Viral Korean Olympic Shooter Lands First Acting Role as an Assassin

Kim Ye-ji, the 32-year-old silver medalist in the women’s 10m air pistol event, is making waves beyond the shooting range as she steps into her first acting role as an assassin. Her remarkable composure during the Olympics, combined with her signature wire-rimmed glasses and baseball cap, turned her into a global sensation, with her shooting videos going viral and even catching the attention of celebrities like Elon Musk.

Musk famously remarked on social media, “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!” And now, that sentiment has become a reality. Kim will star in “Crush,” a spinoff short-form series from the global film project “Asia.” She will share the screen with Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen, and the production company, Asia Lab, expressed excitement about the dynamic partnership, anticipating a powerful “killer duo” on screen.

Since her Olympic success, Kim has continued to capture the public’s imagination. A clip of her at the Baku World Cup earlier this year went viral, spawning a wave of fan art, memes, and K-pop edits that celebrated her talent and charisma.

To further her burgeoning career, Kim signed with a South Korean talent agency in August to help manage her new ventures, and she has already made a splash in the fashion world with a recent photoshoot for Louis Vuitton. As she transitions from sports to acting, fans are eager to see how this Olympic star brings her unique flair to the big screen!