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BTS member V used sign language during a World Tour Arirang performance in Arlington to relay lyrics from the song “Please” to a hearing-impaired fan who held a banner saying “I’M DEAF but I can FEEL the MUSIC.” He has a history of incorporating sign language in public appearances and performances, and in August 2026 he revealed ongoing medical treatment for reduced hearing in his left ear over the past two and a half years.
BTS member V uses sign language to connect with hearing-impaired fan at… | K-POP | K-HALLYU # BTS member V uses sign language to connect with hearing-impaired fan at… K-HALLYU Entertainment Desk· Published: Sep 19, 2026· 2 min read This image was generated by generative AI. K-POP By K-HALLYU Entertainment Desk BTS (방탄소년단) member V (뷔) incorporated sign language into a live performance during the group's World Tour Arirang concert in Arlington, United States, to communicate directly with a hearing-impaired audience member. While performing the song 'Please', V noticed a banner held by a fan bearing the text 'I'M DEAF but I can FEEL the MUSIC' in English and Korean. In response, V rendered the lyrics of the song using sign language gestures, allowing the audience member to engage with the performance visually. Following the show, the fan posted footage of the moment online to express their appreciation. V has previously integrated sign language into public appearances. During the 'Dear Class of 2020' virtual event, he used sign language to gesture congratulations. He also incorporated official sign language movements into choreography for the group's 2021 single 'Butter' and during performances of 'Into the Sun' on the current tour. In August 2026, V mentioned during a live broadcast on Weverse that he has been receiving ongoing medical treatment for reduced hearing in his left ear over the past two and a half years. This article is based on publicly available reports and official promotional materials, reorganised with additional editorial context for international …
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A heartwarming moment involving BTS member V connecting with a deaf fan via sign language has immense social media potential, per K-Hallyu.
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