BTS V’s First Pitch Flooded With Dramatic Reactions From Locals

BTS‘s V has sparked unexpected reactions from locals for his recent appearance.

BTS’s V | @thv/Instagram

It was recently announced that V would be throwing the first pitch at a Dodgers game.

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On August 25 (local time), V made his appearance for the first pitch and instantly showcased his visuals.

V is ready for his first pitch 👀#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung https://t.co/XO2rpG9thQ pic.twitter.com/VbcufCWjMU

— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2025

오늘의 시구자를 소개합니다: BTS의 뷔🌟#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung pic.twitter.com/CdSla3J6tY

— MLB Korea (@MLBKOR) August 26, 2025

Unsurprisingly, V also aced the first pitch, looking like a professional.

V from BTS throws a STRIKE for his Dodgers first pitch! ⚾️#BTS #BTSArmy #방탄소년단 #Taehyung pic.twitter.com/GCAtHXvP6j

— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2025

Yet, while it wasn’t surprising that BTS fans shared admiration for V and his throw, the quotes were full of locals (non-K-Pop fans). They not only praised V for his skills, but, looking at the team’s past success, many joked that the idol would have been needed during previous matches.

bro sign him? @Dodgers https://t.co/iFSMEouWbl

— lajaÿ (@itsFMJay) August 26, 2025

I don’t know anything about k pop but this is an insane first pitch https://t.co/Hh0iYrYqvW

— mememily (@emilyforcillo) August 26, 2025

bros better than sasaki https://t.co/wXYG818weW pic.twitter.com/qIGkl9K5db

— 𝕛𝕒𝕔𝕠𝕓 (@jaxxb3005) August 26, 2025

Put down the mic and grab a glove. Dude threw an absolute dart https://t.co/rLDbrWG4ZD

— andres 🇲🇽 (@LeftFieldLoge) August 26, 2025

A lefty that can throw strikes. Could’ve used him in the pen a few weeks ago. https://t.co/b6rfDmwSw0

— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) August 26, 2025

guy either trained his whole life for this or had a stint of baseball back in childhood because he defo had the form for a throw like that https://t.co/Ua79av4l1W

— PuzzIdeal 🕊️ (@puzzarianideal) August 26, 2025

In particular, in the past, idols have been hit with racism for appearances at sports events in the US, and you can read about it regarding ATEEZ below.

ATEEZ’s Recent Instagram Post Flooded With Racist And Homophobic Comments

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