BTS Members Compete in Pickleball Tournament on Run BTS 2.0

South Korean boy group BTS competed in a pickleball tournament during the latest episode of their web series Run BTS 2.0, released on Sunday. Billboard and Yahoo both reported that the seven members traded their stage performances to take on a series of games using paddles. [1][2]

According to Billboard, the episode started with a preliminary game before the members transitioned into a full tournament. The game featured playful banter, competitive strategies, and determination from the group members as they attempted to win. Star News reported that BTS member Jimin emerged as an ace player during the pickleball match. [1][3]

Run BTS is a South Korean variety web series starring the group that launched in 2015. The weekly series has been distributed for free viewing on V Live since 2015, Weverse since 2020, and YouTube since 2022. In each installment, the members participate in activities, complete challenges, and carry out secret missions to win prizes or avoid punishments. [4]

Pickleball is a paddle sport played indoors or outdoors where players hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. The sport was originally created in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. [5]