Ryu Hyun-jin of the professional baseball Hanwha Eagles expressed satisfaction with his role in the first half of the season. He pledged to work hard for the team's victory rather than personal records in the second half of the year. Ryu Hyun-jin met with reporters ahead of the 2026 Shinhan Sol KBO All-Star Game to be held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 11th and looked back on the first half of this season. He said, "I am very happy. It is a time where I can get to know players I don't know while working with them. I will have time to enjoy with the fans again today." 2024 Ryu Hyun-jin, who set the record for the oldest victory in the All-Star Game (37 years, 3 months, and 11 days), is attempting another record through this All-Star Game at the age of 39 years, 3 months, and 16 days. However, he responded firmly, saying, "I don't attach any meaning to that record. I will just enjoy it." The same goes for his performance in the first half of the season. This season, Ryu Hyun-jin started 15 games and posted an ERA of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 8 wins. Recorded 2.67, the highest score in the league