Olympic Main Character Kim Yeji 🎯

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South Korea's Sharpshooter Kim Yeji Snags Olympic Silver

Main Character: Korean sports shooter Kim Yeji, 31, captured silver in the women's 10-meter air pistol at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

• Kim earned the nickname "the main character" while competing in the event on August 2nd, where she holds the world record.

• Her cool demeanor and ‘nonchalant’ look made her an instant internet sensation with viral videos and memes.

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Indian Airline Allows Women to Choose Seats Next to Other Female Passengers

India: IndiGo Airlines has introduced a new feature enabling female travelers to select seats next to other women when booking flights.

• Women can view the gender of other passengers who have already selected seats, aligning with the airline’s #GirlPower ethos.

• This feature will be available on all IndiGo flights starting August 2024, making history as one of India’s largest carriers.

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Wholesome: Jackson Wang earned widespread praise online for protecting a baby during a chaotic event in Malaysia.

Viral: ‘Budots’, a Filipino dance and music genre, has surged in global popularity on TikTok thanks to the viral 'Emergency Budots' remix.

Travel: Singapore residents arriving at Changi Airport can use facial and iris biometrics instead of passports to clear immigration.

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