The group i-dle has made a special mark on the Major League Baseball (MLB) stage.
i-dle attended the game between the LA Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on the 4th (local time). Invited to celebrate 'Korean Cultural Heritage Night,' they kicked off the event with a ceremonial first pitch and a pre-game concert, drawing enthusiastic responses from the local fans.
This marked the first time in the history of LA Angels home games that a live performance by singers was featured on the pre-game stage. Dressed in LA Angels uniforms, the members performed hits like 'TOMBOY,' 'Wife,' and 'Queencard,' significantly boosting the crowd's energy.
Additionally, i-dle had the opportunity to interact with LA Angels' star player Mike Trout, Jack Neto, former MLB player Byung-Hyun Kim, and former KBO star foreign pitcher Dustin Nippert before the game. Yuqi then took the mound, delivering a powerful first pitch with a perfect windup.
She expressed, "It's an honor to throw the first pitch in the MLB. Thanks to Byung-Hyun Kim's advice, I was able to pitch impressively. Performing with the members was also a proud moment for me."
The game concluded with the LA Angels securing a comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. i-dle proved to be a 'Goddess of Victory' even on the American stage.
Meanwhile, i-dle took to the stage at 'KCON LA 2025' on the 2nd and 3rd, showcasing their status as a leading global K-pop group. They are scheduled to perform at 'ALL THE K-POP STAGE IN MACAU' at the Venetian Arena on the 9th (Korean time).
Photo Credit = Cube Entertainment, LA Angels
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)