South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, who became an internet sensation during the Paris Olympics, has secured her first acting role—playing an assassin. Kim, 32, captured silver in the women’s 10m air pistol event in July, with her composed demeanor, signature wire-rimmed glasses, and baseball cap earning her viral fame. Her calm precision in competition garnered attention worldwide, even drawing praise from high-profile figures like Elon Musk. “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!” Musk commented on his social media platform, X.
Now, Kim will star in the short-form series Crush, a spinoff of the global film project Asia, according to Seoul-based entertainment company Asia Lab. She will appear alongside Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen, forming a “killer duo” in the action-packed project, the company said.
Since her Olympic success, Kim has gained a growing fanbase. A clip of her from the Baku World Cup in May went viral, leading to fan art, memes, and edits featuring K-pop soundtracks. Following her newfound fame, Kim signed with a South Korean talent agency in August to manage her non-sporting ventures and was recently featured in a Louis Vuitton magazine photoshoot.
Kim’s transition from Olympic shooter to actress is eagerly anticipated, as fans and industry insiders await her on-screen debut.
Key Points:
Kim Ye-ji’s Olympic Fame: South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji became an internet sensation after winning silver in the women’s 10m air pistol at the Paris Olympics, noted for her calm demeanor and distinctive look.
Viral Popularity: Kim’s composed shooting style and viral clips attracted widespread attention, including praise from Elon Musk, who suggested she should star in an action movie.
Acting Debut: Kim has landed her first acting role as an assassin in Crush, a spinoff series from the global film project Asia, produced by Seoul-based Asia Lab.
Co-Starring Role: Kim will star alongside Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen, forming a “killer duo” in the action-thriller series.
New Career Ventures: Since her Olympic success, Kim has signed with a South Korean talent agency and has already appeared in a Louis Vuitton magazine photoshoot.
Growing Fanbase: A clip of Kim from the Baku World Cup in May has gone viral, leading to fan art, memes, and multiple K-pop edits.
