Kim Ye-ji Age, Wiki and Bio

Kim Ye-ji

Quick Info

ProfessionPistol Shooter
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth04/09/1992
Age32 years
BirthplaceMaepo, South Korea

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Smiling Assassin
  • Korea’s John Wick
  • Sci-fi Assassin
Famous forHer stylish appearance and calm demeanour after breaking the world record in ISSF World Cup in May 2024

Physical Stats & More

Height157 cm
Weight45 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Danyang Middle School, South Korea
  • Chungbuk Physical Education High School, South Korea
College/UniversityKyongbuk Science College, South Korea

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Sleeping
  • Watching Movies

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Children1 Daughter

Family

Children1 Daughter

Career

International Debut2010
Events
  • AP40
  • APW
  • SPW1
  • SPW2
  • SPW
  • APMT
Domestic/State Team
  • Chungbuk Physical Education High School
  • Imsil-gun County Office Shooting Team
Coach/Mentor
  • Jang Na Young
  • Kwak Minsu
HandednessRight
Records
  • In May 2024, she made the world record of 42 for the women's 25m pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan
Medals
Gold
  • 2024: ISSF World Cup in 25m pistol event in Baku (Women's individual)
Silver
  • 2024: ISSF World Cup in 10m air pistol event in Baku (Women's individual)
  • 2024: Asian Rifle/Pistol Championships in 25m pistol event in Jakarta
  • 2024: Summer Olympics in 10m air pistol event in Paris (Women's individual)
Bronze
  • 2010: ISSF World Shooting Championships in 10m air pistol event in Munich (Women Junior)
  • 2024: ISSF World Cup in 25m pistol event in Munich (Women's individual)

Some Lesser Known Facts

She began her shooting practice in the 6th grade and started competing in 2006.
Initially, her parents opposed her desire to pursue shooting, leading her to fast for three days to convince them.
After taking a break from shooting between 2016 and 2023, she returned to competition feeling rejuvenated.
During the 2024 Summer Olympics, she became a viral sensation thanks to her fashionable style and poised presence.
Holding an elephant figurine during competition sparked rumors, but it was actually a towel from her coach.
She narrowly missed qualifying for the women's final at the Paris Olympics by just 0.01 seconds.
Her calm behaviour post-record achievement during the ISSF World Cup garnered significant online attention.
She humorously admitted to needing naps during training sessions.
After gaining online fame, she expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for his supportive comments about her potential for an action role.
She experienced exhaustion and fainted during a press conference following the Olympics.