What was meant to be a historic moment for ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon is now being overshadowed by a serious security failure. On February 10, a member of the Olympic staff reportedly compromised the artist’s safety by uploading his private accreditation pass to social media.
The image spread rapidly across fan communities before it was finally deleted. But the damage was already done. The leak exposed Sunghoon’s internal ID numbers, barcodes, and specific event access levels. This is a massive breach for someone of his profile. It also stands in sharp contrast to the high-level security promised by Italian officials to protect participants.
Timeline of Sunghoon’s Olympic Journey
Sunghoon’s trip to the 2026 Games was supposed to be a full-circle moment for the star. Here is how the events unfolded before the breach occurred:
- January 23: Belift Lab confirms Sunghoon will be an official torchbearer via Samsung Electronics.
- February 5: Sunghoon successfully carries the torch through Milan, fulfilling a long-held dream.
- February 6: The Opening Ceremony marks the start of his role as an Honorary Ambassador.
- February 10: A staff member leaks his accreditation details online, sparking a global backlash.
From “Ice Prince” to Honorary Ambassador
Before he was a K-pop idol, Sunghoon was a competitive figure skater. Fans have long called him the “Ice Prince” because of his grace on the rink. His appointment as an Honorary Ambassador felt like a bridge between his two worlds.
The connection runs even deeper. ENHYPEN’s track “Shout Out” was actually selected as the official cheer song for Team Korea. Fans say this security failure ruins what should have been a pure celebration of Sunghoon’s dual career.
“It was always my dream to be part of the Olympics,” Sunghoon shared during the torch relay.
Incident Snapshot: Key Details
- Artist: Sunghoon (ENHYPEN)
- Event: 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
- Type of Breach: Unauthorized disclosure of official ID pass by staff
- Official Song: “Shout Out” (Team Korea cheer song)
ENGENEs Demand Immediate Accountability
ENGENEs aren’t staying quiet. They’ve taken to X (formerly Twitter) to demand answers from @Olympics and @milanocortina26. Many are worried about Sunghoon’s physical safety at upcoming venues and the Closing Ceremony.
Major fanbases are now coordinating to report the leaked images. They are also calling for the immediate dismissal of the person responsible. Hashtags to protect Sunghoon’s privacy have trended worldwide as fans work to scrub the sensitive data from the internet.
Official Silence from Belift Lab and Organizers
Despite the growing outcry, there is a frustrating lack of communication. Neither HYBE/Belift Lab nor the Milan-Cortina Organizing Committee have released a formal statement. This silence is only making fans more anxious as the Games continue through February 22.
Now, this incident raises serious questions about how staff handle physical credentials. Moving forward, internal protocols must be tighter. Personal info for ambassadors and athletes should never be a social media photo op.
