Seonghun of the group Enhypen (ENHYPEN) is drawing worldwide attention as a torchbearer for the '2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.' Seonghun participated in the torch relay on February 5th in Milan, Italy. His appearance attracted a large crowd of fans, which is seen as proof of his powerful influence.

Several international media outlets, including the official Olympic news service Olympic.com, reported in detail on Seonghun's torch relay activities. In particular, Olympic.com conducted an interview with Seonghun, a rare occurrence for a torchbearer interview, demonstrating his high popularity. Olympic.com introduced Seonghun as "a boy who fell in love with figure skating and fate while watching the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics," and stated that he "has made the world his stage beyond the ice rink."

In the interview, Seonghun said, "I have trained for the Olympics for half my life, so I came to Milan with great expectations. It is a great honor to be here as a K-pop artist." He also recommended Enhypen's "Chaconne" as background music for figure skating programs, describing the song as "a piece that evokes the dark atmosphere of the Black Swan while featuring a beautiful melody."

Regarding his goals for this year, Seonghun said, "Since I achieved the grand prize I had hoped for over the past five years since my debut last year, we are all thinking about new goals together as a group." He added, "Personally, safely completing the torch relay was a big task, so I feel like I have already accomplished half of my goals for the year."

The New York Times highlighted Seonghun's activities in Milan, reporting, "He drew huge crowds wherever he went." The outlet also noted, "At the Olympic Main Press Center, young volunteers watched his interview with their mouths agape."

The leading Italian daily La Repubblica captured and reported on the moment Seonghun was surrounded by global fans during the torch relay. The American magazine ELLE focused on Seonghun's torch relay fashion, makeup, and hairstyle, praising his look as fitting for the Winter Olympics.

Enhypen is active across K-pop and sports at the '2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.' Their mini-album 3, "MANIFESTO : DAY 1," includes the track "SHOUT OUT," which has been selected as the official cheer song for Team Korea, energizing the national athletes.

Seonghun continues to communicate with global fans while fulfilling his role as a torchbearer alongside his success as a K-pop artist. His activities contribute to raising the status of K-pop, and there is great interest in his future endeavors.