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Viral Olympic Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji to star as assassin in upcoming series

Kim Ye-Ji, who took home an Olympic silver medal for South Korea, is bringing her fierceness to the screen.

After her stone-cold expression went viral at the Paris Olympics, sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji will play the role of an actual assassin in an upcoming Korean series. Kim became a breakout star in Paris after taking home silver for South Korea in the 10-meter air pistol women’s event. Kim Ye-ji, left, and Oh Ye Jin, at the end of the 10-meter air pistol women's final at the Olympics in Paris on July 28.Alain Jocard / AFP via Getty Images file“Kim Ye-ji’s casting as a global Korean assassin was a natural choice given her precision and performance at the Olympics — particularly her shooting skills,” he said.

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