P.O of 'Teach You a Lesson' sustains minor injuries in Jeju traffic accident
Block B's P.O was involved in a traffic accident during a vacation on Jeju Island. His agency confirmed his injuries are minor and filming will continue.
Actor P.O (real name Pyo Ji-hoon), a member of the group Block B, was transported to a hospital after being involved in a traffic accident during a trip to Jeju Island, but it has been confirmed that he fortunately avoided serious injury. His agency also stated that he will participate in his scheduled drama filming without any setbacks.
According to a report by Newsis on the 22nd, P.O was involved in a collision with a passenger car while crossing a road in Jeju City at approximately 9:56 PM on the 19th.
The 119 emergency responders, who arrived following the report, transported P.O to the emergency room of a nearby general hospital. He received treatment for abrasions and bruises on his arms and knees. Following a medical examination, it was confirmed that his injuries are minor and not life-threatening.
The police conducted an investigation into the driver immediately after the accident, and it is understood that no major legal violations, such as drunk driving or signal violations, have been identified so far. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on witness statements and the situation at the time of the incident.
As news of the accident broke, fans expressed continuous concern, but the agency quickly released an official statement to reassure them.
P.O's agency, Artist Company, stated, "P.O was involved in a traffic accident while visiting Jeju Island on vacation with acquaintances," adding, "Fortunately, there are no major injuries."
They further explained that there would be no significant impact on his activity schedule, saying, "As the degree of injury is minor, he plans to participate normally in the filming of his next project scheduled for next week without any changes."
P.O is once again drawing attention as an actor for his intense presence in the role of Bong Geun-dae in the recently released Netflix original series 'Teach You a Lesson.' The work is continuing its global success, receiving high interest both domestically and overseas since its release, and P.O's performance is also receiving positive reviews.
While fans could not hide their shock at the sudden news of the accident, they are reacting with relief as it was revealed that the injuries are not serious. Online, messages of support continue to pour in, such as "I'm glad he wasn't seriously hurt," "I hope he recovers quickly and returns in good health," and "I hope he takes care of his body before filming."
Despite experiencing an unexpected accident, P.O, who is recovering without major injuries, is expected to return to his scheduled schedule after receiving sufficient treatment and rest.
