BTS’ V meets Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium, shares warm hug

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. 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. 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 sharedWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times