On August 25, Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, made his solo baseball debut when he stepped onto the mound at Dodger Stadium and delivered a clean left-handed strike for the ceremonial first pitch.
The moment caught both the in-stadium crowd and online viewers off guard, with many calling it one of the best celebrity first pitches they had ever seen.
@dodgers Taehyung’s first pitch? Mic Drop. #dodgers #sports #losangeles #bts #kpop ♬ original sound – Los Angeles Dodgers
@dodgers Dodger Blue is in your DNA, V. Thanks for coming out to Dodger Stadium! 💜 #dodgers #sports #losangeles #bts #kpop ♬ original sound – Los Angeles Dodgers
On September 10, a newly released behind-the-scenes video on BANGTANTV revealed just how seriously Taehyung prepared for the occasion. He spent days practicing, nervous over a possible errant throw, and even rehearsing an apology just in case.
Fortunately, the pitch was right on target, earning widespread praise and sparking playful jokes among baseball fans that teams should consider signing him.
The video highlights Taehyung’s strong work ethic. What appears effortless to the audience is, in fact, the result of thorough practice and preparation.
In a lighthearted and relatable moment before the pitch, Taehyung is seen overthinking and worrying, saying: “If I throw a ground ball, I’ll take off my glove, start apologizing, get down on my knees, apologize again, and never step foot in another Dodgers game ever again.”
Another behind-the-scenes clip released by the Los Angeles Dodgers shows Taehyung interacting with the team, receiving tips on throwing the pitch, and posing for photos together.
During the video, Taehyung also revealed a personal memory: he first watched the Dodgers play back in 2014, when he and his fellow BTS members were in Los Angeles filming American Hustle Life.
