BTS member V is drawing concern after revealing for the first time that he has been dealing with reduced hearing for more than two years.

On August 12, V spoke about the issue during a Weverse live broadcast with fellow BTS member Jungkook. He explained that he had never previously told ARMY about his condition.

V said, “I’ve never told ARMY this before, but has it been about two and a half years? My hearing has gotten worse.”

He then described a significant difference between his ears, saying, “If this ear hears at around 100, the other one only hears around 30. I’ve been taking medicine regularly.”

According to V, the problem became worse during his military service. He recalled being surrounded by people who often encouraged one another to push through difficulties, which led him to think of the issue as something he could overcome mentally.

As fans expressed concern during the broadcast, V reassured them by adding, “I’m going to the hospital regularly.”

His comments have gained attention because V had continued with his activities without publicly discussing the hearing problem until now.

V is not the only major Korean singer who has recently spoken about difficulties involving hearing or ear health.

IU previously revealed that symptoms related to patulous Eustachian tube had worsened, affecting her ability to perform comfortably. She announced that a planned September concert at Goyang Stadium could no longer proceed.

IU explained, “Recently, the symptoms of my long-standing patulous Eustachian tube have been getting worse.”

She said the condition did not greatly interfere with her everyday life, but singing and physically demanding concerts were different because her ear condition directly affected her ability to perform.

She added that medical professionals had advised her that concerts involving extensive movement and physical exertion could be difficult for the time being.

Hwasa has also spoken publicly about reduced hearing in one ear. During an appearance on KBS2’s Crazy Rich Korean last year, she recalled raising the volume of her in-ear monitor during a concert because the crowd was extremely loud.

Hwasa said, “The cheering was so loud that I turned the in-ear volume all the way up, but I still couldn’t hear.”

She later added, “I don’t hear very well in this ear,” and explained that she also experiences tinnitus.

While the causes and medical circumstances described by V, IU, and Hwasa are different, their comments have drawn renewed attention to the hearing-related challenges singers may face while performing.

For V, his latest disclosure gave fans a rare look at a health issue he had quietly managed for more than two years while continuing his career.