V Discloses Hearing Loss, Jungkook Reveals Shin Injury on Weverse Live

August 12, 2026 — During a joint Weverse Live, V disclosed that he has had reduced hearing in his right ear for roughly two and a half years, telling viewers, 'If the hearing in my left ear is at 100, it's only about 30 in my right.' He said the condition became more noticeable during his military service and that he is now receiving ongoing medical treatment, including medication and regular hospital visits. On the same livestream, Jungkook said he is on the verge of a stress fracture in his shin from heavy inflammation, which has limited his movement during the North American leg of the ARIRANG World Tour; he plans to seek treatment once the tour returns to Korea. Jungkook urged V to take the hearing issue seriously rather than power through it.