth left-handed pitch, he then punctuated the moment by shouting, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”—a phrase immortalized by legendary broadcaster Vin Scully.
Reflecting on the experience via BigHit Music, V said: “I once watched a Dodgers game with the members right after debut… Throwing the first pitch in a place filled with those early memories was especially meaningful. If I get another chance, I’d like to learn properly and do it again.”
The significance of the number 7 didn’t end there. The Dodgers matched it with 7 runs scored: Andy Pages powered the offense with two home runs and four RBIs, while Mookie Betts added a solo homer. On the mound, Emmet Sheehan was dominant—throwing seven shutout innings and striking out 10—to seal the storybook shutout of the Reds.
The Dodgers and MLB’s official social media even spotlighted V’s jersey number in their posts—an intentional nod to the symmetry of his uniform and the final score. Fans quickly embraced V as a “victory charm,” and his cultural crossover power was evident as ARMY and baseball fans united in celebration.
Commentators dubbed him “a global sensation,” noting that StubHub saw ticket sales skyrocket more than fivefold following the news of his appearance. One announcer joked, “He threw a wicked breaking ball—we should sign him right now.”
With one pitch and the power of a pop culture icon, V connected two worlds in a single night—music and baseball—adding another legendary chapter to his growing global influence.
Meanwhile, BTS is gearing up for a spring 2026 comeback, complete with a new album and a massive world tour.
— /k_inside@osen.co.kr
Photo courtesy of BigHit Music & Los Angeles Dodgers
