In brief
During a Wednesday livestream, BTS star V disclosed a two‑and‑a‑half‑year struggle with hearing loss in one ear that worsened while he served in the South Korean military. He explained he initially dismissed it as a mental strength issue, but now follows medication and regular hospital visits. V joined Jungkook on the stream, who also shared his shin injury woes, highlighting the physical toll the world tour exacts. The Arirang World Tour continues to showcase the reunited band across global cities, including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires and Hong Kong.
V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
V, a member of pop sensation BTS, said he has been receiving treatment for hearing loss in one ear during the middle of the band's world tour.
In a Wednesday livestream, the 30‑year‑old opened up to fans about a two‑and‑a‑half‑year struggle with hearing in his left ear, while his right ear suffers more severe loss.
He explained that the problem intensified while he served in the South Korean military and initially ignored it as a “mental strength” issue, but now follows medication and regular hospital visits.
The livestream followed BTS’s concerts in Baltimore, and V was joined by group mate Jungkook, who also shared his battle with a shin injury on the tour.
The Arirang World Tour reignites the group’s global performance schedule, taking them from South Korea to cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires and London.
