Elon Musk keeps his promise, appoints Kim Ye-ji as Tesla ambassador

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She was praised by Elon Musk for her captivating performance during the Paris Olympics.

Shooter Kim Yae-ji has become the first South Korean ambassador for Tesla.

Interest in Kim Yae-ji continues to be high worldwide even after the Olympics.

Heo Sol-ji reports.

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With precise aim, she places her gun down nonchalantly after hitting the target.

Kim Yae-ji, the silver medalist in shooting at the Paris Olympics, captivated the world with her unique and charming performance!

After the competition, Elon Musk, who praised Kim Yae-ji in a comment on her viral video achiving a world record, said, "Let's cast her in an action movie," and has now officially chosen her as the face of Tesla.

She has become the first ambassador for Tesla Korea.

[Kim Yae-ji/Commenting on Elon Musk during the Olympics: "If Elon Musk is watching, I will show you even more surprising shooting at the LA Olympics in four years."]

Kim Yae-ji's agency stated, "Kim Yae-ji and Tesla have formed a connection thanks to Musk's mention," and Musk also expressed his excitement in a comment on social media.

Thus, the Kim Yae-ji syndrome that started at the Olympics is still ongoing.

Following her selection as one of the top 10 breakout athletes of 2024 Olympics by NBC, she has become a model for a famous fashion brand, appeared in an action movie, and is now an ambassador for Tesla.

Although she has become a global icon, Kim Yae-ji's sentiment is, "I am just a shooter," and nothing more.

[Kim Yae-ji/National shooting team: "Rather than my life changing, I just continue to train, and I am grateful that many people recognize me...."]

Having risen as a global star, Kim Yae-ji still dreams of an Olympic gold medal, and her next challenge is highly anticipated.

This is Heo Sol-ji from KBS News.