Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.
As fans are wowed by the impressive ballers, skaters, gymnasts and other athletes participating in the Paris Olympics, one woman in particular has emerged as a breakout star. Kim Ye-ji, a 31-year-old South Korean pistol shooter, has gone viral across social media this week, drawing countless new fans.
In it, Kim is sporting a backward cap, sharp bob, glasses and signature stone cold glare. After the event, during which she broke the world record in the women’s 25m pistol, she told reporters that there was “nothing to improve” before Paris, according to Yonhap News. “I don’t feel any pressure at all,” she told reporters. “My confidence comes from a reason. It’s confidence based on a foundation.” This time around, the markswoman opted for a short ponytail.
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