BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream
The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
Pop group BTS's Kim Tae-hyung, also known as V, has been dealing with hearing loss in his left ear for about two and a half years, he announced during a livestream. This marked his first public disclosure of the issue to fans. V, 30 years old, explained that his right ear's hearing is at 100% but his left ear's is only at 30%. The revelation came during the band's first world tour in years, a reunion of all seven members after they went on hiatus for military service.
V had initially dismissed his worsening hearing as a matter of mental strength while serving in the military. Now, he is on regular medication and hospital visits to manage his condition. The Arirang World Tour, which began in April, includes stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Sydney, and Hong Kong. During the tour, bandmate Jungkook also discussed a shin injury, expressing concern about developing a stress fracture.
Written by urgent.news from BBC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
