In brief
During a Wednesday livestream, V opened up about his hearing loss in one ear, saying it’s been an ongoing issue for the past two and a half years and that his left ear sounds fine but his right ear is barely audible. He explained the problem worsened while he served in the South Korean military, and he only recently began regular treatment and medication. This disclosure came midway through BTS’s highly‑anticipated world tour after the band reunited following a break for mandatory service. Fellow member Jungkook also highlighted a shin injury he’s been managing, showing the physical toll of touring. The group will continue touring cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Sydney and Hong Kong.
During a Wednesday livestream, V, the 30‑year‑old BTS member, opened up about his ongoing hearing loss in one ear.
He explained that the problem has been improving over the past two and a half years, with his hearing now at 100 in the left ear but only around 30 in the right.
The condition worsened while he was serving in the military, but he only realized its seriousness a little late, treating it as a mental challenge at first. Now he’s under medication and regular hospital visits.
The revelation came midway through BTS’s highly‑anticipated “Arirang” world tour, where all seven members reunited after a break for mandatory military service.
Jungkook joined V on livestream to talk about a shin injury he has been dealing with, showing that even the star athletes endure physical stress.
Over the coming months, the group will tour cities like Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Sydney and Hong Kong.
