Sunghoon (ENHYPEN) Biography, Background, Net Worth 2025, Career, Sister, and Acting

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Stage Name: Sunghoon (성훈)

Birth Name: Park Sung-hoon (박성훈)

Birthday: December 8, 2002

Birthplace: Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Sunghoon's transformation from a competitive figure skater to a well-known K-pop star is evidence of his versatility and commitment. He is one of ENHYPEN's most identifiable faces and is frequently referred to as the group's "Main Visual" by both fans and members due to his refined stage presence and disciplined demeanor.

Background:

Early Life and Family:

Sunghoon was born in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, on December 8, 2002. He was raised in a loving family that encouraged his artistic and athletic endeavors. Due to his family's relocations, he later resided in a number of places, including Suwon, Seoul (Eunpyeong district), Anyang, and Namyangju. His early love in sports, especially figure skating, was fostered by his parents, Park Kwang-ho and Kim Ji-young, and it became a defining aspect of his early years.

A major obstacle in Sunghoon's early years was severe amblyopia, or lazy eye, which impacted his confidence and left his right eye with reduced vision. His parents encouraged him to sports, first recommending ice hockey, to improve his social skills and morale. But when Sunghoon was nine years old, he decided to take up figure skating, a choice that would influence his early career and give him the moniker "Ice Prince." Park Ye-ji, his younger sister, was born in 2007 and is five years his junior. She is said to be highly protected by Sunghoon, who frequently displays a close sibling bond.

Education:

Due to his family's relocation, Sunghoon attended a number of schools, including Pangok High School, from which he graduated in 2021, Seoul Jingwan Elementary School, Haeoreum Elementary School, and Hanbyeol Middle School. Later, in order to balance his academic goals with his rigorous profession, he enrolled at Yong In University and majored in sociology and physical education.

Career:

Figure Skating (2010–2020):

In 2010, Sunghoon started figure skating at the age of nine. Over the next ten years, she competed both domestically and abroad. Among his accomplishments are: 2015: Won gold in both the Lombardia Trophy and the Asian Figure Skating Trophy (novice category).
2016–2017: Won a silver medal in the junior division of the Asian Figure Skating Trophy.
2014: Placed second in the junior division at the South Korean Figure Skating Championships.
2013: Placed second in the beginner division of the South Korean Figure Skating Championships.

Sunghoon trained with top figure skaters like Cha Jun-hwan and competed internationally for South Korea in multiple events. His career in figure skating helped him develop his exquisite dancing technique, which is distinguished by accuracy and elegance, in addition to honing his athletic discipline. He made an appearance on the SBS show Crayon in My Mind in 2014, which chronicled his life as a young figure skater and highlighted his talent and commitment.
Sunghoon started to dream of becoming a K-pop idol after seeing a BTS performance, hoping to imitate the group's charisma and stage presence. Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) spotted him through Instagram direct messages in 2018 while he was still skating. When he first joined the agency, he thought that learning dance would improve his skating. However, he quickly changed his concentration to music, and in early 2020, he retired from competitive skating.

Transition to K-pop and I-LAND (2018–2020):

Before taking part in the 2020 Mnet broadcast of the survival show I-LAND, a collaboration between CJ ENM and HYBE, Sunghoon trained for two years and one month under Big Hit Entertainment. Sunghoon's skill, personality, and work ethic made him stand out in the competition to create a new boy group. He demonstrated his dancing abilities in the first episode when he and fellow trainee Jay performed NCT U's The 7th Sense. With 1,088,413 worldwide votes, he placed sixth in the last episode, guaranteeing his spot in ENHYPEN.

ENHYPEN Debut and Success (2020–Present):

Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki are the seven members of ENHYPEN. Their debut mini-album, Border: Day One, was released on November 30, 2020. With over 300,000 copies sold in its first week and a place on both the Gaon Album Chart and the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan, the album was a commercial success. As a vocalist, dancer, and visual artist, Sunghoon has played a crucial role in the group's ascent to prominence as a top fourth-generation K-pop group.

Key milestones in ENHYPEN’s career include:

2021: Released Border:Carnival was released, and Border: Hakanai, which featured the anime Re-Main theme song Forget Me Not, marked their Japanese debut. Their album Dimension: Dilemma sold over 910,000 pre-orders and became triple platinum.
2022: Started 21 shows on their first world tour, Manifesto. released Dark Blood, which reached the top of 30 nations' iTunes album charts.
2023: Listed as a Forbes Power Celebrity in Korea. released their first full-length Japanese album, Sadame.
2024: Tiffany & Co. appointed Sunghoon and Jake as "friends of the house" ambassadors in Japan and South Korea. Sunghoon was appointed as an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris hair care and an exclusive model for Hince Cosmetics. In Milan, ENHYPEN gave a performance for the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 Womenswear show.
2025: Played at Coachella 2025's Sahara Tent and released the digital single "Loose" on April 4. declared that Desire: Unleash, their sixth mini-album, would be released on June 5. In May 2025, Sunghoon was named an ambassador for the Korea Sport and Olympic Committee.

ENHYPEN has a global following known as ENGENEs thanks to their music, which combines pop, hip-hop, R&B, and cinematic storytelling. Years of figure skating have sharpened Sunghoon's contemporary dance abilities, which have made him an exceptional performer, especially in Drunk-Dazed and the opening of the 2021 MAMA.

Solo Ventures:

In addition to team efforts, Sunghoon has worked on solo projects that demonstrate his adaptability: Bank MC Music (2021–2022): From October 2021 to September 2022, Sunghoon and Wonyoung from IVE co-MC'd KBS's Music Bank. They won the KBS Entertainment Awards' Best Couple Award for their chemistry. In order to concentrate on ENHYPEN's operations, he resigned in September 2022.
Endorsements: To increase his exposure and revenue, Sunghoon has signed high-profile contracts with Tiffany & Co., Hince Cosmetics, L'Oréal Paris, and other companies.
Media Appearances: He appeared in variety shows including EN-O'CLOCK and ENHYPEN&Hi, and he made a brief cameo as himself in the web drama Mimicus (2022, episode 2).

Sunghoon Net Worth 2025:

Sunghoon's estimated net worth in 2025 ranges from $4 million to $5 million, that includes his profits from solo endeavors, endorsements, ENHYPEN's music and tours, and figure skating.
Important sources of revenue consist of:
ENHYPEN Activities: Concert tours, album sales, and streaming royalties all provide a substantial contribution. According to Forbes Korea, Sunghoon will receive a portion of ENHYPEN's $2.2 million yearly YouTube revenue in 2024.
Endorsements: His wealth is increased through collaborations with high-end companies like Tiffany & Co., Hince Cosmetics, and L'Oréal Paris.
Solo Projects: He earns extra money from his performances on shows like EN-O'CLOCK and his role as Music Bank MC.

Although precise numbers are not public because idol earnings are private, Sunghoon's net worth is a reflection of both ENHYPEN's worldwide success and his diverse career. His financial stability is probably influenced by his meticulous approach to money, as evidenced by the members who chose him as the neatest and most self-disciplined.

Sister:

Sunghoon and his younger sister, Park Ye-ji, who was born in 2007, have a strong relationship. In the 2014 SBS show Crayon in My Mind, Sunghoon was seen gripping Ye-ji's hand tightly, demonstrating his protective attitude and highlighting their love. In interviews, he has praised her and emphasized their close sibling bond. Sunghoon's adamant response to the question of which ENHYPEN member he would present to Ye-ji was, "No one," highlighting his protective nature.
Although Sunghoon and ENGENEs support protecting Ye-ji's privacy, fans have voiced interest in her. Fans have urged boundaries surrounding her personal life because to misinformation regarding her social media presence, including the incorrect association with the Instagram account @yoonjikang. Sunghoon is frequently commended as a loving and committed big brother, and it is clear that he loves his sister.

Acting Ventures:

Despite being best recognized for his music and figure skating, Sunghoon has expressed interest in becoming an actor. Despite having no acting experience, he has: Mimicus (2022): In episode 2 of the web drama Mimicus, Sunghoon made his acting debut in a cameo as himself. Although the role was brief, people enjoyed it and valued his innate charm.
Future Goals: Sunghoon has hinted at possible projects outside of his current obligations with ENHYPEN in interviews, expressing interest in investigating acting opportunities. Although no significant roles have been confirmed as of 2025, his discipline, stage presence, and aesthetic appeal make him an excellent possibility for acting.

His background as Music Bank's MC and his participation in variety programs show that he is at ease in front of the camera, which may indicate that he will pursue acting in the future. Because of his increasing fame and flexibility, fans are eager to see him play larger roles, perhaps in K-dramas or movies.

Fun Facts and Personal Experiences:

Personality: Sunghoon characterizes himself as tidy and disciplined, with a calm but occasionally vivacious disposition. Although he feels that he has become brighter and more amusing since joining ENHYPEN, his methodical approach is reflected in his ISTJ personality. His mantra, "Just do it," captures his spirit of initiative.
His interests and hobbies include working out, eating proteins like steak and samgyeopsal, and listening to hip-hop. He like coffee-flavored ice cream, and tiramisu is his favorite dessert. He detests disarray, mint chocolate, and spicy meals.
Habits and Fears: Sunghoon fears failure, ghosts, and insects. He is noted for his laid-back laughs and dad jokes, and he frequently puts out his tongue.
Favorites: His favorite Disney character is Lightning McQueen from Cars, he loves action movies, and white is his favorite color. He looks up to BTS as an inspiration and wants to have their stage presence.
Dreams: Citing his passion for kids, Sunghoon would have sought a career as a figure skating coach if he hadn't been an idol. In the future, he hopes to operate a nostalgic café with Jake, another member.