BTS star V reveals hearing loss issues amid Arirang world tour
During a recent Weverse Live stream, V revealed that his hearing has been poor for the past two and a half years, while Jungkook revealed the pain he has been experiencing during their ongoing Arirang world tour.
During a recent Weverse Live stream, BTS member V revealed he has been experiencing hearing issues for the past two and a half years. The 29-year-old, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, stated that his left ear can hear up to 100 decibels while his right ear only registers 30 decibels. V did not disclose the cause of his hearing loss but confirmed he has been receiving medication and hospital care for over a year.
His bandmate Jungkook also addressed his own health concerns during the same stream. The 24-year-old, whose stage name is Jung Hoseok, revealed he is nearing a stress fracture in his shin due to the intense physical demands of their ongoing Arirang world tour. Jungkook warned fans that his shin is "right at the point just before a stress fracture" and that he is experiencing inflammation and possible microdamage to the bone.
He assured fans that he is taking precautions to ensure he can complete the tour without further injury. The Arirang tour, which began in July 2023, will visit Singapore in December and conclude in the Philippines in March 2027.
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