Korean Olympic pistol shooter Kim Yeji lands acting role — as an assassin

A South Korean pistol shooter who captured the internet’s attention with her silver medal performance at the Summer Olympics is now stepping into the world of acting. Kim Yeji has landed her first role in a movie, and she’s to play an assassin.

Indian actor Anushka Sen took to Instagram to express her excitement to work together on their upcoming action movie, “Crush.” The entertainment firm behind the film said it’s excited to see the chemistry between Yeji and Sen in their new roles as a “killer duo.”

Kim became an online sensation for her signature style during the Games, a black tracksuit, baseball cap worn backwards and her cyborg-like shooting glasses. She fired the weapon with a hand resting casually on her hip, all while a plush elephant dangled from her wristband.

Some fans thought she was born for the action movie scene.

X owner Elon Musk posted to his website, saying “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!”

It seems the prediction has come true. Since going viral, she’s signed with a talent agency and has already done photoshoots with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. Despite her new ventures, Kim’s athletics career is still her top priority.

Along with her Olympic silver medal, she recently won gold and set a world record in the 25-meter pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championships.

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