BTS sensation V threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, after meeting two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani just hours before.

On Monday night, Dodger Stadium transformed into a K-pop concert. Well, maybe not to that extent, but the iconic ballpark did allow one of K-pop’s brightest stars to meet baseball’s biggest star.

BTS sensation V — known offstage as Kim Taehyung — walked onto the field wearing a crisp No. 7 Dodgers’ jersey tucked casually into his faded jeans. The sellout crowd of 49,702 fans, a sea of both baseball diehards and ARMY faithful, erupted in cheers that rolled across Chavez Ravine like thunder. It wasn’t just the ceremonial first pitch. It was a moment that fused pop culture with America’s pastime.

Before he toed the rubber, V bowed respectfully toward Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Then, with his trademark composure, he wound up and delivered a clean left-handed strike. Flashbulbs and phone screens lit up the sky, capturing the kind of cross-cultural memory that only Los Angeles could provide.

V from BTS throws a STRIKE for his Dodgers first pitch! ⚾️#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung pic.twitter.com/GCAtHXvP6j

— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2025

But the roar only grew louder when V made his way to the dugout and embraced two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. The brief hug between the global music icon and baseball’s biggest phenomenon felt symbolic — a bridge between continents, languages, and passions. Cameras swarmed as V and Ohtani exchanged smiles, and posed for the cameras.

IDOL. pic.twitter.com/bUbXkDD7g8

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 26, 2025

And then came the signature moment. Standing before the mic, V’s voice boomed with the words that are stitched into Dodgers lore: “It’s time for Dodger baseball.” The crowd responded with a roar that rivaled a postseason rally.

"It's time for Dodger baseball!" – V from BTS 🗣️#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung pic.twitter.com/riIqo9RC9P

— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2025

V’s ceremonial first pitch was announced by the Dodgers over a week prior, and it sent ticket prices surging in after markets.

According to StubHub, tickets for the game rose in price over five times what they were prior to the announcement. The Dodgers were also the number one searched team on Google for the past week.

Members of the BTS Army lined up in droves before the game, waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite K-pop star.

The lines outside Dodger Stadium for V's first pitch tonight 😳#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung pic.twitter.com/1Myk01LCmo

— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2025

The Dodgers went on to face the Cincinnati Reds, but for many inside the stadium, the game was almost secondary to the spectacle they had just witnessed. Nights like this remind us that Dodger Stadium is more than a ballpark — it’s a cultural meeting ground, a place where the world’s biggest names collide under the California lights.

For V, the first pitch was more than a cameo. With BTS preparing for their highly anticipated full-group comeback in 2026 after completing military service, the appearance signaled that the global juggernaut is already stepping back into the spotlight.

For the Dodgers, it was another example of how their reach extends far beyond the diamond. Shohei Ohtani draws international fans every night. Add in a superstar like V, and the night became something unforgettable — a rare blending of music, sports, and star power.