RM Suffers Ankle Injury During Comeback Show Rehearsal... "Will Still Take the Stage" [BTS is back]

"Recommended to Minimize Movement for 2 Weeks with Cast"
Performance on March 21 at Gwanghwamun to Involve Minimal Choreography

BTS RM. Provided by Big Hit Music

BTS member RM injured his ankle ahead of the group's comeback performance.

According to Big Hit Music on March 20, "RM sustained an ankle injury during a rehearsal for the performance the previous day and received a thorough examination and medical treatment at the hospital." The results showed that RM was diagnosed with an accessory navicular sprain, a partial ligament tear, and a talus contusion. Medical professionals recommended that he wear a cast on his leg and minimize movement for at least two weeks to focus on recovery.

Initially, RM expressed his intention to proceed with the performance as planned, considering the symbolic significance of the Gwanghwamun Square stage. However, the agency announced, "To prevent the injury from worsening, we have decided to follow the medical advice and minimize RM's movement." As a result, RM will participate in the performance without choreography and will be involved as much as possible within his physical limits.

On the afternoon of March 20, RM said via Weverse Live, "I got the ankle injury while preparing hard. Although it's now difficult to perform the choreography, I will still go on stage." He added, "It's not a serious injury, so I will focus on proper aftercare and show you a good performance."

BTS will hold a concert to celebrate the release of their fifth full-length album, "ARIRANG," titled "BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG," at 8 p.m. on March 21 in the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul. This large-scale event will span Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun, and Woldae. It marks the first full-group comeback for BTS in 3 years and 9 months.

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