BTS V "Hearing deteriorated after military service... Only 30% hearing in right ear," revealed on Weverse Live

BTS V disclosed on a Weverse Live broadcast that his hearing deteriorated after his military service. On the 12th, V communicated with fans through a Weverse Live broadcast alongside fellow member Jungkook. The two spent time answering fans’ questions while having a meal. During this session, both V and Jungkook mentioned their health issues. Jungkook revealed that he had visited the hospital due to a stress fracture, and V also shared that he had undergone medical treatment. V said, ″I’ve never told ARMY before, but has it been about two and a half years? My hearing has gotten worse,″ mentioning his hearing loss for the first time. He explained, ″If my left ear hears about 100, my right ear only hears about 30.″ When Jungkook emphasized the importance of hearing care, V added, ″That’s why I am consistently taking medication.″ Additionally, V stated that his hearing problem worsened during his military service, and because the atmosphere among those exercising in the unit was to regard it as a ’mental strength issue,’ he missed the appropriate time for treatment. He recounted, ″It got worse in the military, and since everyone there was kind of gathered among people who exercise, they said, ’It’s a mental strength issue.’″ V reassured fans by revealing that he is currently receiving hospital treatment. Meanwhile, V enlisted at Nonsan Army Training Center in December 2023 and served in the Army’s 2nd Corps Military Police Special Duty Team (SDT), being discharged in June 2025. After his discharge, he has shared anecdotes from his military service through live broadcasts, and recently, a comrade who served with him left a message saying, ″You were the ace in our platoon.″