IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Throws First Pitch at Mets-Dodgers Game as Mets Win 8-3

IVE’s Jang Wonyoung made a memorable appearance at Citi Field by throwing the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets faced the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The K-pop star took the mound on July 26, 2026, following an official invitation from the Mets. Her appearance quickly attracted attention from baseball fans and IVE supporters around the world.

Jang Wonyoung Throws the First Pitch at the Mets vs. Dodgers Game

 

Wonyoung entered the field wearing a customized New York Mets jersey styled with flared jeans and sneakers. After greeting the crowd with a smile, she delivered the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the highly anticipated MLB game.

Major League Baseball later shared a video of Wonyoung’s first pitch through its official website and social media channels. The footage captured her confident delivery and the warm reaction from fans inside Citi Field.

The appearance marked a special moment for Wonyoung, bringing together her global popularity as an IVE member and one of Major League Baseball’s biggest matchups.

IVE Members Join Wonyoung at Citi Field

The other IVE members also attended the Mets vs. Dodgers game wearing personalized Mets jerseys.

They supported Wonyoung during the first-pitch ceremony and remained at Citi Field to watch the game. Their appearance generated considerable attention in the stadium and across social media, with fans sharing photos and videos of the group throughout the event.

IVE’s visit added a strong K-pop presence to the matchup and created a memorable crossover between Korean entertainment and American professional baseball.

New York Mets Beat the LA Dodgers 8-3

The Mets completed the special occasion with an 8-3 comeback victory over the Dodgers.

Los Angeles took an early 3-1 lead, but New York overturned the deficit with a powerful offensive performance later in the game. The victory also ended the Dodgers’ winning streak.

Following the result, fans began calling Wonyoung the Mets’ “victory fairy,” a Korean expression used to describe someone who brings good luck to a team.

Wonyoung’s MLB Appearance Highlights IVE’s Global Reach

 

IVE is currently meeting international fans through its world tour, including a series of performances across North America.

The group’s appearance at Citi Field demonstrated its growing influence outside the traditional K-pop stage. Wonyoung’s first MLB pitch, the members’ personalized Mets jerseys and New York’s comeback victory combined to create one of the group’s most memorable moments in the United States.

For fans of both IVE and Major League Baseball, Wonyoung’s ceremonial first pitch offered a unique moment connecting K-pop with one of America’s most popular sports.