Park Sung-hoon (Korean박성훈; born December 8, 2002), known mononymously as Sunghoon, is a South Korean singer and former figure skater. He competed as a figure skater from 2010 to early 2020; while simultaneously being a K-pop trainee since 2018. He retired from the sport and debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Enhypen in November 2020.[2][3] Sunghoon is the 2016, 2017 junior silver medalist and the 2015 novice gold medalist of Asian Figure Skating Trophy, and the 2015 novice gold medalist of Lombardia Trophy.[4][5] He also won silver medals at the 2013 novice competition and the 2014 junior competition of South Korean Figure Skating Championships.

Sunghoon
성훈
Sunghoon in April 2024
Born
Park Sung-hoon

(2002-12-08) December 8, 2002 (age 21)
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • figure skater
Years active2010–present
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocal
Years active2020–present
LabelsBelift
Member ofEnhypen
Websitebeliftlab.com/enhypen
Figure skating career
CountrySouth Korea South Korea
Began skating2010
Retired2020
Korean name
Hangul
박성훈
Hanja
朴成訓
Revised RomanizationBak Seonghun
McCune–ReischauerPak Sŏnghun

Career

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2010–2019: Figure skating

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Sunghoon won two international advanced novice competitions, Asian Figure Skating Trophy and Lombardia Trophy, during the 2015-16 figure skating season.[4][5]

Sunghoon made his international junior debut during the 2016-17 figure skating season when he became age-eligible. He earned a silver medal at Asian Figure Skating Trophy, and participated in ISU Junior Grand Prix in Estonia as a representative of South Korea. The next year, he won another silver medal at Asian Figure Skating Trophy, and participated in ISU Junior Grand Prix in Poland.[4]

During the 2018-19 figure skating season, Sunghoon became age-eligible for senior competitions. He participated in two ISU Challenger Series events, Asian Figure Skating Trophy and Alpen Trophy.[4]

2020–present: Debut with Enhypen and hosting

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In 2018, Sunghoon became a trainee at Big Hit Music after being scouted while figure skating. On June 1, 2020, he was announced as a participant in the survival show I-Land, a competition survival show produced by Mnet and Belift Lab, a joint venture between CJ E&M and Hybe Corporation. As one of seven successful finalists, he placed sixth and was selected to join the newly formed South Korean idol group Enhypen. Sunghoon made his official debut with the group on November 30, 2020, with the album Border: Day One.[2][3]

In September 2021, Sunghoon was announced as the new host for Korean television program Music Bank with Wonyoung of Ive. The pair, dubbed as "장꾸" (Jangkku), first appeared on air together on October 8, 2021.[6]

On July 27, 2022, Sunghoon made a special appearance in Playlist's web series Mimicus as himself.[7]

Other ventures

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Endorsements

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On April 30, 2024 with the reveal of a digital pictorial for W Korea's May issue showcasing Tiffany & Co. jewellery, Sunghoon and bandmate Jake were announced as regional South Korea and Japan 'friends of the house' ambassadors for the luxury brand.[8] On May 31, 2024, Sunghoon was announced as the exclusive model for South Korean cosmetics brand Hince.[9]

Programs

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Season Short program Free skating
2019–2020
[10][11]
2018–2019
[12]
2017–2018
[13]
2016–2017
[14]
2015–2016
2014–2015
2013–2014
2012–2013
2011–2012
2010–2011

Competitive highlights

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CS: Challenger Series; JGP: ISU Junior Grand Prix

Results[4]
International
Event 12–13 13–14 14–15 15–16 16–17 17–18 18–19 19–20
CS Alpen Trophy 21st
CS Asian Open 7th
International: Junior, novice[15][16][17]
JGP Estonia 15th
JGP Poland 16th
Asian Trophy 3rd N. 1st N. 2nd J. 2nd J.
Lombardia Trophy 1st N.
National
South Korean 2nd N. 2nd J. 8th 7th 7th 8th 8th 7th
Levels: J. = Junior; N. = Novice

Detailed results

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2019–2020 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 3–5, 2020 2020 South Korean Championships Senior 7
55.64
8
111.48
7
167.12
2018–2019 season[18][19]
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 11–13, 2019 2019 South Korean Championships Senior 8
55.63
7
107.03
8
162.66
November 14–17, 2018 2018 CS Alpen Trophy Senior 26
42.54
21
91.87
21
134.41
August 1–5, 2018 2018 CS Asian Open Trophy Senior 5
58.62
8
105.14
7
163.76
2017–2018 season[20][21]
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 5–7, 2018 2018 South Korean Championships Senior 8
58.12
8
108.87
8
166.99
October 4–7, 2017 2017 JGP Poland Junior 17
50.34
15
105.68
16
156.02
August 2–5, 2017 2017 Asian Open Trophy Junior 2
56.51
2
107.48
2
163.99
2016–2017 season [22][23]
January 7–9, 2017 2017 South Korean Championships Senior 8
49.08
7
112.21
7
161.29
September 28–October 1, 2016 2016 JGP Estonia Junior 14
53.47
17
92.54
15
146.01
August 4–6, 2016 2016 Asian Open Trophy Junior 2
60.43
2
119.40
2
179.83
2015–2016 season[16][17]
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 8–10, 2016 2016 South Korean Championships Senior 6
45.45
7
101.63
7
147.08
September 17–20, 2015 2015 Lombardia Trophy Novice 1
33.16
1
78.80
1
111.96
August 5–8, 2015 2015 Asian Open Trophy Novice 1
36.05
2
57.98
1
94.03
2014–2015 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 2–4, 2015 2015 South Korean Championships Senior 8
40.25
8
91.53
8
131.78
2013–2014 season[15]
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 3–5, 2014 2014 South Korean Championships Junior 2
39.74
2
87.54
2
127.28
August 8–11, 2013 2013 Asian Open Trophy Novice 3
36.30
4
54.60
3
90.90
2012–2013 season
Date Event Level SP FS Total
January 4–6, 2013 2013 South Korean Championships Novice 1
27.29
2
46.43
2
73.72
  • Personal best highlighted in bold.


Discography

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Filmography

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Web series

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Web series appearances
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Mimicus Himself Cameo [7]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Crayon in My Mind Himself Episode 426 [24]
2020 I-Land Contestant Finished in sixth place [25]
2022 Giant Peng TV Himself with Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki [26]

Hosting

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2022 Music Bank MC with Jang Won-young [27][28]
2021 2021 KBS Song Festival Backstage MC With Arin, Wonyoung and Soobin [29]
2023 Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant Special MC With Boom, Hanhae and Sandara Park [30]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 King Sunghoon Review Park [31]
2022 IDOL’S Snack Spree Himself with Wonyoung, Ep.1 [32]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
KBS Entertainment Awards 2021 Best Couple Award (with Jang Won-young) Music Bank Won [33]
Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Nominated [34]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 Idol Champ Artist Award Mimicus Won [35]

References

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