Anna Marie Lukban

Sunghoon of ENHYPEN to be a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics

 

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>ENHYPEN member Sunghoon is set to be a torchbearer for the 2026 <em>Milan Cortina Winter Olympics</em>.</p><p>Expressing his excitement, the K-Pop star shared his admiration for the athletes competing in the global sporting event. &quot;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,&quot; Sunghoon said in a press release as reported by The Korea Times.</p><p>The singer also reflected on his personal connection to the Olympics, recalling his early dreams as a competitive athlete. &quot;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,&quot; he remarked.</p><p>Before he became a K-Pop idol, Sunghoon was a figure skater. His appointment as a torchbearer was recommended by Samsung Electronics, an official sponsor of the Winter Olympics.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcPE68kyx6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A24945358.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, ENHYPEN recently released their seventh extended play (EP), <em>THE SIN : VANISH</em>, on January 16. The EP continues the narrative introduced in <em>DESIRE : UNLEASH</em>, centering on vampire lovers on the run.</p><p>In a recent interview with ABS-CBN News, the group shared what inspired the next chapter of the story.</p><p>&quot;In this next chapter, we wanted to capture the wide range of emotions and situations that come with being on the run — tension, thrill, confusion, and more. This album isn’t just about the tracks; it also includes narrations and skits that help guide the story, allowing fans to imagine and experience the emotions within it alongside us,&quot; member Jake said.</p><p>The track &quot;Knife&quot; was released as the lead single from the EP. Explaining the choice, Sunghoon said, &quot;We chose &#x27;Knife&#x27; as the lead single because we felt it has an impact that instantly grabs attention. We also thought the song delivers ENHYPEN’s powerful energy both visually and sonically, leaving a strong impression on fans.&quot;</p>