# BTS’ V reveals hearing loss, Jung Kook says shin near fracture

2026-08-13T05:45:48+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

BTS members V and Jung Kook disclosed serious health issues during a Wednesday livestream on Weverse. V said his hearing has worsened over two-and-a-half years, with his right ear functioning at about 30% of his left. The condition deteriorated during his military service, where he initially dismissed it as a mental-strength problem. He is now on medication and visiting a hospital regularly. Jung Kook revealed a shin injury is close to a stress fracture, making it painful to run and jump on stage. He admitted the band’s packed tour schedule prevents proper healing. The Arirang World Tour continues through North America before moving to South America, Australia, and Asia, concluding in the Philippines in March 2027.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/bts-v-reveals-2-5-year-hearing-struggle-says-it-worsened-during-military-service-doing-my-absolute-best-101786513985637.html>
- rollingstoneindia.com <https://rollingstoneindia.com/bts-member-v-reveals-hearing-loss-issues-amid-world-tour/>

Tags: BTS, hearing loss, Jung Kook, K-pop, stress fracture, V
Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bts-v-reveals-hearing-loss-jung-kook-near-stress-fracture/
License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources.
Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bts-v-reveals-hearing-loss-jung-kook-near-stress-fracture/#story-in-brief

Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.