P.O

P.O was born Pyo Ji-hoon on February 2, 1993, in Seongsan-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. He attended Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2012.{{cite web|last1=Hwang|first1=Mi-hyeon|script-title=ko:블락비 피오·트와이스, '골든벨' 한림예고편 등장..'모교 의리'|url=http://news.joins.com/article/19337900|website=JoongAng Ilbo|publisher=JoongAng Ilbo Co., Ltd.|access-date=April 7, 2016|date=December 3, 2015}}

P.O got acting lessons in elementary school and entered Hanlim Multi Art School to chase after his original dream of becoming an actor. He then fell in love with Hip hop together with his bestfriend Mino. He decided to rejoin Stardom Entertainment, after they kicked him out previously before he lost weight and ignored offers from other agencies, to debut with Block B.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

P.O debuted with Block B in April 2011. In February 2012, the band received heavy criticism for their disrespectful behavior during an interview in Thailand, particularly jokes regarding about the previous year's flooding disaster.{{cite web|last1=Sunwoo|first1=Carla|title=Block B controversy carries on in Thailand and Korea|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2948916|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=February 23, 2012 |publisher=JoongAng Ilbo|access-date=April 7, 2016}} P.O reportedly fainted and was hospitalized for shock on February 24, after learning of a petition calling for the members to apologize by committing suicide.

To show his gratitude to BBC (Block B Club), Block B's official fanbase, P.O released a song written especially for them. "Dear My Wife" was released into his cyworld on September 25, featuring (previously part of BoM's) Winner's Mino.{{cite web|title=Block B's P.O releases "Dear My Wife" ft. BoM's Mino|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/09/block-bs-p-o-releases-dear-my-wife-ft-boms-mino|website=Allkpop|access-date=July 21, 2014}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

Along with fellow Block B member, Zico, they both were chosen as MCs for SBS MTV's The Show.{{cite web|last1=Moon|first1=Seong-yeol|script-title=ko:블락비 지코·피오 '더쇼' MC 확정..22일 첫녹화|url=http://news.joins.com/article/9674580|website=JoongAng Ilbo|publisher=JoongAng Ilbo Co., Ltd.|access-date=April 7, 2016|language=ko}} During a November 2012 episode of Weekly Idol, P.O stated that he came from a wealthy family background, explaining that his father runs a duty-free store.{{cite web|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|title=Is Block B's P.O. Also a Rich Idol?|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/22474/block-bs-po-enters-the-list-of-rich-idols|website=Mwave|publisher=CJ E&M, Corp.|access-date=April 7, 2016}}

On March 9, P.O released the first song "Amino Acid" from his Mixtape Bigboi is Ready 2 Showtime, featuring Winner's Mino.{{cite web|title=P.O releases "Amino Acid" ft. MINO|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/03/p-o-releases-amino-acid-ft-mino|website=Allkpop|access-date=July 21, 2014}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} He continued releasing songs each day until March 21.{{cite web|title=P.O releases "Black Vans Authentic" from his mixtape|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/03/p-o-releases-black-vans-authentic-from-his-mixtape|website=Allkpop|access-date=July 21, 2014|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124444/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/03/p-o-releases-black-vans-authentic-from-his-mixtape|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} Rookie girl group Delight featured P.O in their song "Mega-Yak".{{cite web|last1=Hong|first1=Grace Danbi|title=Rookie Group Delight Teases with a Potential Featuring by Block B's P.O.|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/31960/rookie-group-delight-release-teaser|website=Mwave|publisher=CJ E&M Corp.|access-date=April 7, 2016}} In September 2013, P.O starred in Kye Bum-zu's "Something Special" music video alongside Hello Venus's Yoon-jo.

In 2014, P.O was featured in the digital single "It's not a Big Deal" by V.O.S's Kim Kyung Rok, released January 6.{{cite web|title=Kim Kyung Rok (V.O.S) releases 'It's Not a Big Deal' (ft. Block B's P.O.) MV with scenes from web drama 'Aftermath'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/01/kim-kyung-rok-vos-releases-its-not-a-big-deal-ft-block-bs-po-mv-with-scenes-from-web-drama-aftermath|website=Allkpop|access-date=July 21, 2014}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} P.O also co-wrote the lyrics for the title track of the SBS drama Secret Door, which was performed by Block B and released September 22.{{cite web|title=Block B Unveils Fusion Hip-Hop Song for ′Secret Door′ OST|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/76465/blockb-sings-for-drama-ost|website=MWave|access-date=April 22, 2015}}

On April 5, it was announced that P.O would participate in Block B's first sub-unit, Bastarz, along with members U-Kwon and B-Bomb.{{cite news|title=Block B reveal new subunit 'BASTARZ' + first member P.O|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/block-b-reveal-new-subunit-bastarz-first-member-po|access-date=April 8, 2015|work=Allkpop|publisher=Allkpop|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406232128/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/block-b-reveal-new-subunit-bastarz-first-member-po|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}{{cite news|title=Block B reveal remaining members for subunit 'BASTARZ'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/block-b-reveal-remaining-members-for-subunit-bastarz|access-date=April 8, 2015|work=Allkpop|publisher=Allkpop|archive-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407130716/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/block-b-reveal-remaining-members-for-subunit-bastarz|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} The sub-unit's album was released April 13, along with a video for the title track, "Zero for Conduct,"{{cite web|title=Block B Subunit BASTARZ Releases "Zero for Conduct" Music Video|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/13/block-b-subunit-bastarz-releases-conduct-zero-music-video/|website=Soompi|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 22, 2015|archive-date=April 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418070650/http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/13/block-b-subunit-bastarz-releases-conduct-zero-music-video/|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} and it debuted at No. 3 on the Gaon album chart.{{cite web|title=Gaon Weekly CD Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=17&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|website=Gaon|access-date=April 22, 2015|archive-date=April 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423022400/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=17&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}

P.O was significantly involved with the creation of the Bastarz album, receiving a lyrics credit for "Zero for Conduct," sole lyrics credit and a composition credit for "Charlie Chaplin," a lyrics credit for "Thief," and a lyrics and composition credit for "Sue Me," which he performed along with the rapper Incredivle.{{cite web|title=Block B BASTARZ 1st Mini Album Preview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjWURdzzqs0|website=Seven Seasons YouTube Channel|access-date=April 22, 2015}}

On May 23, P.O appeared with fellow Block B member Taeil on the KBS show Immortal Songs 2, where they performed a remake of the song "I Don't Know Why" by Kim Soo-chul.{{cite web |title=[HIT] 불후의명곡2 – 블락비, 감성 보컬 태일 & 피오의 '왜 모르시나'.20150523|publisher=KBSKpop |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5M6uDLzAl0}} P.O featured in Bumzu's "Give It 2 U," which was released in late July.{{cite news|title='Kye Bum Joo returns with 'Give It 2 U' ft. Block B's P.O & Niihwa!'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/07/kye-bum-joo-returns-with-give-it-2-u-ft-block-bs-po-niihwa|access-date=August 8, 2015|work=Allkpop|publisher=Allkpop}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

Bastarz released a Japanese version of "Conduct Zero" in October; the CD single containing the song reached No. 20 on the Oricon weekly chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2015-10-19/p/2/ |script-title=ja:週間 CDシングルランキング 2015年10月19日付 |trans-title=CD single weekly ranking – October 19, 2015 |publisher=Oricon |access-date=October 13, 2015 |language=ja}}

In February, P.O appeared in the theatrical play Superman.com, which he also helped write and produce as part of a new theatrical troupe, Company Boy (극단 소년).{{cite web |url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003242980&fbrefresh=201601181539 |script-title=ko:"[★SHOT!] 블락비 피오, 연극 준비에 '땀 뻘뻘'...무대 제작도 '뚝딱'" | publisher=Osen |access-date=February 6, 2016 |language=ko}}{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/superman.boy5/ |script-title=ko:극단 소년 |trans-title=Company Boy Facebook page |access-date=February 6, 2016 |language=ko|website=Facebook }}

In October, Block B announced that the Bastarz sub-unit would be having a comeback featuring a lead single composed by P.O, which was released October 24.{{cite web|title=BASTARZ drops teaser poster for pre-release composed by P.O|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/10/bastarz-drops-teaser-poster-for-pre-release-composed-by-po|website=Allkpop|access-date=October 16, 2016|archive-date=October 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013153038/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/10/bastarz-drops-teaser-poster-for-pre-release-composed-by-po|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} The sub-unit's second mini-album, Welcome to BASTARZ, was released October 31; P.O received lyrics credits for all five songs on the album, and composition credits for three.{{cite web|title=Block B's BASTARZ Reveals Photos And Track List For New Mini Album, Featuring Title Track Composed By Dean|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/10/25/block-bs-bastarz-reveals-photos-track-list-new-mini-album-featuring-title-track-composed-dean/|website=Soompi|date=October 25, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2016|archive-date=May 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517095322/https://www.soompi.com/2016/10/25/block-bs-bastarz-reveals-photos-track-list-new-mini-album-featuring-title-track-composed-dean/|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

Also in October, the OnStyle network announced that P.O and fellow Block B member U-Kwon would be on the new show Lipstick Prince.{{cite web|title=Lipstick Prince [1차 티저] 화장을 아는 섹시한 남자, 화섹남의 시대가 왔다! 161122 EP.1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmQCvP3dlrg|website=OnStyle YouTube|access-date=October 21, 2016 |language=ko}} The first season aired from December 1, 2016, to February 16, 2017.{{cite web|title=Watch: There Are A Lot Of Shirtless Idols In This "Lipstick Prince" Teaser|url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/11/08/watch-lot-shirtless-idols-lipstick-prince-teaser/|website=Soompi|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=March 22, 2017|archive-date=August 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816000021/https://www.soompi.com/2016/11/08/watch-lot-shirtless-idols-lipstick-prince-teaser/|url-status=dead}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}{{cite web|title='Lipstick Prince' comes to an end with final guests Cosmic Girls|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/02/lipstick-prince-comes-to-an-end-with-final-guests-cosmic-girls|website=Allkpop|access-date=March 22, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

P.O was cast in Living Together in Empty Room, a special variety show broadcast on MBC for the Korean New Year in three episodes from January 26 to 27, 2017. In the course of the show, two women, trot singer Hong Jin-young and comedian Kim Shin-young, moved into P.O's house.{{cite web|title=New Year pilot variety show 'Insolent Housemates' reveals wild teaser with P.O, Cosmic Girls, and more!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/new-year-pilot-variety-show-insolent-housemates-reveals-wild-teaser-with-po-cosmic-girls-and-more|website=Allkpop|access-date=February 8, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} The show ranked No. 1 among New Year's specials.{{cite web|title='Insolent Housemates' ranks #1 in viewership ratings for Lunar New Year specials broadcast on the 27th|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/01/insolent-housemates-ranks-1-in-viewership-ratings-for-lunar-new-year-specials-broadcast-on-the-27th|website=Allkpop|access-date=February 8, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} In March it was reported that the show would be picked up and aired as a series, and that P.O would be among the cast members.{{cite web |script-title=ko:한은정X김구라에 피오, '발칙한 동거' 라인업 윤곽...편성 초읽기 [종합] |publisher=News 1 Korea|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0002620574|access-date=March 22, 2017|language=ko}}

In addition, P.O was cast as an MC for the cooking variety show Strange Restaurant, which premiered on the O'live television channel March 13. P.O hosted the show, in which guests attempted to cook dishes they have ordered, along with Kim Jong-min, Kim Yong-man, and Seo Jang-hoon.{{cite web|title=Block B's P.O To Host A Cooking Show For The First Time Since His Debut|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/02/10/block-bs-p-o-host-cooking-show-first-time-since-debut/|website=Soompi|date=February 10, 2017 |access-date=March 22, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

P.O also appeared in the second season of Lipstick Prince, which premiered March 30.{{cite web|title= NCT 127's Johnny and VIXX's N to take Doyoung and Block B's U-Kwon's place on 'Lipstick Prince' for second season|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/02/nct-127s-johnny-and-vixxs-n-to-take-doyoung-and-block-bs-u-kwons-place-on-lipstick-prince-for-second-season|website=Allkpop|access-date=March 22, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

On April 5, it was announced that P.O had been cast in the upcoming drama "Our First Romance," starring Lee Jong-hyun and Lee Yu-bi, and written by Go Sun Hee, who also wrote the tvN drama Cheese in the Trap.{{cite web|title=Block B's P.O Joins CNBLUE's Lee Jong Hyun And Lee Yoo Bi For New Romance Drama|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/04/04/block-bs-p-o-joins-cnblues-lee-jong-hyun-lee-yoo-bi-new-romance-drama/|website=Soompi|date=April 5, 2017 |access-date=April 5, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} Later that month, it was reported that P.O had been cast on a pilot MBC variety show called Secret Variety Institute.{{cite news|title=BTOB, Akdong Musician, Song Min Ho, Hani, Bomi, & more to appear on new MBC pilot variety!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/04/btob-akdong-musician-song-min-ho-hani-bomi-more-to-appear-on-new-mbc-pilot-variety|website=Allkpop|access-date=April 26, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

In May, it was announced that P.O would be an MC for the SBS MTV music program The Show, along with Jeonghwa of EXID and Yeonwoo of Momoland.{{cite web |script-title=ko:피오·정화·연우, '더쇼' 새 MC 확정..신선한 조합 |publisher=Osen|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003536424|access-date=May 14, 2017|language=ko}} P.O appeared in a second play by the Company Boy troupe, Manitoz, which ran from June 17 to 25.{{cite web |script-title=ko:[팝'Stage]블락비 피오가 이끄는 '극단소년', 패기로운 도전에 응원을 |publisher=Herald POP|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002932373|access-date=June 25, 2017|language=ko}} Also in June, he and fellow group member U-Kwon received the Maxim K-Model Icon Idol Award.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2017 MAXIM K-MODEL AWARDS 블락비, '탈 아이돌 상' 수상확정|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/215/0000557512|work=WOW TV|via=Naver|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=June 25, 2017|language=ko|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406232127/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000557512&spi_ref=m_entertain_twitter|url-status=live}} In July, it was reported that P.O had been cast in the SBS drama Temperature of Love, which began airing in September.{{cite web |script-title=ko:블락비 피오, '사랑의 온도' 출연...힙합 좋아하는 요리사 役 |publisher=10Asia|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000271813|access-date=July 24, 2017|language=ko}} The show's debut episode had the highest ratings in its time slot.{{cite web|title="Temperature Of Love" Premieres With Top Viewership Ratings Against "The King Loves" + "Girls' Generation 1979"|url=https://www.soompi.com/2017/09/18/temperature-love-premieres-top-viewership-ratings-king-loves-lingerie-girls-generation/|website=Soompi|date=September 18, 2017 |access-date=September 19, 2017}}

P.O took part in the Japanese special project album, Block B: Project-1, released September 20, performing the song "Winner" along with fellow Block B member U-Kwon and Japanese rapper Chanmina.{{cite web|script-title=ja:Ｋ―ＰＯＰグループ「Ｂｌｏｃｋ Ｂ」、日本限定ユニットでＣＤ発売記念ライブ|publisher=Sports Hochi|url=http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20170919-OHT1T50230.html|access-date=September 19, 2017|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920050637/http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20170919-OHT1T50230.html|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}

On September 19, it was announced that P.O would make his solo debut.{{cite web|title=Block B's P.O. gears up for solo debut|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170919000407|website=The Korea Herald|access-date=September 19, 2017|date = September 1, 2017}} His song, the funk tune "Men'z Night," was released September 27 and featured the singer Chancellor.{{cite web|title=Block B's P.O. takes the stage in 'MEN'z NIGHT' feat. Chancellor MV|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/09/block-bs-po-takes-the-stage-in-menz-night-feat-chancellor-mv|website=Allkpop|access-date=September 27, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}

In December, P.O took part in a tribute album for the late singer Yoo Jae-ha to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his debut.{{cite web |script-title=ko:이든, 피오-베이빌론과 故유재하 추모 앨범 참여..."영광"|publisher=10 Asia|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1359764|access-date=March 19, 2018|language=ko|date=December 2, 2017}}

In spring of 2018, P.O appeared again as a cast member on Living Together in Empty Room, living with stylist Han Hye-yeon and Jinyoung of Got7.{{cite web |script-title=ko:"자기야X베이비 콤보"...'발칙한동거' 피오X진영, 무한 당황|publisher=Sports Chosun|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/utype.htm?id=201802230100205620015579&ServiceDate=20180223|access-date=March 19, 2018|language=ko|date=February 23, 2018 }} In addition, the Company Boy troupe staged another production of Superman.com in which P.O starred.{{cite web |script-title=ko:'슈퍼맨닷컴' 피오 "블락비 형들에게 연기 인정받고 뿌듯"|publisher=10 Asia|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1438289|access-date=March 19, 2018|language=ko|date=March 5, 2018}} Later in the year, he became a regular cast member for Great Escape{{cite web |script-title=ko:'대탈출' 강호동-김종민-신동-유병재-김동현-블락비 피오, 시원한 웃음 선사|publisher=The Kookje Daily News|url=http://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0500&key=20180708.99099003720|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko}} and New Journey to the West 5/6.{{cite web |script-title=ko:'신서유기6' 신효정PD "규현 먼저 언급 피오, 고맙다"(인터뷰②)|publisher={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|url=http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01079126619401784&mediaCodeNo=258|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko|date=November 2, 2018}}

In addition to his work on variety shows, in 2018 P.O acted in two dramas, Encounter (broadcast by tvN){{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002822729|title=[단독]피오, 송혜교·박보검의 '남자친구' 출연|date=August 25, 2018|website=Naver|publisher=Ilgan Sports|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko|archive-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825143139/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002822729|url-status=live}} and Love Alert (broadcast by MBN).{{cite web |script-title=ko:'설렘주의보' 블락비 피오, 촬영장 막내 역할 '톡톡'|publisher=10 Asia|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1591934|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko|date=October 2, 2018}}

P.O released a new song, "Comme des Garçons," on November 11, 2018. The song features a funky sound and personal lyrics that discuss P.O's life from before his debut to the present.{{cite web|script-title=ko:블락비 피오 측 "11일 신곡 '소년처럼' 깜짝 발표"(공식입장)|publisher=Newsen|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000011152|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko}}{{cite web |script-title=ko:블락비 피오, 11일 신곡 '소년처럼' 깜짝 발매...'예능·드라마·음악' 전천후 행보|publisher=SE Daily|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S72JCAPZ5|access-date=November 4, 2018|language=ko}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:블락비 피오, 노래+연기+예능 섭렵...만능돌 입지 굳히기|publisher=Sports Donga|url=http://sports.donga.com/Series/3/0204/20181114/92868642/1|access-date=November 30, 2018|language=ko|date=November 1, 2018}}

During the broadcast of the last episode of New Journey to the West 6 on December 2, 2018, it was announced that P.O would be joining the upcoming second season of Kang's Kitchen.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[리뷰IS] "따뜻한 날 '강식당2'" '신서유기6' 종영 아쉬움 달랬다|publisher=Korea JoongAng Daily|url=https://news.joins.com/article/23174246|access-date=December 12, 2018|language=ko|date=December 3, 2018}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:'신서유기' 끝나고 '강식당' 하자는 말에 멤버들이 보인 반응|publisher=Insight|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/195374|access-date=December 12, 2018|language=ko|date=December 3, 2018|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215224810/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/195374|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:'신서유기' 신효정PD "'강식당2'도 지독한 현실 반영할 것"|publisher={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}}|url=http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01374326619434912&mediaCodeNo=258|access-date=December 12, 2018|language=ko|date=December 3, 2018|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215224604/http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01374326619434912&mediaCodeNo=258|url-status=live}}

In February 2019, it was announced that P.O would star in a new theatrical production by the Company Boy troupe, a live version of the 2005 film Boy Goes to Heaven scheduled to run from February 16 to March 3.{{cite web |script-title=ko:블락비 피오 소속 극단...'소년, 천국에 가다' 캐스팅 공개|publisher={{ill|Newdaily|ko|뉴데일리}}|url=http://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2019/02/07/2019020700010.html|access-date=February 7, 2019|language=ko|date=February 7, 2019 }}

In November 2019, it was revealed that P.O would act as master of ceremony for the upcoming MBC Entertainment Awards, along with Hwasa of Mamamoo and Jun Hyun-moo.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[단독]전현무·화사·피오, '2019 MBC 방송연예대상' MC 확정|publisher=Star News|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019110709431110187&MTI|access-date=November 7, 2019|language=ko|date=November 7, 2019}}

In December 2020, P.O starred in another Company Boy theatrical production, the play Almost, Maine. P.O played the characters of Randy and Dave in the production, which ran from December 25, 2020, to February 14, 2021.{{cite web|script-title=ko:피오, 연극 '올모스트 메인' 출연...극단 소년 출격 [공식]|publisher=Korea Daily|url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=8834884|access-date=January 23, 2021|language=ko}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:연극 '올모스트 메인' 따뜻한 감동과 사랑 전해|publisher=News Sunday|url=http://newssunday.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=news&wr_id=46326|access-date=January 23, 2021|language=ko}} P.O also starred in the play's Busan production, which took place in June 2021.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'블락비 피오' 극단 소년, 연극 '올모스트 메인' 첫 지방공연|publisher=Sports Donga|url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20210517/106971610/1|access-date=June 3, 2021|language=ko|date=May 17, 2021 }}

In September 2021, P.O's label, Seven Seasons, announced that he would not be renewing his contract with them at the end of the month.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[단독]블락비 피오, 세븐시즌스 떠난다...8년 계약 마침표|publisher=SpoTVNews|url=http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=441851|access-date=September 11, 2021|language=ko|date=September 11, 2021 }}

On October 29, 2021, P.O officially signed with Artist Company.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000326034|author=Shim Eom-kyung|title=피오, 아티스트컴퍼니와 전속계약...정우성·이정재 한솥밥[공식]|trans-title=P.O signed an exclusive contract with Artist Company... Woo-sung Jung, Jeong-jae Lee One Pot Rice [Official]|publisher=Spotify News|via=Naver |date=October 29, 2021|access-date= October 29, 2021|language=ko}}

On February 10, 2022, it was reported that P.O would be recording his last show Amazing Saturday in March, three days before his military service.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004554812|author=Park Pan-seok|title=[단독] 피오, 해병대 입대 3일 전 '놀토' 마지막 녹화 예정|trans-title=[Exclusive] P.O to record the last episode of 'Nolto' 3 days before enlisting in the Marines|publisher=OSEN|via=Naver|date=February 10, 2022|access-date=February 10, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=February 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210130636/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004554812|url-status=live}}

On February 24, 2012, P.O (real name Pyo Ji-hoon) was diagnosed with "stress-induced schizophrenia" shortly after being hospitalized for fainting. Though his uncle Pyo Jin-in would later dispute the accuracy of the diagnosis on his Twitter account. Jin-in criticized it for its vagueness, and the fact that it was given quickly. He cited that symptoms might have arisen due to SPD, schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder or PTSD and they would have been shown for at least six months if it were to match those of schizophrenia.{{Cite web |date=2012-02-25 |script-title=ko:블락비 피오 삼촌 표진인 "정신과 진단 6개월 걸려" |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20120225/44320513/2 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=The Dong-A Ilbo |language=ko}}

P.O enlisted in the Republic of Korea Marine Corps on March 28, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004554803|author=Yeon Hwi-seon|title=피오 측 "3월 28일 해병대 입대, 입소 일정 비공개" [공식입장]|trans-title=P.O's side "Marine enlistment on March 28, enlistment schedule not disclosed" [Official position]|publisher=OSEN|via=Naver|date=February 10, 2022|access-date=February 10, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=February 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210091234/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004554803|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kmunews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=19359|title=피오, 예능촬영장 아닌 '진짜해병대훈련' 중 달라진 모습|date=May 14, 2022 |publisher=KMU News|access-date= May 20, 2022|language=ko}} Later in June 2022, the agency said that P.O. had just been assigned to the Marine Corps headquarters in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do and was planning to serve in a military band.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000588887|author=Park Soo-in|title=피오 측 "해병대 사령부 자대배치, 군악대서 군생활"[공식입장]|trans-title=P.O's side "Arrangement to Marine Corps headquarters, military life in a military band" [official position]|publisher=Newsen|via=Naver|date=June 15, 2022|access-date=June 15, 2022|language=ko}} Previously, he has postponed his military service until December 2021 to focus on broadcasting and acting.{{cite web|author=Park Hye-jin|date=October 5, 2021|title=피오, 올해 말까지 입영 연기...내년 상반기 입대 예정|trans-title=P.O postponed his enlistment until the end of this year... Expected to enlist in the first half of next year|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=433&aid=0000077284|access-date=October 5, 2021|work=Dispatch|publisher=Naver|language=ko}} He was officially discharged on September 27, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Kim Ha-young |date=September 27, 2023 |title=피오, 오늘(27일) 해병 군악대 전역…母 소원 이뤘다 |trans-title=P.O, discharged from Marine Corps Band today (27th)... Mom's wish came true |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000915471 |access-date=September 27, 2023 |publisher=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko |via=Naver |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927013159/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000915471 |url-status=live }}

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