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KO2 is rare and is called potassium superoxide. It consists of K+ ion and O^2- ion. In this case, the oxidation number of O would be 1-. If, however, you meant to ask about K2O (potassium oxide), then the oxidation number of O would be 2-

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Q: What is the oxidation number of O in KO2?
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