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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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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