BTS’ fifth album, Arirang, is now available on all streaming platforms. The title track Swim has already hit millions of views in no time, and fans are sharing their top songs online and talking about them nonstop. Arirang marks a strong comeback for the group after a long wait. However, amid all the excitement, a sad piece of news has arrived. Leader RM, also known as Kim Namjoon, got injured and will have to limit his part in the upcoming concert. Read on to know more!
BigHit Music gave an official update. On March 19, during rehearsal, RM badly sprained his ankle and went to the hospital right away for a checkup. Doctors said he has a sprain near the accessory navicular bone, a small ligament tear, and bruising on the talus bone with swelling and ligament strain. They advised a cast and very little movement for at least two weeks to heal well.
RM wanted to perform fully at the special comeback live show, BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square. This event means a lot to him, the members, and fans after such a long break. After speaking with him, the company chose to follow the doctor’s orders. They want to avoid making the injury worse. So RM’s stage time, mainly dancing, will be reduced for his safety.
Still, RM will join the show as much as possible. He plans to be on stage, talk to the crowd, and help make it memorable. The rest of BTS, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are preparing hard and aim to give fans an epic and powerful performance after the long wait.
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The group and their team always put health first. Therefore, they are giving RM full support so he recovers completely and comes back strong. Fans understand the need to take care of him and continue sending love and encouragement.
Get well soon!
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