Viral Olympic shooter Kim Ye Ji shadows Elon Musk

Kim Ye-Ji went viral during The 2024 Paris Olympics for her effortlessly cool skills as Korea’s best pistol shooter. She drew attention for her “lead character energy” that seemed straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Yeji Kim sets new world record in women’s 25m pistol photo.twitter.com/gN97y4lPgW

— Women Posting W’s (@womenpostingws) July 30, 2024

Kim Ye Ji recently appeared in a new episode of tvN‘S You quiz on the blockwhich aired on September 4. The Korean national shooting team member shared her honest feelings about reportedly receiving an unexpected shoutout from Elon Muskbusinessman and investor known for SpaceXcar company Tesla, Inc., and now X (formerly Twitter).

Jo Se Ho asked, “What did you think of Elon Musk posting the image?” Kim Ye Ji replied, “It was just like that,” adding, “Elon Musk is just an old rich man,” which drew laughter. Kim Ye Ji also expressed her gratitude for the attention her comment received due to Elon Musk’s involvement.

Kim Ye Ji noted that the most memorable comments were those who asked to “shoot a gun” and those who said “we are glad she is on our side,” which attracted attention.

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A post from Kim Ye Ji claiming she didn’t think much of it because he “just an old rich man” went viral and had been viewed 11 million times at the time of writing.

Olympic pistol shooter Kim Yeji on her reaction to Elon Musk sharing her photo online:

“I haven’t thought much about it. To me he’s just an old rich man.” photo.twitter.com/Mv2UfWJ873

— PopBase (@PopBase) September 4, 2024

Netizens praised Kim Ye Ji for her modest shading of Musk, who is known to be quite problematic. Her reaction is exactly how many feel about him.

Read more about her recent interview below.

Why Viral Olympic Shooter Kim Ye Ji Cried Every Day on the Way to Training

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