New York buzzes over Jang Won-young's ceremonial first pitch as Ive's presence leads Mets to victory
Jang Won-young of Ive's ceremonial first pitch hit number one on the X global trends. Following the New York Mets' victory, Ive was hailed as the "Victory Fairy."
The group Ive shook the stage of MLB in New York. On the 26th (local time), Ive captured the attention of local fans by attending the game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers held at Citi Field in New York. This visit was made possible through an official invitation from the home team, the New York Mets. The visit is seen as a result of the Mets' strategy to boost the stadium's energy by inviting representative K-pop artists with global fandoms.
Jang Won-young's Presence on the Mound and Dominating Global Trends
The undisputed star of the day was Jang Won-young. Stepping onto the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch, Jang Won-young drew the crowd's attention from the moment she appeared, styling the New York Mets' home uniform with her own unique flair. With her perfect physique and a serious attitude, Jang Won-young delivered a stable first pitch, receiving enthusiastic applause from the spectators watching the game. Clips of her ceremonial pitch spread instantly across local social media. On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag '#WonyoungMLBFirstPitch' proved its massive impact by ranking number one in the global trends in the United States.
After completing the first pitch, Jang Won-young and the members of Ive continued to cheer for the New York Mets from the stands. The stadium scoreboard and broadcast screens captured the members cheering along with the flow of the game and interacting with fans. Their bright energy and witty reactions were more than enough to win over local baseball fans. In particular, as the New York Mets secured a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers that day, Ive naturally earned the nickname 'Victory Fairy.' Global fans showered them with praise, calling them the 'Victory Fairy' via social media.
From Meeting Baseball Legends to North American Tour Schedules
Ive's visit went beyond a simple ceremonial pitch, creating a unique scene that merged MLB sports culture with K-pop. On-site, Ive filmed special collaboration content with former MLB players Byung-Hyun Kim and Dustin Nippert. Additionally, footage of them warmly greeting Mets star Francisco Lindor was released through MLB's official social media, conveying the vivid atmosphere of the venue. A representative from the Mets stated that Citi Field became even more heated due to Ive's visit and expressed plans to continue providing unique excitement to the ballpark through ongoing collaborations with K-pop artists.
Currently, Ive is traveling across North America through their second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM.' Following the successful MLB event in New York, Ive will continue their full-scale tour starting with a performance in Austin on the 29th. They are scheduled to meet fans in major cities, including Los Angeles on August 1, Oakland on the 4th, Seattle on the 7th, and Vancouver on the 9th. Their influence, which has expanded from music stages to sports venues, is expected to continue throughout their North American tour schedule.
