Block B's P.O. shared the reason behind his decision to enlist in the Marine Corps on the latest episode of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros'.

The cast of the upcoming film 'New Normal', including Choi Ji Woo, P.O., and Ha Da In, appeared as special guests.

After completing his mandatory military service in the Marine Corps, P.O. was discharged on September 27, 2023.

He made his return to the entertainment industry with the movie 'New Normal', where he took on the role of a stalker, showcasing a striking transformation that was different from his previous roles.

In the show, P.O. revealed that he was approached specifically for this role in the movie, which pushed him to explore his acting abilities and transform his on-screen image.

During the episode, the hosts asked P.O. why he decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. Kim Young Chul mentioned that SHINee's Minho had expressed regret about enlisting in the Marine Corps, and asked P.O. if he felt the same.

P.O. jokingly responded, "Minho might have regretted it two days after enlisting, but I regretted it on the day I enlisted," bringing laughter to everyone. He further explained, "But since it was already reported by the media, I couldn't turn back. So, I was worried if I could endure it for a year and a half, but I persevered with resilience."

When asked about his reasons for enlisting, P.O. shared that it was influenced by his parents. As an only child who grew up with love and wealth, his parents wished for him to experience hardships in the military, hoping that it would help him mature. P.O. enlisted with a filial heart, wanting to face challenges and difficulties to grow and return stronger.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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