You Asked, They Delivered: Olympic Shooter Kim Yeji Lands Action Role In Film

The internet's girl crush -- South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji -- has reportedly been cast as an assassin in an upcoming film called Crush. What's more interesting is that Indian actor Anushka Sen is her co-actor, a Seoul-based entertainment firm told The Guardian. Kim Yeji won silver in the women's 10m individual air pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024, but it wasn't just the medal that captured hearts. The 32-year-old went viral on social media for her 'cool' charisma. 

Rise Of An Entertainment Career

The Danyang-born athlete's awe-inspiring body language and trendy fashion, coupled with record-breaking athleticism made the netizens swoon, with many comparing her to legendary action film characters like John Wick. She has also been featured in many stylish photoshoots with fashion big names like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Vogue, MLB Korea etc.

The entertainment firm behind Crush said that it was excited to witness "the potential synergy that will arise from Kim Yeji and Anushka Sen’s new transformation into a killer duo."

Meanwhile, Khatron Ke Khiladi-famed Sen, who has been working in South Korea for some time now, was recently awarded by the government there for fostering India-Korea relations, reports said. 

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Kim Yeji's Viral 'Cool' Aura 

Since Kim Yeji's Olympic victory, a video from the 2024 ISSF World Cup had been going viral where the South Korean athlete set a world record in the women's 25-meter pistol event with a score of 42 to clinch gold. Her composure and 'laidback' demeanour as she achieved the momentous feat took social media by storm.

Yeji Kim sets a new world record in the women's 25m pistol pic.twitter.com/gN97y4lPgW

— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) July 30, 2024

Kim Yeji's calm body language with the pistol in hand makes her look straight out of a badass action film. Some fashionable professional photographs of the athlete in her shooting glasses have also been going viral as social media users have been enthralled by her "aura", with many calling it 'main character energy'.

Kim Yeji, the woman who just set a new world record for the Women's 25m Pistol pic.twitter.com/dPS3JGdgfR

— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) July 30, 2024

At the Paris Olympics, Kim Yeji carried a face towel with an elephant doll head attached to it, which reportedly belongs to her daughter. This adorable sight has completely impressed netizens who cannot help but remark, "The mother is mothering!", an endearing TikTok slang for someone who has peaked in excellence.

Omg her daughter’s elephant doll was with her during the olympics🥹 Kim Yeji is MOTHERING. pic.twitter.com/kiZlb7Beia

— Lit 🍉 (@hahyunsing) July 30, 2024

Kim Yeji, who is reportedly a mom to a five-year-old, has become an online sensation overnight. Meanwhile, Paris Olympic gold medallist Oh Ye Jin, also from South Korea, has been going viral too for a pink heart attached to her pistol. Yeji and Ye Jin are also reportedly roommates at the Games Village.

Kim Yeji told the media that Ye Jin is like a little sister to her. She told the Associated Press, “I always want to care for her and always be there for her. So when she won the gold medal, I was extra happy... I do not view her as my rival. This is a big stage, the Olympics, and we won the gold and silver."