Kim Ye Ji (31), representing Imsil County Office, has gained international fame for her commanding presence in shooting events at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Viral Video Highlights Kim Ye Ji’s Composed Performance
On July 31, videos of Kim Ye Ji participating in the 25-meter pistol event at the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, held last May, went viral on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The video, which has received over 30 million views, shows Kim Ye Ji, dressed in black and wearing a cap backward, calmly shooting the pistol, checking the target, and securing the gun with a composed demeanor. After taking a deep breath, she looks at the target again before turning away.
During this ISSF competition, Kim Ye Ji set a world record and won the gold medal.
Global Praise and Comparisons to a Movie Character
Netizens worldwide have praised Kim Ye Ji, likening her to a “movie character.” A post on X, featuring the video with the caption, “The most ‘main character energy’ I’ve ever seen,” has accumulated over 25 million views as of 11 AM on the 31st. Comments included:
“She looks like a movie character, but this is real.”
“She has an aura.”
“The coolest woman in the world.”
Elon Musk’s Endorsement
Elon Musk, the renowned CEO of Tesla and owner of X, also shared the video, commenting:
“It would be cool to have a shooting world champion in an action movie.”
Musk added:
“She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!”
GQ Sports’ Coverage
GQ Sports reported on July 30 (local time) that Kim Ye Ji looked “like a sci-fi assassin in cutting-edge sportswear” during her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The magazine detailed the brands and styles of her outfit, including her athletic wear, hat, shoes, and piercings.
Achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Kim Ye Ji won a silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held at the Châteauroux Shooting Center in France on July 28 (local time). South Korean Oh Ye Jin took the gold in the event. Kim Ye Ji is set to compete in the women’s 25-meter pistol preliminaries on August 2 (KST).
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