Three major K-Pop stars will take the mound at Tokyo Dome for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Red Velvet's Wendy, NCT 127's Johnny, and ATEEZ's Wooyoung have been announced as ceremonial first pitch performers for South Korea's games during the tournament.

The WBC Tokyo Pool, presented by Dip Corporation, runs from March 5-10 at the iconic Tokyo Dome. Each artist will handle first pitch duties for different Korean games throughout the tournament.

This marks an interesting crossover between K-Pop and international baseball. Red Velvet's Wendy has maintained strong ties to both Korean and international audiences since the group's 2014 debut. NCT 127's Johnny, who was born in Chicago before joining SM Entertainment, brings a unique international perspective as both a K-Pop idol and someone familiar with American baseball culture.

ATEEZ's Wooyoung represents the newer generation of K-Pop, with the group having gained significant global recognition since their 2018 debut. His participation shows how K-Pop continues to intersect with major sporting events.

The World Baseball Classic has previously featured entertainment figures for ceremonial duties, but having three prominent K-Pop stars participate reflects the genre's growing international influence. For Korean baseball fans who also follow K-Pop, these first pitches add extra excitement to an already highly anticipated tournament.

The 2026 WBC represents South Korea's continued participation in the premier international baseball competition, with K-Pop stars helping bridge entertainment and sports for fans across both worlds.