# ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Makes Olympic History: From Figure Skater to Winter Games Torchbearer

URL: https://technosports.co.in/enhypens-sunghoon-makes-olympic-history/  
Published: 2026-01-26  
Updated: 2026-01-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

[ENHYPEN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhypen) member Sunghoon is making history as the first K-pop idol to carry the torch at the [2026 Winter Olympics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics) in Milano Cortina, bridging his dual legacy as elite athlete and global music star.

## Sunghoon’s Olympic Journey: Key Details

| Event Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **Event** | [2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics) |
| **Role** | Olympic Torchbearer |
| **Date** | February 6, 2026 |
| **Location** | San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy |
| **Significance** | First Winter Olympics K-pop torchbearer |
| **Previous K-pop Bearer** | BTS’ Jin (Paris 2024 Summer Olympics) |
| **Current Position** | Korean Sport & Olympic Committee Ambassador |

*Source: [2026 Winter Olympics – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics) | [ENHYPEN – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhypen)*

## From National Skater to K-Pop Star

![Sunghoon](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1460.png)

Before debuting with [ENHYPEN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhypen) in 2020, Sunghoon competed as reserve member of South Korea’s national figure skating team (2010-2020). His athletic career spanned a decade of Olympic aspirations.

“During my days as an athlete, it was my dream to participate in the Olympics,” Sunghoon revealed. “It feels like I’ve now achieved that dream as a singer, so I’m delighted and honored.”

As Korean Sport & Olympic Committee Ambassador, Sunghoon brings unique dual perspective: “Because I’m well aware of the passion and hard work of the national athletes… I am rooting for them wholeheartedly.”

## K-Pop’s Olympic Tradition

He follows BTS’ Jin, who carried the torch at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. This K-pop Olympic tradition now extends to Winter Games, showcasing idols’ expanding role in international sporting events and leveraging their influence to engage younger global audiences with Olympic values.

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## FAQs

### **When is Sunghoon carrying the Olympic torch?**

Sunghoon will carry the torch on February 6, 2026, at San Siro Stadium in Milan during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

### **Was Sunghoon a professional figure skater before K-pop?**

  
Yes, Sunghoon was a reserve member of South Korea’s national figure skating team from 2010 to early 2020 before debuting with ENHYPEN in 2020.