Many Olympic Stars went viral for their performances in the Paris Olympic Games but few could match the aura of ‘shooters’ in the mega event. Kim Ye-ji and Yusuf Dikec went viral and made the sport look so easy. And this very attribute landed South Korean star Kim Ye-ji an acting role in an action series. Known for her ultra-calm demeanour and distinctive look—wire-rimmed shooting glasses and a baseball cap—Kim captivated global audiences. Kim Ye-ji and Yusuf Dikec Are Paris Olympics 2024 Coolest Shooters! South Korean and Turkish Shooters Win Silver Medal, Become Viral Sensation for Their Badass Demeanour.

As per multiple reports, Kim Ye-ji will play an assassin in Crush, a spinoff of the global film project Asia, Seoul-based entertainment firm Asia Lab announced Friday. There is an Indian connection to this film as actress and influencer Anushka Sen will also be in the action series alongside Kim. Kim Ye-Ji Collapse Video: South Korean Shooter Who Won Silver Medal in Paris Olympics 2024 Collapses During Press Conference, CPR Administered.

Following her silver medal win, the sensational star went on to do some modelling assignments. She signed with a South Korean talent agency in August. She was featured in the prestigious Vogue magazine and recently was seen in a photoshoot for the luxury brand Louis Vuitton. While her cool demeanour during the games attracted many, her ‘assassin' role might create chills. Ever so, Kim’s transition from athlete to action star has fans eagerly awaiting her debut.

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