Early career Kim attended
Yonsei University in Seoul. When he was a member of Yonsei University, he scored 3 goals in
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup as a member of
South Korea under 20 team and team achieved quarterfinals. Encouraged by his great plays in U-20 World Cup, he made trials in
PSV Eindhoven, but failed to pass the trials. The trials were conducted without the knowledge of Yonsei University and he was expelled from university football team.
Sagan Tosu Unable to continue his career in Korea following the PSV episode, Kim was recruited by compatriot
Yoon Jung-Hwan to join
J. League Division 2 side
Sagan Tosu. Kim signed a three-year contract with
Sagan Tosu.
Chengdu Rongcheng On 21 April 2022, Kim signed with
Chinese Super League club
Chengdu Rongcheng.
Ulsan HD On 23 January 2024, Kim returned to his home country to join
Ulsan HD. ==International career==