“Omgggg his impact”: Netizens proud as K-media reports Dodgers site crashing and servers down after BTS' Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch reveal

 K-media reports Dodgers site crashing and servers down after BTS’ Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch reveal
K-media reports Dodgers site crashing and servers down after BTS’ Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch reveal (Image via Instagram/@thv)

Upon the announcement of BTS' Taehyung's ceremonial pitch on August 17, the ticketing platform and MLB’s official website experienced temporary inaccessibility owing to the surging demand from fans globally.

BTS' Taehyung will deliver the ceremonial pitch on August 25 at Dodger Stadium.

Multiple Korean media outlets, such as Yonhap News and iMBC News, reported that the Dodgers' website crashed and experienced server downtime following the announcement of Taehyung's ceremonial pitch.

The LA Dodgers previously announced that soccer player Son Heung-min would deliver a ceremonial pitch on August 27. The presence of global K-pop and sports celebrities at Dodger Stadium within two days is amplifying excitement surrounding the event.

Fans of BTS' Taehyung were overjoyed to witness the impact of their beloved K-pop idol. Consequently, fans swamped the internet with their love and admiration for V. To express this sentiment, one of them on X said:

“Omgggg his impact”

Fans thrilled as Dodgers site crashes following BTS' Taehyung’s ceremonial pitch announcement

While many fans praised V, some called him a national treasure and people's prince, several others seemed proud of their favorite idol.

“This is technically the first solo event of V in the US. right?! Wow so it is indeed a big thing altogether,” commented a fan.
“People's prince, national treasure,” another fan stated.
“Korea keeps proving that he's their national treasure,” an admirer commented.
“V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG. CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG.,” wrote another fan.

Some hailed BTS's Taehyung as Korea’s prince, while others labeled him as the Mulan of South Korea for bringing pride to his nation.

“Taehyung’s post-military journey is filled with hard work and love, giving fans countless beautiful moments. V AT DODGERS STADIUM. TAEHYUNG AT DODGERS STADIUM. PROUD OF YOU TAEHYUNG,” stated an admirer.
“TAEHYUNG ON THE NEWS IN KOREA THATS KOREA'S PRIDE RIGHT THERE,” another fan commented.
“He is the MULAN of SOUTH KOREA, always bringing HONOR to his COUNTRY.,” a fan said.

Kim Taehyung also posed for a new commercial for Compose Coffee recently

Compose Coffee’s brand ambassador, BTS’ Taehyung, posed for the label’s new campaign soon after his military return on June 10.

For the brand’s new menu launch, V created new drinks and named them with names inspired by Italian music.

Taehyung was officially appointed as the brand’s representative in 2023.


Read more: “Serving face + coffee”: BTS' Taehyung’s new Compose Coffee video teaser presented at stores leaves fans buzzing online

Edited by Nimisha