ENHYPEN's Son Heung confirmed as a torchbearer for the Milan Winter Olympics, following BTS's Jin's participation in the Paris Olympics.
January/23/2026 18:59
ENHYPEN's Son Heung has been decided to serve as an Olympic torchbearer. ENHYPEN's agency BELIFT LAB announced today (23rd) to Newsen that "Son Heung will participate in the torch relay." The "25th Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics," where Son Heung will participate as a torchbearer, will open on February 6. Previously, BTS's Jin attracted attention by appearing as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Son Heung is a K-POP star with a deep connection to sports. Before debuting as a singer in 2020, he was a candidate for the national figure skating team. Since May of last year, he has also been active as a public ambassador for the Korean Sports Council. He attended the team unification ceremony held on January 22 and prayed for the success of the representatives of the Republic of Korea. ENHYPEN made a comeback on January 16 with their 7th mini-album "THE SIN: VANISH." This album topped music charts both domestically and internationally, recording total sales of 2,075,056 copies in the first week (counting period January 16-22). It is ENHYPEN's fourth "double million seller" album. The title track "Knife" is also well-loved. ENHYPEN won the first-place trophy on Mnet's "M COUNTDOWN" on the 22nd with "Knife." They expressed, "We are happy to show this album, which was completed with hard work, to our ENGENE (fandom name). Thank you for being with us, we love you," and added, "With the energy we received today, we will work hard for our activities in 2026." • ENHYPEN's Son Heung participates in the brand song for the Milan Winter Olympics, enhancing the event with music. • ENHYPEN's Son Heung appointed as a public ambassador for the Korean Sports Council, stating, "The experience as a skater shaped who I am today." • BTS's Jin serves as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, stating, "I am honored to participate in such a meaningful moment."
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