V, a member of the South Korean K-pop band BTS, looks on during batting practice before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
That’s the mVp!
BTS’ V turned Dodgers Stadium into a stage of his own just recently, as he threw the ceremonial first pitch and created a whirlwind of moments that fans can’t stop talking about.
From his interactions with baseball legends to surprise greetings in Korean, here’s a rundown of everything that happened during his special night with the Dodgers.
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The ceremonial first pitch
Wearing a Dodgers No. 7 jersey and faded jeans, V confidently stepped on the mound. Before throwing, he bowed toward pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who smoothly caught his strike. The crowd of ARMYs erupted in cheers that echoed throughout the stadium.
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‘It’s time for Dodger baseball!’
Another memorable moment was when, in English, V gave the iconic call: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”
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The crowd roared as he delivered the phrase, adding his own charm to the long-standing Dodgers tradition.
Meeting Shohei Ohtani
The singer shared a warm exchange with superstar Shohei Ohtani in the dugout. The two bowed to each other, shook hands and posed for a commemorative photo that quickly spread online.
Tommy Hyunsu Edman revealed his Korean heritage, leaving V pleasantly surprised. Kiké Hernández also won him over by greeting him with “gamsahamnida” in Korean, joking that he knows “a lot of Korean,” which made V laugh.
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Pitcher Tyler Glasnow also showed V how to hold a four-seam fastball, giving him a mini pitching lesson before the game.
A special reunion with Clayton Kershaw
Perhaps the most heartfelt moment came when V met Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. “I met you 10 years ago,” V recalled warmly, before they took another photo together, highlighting an unexpected long-standing connection.
Though injured rookie Kim Hye-seong couldn’t attend, he FaceTimed V. “Hello, I’m a fan,” Kim told him. V responded with, “It’s an honor,” and expressed how nice it would have been to meet in person.
In an Instagram post they said, “Hyeseong couldn’t be here tonight to meet one of his favorite artists so V FaceTimed him to say hi.”
The Dodgers capped off the night by posting an album of photos on social media, calling him their “mVp.”
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