Five rookies from the 18th class of Kejeong (motorcycle racing) to make their competitive debut in July

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New faces will appear on the Kejeong stage in the second half of 2026. Five rookies from the 18th class will take their first steps onto the professional stage starting this July, participating in adaptation Gyeongju alongside players from the 16th and 17th classes.

The Comprehensive Division for Keoryeong and Kejeong of the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation will operate adaptation Gyeongju across a total of five sessions, from the 28th to the 32nd session, to ensure stable competition adaptation and improved real-game competitiveness for the 18th class rookies.

A total of five rookies from the 18th class are set to make their debut this year. Among them, the most anticipated player is Kim Sang-beom, who graduated as valedictorian from the Kejeong Training Academy and also won at the graduation Gyeongju. In the mock Gyeongju held at the Kejeong Training Academy, Kim recorded a win rate of 38.4% and a top-three finish rate of 81.4%, earning recognition as the most promising rookie due to his stable starts and high placement frequency.

In addition to Kim Sang-beom, Lee Myung-hyun demonstrated solid game management skills with a win rate of 24.0% in the mock Gyeongju. Kim Jun-young is regarded as a resource with high growth potential, being the youngest player of the 18th class. Lee Eun-ji, the only female athlete in this cohort, is expected to bring new energy and has drawn considerable attention. Lee Shin-ho is also drawing interest as a player poised to showcase his potential through real-game experience.

A representative from the Comprehensive Division for Keoryeong and Kejeong told our newspaper by phone: "We have arranged adaptation Gyeongju so that the 18th class rookies can build their game management skills and confidence through real competition experience."

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