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ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon Named Milano Cortina 2026 Torchbearer as ‘Shout Out’ Becomes Team Korea Cheer Song

Samsung’s invitation taps the former figure skater and KSOC ambassador in a high-profile blend of pop culture and Olympic promotion.

Overview

  • Belift Lab said Sunghoon will join the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torch relay following an invitation from Samsung, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner.
  • Organizers have not yet announced when or where he will carry the flame during the relay.
  • Before debuting in ENHYPEN, Sunghoon trained as a competitive figure skater and was part of South Korea’s national reserve team, and he has served as a KSOC promotional ambassador since 2025.
  • K-pop participation in overseas Olympic torch relays remains uncommon, with outlets noting BTS’s Jin carried the torch for the Paris 2024 Games.
  • ENHYPEN’s 2022 track “Shout Out” has been designated as the official cheer song for Team Korea at the Winter Games.