13/08/2026
BTS star V has revealed that he has been dealing with hearing loss in one ear for more than two years.
The 30-year-old singer, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared the news during a livestream with fans.
He said this was the first time he had spoken publicly about the hearing problem.
According to V, the hearing in his right ear is much weaker than in his left ear.
He explained the difference in a simple way.
If his hearing in the left ear is at 100, he said, the hearing in his right ear is only about 30.
That means the problem has had a significant effect on his hearing.
V said he has been dealing with the issue for around two and a half years.
He also revealed that his hearing became worse while he was serving in the South Korean military.
At first, however, he did not take the problem seriously.
He said he believed it was something related to mental strength.
But the problem continued.
Now, V says he is receiving treatment.
He is taking medication and regularly going to hospital.
His decision to speak about the condition comes as BTS is back together and performing around the world.
The seven members of BTS had been on a career break while completing mandatory military service in South Korea.
V began his military service in 2023 and was discharged in June 2025.
The return of all seven members has been highly anticipated by BTS fans around the world.
Their current world tour began in April in South Korea.
The tour is taking the group to major cities across the world.
The latest livestream came after BTS completed concerts in Baltimore, Maryland.
During the livestream, V was joined by fellow BTS member Jungkook.
Jungkook also spoke about a health problem affecting him during the tour.
He said he had been dealing with a shin injury and was close to developing a stress fracture.
He said he would need to manage the injury carefully if he wanted to continue performing.
For V, however, the main revelation was about his hearing.
Hearing loss can have many different causes.
It can happen gradually or suddenly, and it can affect one ear or both ears.
Some people may notice that sounds are becoming quieter.
Others may find it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy places.
There may also be ringing or other unusual sounds in the ear.
Because hearing problems can have different causes, persistent hearing changes should be assessed by a healthcare professional.
V's experience also highlights why hearing problems should not always be ignored.
He said that when his hearing first became worse, he did not take it seriously.
But after dealing with the problem for years, he is now receiving treatment and regular medical care.
The singer did not give details about the exact medical cause of his hearing loss.
But he has made clear that it has affected one ear much more than the other.
Despite the health issue, V continues to perform as BTS returns to the world stage.
The reunion of all seven members has been one of the biggest moments for the group's fans after their period of military service.
The world tour will continue in the coming months, with BTS scheduled to perform in cities including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Sydney and Hong Kong.
For millions of fans, the return of BTS is exciting news.
But V's revelation has also brought attention to something much more personal: a hearing problem he has quietly dealt with for more than two years.
By speaking about it publicly, he has given fans a glimpse into a health challenge that he had previously kept private.
His message is also a reminder that hearing problems can affect anyone.
If hearing suddenly becomes worse, or if there is a noticeable difference between the two ears, it is important to seek medical advice rather than simply ignoring it.
For V, what began as a problem he initially did not take seriously has become something he now manages with medication and regular hospital visits.
And while he continues his demanding schedule with BTS, he is also continuing to deal with his hearing condition.
The BTS world tour continues, but this time, fans know a little more about the personal health battle that V has been facing behind the scenes.
