BTS News Roundup - August 26, 2025

Global Superstar V Throws Ceremonial First Pitch and Meets Shohei Ohtani At Dodger Stadium on Monday, BTS’s Kim Taehyung (V) delivered a flawless left-handed strike as the ceremonial first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds, drawing thunderous cheers from the crowd. Wearing a No. 7 jersey and faded jeans, V bowed to Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto before calling out, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!” in English. Following his pitch, V shared an on-field reunion with two-way baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani, exchanging handshakes and a warm hug in the dugout. The Dodgers’ official channels hailed the moment as a historic crossover between K-pop and Major League Baseball, posting video highlights on social media.

HYBE Steps Up Push for First Grammy Win In Seoul today, HYBE announced that CEO Lee Jae-sang has been registered as a professional member of the Recording Academy-the organization behind the Grammy Awards-granting him the right to submit entries and vote on policy changes. This move follows the recent induction of sixteen HYBE-affiliated artists and producers as voting members, adding to BTS members and longtime producer Pdogg already in the Academy. Industry analysts say HYBE’s strategic placements aim to bolster its influence within the Grammys, with the ultimate goal of securing the one accolade that has eluded BTS despite five prior nominations. Music critic Lim Hee-yun noted that a Grammy win would “complete the puzzle for BTS,” cementing their legacy in global pop music.

“BTS Movie Weeks” Concert Films to Screen Worldwide BigHit Music has unveiled “BTS Movie Weeks,” a special cinema event running from September 24 to October 5 that will bring the group’s most iconic concert films to over 2,000 theaters across the globe. Fans will have the opportunity to relive performances from the “Love Yourself,” “Speak Yourself,” and “Permission to Dance” tours on the big screen, complete with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Tickets go on sale next week through participating theater chains and the Weverse platform.