TWICE's Jihyo brought her star power to the baseball diamond, taking to the mound at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome for a ceremonial first pitch. The official TWICE account @JYPETWICE shared footage of the moment on X, declaring that the "world star" had the entire dome buzzing with excitement.
A Star Turn on the Mound
According to @JYPETWICE, Jihyo's appearance sent the crowd at Gocheok Sky Dome into a frenzy. The post, shared in both Korean and English, celebrated the TWICE leader's ceremonial pitch with the caption: "트와이스 지효, 고척돔 들썩인 월드스타의 시구" — translated as "JIHYO (TWICE) Throws the First Pitch at Gocheok Sky Dome" — making clear just how much of an impact she had on the stadium atmosphere.
트와이스 지효, 고척돔 들썩인 월드스타의 시구 — JIHYO (TWICE) Throws the First Pitch at Gocheok Sky Dome 🔗 @JYPETWICE
Jihyo and TWICE's Ongoing Cultural Presence
Ceremonial first pitches at Korean baseball games have become a beloved tradition for K-pop artists, blending the worlds of music and sport in front of packed stadiums. Gocheok Sky Dome, located in Seoul, is one of South Korea's most prominent baseball venues and a high-profile stage for any public appearance. For Jihyo, the moment is another reminder of TWICE's enduring cultural footprint both in Korea and internationally — a point the group's own label was clearly happy to highlight by calling her a "world star" in front of a dome full of fans.
