On August 17, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent fans into a frenzy when they announced through social media and their official channels: “ARMY, you ready? V will be at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 25 to throw out the ceremonial first pitch!”
It has been revealed that V will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds on that day, to be held at Dodger Stadium. This marks the first time V has stepped beyond the realm of music to appear at a professional baseball event in the United States.
The announcement created such a sensation that the MLB ticketing site crashed due to a sudden surge in traffic. StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, even remarked in its report: “BTS ARMY POWER Dodgers ticket sales jumped 5× on StubHub after V was announced to throw the first pitch on August 25th. LA Dodgers are now the #1 searched MLB team on StubHub this week.”
Sharing in this excitement, fans around the world are organizing celebratory events to show their support for V’s historic pitch at Dodger Stadium. The sheer number and large scale of these projects serve as undeniable proof of V’s unparalleled influence following his return from military service.
The most notable among these projects comes from the Chinese fan club “V Bar”: a plane will fly over Dodger Stadium multiple times, carrying a 60-meter-long banner with the message “ONE & ONLY MY SUPERSTAR V”, filling the skies with fans’ heartfelt tribute. The banner will be flown for four golden hours before the game, ensuring that everyone arriving at the stadium can see it.
Not to be outdone, the кσяєαn fan communities V INSIDE and Kim Taehyung Supporters кσяєα, along with the global fanbase V Union, have arranged for digital billboards along the busy 710 Freeway in the Long Beach area and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5). With hundreds of thousands of cars pαѕѕing daily, these billboards will reach LA residents, Dodgers fans, and tourists heading to the game—promoting V’s image and showcasing fans’ immense love for him.
Inside Dodger Stadium, ribbon board displays will also be shown throughout the game with messages from fans worldwide expressing their pride in Taehyung. Advertising slots reportedly sold out almost instantly due to overwhelming demand.
Many fan communities in many countries have also joined the ribbon board campaign, which both amplifies V’s presence and contributes meaningfully to society. The proceeds from the ribbon board messages will be donated to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, supporting youth education, health care, homelessness relief, and social justice initiatives in Los Angeles.
Witnessing these meticulously prepared projects, netizens couldn’t help but be stunned by V’s mαѕѕive fanbase and their pαѕѕionate devotion to him:
- Taehyung’s fanbases are so rich & connected! Cant believe they sold out ads & got an aircraft with such a short notice. Thats why Taehyung is the only idol to be on burj khalifa
- This is amazing!!! These things are only possible with a lot of money.
- KTH Fans are totally involved in TAEHYUNG’s first pitch at LA Dodgers Stadium. They are printing Flyers of TAEHYUNG in Dodger’s uniform #95, to be handed out . New project: AIR BANNER over Dodgers Stadium. The custom 60 meters carries a message for TAEHYUNG and will be flying 4 hours before game starts. This is so wow!
- They're the best!!!! Taehyung deserves the best, and they always make sure he gets it. I hope Taehyung sees all their efforts.
- Only V could inspire projects on this scale—his fans never fail to amaze me, he too.
- From airplanes to billboards, this is superstar-level support. Kim Taehyung really is loved worldwide.
- I’ve never seen fan support this mαѕѕive before, just for the first pitch. V’s power and influence are on another level.
- The way fans are filling the skies and highways with his name… it feels so historic.
- V truly deserves every bit of this love. His fandom is unmatched in pαѕѕion and creativity.
- This isn’t just fan support, it’s a global celebration of V. Absolutely breathtaking!
