BTS’ V meets Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium, shares warm hug
BTS member V, left, and Shohei Ohtani / Courtesy of Major League Baseball
BTS member V had a much-anticipated encounter with Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25 (local time), delighting fans across Asia.
V appeared at the stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.
BTS member V / Courtesy of Major League Baseball
Before the game began, he briefly met Ohtani, the Dodgers’ star player, and the two warmly embraced before posing for photos together, creating a heartwarming moment between two of Asia’s biggest global icons.
Videos and images of the encounter quickly spread online, with fans celebrating the rare meeting of world-class Korean and Japanese stars. Social media platforms were filled with enthusiastic comments from fans in both countries and beyond.
BTS member V, left, and Shohei Ohtani / Courtesy of Major League Baseball
After the brief meeting, V stepped onto the mound and received the ball from Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto before throwing the pitch with his left hand. He then waved to cheering fans as he headed back to the dugout, showcasing a relaxed and confident charm.
Official MLB social media accounts also shared photos of V’s appearance, with particular attention drawn to images of V and Ohtani together.
BTS is expected to release a new album as a complete group in spring of next year. Reports indicate that the members are currently in the United States for music production and concert preparations.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.