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TXT’s Yeonjun to Throw the First Pitch for the LA Dodgers

To Join the 'Korean Heritage Night' Event

KIM HYUNSIK
2026-08-05 15:33:40
[KIM Hyun-sik, Edaily Reporter] Yeonjun, a member of the boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT), will throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
(Photo: Big Hit Music)
According to his agency, Big
Hit
Music, on the 5th, Yeonjun is set to throw the first pitch at the game between the LA Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers on August 13 (local time) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
On the day of the game, Yeonjun will also participate in the “Korean Heritage Night” events held in and around Dodger Stadium. “Korean Heritage Night” is an annual flagship event hosted by the LA Dodgers to engage with the local Korean-American community. Big Hit Music shared, “Yeonjun will also treat the crowd to a performance.”
Having recently released his new solo album “NO LABELS: PART 02,” Yeonjun has a packed schedule of U.S. activities ahead.
On the 5th, Yeonjun will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” as part of its “Summer Concert Series.” He is only the second Korean solo artist to perform in the series, following Jungkook of BTS.
On the 6th, he will become the first Korean artist to perform at the “Z100 Summer Bash Presented by Wells Fargo,” an event hosted by iHeartMedia’s radio station Z100. On the 12th, he will deliver a solo performance at Billboard’s special live event, “Billboard: One Night Only.”
Big Hit Music stated, “Yeonjun plans to connect with local fans on a wide range of platforms, including broadcasts, live shows, radio, and digital content.”
Meanwhile, Yeonjun’s group Tomorrow X Together will perform at “KCON LA 2026,” a three-day event taking place from August 14 to 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. The group will headline the show on the 16th, while Yeonjun will also perform a solo set on the 15th.

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