P.O (피오) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and actor under Artist Company. He is a member of Block B and its subunit Block B BASTARZ. He debuted solo on September 27, 2017 with the single “Men’z Night”.
P.O (Block B) Profile
| Stage Name | P.O (피오) |
| Birth Name | Pyo Ji Hoon (표지훈) |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Birthday | February 2, 1993 |
| Active Years | 2011–present |
| Age | 31 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 179.7 cm (5’11”) |
| Weight | 78 kg (171 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ESFJ |
P.O (Block B) Facts:
Early Life
– P.O was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He went to Hongik Elementary School and Jungam Middle School.
– He graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts School.
Personal Life
– His stage name, P.O, is derived from his last name, Pyo. Other potential stage names he considered were “Pyo” and “Piyo.”
– He completed his associates degree from Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts and later enrolled in Global Cyber University.
– He and Zico used to fight a lot and P.O used to get a cab back home which used to piss off Zico further. (MBC World)
– He wanted to become a singer when one of his teachers introduced him to an agency for an audition and he was amazed by rap and music there. (NVP Interview)
– His religion is Protestant.
– He lost consciousness and fainted when he heard that fans were demanding that the group members commit suicide as a way to apologize for their insensitive behaviour at the thailand interview.
– He is skilled in composing and rapping.
– He has a passion for acting.
– He used to play soccer when he was young.
– He is close with WINNER’s Mino and actor Park Bo Gum.
– His favorite songs include “Lose Yourself” by Eminem and “Lonely Night” by Simon Dominic. (Junior Magazine)
– He considers Rick Ross as his role model.
– He enlisted in the military on March 28, 2022, and got discharged on September 27, 2023.
– He became interested in rapping and hip hop with his best friend Mino from WINNER.
– He was diagnosed with “stress-induced schizophrenia” when he fainted in 2012 after the Thailand interview scandal but his uncle challenged the diagnosis and said it takes atleast six months of regular symptoms before an accurate diagnosis can be made.
– P.O’s ideal type is a cute woman. Celebrities similar to his ideal type are 2NE1’s Sandara Park and Sulli from f(x).
Career
– P.O is the Lead Rapper, Vocalist, and Maknae in Block B.
– He left Seven Seasons in September 2021 and signed under Artist Company.
– He starred in dramas like “Temperature of Love” (2017), “Boyfriend” (2018), and “Hotel Del Luna” (2019).
– He appeared in season 5 of “New Journey to the West”.
– He participated in the show “The Great Escape” and “The Great Escape 2”.
– He has appeared in several variety shows as a host or regular member.
Awards
– P.O won the “Popularity Award” at the MBC Entertainment Awards in 2017 and the “Male Variety Star” award at the Brand of the Year Awards in 2019.
– He also won the “Fashionista Award” at the Asia Model Awards in 2020.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @pyojihoon_official
Weibo: Pyovely_PO_BlockB
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music
P.O Photos
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