K-Pop Sensation Sunghoon Chosen to Light the Olympic Flame at 2026 Winter Games
In a historic moment that highlights the growing influence of K-pop on the global stage, South Korean singer and member of ENHYPEN, Sunghoon, has been selected as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This unprecedented honor marks a rare crossover between the worlds of K-pop and the Olympic movement.
As part of his role in the official torch relay, Sunghoon will carry the Olympic flame as a symbol of unity, peace, and international connection, bringing together his own history in winter sports – as a competitive figure skater – with his global reach as an artist. This selection makes him just the second K-pop artist to participate in an overseas Olympic torch relay.
"I know how much passion and effort national athletes have put into preparing for the Winter Olympics," Sunghoon said, reflecting on the moment. "I sincerely want to support and cheer for them." For Sunghoon, this experience represents a return to his childhood dream of competing in the Olympics as an athlete, now transformed into a meaningful honor as a singer.
ENHYPEN will also have a presence at the 2026 Winter Games through music, with their track "SHOUT OUT," from their 2022 mini-album Manifesto : DAY 1, selected as Team Korea's official cheer song. This marks another milestone in the group's growing international success, which has seen them debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earn a fifth consecutive Top 5 entry.
The selection of Sunghoon comes amid a strong commercial run for ENHYPEN, with their seventh mini-album THE SIN : VANISH earning 122,400 equivalent album units in its first week alone. This achievement further solidifies the group's position as one of K-pop's most consistent global performers.
With Sunghoon at the forefront, the world is getting a glimpse into the growing cultural footprint of K-pop on the international stage – a development that promises to bring even more exciting moments and collaborations in the years to come.
In a historic moment that highlights the growing influence of K-pop on the global stage, South Korean singer and member of ENHYPEN, Sunghoon, has been selected as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This unprecedented honor marks a rare crossover between the worlds of K-pop and the Olympic movement.
As part of his role in the official torch relay, Sunghoon will carry the Olympic flame as a symbol of unity, peace, and international connection, bringing together his own history in winter sports – as a competitive figure skater – with his global reach as an artist. This selection makes him just the second K-pop artist to participate in an overseas Olympic torch relay.
"I know how much passion and effort national athletes have put into preparing for the Winter Olympics," Sunghoon said, reflecting on the moment. "I sincerely want to support and cheer for them." For Sunghoon, this experience represents a return to his childhood dream of competing in the Olympics as an athlete, now transformed into a meaningful honor as a singer.
ENHYPEN will also have a presence at the 2026 Winter Games through music, with their track "SHOUT OUT," from their 2022 mini-album Manifesto : DAY 1, selected as Team Korea's official cheer song. This marks another milestone in the group's growing international success, which has seen them debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earn a fifth consecutive Top 5 entry.
The selection of Sunghoon comes amid a strong commercial run for ENHYPEN, with their seventh mini-album THE SIN : VANISH earning 122,400 equivalent album units in its first week alone. This achievement further solidifies the group's position as one of K-pop's most consistent global performers.
With Sunghoon at the forefront, the world is getting a glimpse into the growing cultural footprint of K-pop on the international stage – a development that promises to bring even more exciting moments and collaborations in the years to come.
can't believe it! K-pop's influence is spreading like wildfire, and Sunghoon's selection as Olympic flamebearer is just another example 
. I mean, who would've thought a singer from ENHYPEN would be lighting up the Olympics? It's not just about the music, though – this represents a cultural exchange that's gonna bring people together from all over the world 
. And let's be real, Sunghoon's got talent pouring out of every pore, whether he's singing or figure skating 
. The fact that ENHYPEN's music is being used as Team Korea's official cheer song? Game-changer 
. We can expect even more epic collaborations in the future, and I am HERE. FOR. IT! 
! I mean, who would've thought a K-pop star would be carrying the torch at the Olympics? 
It's crazy how far K-pop has come, and now it's even reaching global events like the Olympics. As a fan of ENHYPEN, I'm hyped to see them perform at the 2026 Winter Games 
! The fact that Sunghoon is competing his own sports background with his K-pop fame is pretty inspiring, you know? 
Plus, getting their song "SHOUT OUT" as Team Korea's official cheer song is a huge win for K-pop fans worldwide 
. I'm excited to see what the future holds for ENHYPEN and how they'll continue to break barriers in the music industry! 
Sunghoon lighting the Olympic flame is, like, so cool! i'm not exactly a figure skater myself lol 
. i'm hyped 2 see what other collabs & performances they have planned for the Olympics! 
, I'm beyond stoked about Sunghoon being chosen to light the Olympic flame! It's like, he's literally bringing two worlds together - K-pop and the Olympics 
. Can't wait to see what other cool things ENHYPEN does in the future 
especially with "shout out" being team korea's official cheer song 
can't wait to see what other exciting things enhypen has in store for us 
! This just shows how talented they are and how far they've come in such a short time 
. I'm also loving the fact that Sunghoon got to relive his childhood dream of competing as an athlete – now he's inspiring others with his music 
OMG I'm so stoked about Sunghoon being chosen to light the Olympic flame 
! It's like, totally awesome that K-pop is making its mark on the world stage 
. As a fan of ENHYPEN, I've been following their journey for ages 
. This is like, the ultimate dream come true for K-pop fans everywhere 
what I think is really cool about this is how it brings people together, not just across countries but also within ourselves