Olympic sharpshooter Kim Yeji praised by Elon Musk makes her acting debut as on-screen assassin in 'Crush'

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji is set to make her acting debut as an assassin in the series “Crush,” a spinoff of the global film project “Asia.” A spokesperson from Seoul-based entertainment firm Asia Lab announced this development on Friday.

Kim Yeji rose to fame during the Paris Olympics, not only for winning a silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event but also for her distinct shooting style and icy demeanor, which earned her comparisons to characters like James Bond. Her appearance in a black tracksuit and baseball cap attracted significant public attention.

Elon Musk took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to suggest that Kim should be cast in an action movie, saying, “She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!”


In “Crush,” Kim will share the screen with Indian actor and influencer Anushka Sen. Sen posted about the collaboration on her Instagram, sharing a video where she struggles with a pistol until Kim steps in to adjust her stance. Sen expressed her excitement in the post, writing, “So happy to collaborate with [Kim], Olympics silver medalist; the most popular Korean shooting player in the world,” while confirming the project’s global scope.

Asia Lab expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, looking forward to the “potential synergy that will arise from Kim Yeji and Anushka Sen’s new transformation into a killer duo.”