BTS member RM has suffered an ankle injury ahead of the K-pop group’s highly anticipated Netflix comeback concert.
The special, appropriately titled “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” is set to air live from Seoul, South Korea on the streamer Saturday and marks the group’s first full performance together in nearly four years after its seven members completed mandatory military service. However, BTS’ label BigHit Music shared on the social platform Weverse that RM’s movement on stage would be “partially limited” due to an ankle injury he suffered in rehearsals on Thursday.
“RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital to undergo a detailed examination and treatment,” the statement reads. “A medical diagnosis confirmed a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear, and a talus contusion (which includes ligament damage and inflammation). As advised by medical professionals, he must wear a cast and strictly limit movement for a minimum of two weeks to concentrate solely on his recovery.”
The statement continues, “While RM expressed a firm commitment to deliver a high-quality performance at this symbolic comeback stage at Gwanghwamun, the company, in close consultation with the artist, has made the decision to prioritize the medical opinion to preemptively prevent any further strain on his injury. Accordingly, RM’s on-stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited.”
BTS’ first album in six years, “Arirang,” released on Friday. After “BTS The Comeback Live,” the group will embark on a global tour encompassing 79 performances across 34 markets and lasting nearly a year, with even more dates to be announced.
“We ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter,” the BigHit statement concluded. “We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause, given the high anticipation surrounding this performance. Although RM’s on-stage performance will inevitably be limited, he will do his best to participate on stage and engage with ARMY and the audience. We know you have waited a long time for this performance, and we will put our utmost effort into delivering a heartfelt show.”
-Variety
The special, appropriately titled “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” is set to air live from Seoul, South Korea on the streamer Saturday and marks the group’s first full performance together in nearly four years after its seven members completed mandatory military service. However, BTS’ label BigHit Music shared on the social platform Weverse that RM’s movement on stage would be “partially limited” due to an ankle injury he suffered in rehearsals on Thursday.
“RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital to undergo a detailed examination and treatment,” the statement reads. “A medical diagnosis confirmed a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear, and a talus contusion (which includes ligament damage and inflammation). As advised by medical professionals, he must wear a cast and strictly limit movement for a minimum of two weeks to concentrate solely on his recovery.”
The statement continues, “While RM expressed a firm commitment to deliver a high-quality performance at this symbolic comeback stage at Gwanghwamun, the company, in close consultation with the artist, has made the decision to prioritize the medical opinion to preemptively prevent any further strain on his injury. Accordingly, RM’s on-stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited.”
BTS’ first album in six years, “Arirang,” released on Friday. After “BTS The Comeback Live,” the group will embark on a global tour encompassing 79 performances across 34 markets and lasting nearly a year, with even more dates to be announced.
“We ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter,” the BigHit statement concluded. “We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause, given the high anticipation surrounding this performance. Although RM’s on-stage performance will inevitably be limited, he will do his best to participate on stage and engage with ARMY and the audience. We know you have waited a long time for this performance, and we will put our utmost effort into delivering a heartfelt show.”
-Variety
