BMG confirms limited stage role for RB as he recovers
BMG confirms limited stage role for RB as he recovers from severe ankle sprain ahead of Arirang Live return performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 20, following medical diagnosis confirming an accessory navicular ligament tear requiring immobilization with cast while other members proceed normally.
Key Points
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1BTS leader and vocalist RM has sustained an acute ankle injury during rehearsals just two days before their highly anticipated comeback concert.
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2RM's participation in 'The Comeback Live | Arirang' scheduled for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square will be limited due to the medical advice from professionals, specifically regarding his movement capabilities while wearing a cast. The diagnosis involves an injury described variously as sprains of accessory navicular and severe ligament tears.
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3The incident occurred on Thursday (March 20) during rehearsal at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul before RM was taken to the hospital for examination, leading Big Hit Music's announcement via Weverse.
Developments
BTS is scheduled for its first full-group concert since October 2022 at Gwanghwamun Square following their fifth studio album release, but member RM has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain sustained during rehearsals. Consequently, Big Hit announced that while the injury requires a two-week recovery period and will limit his choreography participation to prioritize safety, he remains committed to performing on stage as much possible despite these constraints.
BTS leader RM revealed on Friday that an injury sustained Thursday resulted in ankle swelling requiring immobilization for at least two weeks due to ligament damage and inflammation. Consequently, he will be unable to perform certain choreography segments of the group's upcoming Saturday comeback concert while medical staff advise minimizing his movement further than previously stated by fans' social media posts indicating a crying emoticon captioned 'ᅲᅳ.'
BTS leader RM sustained an injury involving ligament damage and inflammation around his ankle on Thursday while rehearsing for their upcoming Saturday performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Due to medical advice requiring him to minimize movement, he will be unable to perform certain choreography during the comeback stage but plans to reassure fans despite this setback.
BTS leader RM has sprained his ankle during rehearsals for an upcoming comeback concert and album release due to a confirmed injury involving ligament damage, inflammation, and contusion of multiple foot structures. Consequently, Big Hit announced that he will wear a cast with limited movement while performing on stage in partial capacity at Gwanghwamun instead of the full choreography originally planned.