South Korean Olympic silver medalist pistol shooter Kim Yeji has landed her first acting role as an assassin in the short-form series “Crush”. Known for her calm demeanor and shooting skill, Kim became a global sensation after her performance at the Paris Olympics in July. Videos of her shooting went viral and even caught the attention of celebrities like Elon Musk, who suggested she be cast in an action movie. Kim will star alongside Indian actress and influencer Anushka Sen in the spinoff series “Crush”, which is part of the “Asia” global film project. Since her Olympic success, Kim has signed with a talent agency to manage her extracurricular activities and has been featured in a magazine photoshoot for Louis Vuitton. Fans have created fan art, memes, and edits of Kim’s shooting clips set to K-pop music, further solidifying her status as a standout athlete and now actress. The announcement of her new role in “Crush” has generated excitement, with the entertainment firm Asia Lab anticipating the synergy between Kim Yeji and Anushka Sen as a “killer duo” on screen.
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