As fans may know, just about an hour after the music video “SWIM” was released on the 20th, BigHit Music issued a statement announcing that RM had sustained an ankle injury during rehearsals for the comeback stage at Gwanghwamun on March 19. According to the statement, RM was diagnosed with a sprain of the accessory navicular bone, a partial ligament tear, and a talus bone bruise, accompanied by ligament damage and inflammation.

BigHit Music noted, “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.” Prioritizing the artist’s health, the company decided to minimize RM’s choreography as much as possible to prevent the injury from worsening, while also asking for fans’ understanding.

As stated, throughout subsequent performances, RM was seen wearing a thick cast, mostly sitting on a chair during performances or moving with αѕѕistance from fellow BTS members and staff. Moreover, the fact that the injury occurred right before major promotional activities made fans even more concerned and heartbroken about both his physical condition and well-being.

However, in less than a week, RM’s condition appears to have shown remarkable improvement!

On the 25th, a video that spread rapidly across social media drew significant attention as it captured the idol walking from a parking area into a venue alongside his manager and security. What surprised fans the most was that he was able to walk normally on both feet without the support of crutches. This positive sign, suggesting that his recovery may be progressing faster than expected, seemed to be the best news fans received that day.

In fact, some fans had already begun to notice signs of recovery during the “SWIMSIDE” event on the 24th. During the performance, RM was no longer seen using crutches; instead, he moved around lightly and was even able to bounce along to the music in certain moments, indicating that his condition had significantly improved compared to earlier days.

Nevertheless, just a few days prior, fans had still spotted RM using two crutches while moving through the airport and when dining out with BTS shortly after arriving in the U.S., which continued to raise concerns about his condition. Some even worried that he might have pushed himself too hard during the SWIMSIDE event in order to reαѕѕure fans, potentially affecting his injury. It wasn’t until the 25th, upon seeing him in the latest video, that fans could finally feel more at ease, believing that he is truly recovering well.

Fans worldwide, especially ARMYs, are now celebrating RM’s speedy recovery while also hoping that he continues to take care of his health:

- Namjoon is walking normally without crutches now… best news today

- Oh my babe, I hope he’s already feeling well and without pain

- He said on the listening party yesterday before the show, his leg's healing. Thanks GOD

- Am soo relieved to see this. He’s walking slowly, but he seems to be much better.

- So his ankle is getting much better. But don’t push yourself too hard yet, luv. Please take care of yourself.

- Glad to know you're getting better baby. I don’t want to see anyone get hurt anymore.

- He looks so much better already, I’m honestly so proud and grateful

- I’m so happy to see RM recovering this fast, what a relief!

- Our leader is healing well, that’s all I could ever ask for