On March 17, 2026, the NC Dinos posted the result of their game at Changwon NC Park on Instagram. In the matchup, the Dinos edged KIA 3–2. The image clearly displayed "2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League Exhibition Game" along with the two teams' scores. Fans flooded the comments with reactions like "Yeah, our Jimin was born in '03 and has already finished his military service—our Jimin belongs to NC. Jealous?" among many others, praising Taylor's impressive performance. The preseason buzz zeroed in on Im Jimin's standout showing.