The Korean Olympic shooter Kim Yeji has caught the attention of the world, including Japanthanks to its performance in 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, went viral for her social media presence. In this competition, South Korea achieved a historic double with Oh Yejin winning gold and Kim Yeji taking 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 spectators 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 mixture 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 drew praise, showing Kim with a confident expression and wearing his signature glasses, drawing comparisons to movie posters.

In an interview after receiving the silver medal, Kim showed her 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 like “I fell in love!” and “It's so cool, I can't believe it!"In addition to being an elite athlete, Kim is also the mother of a six-year-old daughter, which adds a layer of admiration to her public persona. One fan commented: "Kim Yeji, competing in the Paris Olympics, is incredibly cool… Plus, she's the mother of 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 incredible. What an incredible 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