BTS V on "Hearing Issues": Overseas Fans Share Stories "I Saw the Concert from the front row before my mom went completely deaf"[K-EYES]

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After BTS (BTS: Jung-kook, Jimin, V, Jin, J-Hope, RM, Suga) member V (Kim Tae-hyung) revealed his hearing problems that have persisted for nearly two and a half years, fans overseas have poured out their concerns, words of comfort, and personal experiences.

During a Weverse live broadcast on the 12th, V disclosed, "If my left ear's hearing is rated at 100, I can only hear about 30 with my right ear." He explained that symptoms began two and a half years ago and worsened during his military service. Currently, he is managing medication treatment and regular hospital visits while continuing to fulfill schedules for the ARIRANG World Tour.

Foreign media outlets including variety shows, BBC, Billboard, and Rolling Stone have reported on this news.

Messages of comfort and concern varied widely. One fan asked, "Do you have medical professionals? Is there any way for Tae-hyung to regain his hearing? I'm so upset." Meanwhile, another fan expressed optimism: "I've seen many videos of people who had completely lost their hearing regaining it through implant surgery. Medical technology has advanced remarkably, so if the situation worsens, I believe Tae-hyung can also recover through treatment."

Fans sharing their own experiences to show empathy were also noticeable. One fan shared, "My mom went through the exact same thing eight years ago. She managed to get seats near the barricade so she could see us up close before losing her hearing completely. Last night, after hearing (V's) story and seeing that the members acknowledged my mom's hand signs, I cried."

Another fan recounted their recovery experience: "I also lost my hearing when I was young, and for nearly two years, no one knew I couldn't hear properly. By the time it was discovered, my hearing in both ears had dropped to 50%. I underwent a tube insertion procedure, and fortunately, my hearing returned."

Meanwhile, voices within the fandom warned against the spread of unfounded information. One fan stated, "I want to encourage all ARMY members who are experiencing hearing loss or deafness. It's astonishing how much misinformation and ignorance is spreading right now. Hearing loss does not present with 'uniform' symptoms. Everyone should educate themselves and listen to those who are actually dealing with this issue."

In the meantime, a video showing Jung-kook gently adjusting V's clothing also became a topic of discussion. Jung-kook had recently mentioned in a Weverse live broadcast that he was on the verge of a stress fracture due to shin pain. Amidst their demanding tour schedule, the sight of the two caring for each other drew reactions such as "It warms my heart to see this lovely couple." Fans expressed gratitude, saying, "Tae-guk (Tae-hyung and Jung-kook) are two souls who give so much without expecting anything in return. We are always thankful," while wishing for their speedy recovery.

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