Block B's P.O. whose real name is PyO Ji-hoon, was reportedly involved in a traffic accident while enjoying a vacation on Jeju Island. Luckily, the injuries suffered by the idol were relatively minor and did not threaten his life after receiving initial medical treatment.
According to local media Newsis on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), the incident occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at around 21.56 KST. At that time, P.O, who was on a road in Jeju Island, was hit by a four-wheeled vehicle when he was about to cross the road.
Firefighters and emergency medical teams were immediately dispatched to the scene upon receiving the report. P.O was rushed to the emergency room (ER) of a public hospital in Jeju City for initial medical treatment.
A medical examination revealed that P.O suffered injuries to his arms and knees. Medical personnel confirmed that the injuries were minor and not life-threatening. The local police immediately moved to conduct an investigation to uncover the exact chronology of the accident.
Based on the initial examination of the car driver with the initials A, the police confirmed that no elements of fatal negligence were found, such as driving while drunk (under the influence of alcohol) or violating traffic light signals.
Currently, the police are still investigating the details of the incident to complete the official investigation process. In response to the news circulating and to calm the concerns of global fans, P.O's agency, Artist Company, released an official statement on July 22, 2026.
The agency confirmed that P.O was indeed in Jeju on vacation with his friends when the accident occurred. "P.O recently went to Jeju Island for a vacation with his friends and was involved in a traffic accident there.
Luckily, he didn't suffer any serious injuries," said a representative from Artist Company. The agency also confirmed that because the injury is minor, P.O's professional activities will not be significantly affected.
P.O is scheduled to continue participating in filming, which was originally scheduled to begin next week. Fans on various social media platforms are still hoping that the actor can get enough rest and fully recover from his injuries.
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