RM steps out while using a pair of crutches while out in New York City on Sunday (March 22).
The BTS singer was joined by his bandmates – Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, Suga and V – after the group arrived in the city that day, following their comeback concert, which streamed live on Netflix.
A few days earlier, BigHit announced that RM suffered an ankle injury during rehearsals and had to restrict his movement for the big concert.
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“During a performance rehearsal on March 19, RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital to undergo a detailed examination and treatment,” BigHit said in a statement on Weverse. “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 added.
“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,” the company stated. “Accordingly, RM’s on-stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited. We ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter. 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,” they said. “We know you have waited a long time for this performance, and we will put our utmost effort into delivering a heartfelt show.”
During the Saturday night (March 21) event, RM was on his feet throughout the concert, but he also had a stool on stage to sit on during many other moments.
Later this week, BTS will return to late night for a two-night takeover on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Following the release of their new album ARIRANG, BTS will hit the road for a 79 show world tour, their first in five years!
Browse through the gallery to see more photos of BTS stepping out in New York City…