Park Sung-hoon (singer)

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.

Park Sung-hoon
박성훈
Sunghoon in April 2024
Born (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
Instrument(s)Vocal
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

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

SeasonShort programFree 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

CS: Challenger Series; JGP: ISU Junior Grand Prix

Results[4]
International
Event12–1313–1414–1515–1616–1717–1818–1919–20
CS Alpen Trophy21st
CS Asian Open7th
International: Junior, novice[15][16][17]
JGP Estonia15th
JGP Poland16th
Asian Trophy3rd N.1st N.2nd J.2nd J.
Lombardia Trophy1st N.
National
South Korean2nd N.2nd J.8th7th7th8th8th7th
Levels: J. = Junior; N. = Novice

Detailed results

2019–2020 season
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 3–5, 20202020 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior7
55.64
8
111.48
7
167.12
2018–2019 season[18][19]
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 11–13, 20192019 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior8
55.63
7
107.03
8
162.66
November 14–17, 20182018 CS Alpen TrophySenior26
42.54
21
91.87
21
134.41
August 1–5, 20182018 CS Asian Open TrophySenior5
58.62
8
105.14
7
163.76
2017–2018 season[20][21]
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 5–7, 20182018 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior8
58.12
8
108.87
8
166.99
October 4–7, 20172017 JGP PolandJunior17
50.34
15
105.68
16
156.02
August 2–5, 20172017 Asian Open TrophyJunior2
56.51
2
107.48
2
163.99
2016–2017 season [22][23]
January 7–9, 20172017 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior8
49.08
7
112.21
7
161.29
September 28–October 1, 20162016 JGP EstoniaJunior14
53.47
17
92.54
15
146.01
August 4–6, 20162016 Asian Open TrophyJunior2
60.43
2
119.40
2
179.83
2015–2016 season[16][17]
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 8–10, 20162016 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior6
45.45
7
101.63
7
147.08
September 17–20, 20152015 Lombardia TrophyNovice1
33.16
1
78.80
1
111.96
August 5–8, 20152015 Asian Open TrophyNovice1
36.05
2
57.98
1
94.03
2014–2015 season
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 2–4, 20152015 South Korean ChampionshipsSenior8
40.25
8
91.53
8
131.78
2013–2014 season[15]
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 3–5, 20142014 South Korean ChampionshipsJunior2
39.74
2
87.54
2
127.28
August 8–11, 20132013 Asian Open TrophyNovice3
36.30
4
54.60
3
90.90
2012–2013 season
DateEventLevelSPFSTotal
January 4–6, 20132013 South Korean ChampionshipsNovice1
27.29
2
46.43
2
73.72
  • Personal best highlighted in bold.


Discography

Filmography

Web series

Web series appearances
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2022MimicusHimselfCameo[7]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2014Crayon in My MindHimselfEpisode 426[24]
2020I-LandContestantFinished in sixth place[25]
2022Giant Peng TVHimselfwith Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki[26]

Hosting

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021–2022Music BankMCwith Jang Won-young[27][28]
20212021 KBS Song FestivalBackstage MCWith Arin, Wonyoung and Soobin[29]
2023Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-StaurantSpecial MCWith Boom, Hanhae and Sandara Park[30]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021King Sunghoon Review Park[31]
2022IDOL’S Snack SpreeHimselfwith Wonyoung, Ep.1[32]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
KBS Entertainment Awards2021Best Couple Award (with Jang Won-young)Music BankWon[33]
Rookie Award in Show/Variety CategoryNominated[34]
Seoul International Drama Awards2023Idol Champ Artist AwardMimicusWon[35]

References

Further reading