South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji, hailed as the “breakout star” of the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently had her high school photos shared in an SBS interview.
Kim Ye Ji’s Early Days
Kim Ye Ji went viral for her fierce and confident demeanor, which the internet dubbed as “the most main character energy.” However, her high school photos reveal a different side of her.
Photos from the Korea Shooting Federation show the “Young Ye Ji” from 2010. She carried the same fierceness in her pistol…
Kim Ye Ji in 2024 | News1Kim Ye Ji in May 2010 | Korea Shooting FederationKim Ye Ji in May 2010 | Korea Shooting Federation
…but less in an action movie villain shell, and more in a cutie patootie one.
Public Reaction to High School Photos
As these high school photos began circulating online, Koreans commented on Kim Ye Ji’s undeniable popularity and star quality from an early age.
| SBS via Korea Shooting Federation
Quotes from online users:
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“She has that actress aura, no?”
“I bet she was the most popular girl to all the girls, haha.”
“Born to attract women, LOL.”
“She reminds me of Kang Dong Won.”
“You know how popular kids like her were back in school. Damn, she was born cool!”
“I think she looks like Jeon Do Yeon.”
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Kim Ye Ji’s Rise to Fame
Kim Ye Ji’s fame skyrocketed after her record-breaking performance at the 2024 ISSF World Cup in Azerbaijan. Her achievements in the shooting world have made her a household name, and her personality has won her numerous fans.
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