'48세' 장현진, 2024 슈퍼 6000 클래스 챔피언 등극

▲ 2024 슈퍼레이스 슈퍼 6000 클래스 챔피언에 오른 장현진 '48세 베테랑 드라이버' 장현진(서한GP)이 2024 오네(O-NE) 슈퍼레이스 챔피언십 슈퍼 6000 클래스에서 생애 첫 드라이버 챔피언 자리에 올랐습니다. 장현진은 오늘(3일) 경기도 용인시 에버랜드 스피드웨이(4.346㎞·21랩)에서 열린 슈퍼 6000 클래스 9라운드 최종전 결승에서 41분 15초 536의 기록으로 결승선을 통과, 41분 13초 763으로 우승한 최광빈(원레이싱)에 이어 2위로 체커기를 받았습니다. 직전 8라운드까지 드라이버 랭킹 포인트 140점으로 선두를 달리던 장현진은 이날 19점을 추가하며 159점을 쌓아 랭킹 포인트 2위인 팀 동료 김중군(서한GP·120점)과의 격차를 39점으로 크게 벌리고 '드라이버 챔피언'의 영광을 차지했습니다. 올해 48세인 장현진은 이번 시즌 슈퍼 6000 클래스에서 생애 처음이자 역대 최고령 '드라이버 챔피언' 등극의 겹경사를 맛봤습니다. 슈퍼 6000 클래스에서 2017년 조항우가 작성한 종전 최고령 드라이버 챔피언 기록(43세)을 장현진이 5살이나 끌어올렸습니다. 특히 드라이버 랭킹 3위가 정의철(서한GP·118점)에게 돌아가면서 서한GP는 올시즌 드라이버 랭킹 순위 1~3위를 모두 휩쓰는 기염을 토하며 올 시즌 '팀 챔피언'의 영광을 차지했습니다. 올 시즌 슈퍼 6000 클래스에서 장현진의 활약은 대단했습니다. 1라운드에서 9위에 그치며 다소 불안하게 출발한 장현진은 2라운드에서 시즌 첫 우승을 시작으로 3, 4라운드를 독식하며 3연승으로 단숨에 드라이버 랭킹 포인트 선두로 올라섰습니다. 탄력이 붙은 장현진은 5라운드 5위, 6라운드 3위, 7라운드 6위로 잠시 주춤하다 8라운드에서 4위를 차지한 뒤 최종 9라운드에 나섰습니다. 장현진은 예선에서 7위에 그쳐 7번 그리드에서 출발하는 불리함을 이겨내고 서서히 순위를 끌어올린 뒤 7랩에서 2위로 치고 올랐고, 이후 무리하지 않고 안전하게 레이스를 마무리했습니다. 장현진은 레이스가 끝난 뒤 쉽지 않은 한 시즌이었다. 올해 우여곡절과 희로애락도 많았지만 그래도 '희'가 많았다 라며 소속팀인 서한GP와 팀 스태프들에게 감사드린다 라고 소감을 전했습니다. (사진=슈퍼레이스 제공, 연합뉴스)

[SBS Star] Uhm Junghwa Shares How She Ended Up in the Hospital After Going to 2NE1's Concert

Singer/actress Uhm Junghwa shared that she ended up in the hospital after attending K-pop girl group 2NE1's recent concert. On October 27, a new video was uploaded to Uhm Junghwa's YouTube channel. Uhm Junghwa had originally planned to film outdoors, but unexpected rain forced her to change her plans. So, she decided to try her hand at Junghwa-kase, a playful blend of her name and the term omakase. Uhm Junghwa said, I had actually been craving pajeon (green onion pancake) for a few days. So, I'm going to try making a non-spicy boiled whelk salad to go with it. As she showcased her cooking skills, Uhm Junghwa also shared a bit about her life, saying, I haven't spent much time at home until yesterday. The day before, I was invited to Song Hye Kyo's house, where five of us drank eight bottles of wine together. While cooking, Uhm Junghwa took a sip of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) to lift her spirits and said, I have something to share. I went to a recent 2NE1 concert with MLMA. On the way to the venue, I suddenly thought it would be perfect to pop open a bottle of champagne, because, you know, champagne is a must for a festival. She continued, But it was too late to go back home for it, so I grabbed the bottle of tequila I had received as a gift from my van. We opened the bottle in the back of the van and just kept drinking. She added, As we made our way to the concert while listening to 2NE1 songs, we got way too excited, and I ended up really drunk. I also got way too excited at the concert. I ended up getting an IV the next day, then laughed hard. Uhm Junghwa successfully made a soy sauce-based boiled whelk salad and perfectly cooked seafood pajeon for her Junghwa-kase. After receiving compliments from the production team, she smiled and said, Everyone said it was delicious, which makes me feel great. This is why I love cooking! (Credi= 'Umaizing 엄정화TV' YouTube, YG Entertainment) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] We're No Longer in Touch with Each Other Park Ji Hoon Delivers Sad News About Wanna One

Actor/singer Park Ji Hoon shared that the members of disbanded project group Wanna One are no longer in touch with each other. On October 17, Park Ji Hoon had a press interview ahead of the release of his movie Audrey. During the interview, Park Ji Hoon said, I'm currently focused on acting, but that doesn't mean I've completely stopped my music career. I want to show a good balance by doing both. Wanna One, the group formed through Mnet's survival show Produce 101 Season 2, had a significant impact in Korea, gaining immense popularity and love. The fandom for Wanna One still exists, and with the recent reunions of groups like 2NE1, GFRIEND, and SS501, there has been talk about a Wanna One reunion. When asked about the possibility of a reunion, Park Ji Hoon smiled and said, I recently checked, and it looks like there was a little resurgence of interest in Wanna One. I'm open to reuniting at any time. I really want to do it. If the other members are willing as well, I'd run over immediately to participate. However, when asked, Do you still keep in touch with the members? Park Ji Hoon candidly admitted, To be honest, we don't. He explained, It's not because we're not close, but rather, we always cheer each other on in spirit, and it's always nice to see them when we do meet. But everyone is busy. Some of the closer members might stay in contact, but I'm not really in touch with them. Wanna One debuted following Produce 101 Season 2 in August 2017 and officially wrapped up with their final concert Therefore in January 2019. After Wanna One disbanded, Park Ji Hoon debuted as solo. (Credit= 'WannaOne.official' Facebook, YY Entertainment) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] JENNIE Absent from YG Family Group Photo at 2NE1's Concert; Is It Because of G-DRAGON?

JENNIE of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK was absent from the YG Family group photo at girl group 2NE1's concert, sparking speculation that it may be due to her alleged ex-boyfriend, G-DRAGON of boy group BIGBANG. Last weekend, 2NE1 successfully held their reunion concert, WELCOME BACK, to commemorate their 15th debut anniversary. Thousands of fans, along with celebrities who grew up listening to 2NE1's music, attended the concert to relive the performances of their favorite group from years past. Among the celebrities who joined in on this nostalgic event were JENNIE, G-DRAGON, DAESUNG, SE7EN, GUMMY, WINNER, BABYMONSTER, Yang Hyun-suk and more. JENNIE attended the concert with actress Yang Hye Ji, enthusiastically waving a 2NE1 lightstick during the event. It was on the final day of the concert that both JENNIE and G-DRAGON were spotted at the venue by fans. However, after the concert, JENNIE was notably absent from the YG Family group photo that the 'main' YG Family members took together. It turned out that JENNIE had taken a separate photo with 2NE1, together with other YG Entertainment artists. JENNIE and G-DRAGON were swept up in dating rumors in 2021. When the rumors emerged, their then-agency, YG Entertainment, issued a vague statement: It's difficult for us to comment on the personal lives of our artists, neither confirming nor denying the relationship. While G-DRAGON posed for the group photo with other artists from YG Entertainment, JENNIE did not, leading to speculation about the reason behind it. Rumors are circulating that JENNIE and G-DRAGON intentionally avoided each other. (Credit= 'jennierubyjane' 'daraxxi' Instagram, Online Community) (SBS Star)

2NE1, 오늘부터 데뷔 15주년 기념 콘서트… 꿈만 같아

걸그룹 투애니원이 오늘(4일)부터 데뷔 15주년 기념 콘서트를 시작합니다. 멤버들은 우리가 누구인지 제대로 보여주겠다고 각오를 드러냈습니다. 투애니원은 오늘부터 사흘간 서울 올림픽공원에서 10년 만에 완전체 단독 콘서트 엽니다. 밴드 라이브에 맞춰 히트곡들을 들려줄 예정인데요. 멤버들은 꿈만 같다며 설레는 마음을 감추지 못했습니다. 이번 콘서트의 관람 포인트는 클래식한 투애니원의 모습이라고 합니다. 새로운 걸 준비하기보단, 투애니원이 원래 해왔던 것을 다시 보여준다는 생각이 컸다는데요. 팬들이 기대한 투애니원 무대의 정수만을 완벽하게 담아냈다고 설명했습니다. 멤버 씨엘은 데뷔 15주년이 됐지만, 마음은 여전히 6년 차라며, 기다림 끝에 다시 만나게 됐으니 그 이상의 무대로 보답하겠다고 말했고요, 곧 있을 아시아 투어에서도 멋진 모습을 보여주겠다고 덧붙였습니다.