TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's professional baseball team CTBC Brothers (中信兄弟) announced Friday (June 13) they will transform their August home game into a Korean pop music spectacle at the recently completed Taipei Dome (台北大巨蛋), the island's largest indoor stadium. The team has secured popular girl group ITZY (있지) to headline their "Channel B vol.2" theme day on August 2, creating an unprecedented fusion of sports and K-pop entertainment. The special event, scheduled during the Brothers' three-day home series from August 1-3, will also feature performances by veteran K-pop duo SUPER JUNIOR-D&E (슈퍼주니어-D&E), offering baseball fans a rare opportunity to experience live performances from two major Korean acts.
The five-member girl group ITZY has rapidly ascended to international stardom since their industry debut in 2019, when they shattered YouTube viewing records with their inaugural single "DALLA DALLA," which accumulated more than 10 million views within its first 24 hours of release. The group's latest musical project, a mini album titled "Girls Will Be Girls" released just days ago on June 9, will receive its first live performance in Taiwan during the baseball-themed entertainment event. According to a team representative, the CTBC Brothers organization views this collaboration as a significant opportunity to provide their supporters with an unprecedented entertainment experience, marking ITZY's debut performance at the recently inaugurated Taipei Dome complex.
Baseball and K-pop enthusiasts attending the August 2 game will witness a cultural crossover moment as the members of ITZY take the field for their first-ever ceremonial opening pitch before the baseball match begins. The team management has created a promotional "Channel B vol.2" ticket package designed to maximize fan engagement, with purchasers automatically entered into a drawing for exclusive ITZY-autographed baseball jerseys. Team officials have directed interested fans toward the CTBC Brothers' official social media channels, where detailed information about ticket availability, special package pricing, and event scheduling will be regularly updated as the August performance date approaches. ◼