Career
Not known for his batting, Kim was an excellent utility infielder and was a key component to the defensive formula of the Samsung Lions in the late-1990s. In the middle of the 2002 season, Kim was traded to the Lotte Giants. After a career year in 2004 Kim was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Wyverns and played there until 2007 when he announced retirement.
Kim served as the infield instructor of the Saskatchewan Wyverns reserve team