While V was staying in Los Angeles with the BTS members at the group’s songwriting camp to prepare for their new album set to be released next spring, he received an invitation to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the game between the LA Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on the 25th (local time).
Since the Dodgers shared this news across all their social media channels on the 18th, the entire global fandom had been in a frenzy, eagerly anticipating D-day. And naturally, on the 25th, excitement reached its peak the moment V stepped into the stadium.
From his meeting with Dodgers’ star pitcher Ohtani to the moment he threw the first pitch, every gesture of his was closely followed by thousands of fans in the stands, viewers online, as well as кσяєαn and international media. He also received overwhelming cheers and applause, even though this was his very first time taking on the role at an αмєяι¢αn stadium — a testament to his amplified influence.
Throughout the event, media outlets continuously updated photos and articles about the BTS superstar. On Naver alone — the largest news portal in кσяєα — nearly 100 different articles and photo stories about V and the event were published. In particular, global social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok were flooded with comments praising V’s athletic appearance in a baseball uniform, especially his flawless bare face.
V’s skin looked slightly tanned compared to before his enlistment, but it only highlighted the masculine contours of his face. Without makeup, his natural look perfectly matched the atmosphere of the sporting event. Far from dulling his charm, it only left fans stunned by his surreal, natural beauty.
A flood of comments praising V’s visuals poured in, such as:
- Looks gorgeous with a bare face. Bro is genuinely one of the most beautiful men on the entire planet I've thought so for years
- The way i would step all over feminism for this man is crazy. Look at his flawless visual
- HE'S SO UNREAL. His bare face, his body, I'm so crazy. One of the better celebrity first pitches I’ve seen lately
- He’s truly stunning, and I completely understand the hype.
- Did anyone else catch how perfect V's bare face looked during the first pitch? No makeup, just pure natural visuals—and he still stole the event
- I’m shook—V's natural face at Dodger Stadium is everything. Athletic, raw, flawless
- Honestly, V’s barefaced look made the first pitch 100000% better. Confidence, charm, zero filters. Speechless
- V with a bare face??? AT A BASEBALL STADIUM? Only he can have this confidence
- No makeup, no problem… V still serving FACE. So effortlessly handsome
- V’s visuals are a public danger. Dodger Stadium wasn’t ready for that bare face
- natural V нιтs different… I swear he gets more handsome every time
- I’m not even a BTS fan but wow… that guy throwing the first pitch looked insanely pretty
- He totally stole the spotlight at Dodger Stadium. I mean he is the best Kpop idol doing the first pitch here right?
- Not into K-pop usually, but credit where it’s due… V’s natural visuals are soмєтнing else
- Okay, confession: I came for Ohtani, but I left talking about that V is so Stunning
Meanwhile, reports noted that ticket sales for the game increased fivefold, and the MLB ticketing website even experienced overload due to the mαѕѕive surge in traffic.
The fandom also showed their pαѕѕionate support for V by flying a 60-meter banner reading “ONE & ONLY MY SUPERSTAR V” multiple times over the stadium sky for four hours before the game began.
Other fanclubs like “V INSIDE” and “V Union” placed advertisements on large electronic billboards along busy highways.
All cheering messages displayed on the stadium screen were sold out, with the proceeds donated to the Dodgers Foundation to support programs for education, health, homelessness, and social justice.
V’s first pitch was proof of an incredible influence that continues to thrive even during his two-year military absence!
