On March 20, right on the occasion of BTS releasing the studio album "Arirang", the management company Big Hit Music also announced that BTS leader RM suffered an ankle injury while practicing for the highly anticipated comeback stage "BTS comeback live: Arirang".
According to the company, during the training session on March 19, RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to the hospital for examination and detailed treatment.
The diagnosis results showed that he had a spinal cord sprain, a torn ligament and a snail bone fracture.
According to the doctor's recommendation, RM needs to have a cast and strictly limit exercise for at least 2 weeks to focus on recovery.
Although RM expressed his determination to have a quality performance at BTS's iconic comeback stage in Gwanghwamun Square soon, after the company discussed carefully with the artist, it decided to prioritize medical opinions to avoid putting more pressure on the injury.
Therefore, RM's stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited.
Big Hit Music also noted that although RM's stage performance will definitely be limited, he will still try his best to participate and interact with fans.
The company and the artists understand that fans have been waiting for this performance for a long time and will try their best to bring a performance full of emotions.
Fans are currently expressing concern about RM's injury, and at the same time expressing sympathy for the male singer, hoping he will rest to recover soon.
Meanwhile, BTS's large-scale comeback concert named "BTS comeback live: Arirang" at Gwanghwamun Square is expected to attract about 22,000 spectators.
The event will take place at 8:00 PM on March 21st (Korean time) and will be broadcast live globally via Netflix.
On March 20, BTS returned to the music race with the studio album "Arirang", including 10 songs.
The title track "Swim" in the album has a gentle, minimalist sound of a melancholic love song revolving around the theme of "sink". The song combines alternative pop music with synth lo-fi sound, powerful bass and stable electric guitar sound.
The MV features 7 BTS members and American actress Lili Reinhart. The two sides exist in parallel spaces/time and desire to look towards each other, inspired by the spirit of the traditional Korean folk song "Arirang".
The MV "Swim" has attracted 8.5 million views on YouTube after 3 hours of release.
