Kim went viral on social media for her charisma, with many social media commentators comparing her to the fictional characters James Bond and Satoru Gojo.[8] Following her virality, a clip of her performance from the 2024 ISSF World Cup, in which she sported a backward cap, sharp bob,[8][9]Terminator-style glasses,[10] and an icy glare and told a reporter that she had "nothing to improve," also went viral.[8] For this, some dubbed her the "coolest person on the planet,"[11] others complimented her "main character energy,"[10] and GQ described her as the games' first breakout star.[12]
