"Dreams do not die, they only come true in a different way." Global fans are thrilled by the Olympic torch relay of ENHYPEN Sung-hoon [K-EYES]

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ENHYPEN SUNGHOON raises the Olympic torch for the Milan Winter Olympics...Global fans. "The moment your dreams come true"

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Global fans are cheering for the group ENHYPEN Sung Hoon as he runs as a torchbearer for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Sung Hoon left for Italy via Incheon International Airport on the 4th. He will participate as a runner in the final section of the Olympic torch relay in Milan at 3 p.m. on the 5th (11 p.m. local time). It is more meaningful as it is the last torch relay section before the opening ceremony.

Since the news broke last week, social media X (formerly Twitter) has received congratulatory messages from fans around the world. In particular, Sung-hoon's past as a standing soldier for the national figure skating team for 10 years was even more impressed by fans.

One fan said, "Even though I don't work out now, I think it's part of me." I heard that the Olympics has been my dream since I was an athlete, but Sung Hoon, you're finally going there! Holding the Olympic torch in Milan, I'm so proud," he said, adding a tear emoji.

Another fan said, "Seong-hoon's dream is really coming true. I'm so happy and proud that my dream of participating in the Olympics, which I've had since I was a figure skater, has come true in a completely different way to raise the torch as an idol," he said.

There were also reactions that they were moved by Sung-hoon's life journey. "Honestly, Sung-hoon's life path is one of the reasons why I like him. In the end, it gives hope that everything works out well. "I chose the right person" with the comment, "Dreams never die. It's only changing, and it's evidence that Sung-hoon is alive."

One fan said, "Our Hoony. You don't know how proud we are, including everything you've achieved, the figure skating journey. As you said, it's part of you that can't be taken away from you. That part made Sung-hoon who we love now," he said, sending an affectionate message.

Fans were also enthusiastic about Sung Hoon's appearance captured at the airport on the day of his departure. One fan posted a picture of his departure from Incheon International Airport as a figure skater on September 27, 2016, and a picture of his departure for the Olympic torch relay on February 4, 2026, cheering, "Sunghoon, have a good trip." The post became a hot topic with more than 41,000 "likes."

Sharing a video from the departure hall, an Indonesian fan said, "The whole country is proud of Sung Hoon." In the video, a reporter said, "Sung-hoon, don't be nervous and do your best," and Sung-hoon responded with a smile, "Yes, I'll do my best." When another reporter asked, "Did you practice running?" Sung-hoon responded with a bright expression, "Yes, I'll do well."

In an interview with the U.S. "Tinvogue," Sung-hoon said, "I immediately return to Sung-hoon, a young boy who really loved skating," conveying the meaning of the torch relay. "I'm crying," one fan said, sharing the interview. Another fan posted a screenshot of the interview, saying, "It's so heartwarming to read Sung-hoon's interview."

Fans also reacted enthusiastically to Sung-hoon's smile captured at the airport. "Look at his smile," one fan shared the video, while another said, "I love everything about this scene. He praised his lips, his hair pulled back, his pretty eyes, and his loveliest face.

The global fan account "SUNGHOON GLOBAL" said, "SUNGHOON is scheduled to raise the torch at 3 p.m. (local time). We will move the tag party to 10:30 p.m. Korean time, he said, encouraging fans to cheer for the group. The post has received more than 24,000 'likes'.

Meanwhile, Sung Hoon will not attend the Prada store opening event in Taiwan on the 5th to participate in the torch relay. Regarding the event, which will be attended by only six other members, fans expressed their understanding, saying, "Sung-hoon is going to fall out for the bigger stage of the Olympic torch relay."

Sung Hoon was selected as the torchbearer by Samsung Electronics' recommendation, and became the second K-pop artist to participate in overseas Olympic torch relay after BTS Jean with the torch at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Global fans are looking forward to his performance, saying, "K-pop's influence is expanding beyond entertainment."

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