From the military to the stadium, SUGA of BTS is making money moves! On July 4, it was revealed that the K-pop star is part of a $70 million investment helping MLB team The Athletics move from Oakland to Las Vegas. And he’s not doing it alone, as he’s teaming up with Korean baseball icon Park Chan Ho and a few other high-profile business moguls to back the team’s expensive new future.
The Athletics have been based in Oakland since 1968, but a new 1.75 billion USD stadium is being built in Vegas, set to open by 2028. SUGA’s investment (through Park’s agency Team 61) will buy 2 to 3% of the team’s new shares. And while the BTS rapper might not be the most skilled baseball player, he sure has a big business mindset! And while the idol has never been an out and proud baseball fan, he did admit in an interview that watching sports like basketball, soccer, and baseball is one of his hobbies.
While neither SUGA nor Park has spoken publicly about the deal, fans are buzzing. Could this lead to K-pop collabs at baseball games? Korean player recruitment? BTS night at the ballpark? Either way, SUGA’s stepping up to the plate, and this time, it’s not for a concert. Game on.