BTS V Opens Up About Two-Year Hearing Loss

Sun Sep 06 2026 06:46:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

BTS member V reveals his hearing loss journey during a live stream, noting the problem began while he was in military service.

In a heartfelt livestream, BTS star V disclosed he has been dealing with hearing loss in one ear for two and a half years, first noticing the issue during his Korean military service. He explained the imbalance between his ears and the medical steps he has taken since then. The announcement came after the group wrapped its Baltimore concert, with fellow member Jungkook noting his own injury concerns. V’s openness adds depth to the band’s global Arirang World Tour, which celebrates the reunion of all seven members. Fans and health advocates alike hope his transparent dialogue will inspire others facing similar challenges.

BTS V Opens Up About Two-Year Hearing Loss

V smiles during livestream

In a candid livestream, BTS member V (real name Kim Tae-hyung) revealed that he has been receiving treatment for hearing loss in one ear for about two and a half years. The singer first noticed the problem while serving in the South Korean army and later chose to seek medical help, explaining that his left ear’s hearing was 100% while his right was only about 30%.

V began the topic after the Arirang World Tour wrapped its Baltimore, Maryland shows. He emphasised that he didn't take the issue seriously at first, thinking it was a matter of mental strength. He later began medication and regular hospital visits to manage his condition.

The announcement came alongside his bandmate Jungkook, who shared a near‑stress fracture shin injury that threatens his touring stamina. The duo highlighted the physical demands of the 2024 global tour that will take BTS to cities such as Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Sydney, and Hong Kong.

The band’s return to the stage after their mandatory military service—soldiers in South Korea must serve 18 months—has been a milestone for fans. V’s transparency about his hearing loss underscores the emotional and physical challenges pop stars face during high‑energy tours, bringing a new layer of empathy to the global K‑pop phenomenon.