V appeared at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, USA on the 26th (Korean time).
Before the start of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds, V took to the mound as the first pitcher. He appeared wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.
The stadium was filled with enthusiastic cheers. As BTS' hit song "MIC Drop" reverberated throughout the stadium, V threw a brilliant first pitch with a bright smile.
Afterwards, V made a surprise appearance on the mound again, singing the Los Angeles Dodgers' signature catchphrase, "It's time for Dodger
Baseball!" he shouted with great force, livening up the atmosphere at the venue. This phrase was coined by legendary Major League Baseball commentator Vin
Scully used to announce the start of a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
V tastefully shouted this directly, sending the entire Dodger Stadium into a frenzy.
The local broadcasters also responded enthusiastically. One commenter said, "V is a global sensation. As soon as the information about Opening Ceremony was announced, ticket sales exploded."
In fact, when news spread that V would be performing at the Opening Ceremony, the reservation site's servers temporarily crashed.
According to online ticket sales platform StubHub, ticket sales for that day's match surged more than five times the average.
The broadcasters also called V an "unquestionable superstar," highlighting his global brand power.
He praised V, saying, "He threw a great curveball. I want to sign him immediately."
MUSIC, "When we first debuted, the members and the Los Angeles Dodgers
I've watched their matches before. Coming back here after such a long time brought back so many memories and it was fun. I was happy to be able to hold the Opening Ceremony at a place filled with memories from my early debut.
If another good opportunity comes along, I would like to practice harder and perform the Opening Ceremony again. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ARMY and baseball fans for their enthusiastic support."
Through this Opening Ceremony, V has attracted the attention of both global K-pop fandom and sports fans, proving his global presence.
He recently joined forces with high-end luxury brands, global beverage and coffee brands, Premier
She has been active as a model in a variety of fields, including outdoor activities, and has a wide-ranging influence across culture and lifestyle in general.
Meanwhile, BTS, the group V belongs to, is currently working on music with the goal of making a comeback in spring 2026.
Along with the release of the new album, they are planning to embark on a massive world tour.
By minmin 2025/08/26 13:57 KST
