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Olympic Sharpshooter Is Becoming An Assassin
After scoring thousands of fans thanks to her cool style and unwavering confidence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, one South Korean sharpshooter is ready to take aim at her step in her career and become an assassin. Okay, Kim Ye-Ji won’t actually be clocking in as a literal assassin, but the 32-year-old Danyang, South Korea native, who won the silver medal in the women’s 10-meter air pistol in July, will be playing an assassin in the upcoming multinational short-form series Crush.
See her in a quick teaser for the upcoming series below.
In a short teaser trailer added to Asia Lab’s YouTube channel, Anushka Sen can be seen reprising her role from Asia as she attempts to aim a pistol at an unknown target. After a few seconds, Kim Ye-Ji, leaning into her cold, calm, and collected assassin demeanor, casually walks up to Anushka Sen and adjusts her shooting stance, straightens her arms, and improves her aim, all while remaining as stoic and confident as ever.
While exact plot details are still under wraps, it appears as if Kim Ye-Ji will play a well-seasoned assassin who will act as a mentor of sorts, offering her wisdom and showcasing her obvious skills around a gun.
“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.”
Lee Jung-sub
Kim Ye-Ji will portray her assassin character alongside Indian actor, Anushka Sen, with additional cast announcements expected to come at a later date. Crush is described as an action series that will see characters hailing from all over Asia engaging in dynamic and explosive storylines that all share an overarching theme. The short-form series will be directed by Korean filmmaker Lee Jung-sub, who also serves as the CEO of Asia Lab, a content production company that highlights travel products through collaborations with influential and viral Asian stars.
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kim Ye-Ji created an enormous amount of buzz thanks to her seemingly one-of-a-kind style and icy demeanor, which inspired fans to refer to her as an assassin or even a Terminator.
The Kim Ye-Ji assassin series will act as a spin-off to Lee Jung-sub’s original movie, Asia, which was inspired by the “Stop Asian Hate” movement, following the stories of people who are forced to confront racial hatred and discrimination all throughout the globe. The film included actors from several Asian countries, including Korean actor Jang Yoon-young, Thai actor Pakorn Chatborrirak, Indian actor Anushka Sen, and Malaysian singer Daiyan Trisha.
According to Lee Jung-sub, the decision to cast Kim Ye-ji was heavily influenced by the Olympian’s rising popularity and her ability to handle a weapon. “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,” Lee Jung-sub told NBC News. “The moment I saw that, I was convinced we had to cast her as the killer. It brings unparalleled credibility to the character.”
Crush is described as an action series that will see characters hailing from all over Asia engaging in dynamic and explosive storylines that all share an overarching theme.
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kim Ye-Ji created an enormous amount of buzz thanks to her seemingly one-of-a-kind style and icy demeanor, which inspired fans to refer to her as an assassin or even a Terminator.
During the Olympic women’s 10-meter air pistol competition, Kim Ye-Ji sported a pair of futuristic glasses that are designed to help a sharpshooter’s aim by equipping a blinder over one eye, eliminating the need for the shooter to focus on manually keeping the eye closed. To help keep her hair out of her face, Kim Ye-Ji opted to go with a casual ball cap in addition to her trendy-looking glasses, adding to her viral assassin persona.
For now, it remains unclear if Kim Ye-Ji’s assassin character will be wearing the Olympian’s now iconic glasses and ball cap combo in Crush. But regardless of her attire, there is a good chance that she’ll look cool no matter what.
Source: NBC News
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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