Kim grew up in the interior of South Korea[specify] and spent his youth in Seoul, where he lived in a Buddhist monastery from age 15 to 17.

In another project, HumorRestaurant, the guest can earn a meal in exchange for a comic performance.

Subtle philosophical reflections inhabit these works, such as the cycle Der kleine Künstler (the little artist, cf.

Traditional Buddhist themes often mix with Western influences, reflecting Kim's transcultural approach and practice.

Kim has realised his performance projects in Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States and Africa.