While navigating the North American leg of their "ARIRANG" world tour, BTS members V and JUNGKOOK delivered a lighthearted warning to fans who approached them at a hotel gym.

Following their concert in Baltimore on the 11th (local time), V and JUNGKOOK took to Weverse Live to connect with fans and shared an anecdote about running into them at the hotel fitness center.

The two members recounted visiting the hotel gym around 2 AM, where they encountered about 20 fans. JUNGKOOK noted, "I've never seen people working out at dawn during a tour," guessing that the individuals had come specifically to see them.

While V remarked, "If we help with your diet or bulking up, that's a good thing," he drew a line, stating that coming to the gym regardless of the number of people is fine for working out, but they shouldn't interfere with each other.

JUNGKOOK urged fans, "Don't just stare. Please focus on your own posture and workout, whether that means lifting dumbbells or using the equipment," adding in protest, "Isn't this our privacy?" V also playfully chimed in with a warning, mentioning that a fan wearing green in a video filmed the previous day was caught on camera, joking that he could release the footage.

Reportedly, the fan in green actually approached V after JUNGKOOK left the gym.

During the live broadcast, V also confessed that he and JUNGKOOK have been receiving medical treatment. Revealing a hearing issue for the first time, V shared, "I've never mentioned this to ARMY, but my hearing hasn't been good for two and a half years." He explained that compared to full hearing in his left ear, his right ear is only at about 30 percent capacity, and he is steadily taking medication and receiving treatment.

JUNGKOOK similarly opened up about the physical toll on stage. He revealed that he is on the verge of developing a stress fracture in his shins, sharing that during the show, while his heart wanted to jump with all his might, pain forced him to stop midway through. Despite micro-damage and significant inflammation in his bones, he expressed his determination to take the best possible care of his body and successfully wrap up the remaining tour.

BTS is set to continue their tour at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on August 15 and 16, followed by Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Canada, on August 22 and 23.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)