BTS News Digest - August 25, 2025

Los Angeles, CA - Today, on August 25, 2025, BTS made headlines on two fronts as member V (Kim Taehyung) took part in a Major League Baseball ceremony and fellow member Jin returned to South Korea for a special personal engagement.

V Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Dodger Stadium V, fresh off his military discharge in June, was honored with the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home game against the Cincinnati Reds. The event drew an unprecedented surge in ticket demand: StubHub reported that sales for the Dodgers-Reds matchup jumped nearly fivefold overnight following the announcement of V’s participation, briefly overwhelming the site as ARMY members rushed to secure seats.

Dressed in a custom Dodgers jersey, V strode to the mound to the thunderous cheers of a crowd awash in purple, representing BTS’s global fanbase. As he released the baseball toward home plate, cameras captured the excitement and emotion of thousands of fans who had traveled from around the world to witness the moment. Major League Baseball’s official channels highlighted the significance of the occasion, noting how V’s presence further cements the cultural crossover between K-pop and American sports.

Jin Returns to Korea to Host Manager’s Wedding Meanwhile, Jin journeyed back to Seoul from the United States to fulfill a longtime promise: hosting the wedding of a BigHit Music manager who has worked closely with BTS since the group’s inception. Reports from The Korea Times describe how Jin served as master of ceremonies, demonstrating his trademark poise and deep loyalty to the staff member. Sources indicate that Jin flew in specifically for the ceremony, underscoring the close personal bonds that have supported BTS’s rise to global prominence.

On the Horizon: BTS continues to work on new group music, with a full-group comeback slated for spring 2026 and a major world tour in development. In the meantime, ARMY members worldwide are celebrating today’s milestones: V’s historic pitch at Dodger Stadium and Jin’s heartfelt return to support his team behind the scenes.