BTS V, right ear hearing 30 "Suffering for two and a half years"... Wave of support from fans

BTS member V has personally revealed his hearing issues that have lasted for two and a half years, sparking various reactions from international fans. On the 12th, V stated during a Weverse Live broadcast that if his left ear’s hearing is at 100, his right ear can only hear about 30. He explained that the symptoms began two and a half years ago and worsened during his military service. He also shared that he is currently managing the situation with medication and regular hospital visits while continuing the ARIRANG world tour schedule. V’s health news was reported by foreign media such as Variety, BBC, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. Fans expressed concern with messages like, ″Is there any medical staff here? Is there no way for Taehyung to regain his hearing? It’s so upsetting,″ while others responded optimistically, saying, ″I’ve seen many videos of people who completely lost their hearing regain it through implant surgery. Medical technology has advanced so amazingly that if the situation worsens, I believe Taehyung can recover through treatment.″ Some fans also shared their personal experiences. One fan said, ″My mom went through the same thing eight years ago. Before she completely lost her hearing, I got seats near the barricade so she could see up close. I cried last night because of V’s story and the members noticing my mom’s hand sign.″ Another fan revealed, ″I lost my hearing when I was young, and for almost two years, no one knew I couldn’t hear properly. When it was discovered, my hearing in both ears had dropped to 50%. I had a tube insertion procedure, and thankfully, my hearing came back.″ Meanwhile, there were voices within the fandom expressing concern about the spread of unfounded information. One fan pointed out, ″I want to send strength to ARMYs experiencing hearing loss and auditory disabilities. It’s astonishing how much misinformation and ignorance are spreading right now. Hearing loss is not a ’one-size-fits-all’ symptom. Everyone needs to study and listen to those who are actually going through this issue.″ Alongside this, a video of Jungkook fixing V’s outfit gained attention. Jungkook recently mentioned on Weverse Live that he is in a state close to a fatigue fracture due to shin pain. Fans expressed gratitude and wished for their quick recovery, saying, ″Taekook (Taehyung-Jungkook) are two souls who give so much without expecting anything in return, and we are always thankful.″