{
  "id": 648864,
  "title": "BTS' V reveals hearing problem: 'I can barely hear out of one ear'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bts-v-reveals-hearing-problem-i-can-barely-hear-out-of-one-ear",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T09:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260812/bts-v-reveals-hearing-problem-i-can-barely-hear-out-of-one-ear"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, BTS member V disclosed to his fans via a livestream on Weverse that he has been grappling with hearing difficulties for over two years. The 30-year-old singer revealed that his hearing has deteriorated significantly in the past 2.5 years. V explained that his hearing in one ear is substantially weaker than in the other. When asked to quantify the difference, he stated, \"If one ear is at about 100, I can only hear about 30 with the other.\"\n\nDuring the livestream, fellow BTS member Jungkook emphasized the importance of maintaining good health. V concurred and mentioned that he is currently undergoing treatment. He also disclosed that the hearing problem worsened during his military service, a fact he had initially downplayed. V explained, \"It got a little worse in the military, and since I was surrounded by people who exercised a lot, everyone said, 'It's a matter of mental strength.'\"\n\nThe BTS member's revelation comes after he had previously never shared this issue with his fanbase, ARMY.",
  "summary": "BTS member V has revealed that he has been experiencing hearing problems for more than two years and is currently receiving medical treatment. V and fellow BTS member Jungkook held a livestream on fan platform Weverse on Wednesday, where V opened up about the issue for the first time to fans. \"I've never told ARMY about this before, but I think it's been about two and a half years. My hearing has…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "BTS' V reveals hearing loss, Jungkook performs through shin injury on world tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bts-v-reveals-hearing-loss-jungkook-performs-through-shin-injury-on",
        "published": "2026-08-12T08:56:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BTS' V reveals hearing problem: 'I can barely hear out of one ear'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bts-v-reveals-hearing-problem-i-can-barely-hear-out-of-one-ear-649829",
        "published": "2026-08-12T09:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}