On August 17th, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced via Instagram that their ceremonial first-pitch for August 25th will be none other than BTS member V.
Dodgers ticket sales jumped 5x after this first pitch announcement originally appeared on The Sporting News
Tonight's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds might look like just another regular-season matchup on paper, the Dodgers currently hold a 2-1 record over the Reds, but the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium tells a different story. Judging by the numbers and fan reactions, it feels more like a postseason showdown.
The reason? Global K-pop sensation BTS. Since their 2013 debut, the seven-member male Korean group has dominated international charts, blending vocals, rap, and choreography into a cultural phenomenon. Now, the Dodgers fans will catch a glimpse of that star power.
The Dodgers are no strangers to the K-pop wave, having recently hosted groups like ATEEZ and Enhypen, as well as fellow BTS members Jungkook in 2017 and J-Hope in early 2024. Tonight, it's Kim Taehyung, better known as V, who will take the mound for his first-ever ceremonial first pitch.
When the Dodgers took to Instagram on August 17 to announce that V would be their special guest, the response was immediate. Fans of both baseball and BTS flooded ticketing sites, causing a surge in demand that briefly disrupted servers. With premium infield seats near home plate selling out within just eight hours.
StubHub confirmed the frenzy, reporting "BTS ARMY POWER, Dodgers ticket sales jumped 5x on StubHub after V was announced to throw the first pitch on August 25. The LA Dodgers are now the #1 searched MLB team on StubHub this week."
With first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PST, fans can expect a packed Dodger Stadium filled with energy - not just for the Dodgers and Reds, but also for V, whose debut on the mound is sure to electrify the crowd.
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