Korean female pistol shooting medalist Kim Yeji has gone viral for her unusual glasses and cool attitude. But who is the debuting Olympian and what's up with her glasses? Here's what we know about Kim Yeji and her viral shooting feat.
Meet Kim Yeji, the viral South Korean pistol Olympic shooter with cyberpunk goggles
This girl is a movie character, how can she be real? pic.twitter.com/hys1bLyj4t
Not much is known about Kim Yeji at the moment. Since she went viral, she hasn't had a chance to sit down for an interview, so details about her life are scarce.
According to her official Olympic profile, Kim was born on September 4, 1992 in Danyang, South Korea, and is 31 years old. She currently lives in Imsil County, South Korea, with her one daughter. Kim is a full-time athlete and belongs to the Imsil-gun County Office Shooting Team. Her coach is Kwak Minsu, and she started shooting in high school because she was curious about the sport.
