Quick Info
| Profession | Pistol Shooter |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Danyang, South Korea |
Latest News about Kim Ye-ji
07/2025
Kim Ye-ji announced she is stepping back from competitive shooting to focus on motherhood and supporting her husband's athletic career. She has skipped multiple national team qualifiers in 2025 and is no longer eligible for the 2026 Asian Games trials, though she remains open to coaching, mentoring, and potentially returning to competition in the future.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous for | Her stylish appearance and calm demeanour after breaking the world record in ISSF World Cup in May 2024, and her viral fame during the 2024 Summer Olympics where she won silver in the women's 10 metre air pistol |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 153 cm |
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| Weight | 45 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Kyongbuk Science College, South Korea |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 1 Daughter |
Family
| Siblings | Two older sisters |
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| Spouse | Athlete (name not publicly disclosed) |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| International Debut | 2010 | ||||||
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| Handedness | Right | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She began her shooting practice in the 6th grade and started competing in 2006. | |
| 2. Initially, her parents opposed her desire to pursue shooting, leading her to fast for three days to convince them. | |
| 3. After taking a break from shooting between 2016 and 2023, she returned to competition feeling rejuvenated. | |
| 4. During the 2024 Summer Olympics, she became a viral sensation thanks to her fashionable style and poised presence. | |
| 5. Holding an elephant figurine during competition sparked rumors, but it was actually a towel from her coach. | |
| 6. She narrowly missed qualifying for the women's final at the Paris Olympics by just 0.01 seconds. | |
| 7. Her calm behaviour post-record achievement during the ISSF World Cup garnered significant online attention. | |
| 8. She humorously admitted to needing naps during training sessions. | |
| 9. After gaining online fame, she expressed gratitude to Elon Musk for his supportive comments about her potential for an action role. | |
| 10. She experienced exhaustion and fainted during a press conference following the Olympics. | |
| 11. She began her shooting practice in the 6th grade after her gym teacher introduced her to the sport. |