In a recent episode of Shin Dong Yup's YouTube series, Zzanbro, singer and actor P.O opened up about a memorable yet peculiar experience from his military service days.
When asked about any challenges he faced during his military stint, P.O initially downplayed significant issues.
"There weren't really any problems. Towards the end, our members came and performed together."
-P.O
However, the conversation took an unexpected turn when his friend and fellow artist, Zico, interjected with a curious anecdote.
Zico recalled a particularly bizarre incident involving P.O during their military service.
"Wasn't there a time when everyone came to the shower room to look at your private area?" he asked teasingly.
"About a couple hundred people were there. They were all crowded in the shower room after training. I heard people saying, 'Let's see P.O's private parts' and 'Let's see his banana' even though I was right there. I was like, 'What should I do?' as I took off my clothes in the shower room. Then I thought they were all guys anyway, so I just took off my clothes and said, 'Look at me quickly, Look at me quickly,' and just joked around with everyone. But with so many people crowding, people got hurt as they fell down the stairs so I felt bad."
-P.O
Despite the awkward situation, P.O displayed his characteristic humor and handled the incident with light-heartedness, making the best out of an uncomfortable moment.
In addition to the humorous anecdote, P.O shared a heartwarming story about a fellow soldier who showed him kindness during his military service.
"I'm a celebrity so I'm a bit famous. There was one kid who took care of me. When going to the shower room, he would go there first and save me a spot, saying, 'Hyung, you are a celebrity, so that might be a bit embarrassing.' He would save me a spot in the corner. It got loud as people crowded again, so the platoon leader blew the whistle and told everyone to get down. We were all naked, and we all had to get down on the floor. My friend next to me asked if I was ok and checked up on me. I remember being thankful to him so I gave him a lot of autographs because I was so grateful."
-P.O
P.O.'s military experiences provide a glimpse into the unique challenges and camaraderie that are integral to military service in South Korea.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
