The Olympic Games on Instagram
Regardless of whether you're following the 2024 Paris Olympics or not, it is impossible to miss all the buzz that surrounds the world's biggest sporting event right now. If you've been online these last couple of days, you've probably seen someone or the other gush over the Republic of Korea's sharpshooter, Kim YeJi. Not only has she gone viral for serving "main character energy" at the Olympics, but she also brought home a silver medal for the 10m air pistol women’s event. The 31-year-old is now her country's pride and joy and the internet's crush. Why? Allow us to bring you up to speed.
In July, a clip of Kim YeJi at the ISSF WORLD CUP 2024 in Baku went viral. She was competing in the 25m Pistol Women Final, where she won a gold medal and also set a new world record with her score of 42. While this feat was impressive enough in and of itself, it was Kim YeJi's "aura" that won the internet.
With drip that looked like it belonged in a cyberpunk thriller, stone-cold composure, razer-sharp focus and unbelievable charisma, Kim YeJi went for the shot, and looked unmoved even after she broke a world record. It was an exceptionally huge deal, but it looked like it was a walk in the pa
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