Overview
- V disclosed in a livestream Friday that his hearing in the right ear is about 30 percent of his left ear.
- He said the problem has persisted roughly two and a half years and worsened during his mandatory military service.
- V told fans he initially did not take the issue seriously but is now on medication and under medical care.
- Despite the hearing loss and ongoing treatment, V remains on stage with BTS for the Arirang world tour and no shows have been cancelled.
- The disclosure, reported widely via the BBC and other outlets, offers no independent medical diagnosis or long-term prognosis and raises questions about managing artist health on a major tour.