# BTS member ‘V’, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, has revealed he has been receiving treatment for hearing loss in his right ear for about two-and-a-half years. BTS is a South Korean boy band made up of seven members, and is one of the world’s biggest K-pop sensations. V says his hearing worsened while he was serving in South Korea’s military. He told fans he is now taking medication and visiting hospital regularly. His disclosure comes as BTS continues its highly-anticipated first world tour since all seven members completed mandatory military service.
South Korean boyband BTS star ‘V’ reveals hearing loss