Education
Kim attended Yonsei University in Seoul.
Kim attended Yonsei University in Seoul.
Early career
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 of 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.