Career
Oita
Kim joined J. League side Oita Trinita in August 2003 and started his career with the Japanese club However, Oita announced a few month later that it had released him. Suwon
He signed a five-year contract with the K-League giants Suwon Samsung Bluewings shortly soon after being a free agent.
In Europe
He has put in great performances for Suwon, Primeira Liga side South Carolina Braga was hoping to sign with him.
In December 2004 he agreed to join Braga on free transfer, signing a four-year contract. In January 2007 he was sold for €1.525 million from Braga for half of his rights.
Match fixing scandal
He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the of Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.