I. Introduction
P.O (피오) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and actor under Artist Company.
He is the maknae and rapper of boy group Block B and member of their sub-unit Block B BASTARZ.
II. Career
2021: Departure from Seven Seasons
On September 11, 2021, Seven Seasons announced that P.O would be parting ways with them after his contract expired.
On October 29, it was announced that P.O signed an exclusive contract with Artist Company.
III. Personal Life
Military service
On October 5, 2021, it was revealed that P.O had requested to postpone his enlistment until later in December. On February 10, 2022, it was announced that P.O will be enlisting in the military as a member of the Marine Corps on March 28.
IV. Discography
Digital singles
- "Men'z Night" (2017)
- "Comme des Garcons" (2018)
- "Tony Lip" (2019)
Collaborations
- "Kang's Kitchen3" (with Mino, Kyuhyun) (2019)
Features
- "Mega Yak" (Delight feat. P.O) (2013)
- "It's Not Big Deal" (Kim Kyung Rok feat. P.O) (2014)
- "Give It 2 U" (Bumzu feat. P.O and NiiHwa) (2015)
V. Filmography
- Temperature of Love (2017)
- Boyfriend (2018)
- Hotel Del Luna (2019)
VI. Trivia
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Education: Attending Hanrim Entertainment Arts High School
– Specialties: Composing, rapping
– He was actually eliminated during the group’s first official audition. He tried out again a year later after losing 10Kg and training intensively to improve his vocals and dancing skills.
– His last name is Pyo, so when he was trying to come up with a stage name he came up with either “Pyo”, “Piyo” or “P.O”.
– Hobbies: Acting
– His favorite actor is Yoo Seung Bum and he likes to memorize and act out all the scenes Seung Bum senior does.
– He played soccer when he was younger.
– He is shy around girls.
– P.O is known for his aegyo.
– He loves nachos.
– He starred in “Lipstick Prince” a Korean show that premiered on December 1, 2016 (alongside with other Kpop idols).
– Pyo is best friends with WINNER‘s Mino.
– According to the other members P.O plays the most pranks.
– P.O would like to learn how to cook so he can cook for himself while living alone.
– He is a big Dara’s (2NE1) fan boy. She used to be his cell phone wallpaper.
– P.O was on MBC show “Outrageous Roomates” along with Dara and Cho Se Ho.
– P.O is part of “New Journey to the West” season 5.
– PO was part of “The Great Escape” and “The Great Escape 2”.
