BTS’ current world tour has given ARMY plenty of memorable moments, but a recent conversation between V and Jung Kook has shifted attention toward something far more personal. During a Weverse live broadcast, both singers spoke openly about health problems they have been dealing with while continuing to perform across a demanding concert schedule. V revealed that he has been struggling with worsening hearing in one ear for around two and a half years, while Jung Kook said a painful shin injury has left him close to a stress fracture.
The disclosures came as BTS continues its Arirang World Tour, which has already taken the group through several major international venues. Rather than keeping the conversation focused on performances, the two members gave fans a rare glimpse into the physical challenges involved in maintaining such an intense touring schedule. Their comments have understandably left ARMY concerned, particularly because both singers said they are continuing to perform despite their respective problems.
V Opens Up About A Hearing Problem
V, whose real name is Kim Taehyung, revealed that his hearing has been getting worse for approximately two and a half years. The singer told fans that this was something he had never previously discussed publicly with ARMY, making the admission particularly unexpected. He explained the difference between his two ears in simple terms, saying that if one side allowed him to hear at 100, the other was only around 30.
“I’ve never told ARMYs about this, but it’s been like two and a half years? My hearing’s gotten worse,” V said during the live broadcast. He later explained, “Maybe after a month? Like, if I can hear 100 over here, I can only hear about 30 over here.” Yonhap also reported that V said he is receiving hospital treatment for the condition and that the hearing problem has not fully recovered.
The singer also connected the worsening of his hearing to the period when he was completing his military service. V recalled that people around him were heavily focused on physical and mental strength, which influenced the way he initially understood what was happening to him. “Actually, when it got worse during my military service, everyone there was really into working out, so they’d say things like, ‘It’s all about mental strength.’ I ended up kind of convincing myself that it was a mental-strength issue,” he explained.
That part of V’s account is particularly revealing because it shows that he initially tried to interpret the problem as something he could overcome through determination. Jung Kook pushed back against that idea during their conversation and encouraged his bandmate not to simply ignore a health issue. V, however, reassured fans that he is now taking his medication regularly and continuing to visit the hospital as he works to manage the condition.
Jung Kook Reveals His Shin Is Near A Stress Fracture
Jung Kook then opened up about his own struggle, revealing that he has been performing with significant pain in his shin. His description was worrying because he said the area is currently close to developing a stress fracture. For a performer whose stage routines involve running, jumping and constant movement, the injury creates an obvious challenge during a long world tour.
“We are currently continuing to perform, but my shin area is, well, in a state where it is right on the verge of getting a stress fracture,” Jung Kook said. He admitted that the pain has affected the way he performs, even when his mind is telling him to give everything he normally would on stage. “On stage—honestly, even today, in my heart I really wanted to keep running and jumping, but it hurt so much in between that I couldn’t. That is why… yes, I hope you can understand this part,” he added.
The singer also explained why getting complete rest has been difficult. BTS is moving through a packed series of concerts, meaning there are limited opportunities for an injury like this to receive uninterrupted recovery time. “I also want to recover quickly, but because we have continuous shows, it is impossible for it to heal. So, I will do my best to manage and maintain it well while performing,” Jung Kook said.
His comments put the physical demands of the tour into perspective. BTS returned to the stage in North America on August 1 and 2 at MetLife Stadium before continuing to Foxborough and Baltimore, with further shows scheduled in Arlington, Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles. The official tour schedule confirms that the North American run continues through September, making injury management especially important for the members during this stretch.
Why ARMY Is Concerned About BTS
Fans’ concern is understandable because neither revelation involved a minor inconvenience that could simply be ignored. V described a substantial difference in hearing between his ears and said the issue has persisted for years, while Jung Kook described an injury that he believes is close to a stress fracture. At the same time, both singers emphasized that they are trying to manage their conditions while meeting their professional commitments.
V’s revelation is also significant because he said he had kept the hearing issue from fans for around two and a half years. BTS members regularly communicate with ARMY through Weverse, livestreams and other platforms, but they do not always discuss every private health matter with the public. His decision to talk about the problem now suggests that he wanted fans to understand why he may occasionally perform or communicate differently while on the road.
The conversation also showed the closeness between the two singers. Jung Kook did not simply move past V’s disclosure; he asked whether V had visited a hospital and whether his condition was improving. Their exchange turned into a more candid discussion about taking health problems seriously, something that can be difficult for performers working under the pressure of a major international tour.
For ARMY, the biggest takeaway is therefore not simply that two BTS members are dealing with injuries or health concerns. It is that both are aware of their situations and have spoken about the steps they are taking to manage them. V said he is taking medication and visiting the hospital, while Jung Kook acknowledged that he needs to manage his shin carefully while continuing the scheduled performances.
Questions About V And Jung Kook’s Health
What health problem did BTS V reveal?
V revealed that his hearing has been getting worse for around two and a half years. He said there is a major difference between the hearing levels of his two ears and confirmed that he is receiving treatment.
How much hearing did V say he has in one ear?
V used a comparison rather than a medical measurement, saying that if he could hear at 100 on one side, he could hear around 30 on the other.
When did V say his hearing became worse?
V said the problem became worse during his military service. He recalled initially convincing himself that it could be related to mental strength.
What injury is Jung Kook dealing with?
Jung Kook said he has significant pain around his shin and described the area as being right on the verge of a stress fracture.
Why is Jung Kook continuing to perform despite the injury?
Jung Kook explained that BTS has continuous shows, making it difficult for the injury to fully heal. He said he would do his best to manage and maintain the condition while performing.
Where is BTS performing next on the Arirang World Tour?
Following the Baltimore shows on August 10 and 11, BTS is scheduled to perform in Arlington on August 15 and 16, followed by Toronto, Chicago and Los Angeles.
