Korean shooter "hottest at Paris Olympics" plays assassin

The producer has not revealed the background or origin of the character Kim Ye Ji will play. In the 14-second trailer, the 32-year-old shooter appears with a black "tree", instructing another assassin - played by Indian actress Anushka Sen - to aim and shoot in the right position. According to The Joong Ang, even without dialogue, Kim Ye Ji's expressionless face and smirk at the end of the video still left a strong impression on the audience.

According to director Lee Jung Seop, Asia revolves around hatred and racism, with a multinational cast from the US and 7 Asian countries. Kim Ye Ji's assassin role appears in the Crush-themed side story..He said viewers will be surprised by Ye Ji's acting.

In the Korean edition of Singles magazine on September 19, Kim Ye Ji talked about the pressure of acting for the first time, focusing on conveying the director's intentions. The shooter also thanked Elon Musk for accidentally helping her become famous globally.

A month earlier, she was one of the 10 hottest athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 10m air pistol event. Kim Ye Ji's competition video was shared widely on various platforms, attracting more than 12 million views on X thanks to her cool demeanor and calm style - one hand holding a gun to aim, the other holding her pocket. Billionaire Elon Musk also reposted the video, highly appreciating Ye Ji's appeal, saying that she should be invited to star in an action movie.

According to TV Chosun, after Elon Musk's statement, Kim Ye Ji's name has been pushed higher, winning dozens of advertising contracts for cosmetics, fashion, functional foods, furniture, and massage chairs. On September 15, Givenchy - a French luxury fashion brand - released a video of Ye Ji promoting her latest line of powder and lipstick, in a style without dialogue, focusing on aiming and shooting. The brand explained that they chose the Korean athlete because they have many similarities, especially the desire to pursue goals and always be confident.

Two days earlier, a fashion brand announced that Ye Ji would be the face of its new collection. Videos and images featuring the shooter immediately went viral on Instagram and YouTube, receiving thousands of compliments.

Major magazines in Korea such as Vogue and Elle continuously invited her to model. Earlier in September, the Korean edition of W magazine released a photo series of Kim Ye Ji wearing Louis Vuitton's Fall Winter 2024 designs. She also ranked third in brand reputation in August, after table tennis player Shin Yu Bin and singer Lim Young Woong.

For convenience in activities and scheduling, Ye Ji signed a contract with an entertainment company. With the frequency of the shooter appearing in art projects, many fans were excited and supportive. However, many viewers think that she should focus on her shooting skills, helping Korea achieve high results in upcoming arenas.

Talking to Singles, Kim Ye Ji said she did not set a far-fetched goal, but took small steps forward. She planned to conquer upcoming events including: the national sports festival, the World Cup finals, the world championship, and then the Asian Games. Ye Ji also hopes to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the US, changing the color of her medal from silver to gold.

Kim Ye Ji was born on September 4, 1992, and has been shooting since middle school. She is currently a member of the Korean national shooting team.