ENHYPEN member Sunghoon has secured a prominent role as a torchbearer for the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics in Italy.
His Instagram announcement has attracted more than 5 million views, establishing him as the top torchbearer in Milan.
Sunghoon’s Historic Participation
Sunghoon becomes the second K-pop artist to join an Olympic torch relay, following BTS member Jin’s involvement in the 2024 Paris Games.
Once a national figure skating team representative, Sunghoon now showcases Korea’s influence as a K-pop star by bearing the Olympic flame.
Emotional Messages from Sunghoon
Sunghoon shared his gratitude, stating, “Embracing the Olympic stage from my athlete days fills me with profound emotion.” He further noted, “I offer my full support to the intense passion and dedication of our national team athletes.”
Upcoming Olympics Milestone
Organizers unveiled the torch relay route last November at the International Olympic Committee in Greece.
The flame reaches Milan’s Olympic stadium six days before the opening ceremony, marking the official launch of the 2026 Winter Games.
