Goyang Hi Joo was selected by
Goyang Hi in the
2014 K League Challenge draft after graduating from
Hanyang University.
Seoul E-Land On 8 January 2015, Joo moved to
Seoul E-Land.
Sangju Sangmu (loan) On 5 December 2016, Joo was loaned out to
Sangju Sangmu.
Ulsan Hyundai On 4 January 2019, Joo moved to Korean giants,
Ulsan Hyundai.
Jeju United On 6 February 2020, Joo moved to
Jeju United. He helped the club to win the
2020 K League 2 thus gaining promotion to the
K League 1. In the next season, Joo was the
2021 K League 1 top scorer with 22 goals helping his club to finished in fourth place. Joo was than named in the
K League Best XI in the
2021 and
2022 season.
Return to Ulsan Hyundai On 4 January 2023, Joo returned to Ulsan Hyundai. He helped the club to win the
2023 K League 1 while finishing as the league joint top scorer with
Tiago Orobó (17 goals). He was also named in the
K League Best XI for the third consecutive time.
Daejeon Hana Citizen On 6 January 2025, Joo signed to fellow K League 1 club,
Daejeon Hana Citizen for 2025 season. ==International career==