Park Sung-hoon (Korean: 박성훈; 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.
Park Sung-hoon | |
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박성훈 | |
![]() Sunghoon in April 2024 | |
Born | Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | December 8, 2002
Occupations |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocal |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Belift |
Member of | Enhypen |
Website | beliftlab |
Figure skating career | |
Country | ![]() |
Began skating | 2010 |
Retired | 2020 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 박성훈 |
Hanja | 朴成訓 |
Revised Romanization | Bak Seonghun |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Sŏnghun |
Career
2010–2019: Figure skating
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
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
Endorsements
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
Competitive highlights
CS: Challenger Series; JGP: ISU Junior Grand Prix
Results[4] | ||||||||
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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
2019–2020 season | |||||
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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
Filmography
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2022 | Mimicus | Himself | Cameo | [7] |
Television shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | King Sunghoon Review Park | [31] | ||
2022 | IDOL’S Snack Spree | Himself | with Wonyoung, Ep.1 | [32] |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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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
Further reading
- "[모닝 스브스] 훈훈한 외모보다 더 빛나는 실력…피겨 유망주 누구?" [Who is rising figure skater?]. SBS (in Korean). February 27, 2018.
- 길, 명국 (June 25, 2014). "내 마음의 크레파스 426회 : 피겨 소년 성훈이, 날아오르다 (1부)" [Figure skating boy Sunghoon, ready to fly (Chapter 1)]. SBS (in Korean).
- 길, 명국 (June 26, 2014). "내 마음의 크레파스 427회 : 피겨 소년 성훈이, 날아오르다 (2부)" [Figure skating boy Sunghoon, ready to fly (Chapter 2)]. SBS (in Korean).
External links
Media related to Park Sung-hoon at Wikimedia Commons
- Sunghoon PARK at the International Skating Union