In brief
In a candid livestream amid the Arirang World Tour, 30‑year‑old V revealed that he has been treating hearing loss in one ear for over two and a half years. He admitted the issue worsened during his mandatory military service and now takes medication and visits the hospital regularly. The disclosure came shortly after Jungkook discussed a shin injury that may become a stress fracture. Together, the members highlighted the health challenges faced while keeping up a global concert schedule.
In a candid livestream amid the Arirang World Tour, 30‑year‑old V revealed that he has been treating hearing loss in one ear for over two and a half years.
He admitted that the issue had worsened during his mandatory military service, initially downplaying it as a mindset test before seeking medical help.
V said he was now on medication and visiting the hospital regularly as he prepared to finish the tour.
The disclosure came minutes after V’s bandmates wrapped concerts in Baltimore, where Jungkook talked about a shin injury that may turn into a stress fracture.
Both performers emphasized the challenges of staying healthy while maintaining a global schedule on the Arirang World Tour, which spans cities from Los Angeles to Bangkok.
