Overview
- V told fans on Wednesday that he has had worsening hearing in his right ear for about two and a half years and first spoke about the issue during a Weverse livestream after BTS’ Baltimore shows.
- He said the right ear now registers roughly 30 percent of the hearing of the left ear, that he is taking medication and visiting the hospital regularly, and that he has not given a specific medical diagnosis publicly.
- V said his condition worsened during his 2023–2025 mandatory military service and that early comments from peers framed his symptoms as a matter of ‘mental strength,’ which delayed more serious care.
- Jungkook also disclosed on the same livestream that he is managing heavy shin inflammation and suspected microdamage that is close to becoming a stress fracture and that he will limit movement to finish the tour safely.
- BTS will continue North American dates, including Arlington on Aug. 15–16 and Toronto on Aug. 22–23, and the members’ public updates have prompted fan concern and raised questions about how prolonged touring will affect their medical treatment and performance plans.