BTS’ V wears number 7 jersey for Dodgers first pitch, melts hearts with sweet tribute

BTS V during Dodgers first pitch

Kim Taehyung — better known to the world as BTS’ V — recently took to the pitcher’s mound at the iconic Dodgers Stadium, delivering a moment straight out of a cinematic dream.

It all began on 18 August, when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that V would be the special guest for their 25 August game against the Cincinnati Reds. From that point on, anticipation began to skyrocket among fans.

When the day arrived, the excitement was palpable. V stepped onto the field donning the official Dodgers jersey, proudly sporting the number 7 — a symbolic gesture referencing BTS, rather than choosing his birth year, 1995, as many had expected.

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That small but meaningful detail sent ARMY into an emotional spiral, with many praising the sweet tribute to his bandmates.

Then came the much-awaited pitch. With signature charm and superstar confidence, V delivered a clean, precise throw straight into the glove of Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The crowd erupted into cheers, and in that moment, Dodgers Stadium transformed into a sea of joy and pride — a memory ARMY will no doubt treasure for years.

But V didn’t just show up, throw a pitch, and leave. He turned the event into a full-blown celebration. Fans lined up outside the venue in droves, hoping to catch a glimpse of the beloved singer. Major League Baseball even released exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, capturing the electric atmosphere and V’s captivating presence.

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Flashing his trademark grin, V carried himself with grace, confidence, and plenty of sportsmanship. Before the match kicked off, he took the mic and delivered the iconic phrase, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” — sending the crowd into another round of applause.

Adding to the occasion, V was also seen mingling with baseball greats, including Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow, and legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

For fans, this wasn’t just about a ceremonial pitch. It was another example of V stepping into a new space and, as always, making it his own.