The Korean Olympic shooter Kim Yeji has caught the attention of the world, including Japanthanks to its performance in the Paris Olympic Games and her impressive style. Kim, who won the silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol competition on July 28, has gone viral for her social media presence. In this competition, South Korea achieved a historic double with Oh Yejin winning the gold and Kim Yeji taking the silver in a thrilling and close competition.

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In a tournament where Korean shooters dominated, also winning medals in other categories such as the mixed air rifle and the women's 10-meter air rifle, Kim Yeji stood out not only for her skill, but also for her impeccable style and posture during competitions. Fans and viewers were impressed by his calm and focused appearance, especially when he wears his special shooting glasses that allow him to focus on both the target and the gun. His serious and focused expression when aiming has been compared to characters from anime and science fiction films, generating comments such as “It's like something out of an action movie.” and “He looks like an anime character“.

Kim's popularity is not only due to his shooting skills, but also to his Stunning appearance and stage presence. Online comments reflect a mix of admiration and surprise: “South Korean sniper Kim Yeji is incredibly cool!” and “When I searched her name, I found super stylish pictures, she really has that amazing Korean style“. His profile published by the South Korean Olympic Committee even earned praise, showing Kim with a confident expression and wearing his characteristic glasses, generating comparisons with posters of movie actors.

In an interview after receiving the silver medal, Kim showed his confidence by saying: “If everyone trusts me, in the next competition I will win gold without a doubt!“, accompanying his words with a “gun” gesture towards the camera, which generated comments such as “I fell in love!” and “It's so cool, I can't believe it!“. In addition to being an elite athlete, Kim is also a mother to a six-year-old daughter, which has added a layer of awe to her public persona. One fan commented: “Kim Yeji, who is competing in the Paris Olympics, is incredibly cool… Plus, she’s a mother to a six-year-old daughter. I can’t comment on her shooting skills due to my lack of knowledge, but her poise and outward beauty are simply amazing. What an amazing mother.“.

Kim Yeji will compete again in the Women's 25 meter pistol test on August 2nd and 3rd, where she will look to continue her streak of success and perhaps add another medal to her collection. With her growing popularity and exceptional skills, Kim Yeji has become a name to follow in the world of shooting sports and a style icon for many.

Source: Hachima Kikou