Lee started his kabaddi career at the age of 18 when he was preparing for physical education studies at college. In two years, he was selected for the
South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at
Dong-eui University. After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the
2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the
2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the
men's kabaddi tournament. After the Asian Games, Lee moved to India to join the
Pro Kabaddi League. He became a valuable player for his team afterwards. Lee has not returned to the league after skipping the
eighth season for personal reasons. Till now in
Pro Kabaddi League, Lee has played 11 seasons. In which, has scored 472 raid points and 25 tackle points including 9 super 10. Lee was the most valuable foreign player in
2017 Pro Kabaddi League after he was retained by
Bengal Warriors for 80.3 Lakhs. In season 11, he made his comeback from
Patna Pirates after being bought for 17.50 Lakhs. In season 12,
bengal warriorz bought him for 13 lakhs. ==Career statistics==