P.O. Hospitalized After Car Accident in Jeju, Expected to Recover

Block B member and actor P.O. (Pyo Ji Hoon) was hospitalized after being hit by a passenger vehicle while crossing a street in Jeju. His agency confirmed that he received medical treatment following the accident and has since been discharged from the hospital.

According to reports on July 22, the accident happened at around 9:56 PM KST on July 19 in Geumneung-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju City. P.O. was reportedly crossing the road when he was struck by a vehicle driven by an individual identified only as 'A.'

Emergency responders transported P.O. to the emergency room of a general hospital in Jeju after receiving a report about the incident. He suffered injuries to his elbow and knee, including abrasions, along with general body pain. However, his injuries were considered minor and were not life-threatening, ChosunBiz reported.

P.O. Misses 'Amazing Saturday' Recording

P.O.'s agency, Artist Company, addressed the reports on July 22. According to AllKPop, a representative told Ilgan Sports, 'It is true that P.O. was involved in a traffic accident while crossing the street in Jeju,' and added, 'He has since been discharged from the hospital.'

Police are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident. Authorities stated that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and there were no signs that traffic signals had been violated at the time of the crash.

Following the incident, P.O. will not participate in the scheduled recording of the tvN variety show 'Amazing Saturday' on July 24. However, he is expected to return to his planned schedule and continue filming for the SBS drama 'Good Partner 2' next week.

The accident occurred while P.O. was continuing his activities as both a singer and actor. He recently appeared in the Netflix original drama 'Teach You a Lesson,' playing Bong Geun Dae, a genius deputy director at the Office for Teachers' Rights. The role attracted attention as the series focused on problems within the education system.

• P.O.'s agency confirmed that he received medical treatment following the accident and has since been discharged from the hospital.
• The accident happened at around 9:56 PM KST on July 19 in Geumneung-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju City.
• Emergency responders transported P.O. to the emergency room of a general hospital in Jeju after receiving a report about the incident.
• P.O. suffered injuries to his elbow and knee, including abrasions, along with general body pain.
• The police are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident.
• P.O. will not participate in the scheduled recording of 'Amazing Saturday' on July 24.

As a popular member of Block B and an emerging actor, P.O.'s career has been gaining momentum in recent years. His latest role in the Netflix original drama 'Teach You a Lesson' showcased his versatility as an actor and his ability to take on complex characters. Despite this minor setback, it is expected that P.O. will continue to thrive in the entertainment industry.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to be more aware of their surroundings while driving. It is essential for all parties involved to cooperate with the authorities and provide any necessary information to aid in the investigation.