IVE’s Jang Wonyoung brought K-pop polish to Major League Baseball when she threw the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets faced the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on July 26. The official MLB video captured the idol taking the mound in a styled Mets jersey and denim look, turning a tour-stop side event into a major New York crossover moment.
IVE attended the game alongside Wonyoung as the group continues its North American tour. While social posts have focused on her camera-ready visuals and confident presentation, the documented story is just as striking: one of K-pop’s most recognizable stars stepping onto an MLB field during a packed U.S. schedule.
Jang Wonyoung Mets first pitch moment at Citi Field
Wonyoung was invited to deliver the first pitch at the Mets-Dodgers game, with her IVE bandmates joining her at Citi Field. The appearance placed the group in front of a distinctly different audience, connecting DIVE with baseball fans at one of New York’s biggest sports venues.
Before the event, Wonyoung said, “Every opportunity to connect with fans in a new way inspires me.” She added that she was excited to experience the atmosphere at Citi Field and share the moment with baseball fans and DIVE around the world.
The Mets ultimately defeated the Dodgers, while MLB shared footage of Wonyoung’s ceremonial throw through its official channels. It was a clean, high-visibility spotlight for IVE during the group’s ongoing U.S. run.
IVE brings tour-era style to Mets gear
The Jang Wonyoung Mets outfit was built around a jersey top and jeans, an easy baseball-inspired formula elevated by the idol’s polished event styling. Rather than a documented New York street-style appearance, the visual moment happened inside Citi Field, where her look stood out against the stadium setting.
Online photos and clips drew praise for Wonyoung’s visuals, but the appeal was also in the contrast. A ceremonial first pitch is usually a quick pregame tradition, while Wonyoung approached it with the composed, camera-aware presence fans expect from an IVE appearance.
IVE also cheered from the stands after the ceremony, extending the group’s presence beyond the mound. The result was less about a one-off celebrity cameo and more about a K-pop act visibly enjoying a major American sports ritual together.
What is next for IVE’s North American tour?
The Citi Field visit arrived between IVE’s Newark performance and the next stop on the group’s SHOW WHAT I AM world tour. For U.S. fans, it showed how the group’s North American itinerary is making room for cultural crossover moments alongside concert nights.
- Austin: July 29
- Los Angeles: August 1
- Oakland: August 4
- Seattle: August 7
- Vancouver: August 9
With those dates ahead, the MLB clip gives fans a memorable New York interlude to revisit while IVE moves west for the next leg of its tour.