"Holding an Elephant Plush Doll with 'Mad Max' Glasses"
Kim Yeji (32), who rose to become a globally recognized sports star through the 2024 Paris Olympics, proudly made the list of '63 Stylish People of the Year' selected by The New York Times.
On the 5th (local time), The New York Times stated, "Style appeared in various forms over the past year?from campaign sites and red carpets to stadiums and zoos. We have specially selected 63 names that will come to mind when thinking of 2024, in no particular order," mentioning Kim Yeji's name second.
The first person introduced was actor Coleman Domingo, noted for his standout fashion at various award ceremonies.
Regarding Kim Yeji, they described her as "Korea’s sharpshooter who appeared on the Olympic stage carrying an elephant doll and wearing Mad Max-style glasses, leaving with a silver medal."
Besides Kim Yeji, the list included Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, NBA history-makers LeBron James and his son Bronny James?the first father-son duo to play together?along with numerous politicians, pop stars, and film celebrities.
Kim Yeji is the silver medalist in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During the competition, a scene from the World Cup event last May featuring Kim Yeji went viral on social media.
Her calm demeanor, maintaining composure like a cold 'killer' from a movie despite setting a world record, became a hot topic. Elon Musk responded to the social media post, saying, "It would be really cool if the world shooting champion starred in an action movie."
Subsequently, Kim Yeji became the first ambassador for Tesla Korea. She also appeared as a model in a campaign for the world-renowned luxury brand Louis Vuitton, showcasing her stylish image. She was selected as one of the top 10 trending stars of the Paris Olympics by the American NBC network.
On the 3rd, the British BBC announced a list of 100 women who inspired and influenced the world in 2024, which included Korean athletes Kim Yeji, the 2024 Paris Olympic silver medalist, and Park Subin, an advocate for mobility rights for people with disabilities.
Meanwhile, after competing in the National Sports Festival last October, Kim Yeji decided to temporarily put down her pistol to focus on raising her children.
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