"From Figure Skating Dreamer to Olympic Torchbearer."
Sunghoon of the group ENHYPEN has set Italy's Milan ablaze. The fact that he, a former figure skating athlete, has returned to the dream stage of the Olympics as a singer resonates deeply with fans around the world.
On the 6th, his agency Belift Lab announced that Sunghoon participated as a torchbearer for the '2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics', leading the local excitement. For Sunghoon, who previously served as a member of the national figure skating reserve team, this torch relay holds special significance beyond just an event.
Sunghoon expressed through his agency, "I am very moved to be able to step onto the Olympic stage that I dreamed of so much during my athlete days as a singer," and added, "I am happy to be part of this glorious journey, and I have gained great energy thanks to the support of the fandom engine and sports fans."
'Global Power' That Paralyzed Local Traffic
The area near Milan's Bolivar Station, where the torch relay took place, was packed with global fans gathered to see Sunghoon. Fans filled the streets hours before the event started, waving Korean flags and placards with Korean cheering phrases, sending enthusiastic cheers.
As Sunghoon received the torch and began to move, a remarkable scene unfolded where countless crowds moved along with him. During the approximately 20 minutes of the relay, Sunghoon responded with bright smiles and hand waves, embodying the values of 'solidarity and harmony' that the Olympics aims for.
Active as a promotional ambassador for the Korean Sports Council, Sunghoon emphasized once again the message of 'connection' that ENHYPEN pursues through this activity. Just as they aspire to connect the world through music, this torch relay has been evaluated as a platform for interaction that transcends genres and borders.
