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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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