“Midas touch!”: Netizens react as Dodgers Ticket Sales Surge 5× on StubHub After BTS' Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch reveal

Dodgers Ticket Sales Surge 5× on StubHub After BTS’ Taehyung’s Ceremonial Pitch Reveal
Dodgers Ticket Sales Surge 5× on StubHub After BTS’ Taehyung’s Ceremonial Pitch Reveal (Image via Instagram/@thv and @dodgers)

On August 19, StubHub revealed that Dodgers ticket sales jumped 5× overnight on the platform following BTS' Taehyung’s first ceremonial pitch announcement. The Rainy Days sensation is set to throw the first pitch on August 25. In addition to ticket sales, the announcement led Dodgers to take the #1 spot as the most searched MLB team this week.

Fans of V were impressed to witness the great impact of their beloved singer. Consequently, they filled the social media with their admiration for Kim Taehyung. To express the sentiment, one X user said:

“This is what we refer to as "The V Effect" or more recently, the "The Taehyung Brand"! He has a Midas touch, and is not only proving his versatility and immense popularity, but that “Taehyung” is in fact a Brand in himself!”

Fans proud as BTS' Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch jumped ticket sales by 5x

Many other fans gave mixed reactions to V’s impact. While some claimed BTS’ Taehyung has priceless influence, others seemed proud of their beloved K-pop idol. Another fan boasted about V saying Dodgers booked history not just the idol.

“We are witnessing Kim Taehyung's priceless impact and influence. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG,” a fan said.
“Dodgers didn’t just book V—they booked history. Taehyung effect in full swing. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG,” commented another fan.
“The man is fineeee!!!! So handsome!!! The finest man ever in this generation,” stated an admirer.
“Taehyung's impact is insane. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM,” wrote another fan.

Some asserted that BTS' Taehyung possesses the ability to transform everything into gold, while others contended that he surpasses K-pop.

“Everything Taehyung touches turns into gold. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG.,” commented an admirer.
“Not surprised because is Kim Tae Hyung! He’s V & he sells out everything from high couture, coffee or Cartier!,” a fan said.
“taehyung really is the most relevant male from south korea, he’s bigger then kpop for real, no wonder everyone wants his clout,” commented another fan.
“True impact speaks for itself and the evidence is undeniable. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM,” stated another admirer.

MLB website crashed due to high demand of tickets for BTS' Taehyung’s first pitch

Following the announcement of BTS' Taehyung's ceremonial pitch on August 17, the ticketing systems and MLB's official website saw momentary inaccessibility due to the overwhelming demand from fans worldwide.

Numerous Korean media sites, including Yonhap News and iMBC News, stated that the Dodgers' website went down and encountered server disruption subsequent to the unveiling of Taehyung's ceremonial pitch.


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Edited by Zainab Shaikh