On August 26th (Korean time), V played at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.
V appeared in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform as the music of BTS' hit song "MIC Drop" rang out, showcasing a streamlined look.
When news of V's Opening Ceremony was released, the ticket sales website for the event was flooded with visitors, causing temporary connection issues.
Volumes surged fivefold overnight. Fans formed long lines outside Dodger Stadium hours before the V's Opening Ceremony.
When V appeared on the field, the stadium erupted in cheers.
After briefly pausing his comments due to the cheers, V said, "That was the loudest cheer I've ever heard here." The local broadcast crew commented, "V is a global sensation. No doubt about it."
He praised him as a "super special star" and said, "He threw a great curveball. I wanted to sign him right away."
ESPN, America's largest global sports media, said, "Monday night,
When Star V entered the stadium to enthusiastic cheers before the Opening Ceremony, Dodger Stadium became more than just a baseball stadium,” he said, adding that V’s Opening Ceremony had a special meaning.
He continued, "Kim Tae Hyeong greeted Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and successfully threw a strike as a left-handed pitcher, drawing cheers from the stands.
"The smartphone camera lit up the baseball stadium," he said, describing the vivid scene. V's appearance at the Opening Ceremony caused a big stir both in Korea and overseas. Not only BTS fans, but also baseball fans
Baseball fans were also amazed, saying it was the most perfect pitch by a celebrity they had ever seen.
V's Opening Ceremony video has now surpassed 20 million views and remains a hot topic.
By chunchun 2025/09/07 12:30 KST
