Sunghoon of K-pop boy group Enhypen has been selected as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. His agency announced the news on Saturday, highlighting his background as a former figure skater and current ambassador for the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee.
Sunghoon of the K-pop boy group Enhypen has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. His agency made the announcement on January 24, 2026, emphasizing his ties to winter sports.
Prior to his debut in 2020, Sunghoon was a member of South Korea's national figure skating reserve team. Since last year, he has served as an ambassador for the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee. The selection came via a recommendation from Samsung Electronics Co., an official sponsor of the Games. "As I am fully aware of the passion and effort by the national representatives who have shed sweat for the Winter Olympics, I have great respect and support for them," Sunghoon said. He added, "I had dreamed of being part of the Olympics when I was skating, and I am thrilled to be able to fulfill that dream now as a singer."
Enhypen, a seven-member multinational boy group that debuted in 2020, released its seventh EP last week. This honor underscores the growing intersection between K-pop idols and international sports events.
