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BTS's V meets LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, throws first ceremonial pitch — in pictures

Published: 26 Aug. 2025, 10:41 Updated: 26 Aug. 2025, 22:11

KIM JU-YEON
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V of boy band BTS, left, poses for a photo with Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter Shohei Ohtani before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 25 in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s most celebrated active baseball player, and V, one of Korea’s best-known musicians, met at an LA Dodgers game on Monday.

BTS member Kim Tae-hyung, known professionally as V, visited Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles before the Dodgers played the Cincinnati Reds.

V met with Ohtani in the dugout before leaving to throw the ceremonial first pitch. The two stars shook hands and exchanged a hug.

"2 of the biggest global superstars," the Dodgers described the meeting in a post along with a video of the two on X.

V of boy band BTS looks on during batting practice before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS, left, hugs Shohei Ohtani. V visited other Dodgers before they played the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [UPI/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS has a surprised look on his face as Shohei Ohtani walks toward him in the dugout. V visited other Dodgers before they played the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [UPI/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS meets Shohei Ohtani and other players before they play the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [UPI/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS, left, poses for a photo with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 25 in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS jokes as he walks off the field after batting practice before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS waves as he addresses the crowd before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS looks on during batting practice before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

V of boy band BTS gestures after addressing the crowd before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

BY KIM JU-YEON [[email protected]]