Olympians who tried the movies, especially in the 1980s, often fared poorly. An Olympic star emerges. In this case, Kim Ye-ji of South Korea, who became an overnight sensation with her effortlessly cool shooting form and ice-cold demeanor.

Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.

Having risen to global social media stardom during the Olympics, Kim Ye-ji will soon be making her acting debut, hitting screens in upcoming spinoff series ‘Crush’.

Ultra-cool sharp-shooter Kim Ye-ji will be playing an assassin in an upcoming series. South Korea’s Kim, clips of whose performances – filled with effortlessly cool vibes – at the Paris Olympics, went viral,

The Paris Olympics may be long over, but the Games's stars are continuing to celebrate their accomplishments—and few Olympians have more to celebrate than South Korean shooter Kim Ye-Ji. Her profile would've increased at home and abroad if all she did was win a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event.